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Nutrition Final Cha 10-13

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The primary function of the B vitamins is to
act as coenzymes in energy production
Fruits and vegetables which are____have been linked to lower rates of cancer of the lung, mouth and esophageal, stomach, and colon.
non-starchy
True or False: A diet is low in fruits and non-starchy vegetables increases the risk of developing cancer.
True
Who among the following is most likely to experience vitamin B12 deficiency symptoms?
Vegan (eats no animal foods)
Which scenario below illustrates an example of a dietary factor influencing the promotion stage of cancer development?
Alcohol stimulates damaged cells to divide and multiply.
The most important substance in the body is
water
Electrolyte and fluid balance inside and outside of cells is maintained by the
sodium-potassium pump
Patients taking diuretics are encouraged to consume high-potassium foods such as_____.
bananas
True or False: Because the body can store water like it does fat, humans can survive for 20 to 15 days without water as long as they have food to eat.
false
Which statement regarding water balance is true?
A women on a daily diet of 2500 kcal needs approximately 3000 ml of water.
True or False: The amount of urine the body produces depends only on a person's age?
False
The majority of excess water is excreted through_____.
urine output
Most dietary sodium (77 percent in American diets) comes from __________.
processed foods
Mineral toxicity symptoms are likely to emerge from
supplementation
Sulfur-based substances called sulfites are used as_____by food manufactures.
preservatives
Bioavailability of trace minerals can vary because they
compete with each other for absorption
Adding __________ to a meal that contains nonheme iron can enhance its absorption rate.
vitamin C
Cocoa is a good source of what trace mineral?
Copper
The best source(s) of fluoride is/are
fluoridated water
The enlargement of the thyroid gland, mostly because of iodine deficiency, is known as
goiter
To avoid developing macrocytic anemia (larger than normal red blood cells due to slow DNA synthesis), consume _________, good sources of ________, respectively.
leafy greens and animal products; folate and vitamin B12
True or False: Heme iron animal foods have higher absorption rates than non-heme iron foods.
True
True or False: Although zinc supports the immune system, too much zinc from supplements may suppress the immune system.
True
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