NUTR 221CS
Trace Minerals Matching – Chapter 12
F
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P
G
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K
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B
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S
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Q
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C
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T
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O
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D
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C
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E
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U
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R
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X
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U
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A, E,
V, N
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A
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F
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L
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B
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Required for functioning of insulin
Used in iron assessment to estimate iron stores
Deficiency can cause a rare heart disorder known as Keshan Disease
Genetic disease that causes an excess of iron in the body
Component of the hormone thyroxine produced by the thyroid gland
Condition that causes discoloration and pitting of the tooth enamel
Protein in muscle that contains iron
Excess can interfere with copper and decrease HDL levels
Best absorbed form of iron in food
Involved in a healthy immune system
Can cause nervous system damage in humans (i.e. miners) when exposed to [high]
found in dust
Used as cofactor for the AOX superoxide dismutase
Deficiency can cause delayed sexual maturation
Mineral that decreases dental decay
Using cast-iron cookware can increase amounts in the body
Iodized salt helps prevent this disease
Compounds in cereals, tea & spinach that interfere with iron absorption
Form of iron found in plant foods
Name of deficiency in infants caused by lack of Iodide in pregnancy
Vitamin that enhances iron absorption
Young children need to be carefully monitored during use of this/these product(s)
Needs may be 30-70% higher in athletes
In supplemental form is promoted as building muscle in athletes (unproven)
Genetic disease causes severe skin problems due to defect in Zinc absorption
Food sources include saltwater fish & seafood, seaweed, and dairy
Each answer may be used more than once. Not all answers will be used.
A. iron
U. non-heme
B. iodine (iodide)
V. vitamin-mineral supplements
C. zinc
W. phytates
D. copper
X. tannins, phytates & oxalates
E. fluoride
F. chromium
G. selenium
H. molybdenum
I. vitamin C
J. cretinism
K. hemochromatosis
L. acrodermatitis enteropathica
M. pica
N. toothpaste
O. manganese
P. serum ferritin
Q. myoglobin
R. goiter
S. fluorosis
T. heme