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sabina

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Because of the extent of iron deficiency in the U.S., some legislators want to pass a bill requiring that more foods like fruit juices and most snacks are iron fortified. As the dietitian called as an expert witness, what position will you take based upon nutrition science?
 a. Support the legislation because iron deficiency is widespread and the body excretes excess iron in the urine.
  b. Oppose the legislation because fatal iron toxicity could occur since adult males lose very little iron once it has been absorbed.
  c. Support the legislation because iron deficiency is widespread and the body excretes excess iron in the feces.
  d. Oppose the legislation because fatal iron toxicity could occur in breast-fed infants.

Question 2

Dave typically has several cups of coffee with cream and sugar with his breakfast sausage. How much is his ability to absorb the iron in the sausage diminished as a result?
 a. 0
  b. 5-15
  c. 20-30
  d. 40-70



karlss

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Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

a



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