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What are the important questions that should be addressed concerning the safety and efficacy of functional foods?

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MATCHING a.Flaxseed b.Iron c.Pica d.Zinc e.Heme f.Copper g.Cranberries h.Ferritin i.Silicon j.Non-heme k.Lead l.Tannins m.Myoglobin n.MFP factor o.Hemoglobin p.Tannic acid q.Boron r.Menkes disease s.Hemosiderosis t.Metallothionein -Necessary for formation of bones and collagen

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Which of the following describes one aspect of iron toxicity?


A) Among men in Canada, it is twice as common as iron-deficiency anemia.
B) In adults, the consumption of alcohol is somewhat protective against absorption of excess iron.
C) In most people with this disorder, infections are rare because bacteria are killed by excess iron in the blood.
D) It is usually caused by a virus that attacks the intestinal mucosal cells, leading to unregulated and excessive iron absorption.

E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

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Your aunt Thelma has been anemic for some time and was recently shown to be deficient in copper. Which of the following explains the association of copper and anemia?


A) Copper is required for hemoglobin synthesis.
B) Copper plays a role in wound healing, which prevents excessive blood loss.
C) Anemia affects synthesis of protoporphyrin, which interferes with iron absorption.
D) Copper is known to protect against free radical formation, which prevents excess damage of red blood cells.

E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

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Which of the following describes hepcidin?


A) a factor in meats that enhances iron absorption
B) an intestinal mucosa protein that assists in iron turnover
C) a substance in legumes that interferes with iron absorption
D) a liver-derived hormone that helps regulate iron absorption and transport

E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

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MATCHING a.Flaxseed b.Iron c.Pica d.Zinc e.Heme f.Copper g.Cranberries h.Ferritin i.Silicon j.Non-heme k.Lead l.Tannins m.Myoglobin n.MFP factor o.Hemoglobin p.Tannic acid q.Boron r.Menkes disease s.Hemosiderosis t.Metallothionein -Iron storage protein

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Which of the following is an antioxidant that helps to protect LDL cholesterol against oxidation?


A) flavonoids
B) lutein
C) phytosterols
D) lignans

E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

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Which one of the following metals is most likely deficient when blood hemoglobin level is low?


A) zinc
B) iron
C) copper
D) manganese

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Why are people with iron overload at increased risk for infections?


A) Excess tissue iron destroys vitamin C.
B) Iron-rich blood favours growth of bacteria.
C) Iron-rich blood impairs the immune system.
D) Excess tissue iron interferes with antibiotic function.

E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

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What is prothrombin?


A) a storage protein for vitamin K
B) a transport protein for vitamin E
C) a protein needed for bone formation
D) a protein needed for blood clot formation

E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

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MATCHING a.Flaxseed b.Iron c.Pica d.Zinc e.Heme f.Copper g.Cranberries h.Ferritin i.Silicon j.Non-heme k.Lead l.Tannins m.Myoglobin n.MFP factor o.Hemoglobin p.Tannic acid q.Boron r.Menkes disease s.Hemosiderosis t.Metallothionein -A deficiency of this element retards growth and arrests sexual maturation

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Under which of the following conditions are certain supplements of zinc reported to be beneficial?


A) in the treatment of colds
B) in the treatment of Menkes syndrome
C) in the treatment of toxicity from certain other metals
D) in the treatment of slow growth syndrome in Canadian children

E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

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Which of the following is known to enhance iron absorption?


A) tea
B) coffee
C) foods containing vitamin C
D) foods containing vitamin E

E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

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Where is myoglobin found in the body?


A) brain cells
B) stomach cells
C) muscle cells
D) liver cells

E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

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Which of the following foods provides the greatest amount of iron per serving?


A) broccoli
B) skim milk
C) clams
D) cheddar cheese

E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

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Which of the following organs recycles zinc?


A) pancreas
B) heart
C) kidneys
D) gallbladder

E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

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Which of the following has been shown to improve absorption of iron from iron supplements?


A) taking them with milk
B) taking them with orange juice
C) taking them on an empty stomach rather than with meals
D) taking them in the form of the ferric salt rather than the ferrous salt

E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

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Which of the following foods should be especially limited in the diet of individuals with hemochromatosis?


A) dairy products
B) fluoridated water
C) iron-fortified cereals
D) carbonated beverages

E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

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What are the signs and symptoms of zinc deficiency? Which ones have similarities to other nutrient deficiencies?

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Explain the enteropancreatic circulation of zinc.

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