Zinc Is Found in Virtually All Tissues in the Body

question 62

Multiple Choice

Zinc is found in virtually all tissues in the body and

• A) small amounts of zinc supplements do not appear to pose any major problems to the healthy individual.
• B) supplements of 50 mg per day, have been observed to produce anemia, decrease the HDL cholesterol level, impair the immune system, and may even be fatal.
• C) low levels of zinc in the serum indicate low levels of zinc in the muscles, and performance will be impaired.
• D) mild dietary zinc deficiency is common in areas where consumption of grain products is relatively low and consumption of animal protein is relatively high.

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