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What can excess chromium cause in children?
What can excess chromium cause in children?
- Goiter
- Anemia
- Mottling of teeth
- Permanent discoloration of teeth (correct)
Which food sources are rich in molybdenum?
Which food sources are rich in molybdenum?
- Cereals
- Yeast, organ meats, wheat germ
- Meat, mushrooms, nuts
- Milk, liver, legumes (correct)
What is the effect of excess molybdenum intake?
What is the effect of excess molybdenum intake?
- Copper absorption increases (correct)
- Anemia
- Rickets
- Disturbances in glucose metabolism
What is the role of chromium in the body?
What is the role of chromium in the body?
Which mineral deficiency can result in a condition like goiter?
Which mineral deficiency can result in a condition like goiter?
Why are megadoses of minerals considered dangerous?
Why are megadoses of minerals considered dangerous?
What is a potential symptom of calcium deficiency?
What is a potential symptom of calcium deficiency?
How does osteoporosis affect bones?
How does osteoporosis affect bones?
What can excessive calcium intake lead to?
What can excessive calcium intake lead to?
Which mineral is necessary for the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins?
Which mineral is necessary for the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins?
What condition results from insufficient calcium in the blood, causing involuntary muscle movement?
What condition results from insufficient calcium in the blood, causing involuntary muscle movement?
How much calcium is recommended for efficient absorption according to the text?
How much calcium is recommended for efficient absorption according to the text?
Which of the following conditions may result from copper deficiency?
Which of the following conditions may result from copper deficiency?
What is a possible source of manganese in the diet?
What is a possible source of manganese in the diet?
What mineral is known to increase resistance to dental caries?
What mineral is known to increase resistance to dental caries?
Which group of individuals is at risk of copper deficiency?
Which group of individuals is at risk of copper deficiency?
What is the main role of manganese in the body?
What is the main role of manganese in the body?
From where can one obtain fluoride in the diet?
From where can one obtain fluoride in the diet?
