HNFE 1004 Lecture Notes - Lecture 14: Soy Protein, Arsenic, Iron Poisoning

• School: Virginia Tech
• Department: Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise
• Course: HNFE 1004
• Professor: M D Lewis

Document Summary

During world war i, 64. 4% of people in michigan showed signs of a goiter. Iodine deficiency remains one of the most important public health issues globally. Micro-minerals are iodine, iron, zinc, copper, selenium, molybdenum, fluoride, manganese, and chromium. Foods depend upon iodine content of the soil. U. s. salt company began to add iodine to salt. Critical role in the development of the fetal skeleton and brain. Mental retardation, deafness, stunted growth, and other abnormalities. Mild forms of iodine deficiency in pregnancy can affect neurological development. Rda for >19 years of age: 150 mcg. Gives meat its red color, so the higher the myoglobin content the darker the red meat will be. Heme in red meats, poultry, and fish. Lentils, beans, dried fruits, and grain products. Increased by vitamin c, acid, and meat. Decreased by soy protein, phytates, and polyphenols, as well as calcium intake. Tired, out of breath, poor performance and cognitive behavior.