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torybrooks

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Which statement about selenium levels in the body is accurate?
 a. Men with high blood levels of selenium from taking supplements have decreased cancer risk.
  b. Many healthy, well-fed people have a hidden selenium deficiency.
 c. There is no danger of toxicity when taking selenium supplements.
 d. It is difficult to obtain enough selenium from foods in the diet.
 e. Selenium works with a group of enzymes to protect body compounds from oxidative damage.

Question 2

You are working with a child in a health clinic who has growth retardation, impaired immunity, and a poor appetite. This child is most likely experiencing ____ deficiency.
 a. iron
 b. chromium
 c. zinc
 d. magnesium
  e. sodium



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Answer to Question 1

e

Answer to Question 2

c



torybrooks

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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again



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