Question 1

Which of the following conditions is known to lead to copper deficiency?

Accepted Answer

A)   excess zinc
B)   excess protein
C)   insufficient iodine
D)   insufficient calcium

Question 2

Which of the following processes occur when iron is transported in the body?

Accepted Answer

A)   Albumin is the major iron transport protein in the blood.
B)   Transferrin in the blood carries iron to the bone marrow.
C)   Hemochromatosis results from inability to absorb and transport iron.
D)   Ferritin functions by transporting iron from the spleen to the bone marrow.

Question 3

Compare and contrast the absorption, transport, and recycling of iron and zinc.

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Question 4

Explain the difference between heme and non-heme iron. How can the efficiency of absorption be increased for both types of iron?

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Question 5

Which of the following nutrients enhances iron absorption from the intestinal tract?

Accepted Answer

A)   biotin
B)   calcium
C)   vitamin D
D)   vitamin C

Question 6

Which of the following nutrients is highest in content in foods also high in zinc?

Accepted Answer

A)   fat
B)   fibre
C)   protein
D)   carbohydrate

Question 7

Which of the following is known as an iron-overload protein?

Accepted Answer

A)   transferrin
B)   hemosiderin
C)   marrow ferritin
D)   metallothionein

Question 8

How does vitamin C enhance iron absorption when consumed in the same meal?

Accepted Answer

A)   It activates transferrin.
B)   It keeps iron in the reduced ferrous form.
C)   It releases iron from the proteins in the stomach.
D)   It complexes with iron and promotes mucosal transport.

Question 9

A(n)  enzyme in which zinc or copper is an integral part of its structure is classified as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   metalloenzyme
B)   enteroenzyme
C)   cytochromidase
D)   metallothionase

Question 10

What is the Tolerable Upper Intake Level for iron?

Accepted Answer

A)   45 mg
B)   90 mg
C)   120 mg
D)   Twice the RDA

Question 11

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
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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
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Question 12

Which of the following numbers indicates the number of stages to iron deficiency?

Accepted Answer

A)   2
B)   3
C)   4
D)   5

Question 13

Which of the following is a known side effect of prolonged ingestion of excessive amounts of zinc supplements?

Accepted Answer

A)   iron toxicity due to increased ferritin synthesis
B)   zinc salt deposits in soft tissues such as the heart and kidneys
C)   copper deficiency due to interference with copper absorption
D)   mineral-binding protein deficiency due to a decrease in metallothionein production

Question 14

What is the ionic state of ferric iron?

Accepted Answer

A)   -3
B)   -2
C)   +2
D)   +3

Question 15

Which one of the following protein-based foods would be the best source of copper?

Accepted Answer

A)   chicken
B)   shellfish
C)   lamb
D)   hamburger

Question 16

Which of the following is a protein that carries iron through the circulation to the tissues?

Accepted Answer

A)   albumin
B)   transferrin
C)   hemosiderin
D)   metallothionein

Question 17

What is the RDA for iron for females 19-50 years old?

Accepted Answer

A)   8 mg
B)   10 mg
C)   18 mg
D)   32 mg

Question 18

Which of the following is another name for vitamin K?

Accepted Answer

A)   ergocalciferol
B)   hydroxyvitamin K
C)   menaquinone
D)   precursor K

Question 19

Which of the following foods contains the MFP factor?

Accepted Answer

A)   cheese
B)   spinach
C)   soybeans
D)   chicken leg

Question 20

Increasing the consumption of which of the following foods would most likely benefit a child diagnosed with iron-deficiency anemia?

Accepted Answer

A)   milk
B)   red meat
C)   fresh fruits
D)   yellow vegetables

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Which of the following is another name for vitamin K?

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Increasing the consumption of which of the following foods would most likely benefit a child diagnosed with iron-deficiency anemia?

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What is the Tolerable Upper Intake Level for iron?

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A(n) enzyme in which zinc or copper is an integral part of its structure is classified as which of the following?

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Which of the following is a protein that carries iron through the circulation to the tissues?

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Which of the following processes occur when iron is transported in the body?

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What is the RDA for iron for females 19-50 years old?

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Which one of the following protein-based foods would be the best source of copper?

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Which of the following nutrients is highest in content in foods also high in zinc?

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Compare and contrast the absorption, transport, and recycling of iron and zinc.

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How does vitamin C enhance iron absorption when consumed in the same meal?

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Explain the difference between heme and non-heme iron. How can the efficiency of absorption be increased for both types of iron?

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What is the ionic state of ferric iron?

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Which of the following conditions is known to lead to copper deficiency?

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Which of the following nutrients enhances iron absorption from the intestinal tract?

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Which of the following foods contains the MFP factor?

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Which of the following numbers indicates the number of stages to iron deficiency?

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Which of the following is a known side effect of prolonged ingestion of excessive amounts of zinc supplements?

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Which of the following is known as an iron-overload protein?

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