Your Uncle Carlos Has Survived 2 Heart Attacks and Recently

question 65

Multiple Choice

Your uncle Carlos has survived 2 heart attacks and recently asked if he might be deficient in selenium, which he had just heard is essential to heart health. You are aware of his food habits and explain that his condition could not be the result of a dietary deficiency of selenium. Why is diet NOT a cause of selenium deficiency in this man?

• A) He drinks tap water, a source of selenium.
• B) He eats well and selenium is prevalent in most food groups.
• C) He consumes legumes, a rich source of selenium.
• D) He drinks fluoridated water, which increases bioavailability of selenium.

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