8. Water and Minerals
Trace minerals: Fluoride and Iodine
8. Water and Minerals
Trace minerals: Fluoride and Iodine: Videos & Practice Problems
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concept
Fluoride (F)
Video duration:
3m2
Problem
True of False: if false, choose the answer that best corrects the statement.
Nutrient dense foods like fruits and vegetables tend to be excellent sources of fluoride.
A
True.
B
False, animal products, especially dairy, are the best sources of fluoride.
C
False, there are extremely few food sources that are rich in fluoride.
D
False, nutrient dense foods like fruits and vegetables are not good sources of fluoride, because the fluoride in those foods is not readily absorbed.
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concept
Iodine (I)
Video duration:
3m4
Problem
What conditions are prevented through the use of iodized salt?
A
Goiter and anemia.
B
Anemia and dental carries.
C
Congenital hypothyroidism and osteoporosis.
D
Goiter and congenital hypothyroidism.
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Problem
Which of the following is a function of iodine?
A
Glucose metabolism.
B
Thyroid hormone synthesis.
C
Oxygen transport.
D
B vitamin synthesis.
