18 Questions
What happens to iron requirements in women after menopause?
They drop to male levels
Why do many pregnant women require blood transfusions during pregnancy?
As a result of extremely low iron levels
In late adulthood, what happens to food intake needs?
They decline as metabolic rate declines
What is essential for cell survival based on the proper operation of metabolic pathways?
Sufficient carbohydrates, fats, and proteins
Which body systems make it possible to take in complex foods?
Nervous, skeletal, and muscular systems
What system regulates the balance between immediate use and storage of nutrients?
Endocrine system
Which factor is NOT one of the main determinants of Total Metabolic Rate?
Age
What is the primary function of Vitamin E?
Prevent free radicals from damaging cells and DNA
What does Calcitriol help regulate in the body?
Fluid/ion composition
Which mineral is essential for the hardening of bone?
Calcium
What does Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) refer to?
Energy expended while resting
In terms of metabolic rates, which factor is influenced by thyroid hormone level?
Body temperature
What happens to body weight when energy input is greater than energy output?
Body weight increases
Which macronutrient is used up first in starvation?
Carbohydrates
What is the primary control over appetite according to the text?
Feeding centers in the hypothalamus
Which hormones are thought to contribute largely to the metabolic decline throughout life?
T3 and T4 thyroid hormones
What is the condition where there is a loss of appetite?
Anorexia
Which nutrients are critical in fetal development, infancy, and childhood according to the text?
Proteins and calcium
Learn about the functions and importance of vitamins and minerals in the body. Explore how vitamins like D and E, and minerals like calcium, play essential roles in maintaining health and preventing diseases.
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