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Question 7 2 pts Read the following information about iron and then choose the appropriate option from the dropdown menus to fill in the blanks. Iron is a small inorganic molecule required for many functions in the body including delivery of oxygen to cells and extraction of energy from food - however iron itself is not metabolized for energy. It is naturally available in many foods - such as beef chickpeas and fish and is added to some processed foods. The average daily level of intake sufficient to meet the nutrient requirements of healthy adults is 3mg (for men) and 18mg (for women). 3 ounces of pan-fried beef liver is the amount standardized by the FDA to help consumers compare nutrient contents of products. It contains 28% of the Iron recommended daily for adults and children over age 4 Consumption of over 40mg is associated with risk of toxicity in children and adolescents while 45mg can cause adverse health effects in adults. Based on this, iron is a Select) more specifically a Select The at It is also added to mineral Vitamin Milling and processing of grain removes iron and so it is added back to 15 carbohydrate protein many cereals as a dietary supplement, such as many brands of oatmeal and Select) foods since the contents would normally not have that much iron. The RDA of iron is select and the UL is Select) Det e G 33% -arch

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Question 7

Iron is one of the most  important micronutrient available as  mineral and necessary for body function by playing a vital role in  transporting oxygen to the cells.

Milling and processing grain refers to removal of the bran.This leads to loss of a lot of nutrients like B complex vitamins,minerals.In milled flour the iron content is more when compared with an unmilled food grains.Fortification refers to addition of nutrients where as enrich refers to putting back the lost nutrients during the process or while manufacturing

Milling and processing of grain removes iron so it is added back to whole grain flour

When dietary supplements are added it is termed to be fortified goods which only has a minimal iron

The recommended dietary allowance of iron in male is 8mg and for female is 18mg and the UL is 40_45 mg which can cause iron toxicity