Zinc absorption appears to be more efficient when: a) dietary zinc intake is high b) dietary zinc intake is low c) when it is taken with more water d) when it is taken with less water The dietary component which most inhibits zinc absorption is: a) plant flavonoids b) cellulose c) phytic acid d) anthocyanins One metal which appears to inhibit zinc absorption is: a) Ca b) Fe c) Cu d) Mn Zinc would probably be best absorbed when obtained from which of these foods? A) beef b) beans c) broccoli d) granola Which of these individuals has the highest zinc requirement? A) a young child b) an adolescent female c) an adolescent male d) a lactating female Acrodermatitis enteropathica is: a) a bacterial infection b) a virus which causes flu-like symptoms c) a genetic disorder which affects zinc absorption d) an autoimmune disease

Zinc absorption appears to be more efficient when: a) dietary zinc intake is high b) dietary zinc intake is low c) when it is taken with more water d) when it is taken with less water The dietary component which most inhibits zinc absorption is: a) plant flavonoids b) cellulose c) phytic acid d) anthocyanins One metal which appears to inhibit zinc absorption is: a) Ca b) Fe c) Cu d) Mn Zinc would probably be best absorbed when obtained from which of these foods? A) beef b) beans c) broccoli d) granola Which of these individuals has the highest zinc requirement? A) a young child b) an adolescent female c) an adolescent male d) a lactating female Acrodermatitis enteropathica is: a) a bacterial infection b) a virus which causes flu-like symptoms c) a genetic disorder which affects zinc absorption d) an autoimmune disease

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