D440 Minerals Exam Questions with Verified
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Iron Function
Synthesize hemoglobin, metabolism.
Iodine Function
Essential for thyroid function.
Selenium Function
Protects the lipids in the cell membrane from oxidative damage.
Zinc Function
DNA/RNA and protein synthesis.
Zinc Food sources
Seafood, meat, legumes, whole grains.
Zinc deficiency
Loss of smell
What does selenium food sources depend on?
Soil quality
Name a protein source of selenium.
Turkey
Name another protein source of selenium.
Lamb
Name a poultry source of selenium.
Chicken
What type of meat is a source of selenium besides poultry?
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Iron Function
Synthesize hemoglobin, metabolism.
Iodine Function
Essential for thyroid function.
Selenium Function
Protects the lipids in the cell membrane from oxidative damage.
Zinc Function
DNA/RNA and protein synthesis.
Zinc Food sources
Seafood, meat, legumes, whole grains.
Zinc deficiency
Loss of smell
What does selenium food sources depend on?
Soil quality
Name a protein source of selenium.
Turkey
Name another protein source of selenium.
Lamb
Name a poultry source of selenium.
Chicken
What type of meat is a source of selenium besides poultry?
