Chapter 13 Concept Checks

Question 1

Fiona has been diagnosed with iron-deficiency anemia and is eating a bowl of fortified breakfast cereal. Which food choice will aid in the absorption of iron from her cereal?
a. Yogurt
b. Orange
c. Bacon
d. Banana

Answer 1

b. Orange

Question 2

hich of the following is NOT a function of zinc?
a. Strengthens antioxidant defenses against free radicals
b. Influences behavior and learning performance
c. Plays a direct role in insulin’s action
d. Essential for wound healing

Answer 2

c. Plays a direct role in insulin’s action

Question 3

Lead blocks the actions of which mineral?
a. Calcium
b. Copper
c. Selenium
d. Chromium

Answer 3

a. Calcium