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1) What vitamins and minerals are most deficient in people living in poor countries, and
what are the consequences of these deficiencies?
2) Explain the difference between heme and nonheme iron. How can the efficiency of
absorption be increased for both types of iron?
3) List and discuss the causes of hunger in the United States. What population groups
are most vulnerable?
4) As a person ages there is a relative loss of
5) Discuss the advantages of a liberal daily intake of water.
6) List the factors that increase the risk for vitamin B12 and iron deficiency in older
adults.
7) Discuss the use of soy products for meeting the nutritional needs of vegetarians.
8) What type of exercise has been shown to reduce depression due to a release of brain
endorphins?
