Which Food Items Are Significant Sources of Zinc in the Diet

question 125

Multiple Choice

Which food items are significant sources of zinc in the diet?

• A)Shellfish, meat (especially organ meats), dairy products, and legumes
• B)Citrus fruits (especially grapefruit), leafy green vegetables, apples, and cherries
• C)Broccoli, cauliflower, kale, and spinach
• D)Grain and cereal products including pasta, rice, and oats

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Definitions:

Substitution Effect

The change in consumption patterns due to a change in the relative prices of goods, leading consumers to substitute a cheaper good for a more expensive one.

Income Effect

The alteration in a person's or an economy's earnings and the effect this alteration has on the demand for a product or service.

Price Change

An alteration in the cost of goods or services, which can go up or down, depending on various factors.

Diamond/Water Paradox

An observation in economics illustrating how water, which is essential to life, is cheap, while diamonds, which do not sustain life, are expensive.