Perspectives in Nutrition, 5/e

Gordon M. Wardlaw, Ohio State University
Margaret W. Kessel, Ohio State University

Trace Minerals

Chapter 12 Nutrition Awareness Inventory

Please answer all questions


1	Trace mineral deficiencies are often difficult to detect.
		A)	True
		B)	False


2	Some trace minerals can interfere with the absorption of other minerals.
		A)	True
		B)	False


3	Because the terms iron deficiency and anemia are synonymous, they can be used interchangeably.
		A)	True
		B)	False


4	Enriched grains contain less of many trace minerals than whole grains.
		A)	True
		B)	False


5	Iron is the only nutrient with a higher RDA for adult women than for adult men.
		A)	True
		B)	False


6	When consumed in excess, iron is easily excreted from the body.
		A)	True
		B)	False


7	Zinc is important to the growth of children.
		A)	True
		B)	False


8	Selenium itself is an antioxidant.
		A)	True
		B)	False


9	Zinc lozenges are a medically proven remedy for the common cold.
		A)	True
		B)	False


10	Copper plays a role in iron metabolism
		A)	True
		B)	False


11	A copper deficiency could result from consuming too much zinc.
		A)	True
		B)	False


12	The ultimate source of most of our iodide intake is unprocessed foods.
		A)	True
		B)	False


13	Fluoride inhibits development of dental caries.
		A)	True
		B)	False


14	Consuming excess chromium supplements is not dangerous, since there is little chance of chromium toxicity.
		A)	True
		B)	False


15	Trace minerals such as boron and nickel are likely deficient in the American diet, though we do not yet fully understand the extent of such deficiencies.
		A)	True
		B)	False

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