Iron acts as a ................. to many enzymes involved in making amino acids, collagen, hormones, neurotransmitters, and more.
a.catalyst
b.cofactor
c.analog
d.substrate
.......................... refers to pale appearance seen in iron deficiency anemia because iron provides the primary pigment of red blood cells.
a.pallor.
b.microcytic
c.anemia
d.apathy
A common myth is that a person must eat red meat to get enough iron. There are also many plant sources of iron available. Iron derived from plant sources is called ......................... iron and is best absorbed with the consumption of vitamin C-rich foods.
a.chloro
b.non-heme
c.heme
d.phyto
Zinc is an important essential mineral used in many metabolic reactions and more. Almost every cell in the human body contains zinc, with the highest concentrations being found in bone and muscle.
Use your knowledge of zinc’s role in the human body to answer the following questions to the best of your ability.
One of the many roles of zinc in the human body is to support the work of thousands of ............. , such as enzymes and hormones.
a.minerals
b.carbohydrates
c. proteins
d.fats
The next few questions will help you dig deeper into copper’s importance in the human body.
Over half the copper that is naturally found in food is absorbed. The richest food sources of copper are ............. and include legumes, nuts, seeds, shellfish, and whole grains.
A.ptotein
b.carbohydrates
c. minerals
d.fats
Iron acts as a ................. to many enzymes involved in making amino acids, collagen, hormones, neurotransmitters,...
Iron can serve as a................. to enzymes involved in numerous oxidation reduction reactions that commonly occur in all cells of the body. a.substrate b.cofactor c.catalyst d.analog In iron deficiency anemia, a lighter skinned individual can develop a distinct pale appearance called ............ , which is a result of lack of iron in the red bloods cells. a.anemia b.microcytic c.apathy d.pallor In order to best absorb iron from plant sources, also known as ............ iron, a person must also consume enough...
Most commonly known for its ability to bind to oxygen, iron also plays the important role of acting as a cofactor oxidation-reduction reactions. to many enzymes in numerous Red blood cells without iron become pale and this is called hypochromic. In individuals with lighter skin, this also results in a distinct pale appearance called_pallor . Vegans, vegetarians, and those following a variety of plant-based diets can get enough iron from their diet from eating foods that contain chloro- iron along...
1. A closer look - Trace minerals and their deficiency
symptoms
Iron deficiency anemia is one of the most common nutrient
deficiencies in the world, affecting nearly a third of the world
population – over 2 billion people. This is a serious issue, but
highly treatable and preventable. Fully understanding iron’s roles,
sources, and health benefits can show just how important it is to
address global iron deficiency anemia.
Normal Blood Cells Compared to Iron Deficient Blood Cells
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Heme is the iron-containing structure in the proteins hemoglobin and myoglobin. In red blood cells, hemoglobin enables oxygen uptake and transport. Myoglobin in muscle cells helps oxygen enter the cells. The oxygen carried by hemoglobin and myoglobin is critical for energy production. Because meat contains hemoglobin and myoglobin, beef, fish, and poultry contain more heme iron than most plant foods. The remaining iron in meat, as well as all the iron in vegetables, grains, dietary supplements, and fortified or enriched...
1. Identify the chemical elements of protein. How many amino acids are there that build body proteins. How many essential amino acids are there. 2. What is the difference between indispensable (essential), dispensable (nonessential), and conditionally indispensable (essential) amino acids. 3. What are the major functions of proteins in the body. 3. Describe nitrogen balance and the conditions that may result in positive and negative nitrogen balance. 4. What are complete and incomplete proteins. Identify food items that contain complete...
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55. Carbohydrates and fats are botlh a. digested and absorbed in the human stomach b. sources of amino acids. c. used as energy sources. d. indigestible unless they are consumed together 56. As an experiment, a person who wishes to avoid getting ill during the winter significantly boosts his o her vitamin intake by taking multiple vitamin supplements. This action could help the person live decades longer b. be dangerous, because the human body needs vitamins...
Vicky grew up with many pets and has a profound love of animals. Due to this, she recently declared herself a vegetarian. After investigating the matter a little more, Vicky decides that being a lacto-ovo vegetarian is the best fit because she wants to keep consuming dairy products and eggs. Vicky is a little concerned about getting enough protein and essential amino acids from her diet because she's quite active and plays college volleyball. Do you think that Vicky can...
write a detailed and organized summary with 3 to 4
paragraphs
CONTROVERSY 6 Table of Contents Vegetarian and Meat-Containing Diets: What Are the Benefits and Pitfalls? Notebook LO 6.7 Compare the advantages and disadvantages of the vegetarian diet and the meat eater's diet Table C6-1 Terms Used to Describe Vegetarian Diets Some of the terms below are in common usage, but others are useful only to researchers In affluent countries, where heart disease and cancer claim many lives, people who...
write a detailed summary in an organized format. It must include
3-4 key points of the controversy. Break up your summary in 3-4
paragraphs.
Must include specific reasons as to why a vegetarian diet can be
better and or worse than the meat heavy diets?
Explain briefly using examples how reading this controversy has
helped you in making better dietary choices in future?
CONTROVERSY 6 Table of Contents Vegetarian and Meat-Containing Diets: What Are the Benefits and Pitfalls? Notebook LO...
1. Which of the following is not considered a nutrient a Vitamin B. Water c.Carbohydrate (d) Alcohol e Mineral 2. For which of the following causes of death does a person's diet play a part? a. Lung disease (6) Cancer Chronic lower respiratory diseases d. Infections of the blood e AIDS 3. Researchers repeatedly report that people who consume a variety of foods such as fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, and whole grains have reduced risks of which of the following...