Nutrition Through the Life Cycle (MindTap Course List)
Nutrition Through the Life Cycle (MindTap Course List)
6th Edition
ISBN: 9781305628007
Author: Judith E. Brown
Publisher: Cengage Learning
bartleby

Concept explainers

Question
Book Icon
Chapter 2, Problem 24RQ
Summary Introduction

To examine: Whether the statement “The current generation of oral contraceptives increases the risk of iron deficiency” is true or false.

Introduction: Oral contraceptives or birth control pills are used to prevent pregnancy. They contain forms of estrogen and/or progesterone hormone (natural or synthetic form). The mode of action of these contraceptives is usually to suppress the action of hormones involved in the normal ovulation process or blocking the entry of sperm by inducing cervical mucus to become thick and sticky.

Blurred answer
Students have asked these similar questions
Please correct option
Briefly write about Oral Contraceptives disorder and its management?  Please answer at your own easy words.  Please add some image, pictures or diagrams regarding the topic. I will rate you positive if you do so. Thank you.
TRUE OR FALSE ONLY NUMBER 1 AND 3
Knowledge Booster
Background pattern image
Health & Nutrition
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, health-nutrition and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
Text book image
Nutrition Through The Life Cycle
Health & Nutrition
ISBN:9781337919333
Author:Brown, Judith E.
Publisher:Cengage Learning,
Text book image
An Illustrated Guide To Vet Med Term
Biology
ISBN:9781305465763
Author:ROMICH
Publisher:Cengage
Text book image
Medical Terminology for Health Professions, Spira...
Health & Nutrition
ISBN:9781305634350
Author:Ann Ehrlich, Carol L. Schroeder, Laura Ehrlich, Katrina A. Schroeder
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Text book image
Principles Of Pharmacology Med Assist
Biology
ISBN:9781337512442
Author:RICE
Publisher:Cengage
Text book image
Nutrition Now
Health & Nutrition
ISBN:9781337415408
Author:Brown
Publisher:Cengage
Text book image
Body Structures & Functions Updated
Biology
ISBN:9780357191606
Author:Scott
Publisher:Cengage