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Minerals Flashcards

1
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Minerals represent only __% of body weight

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Definition of Minerals

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inorganic element that is necessary for the body to build tissues, regulate body fluids, or assist in various body functions

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3
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Any abnormal concentrations of minerals can ?

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Help diagnose different disorders

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Do Minerals Provide Energy

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Not by themselves but they contribute to production of energy within the body

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Where are Minerals found ?

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Water

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How is the specific mineral content of food determined?

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Burning the food and chemically analyzing the remaining ash

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Human body contains more _____ than any other mineral

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Calcium

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8
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What percentage of calcium is found in the skeleton ?

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99%

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9
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Which mineral is a component of bones and teeth and is responsible for normal nerve/muscle action, blood clotting, heart function, cell metabolism

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Calcium

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10
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BEST sources of Calcium

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Milk & milk products

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11
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1 cup of milk provides how much calcium ?

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300 mg of calcium

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12
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One ounce of cheddar cheese provides how much calcium ?

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250 mg of calcium

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13
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Vitamin D is believed to enhance absorption of what?

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Calcium

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14
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Bones provide storage for what?

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Calcium and Phosphorus

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15
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If calcium intake is low for a period of years what could happen?

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Osteoporosis

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16
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Adequate intake for calcium for Adults

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1,000 - 1,300mg

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17
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Calcium supplements are recommended for patient who is

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Lactose Intolerant

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18
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Together with calcium, this mineral is necessary for strong and rigid bones and teeth

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Phosphorus

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Functions of Phosphorus

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Metabolism,of carbs fats and proteins, acid-base balance, and helps B vitamins

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Sources of Phosphorus

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Milk, meats, poultry, and fish

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21
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Deficiency of Phosphorus

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bone demineralization, fatigue, and anorexia

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22
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Recommended Intake of Phosphorus

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580 - 700mg

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23
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This mineral is an electrolyte found primarily in intracellular fluid

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Potassium

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24
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Functions of potassium

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maintains fluid level within the cell, osmosis, transmission of nerve impulses and muscle contractions

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25
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Potassium Deficiency

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muscle weakness, paralysis, heart abnormalities

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26
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Recommended Intake Potassium

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3,400 Males | 2,600 Females

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27
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Hyperkalemia

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cardiac failure can occur

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28
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Function of sodium

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control of fluid balance (outside of the cell) in the body, nerve transmission and normal muscle function

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29
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Sources of Sodium

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table salt, everyday junk food

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30
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Deficiency of sodium

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dehydration or tetany, upset of acid-base balance

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31
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Toxicity of sodium

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can cause edema, hypertension, and cardiovascular problems

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32
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What are the 5 main electrolytes

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Sodium,Calcium,Magnesium,
Potassium and Chloride

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33
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Function of Chloride

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maintenance of fluid, electrolyte, acid base balance, helps blood carry C02 to lungs and immune response

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34
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Sources of Chloride

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table salt

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35
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Requirements of Chloride

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2,300 mg a day

36
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Deficiency of Chloride

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vomiting, diarrhea, alkalosis

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Function of Magnesium

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essential for the maintenance of fluid, electrolyte, and acid base balance. helps blood carry C02 to lungs, and immune responses

38
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Sources of Magnesium

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green leafy vegetables, legumes, nuts, whole grains

39
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Deficiency of Magnesium

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nausea, emotional and muscular disorders

40
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Requirements of Magnesium

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400-420 mg daily for men and 310-320 mg for women.

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Function of Iron

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deliver oxygen to body tissues, component of hemoglobin

42
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Sources of Iron

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Spinach, meat, poultry, and fish

43
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For Iron to be absorbed it must be

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ferric to ferous iron, HCL from stomach aids in that process

44
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Only ___% of iron is absorbed

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10%

45
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Requirements of Iron

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Men 10mg Females 15mg

46
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Iron deficiency can lead to …

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Anemia

46
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Function of Iodine

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component of thryoid hormones , necessary for rate of metabolism

47
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Sources of Iodine

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iodized salt and seafood

48
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Requirements of Iodine

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150mg needed , additional for pregnancy

49
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Deficiency of Iodine

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goiters form on neck, myedema and cretinism

50
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myxedema

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Function of Zinc

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cofactor for more than 300 enzymes, essential for growth, wound healing, taste acuity, glucose tolerance, mobilization of vitamin A

52
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Sources of Zinc

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meat, fish, eggs, dairy

53
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Requirements of Zinc

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11g for male 8g for females

54
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Deficiency of Zinc

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impaired immune, decrease appetite and taste acuity

55
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Heaviest concentration of selenium is in the

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liver, kidneys, and heart

56
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Function of selenium

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essential component of various enzymes, antioxidant, immune system, reproduction, metabolism

57
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Sources of selenium

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seafood, kidney, liver, muscle meats

58
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Requirements of selenium

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70ug

59
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Selenium supplements are good in treating what

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Keshan disease

60
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Selenium toxicity

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1mg or more is toxic and can cause skin lesions, loss of hair and nails

61
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Copper’s highest concentration is in

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Liver,kidneys,muscles, and brain

62
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Functions of Copper

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participates in energy production, formation of red blood cells, formation of hemoglobin, iron to bone marrow

63
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Sources of Copper

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organ meats, shellfish,whole grain cereal

64
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Requirements of Copper

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900mg for adults

65
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Deficiency of Copper

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anemia, bone demineralization, impaired growth

66
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Toxicity of Copper

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10-15 mg can cause vomiting and Wilson’s disease

67
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How can Keshan’s disease occur

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Deficiency of selenium

68
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Function of Manganese

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constituent of several enzymes in metabolism and important in bone formation

69
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Sources of manganese

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whole grains and tea

70
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Toxicity of manganese

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neurological problems

71
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Function of fluoride

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strengthens bones and teeth by making the mineral less soluble

72
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Sources of fluoride

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fluoridated water, fish , tea

73
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Deficiency of fluoride

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tooth decay

74
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Excessive fluoride

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mottling of children’s teeth or permanent discoloration

75
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Requirements of manganese

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2.3 mg for men / 1.8 for women

76
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Requirements of fluoride

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Males 4mg females 3mg

77
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Function of chromium

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associated with glucose and lipid metabolism

78
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Sources of chromium

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meat, mushrooms, nuts, organ meats

79
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Requirements of chromium

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35mg male 25mg women

80
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Deficiency of chromium

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disturbances in glucose metabolism

81
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Function of molybdenum

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process proteins and genetic material like DNA, break down drugs and toxic substances that enter the body

82
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Sources of molybdenum

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milk, liver, legumes, and cereals

83
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Requirements of molybdenum

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45ug, fulfilled with balanced diet

84
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Toxicity of molybdenum

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inhibits copper absorption

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