Question 1

Systolic pressure refers to the pressure in the

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A)  veins when the heart is beating. 
B)  veins when the heart is between beats. 
C)  arteries when the heart is beating. 
D)  arteries when the heart is between beats. 
A)  veins when the heart is beating. 
B)  veins when the heart is between beats. 
C)  arteries when the heart is beating. 
D)  arteries when the heart is between beats. C

Question 2

Which of the following meals would be suitable for a person following a low-sodium diet?

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A)  Chicken noodle soup, oyster crackers, and a tossed green salad with ranch dressing 
B)  Chicken tenders, French fries, and sliced apples from a fast food restaurant 
C)  A homemade chicken casserole made with canned green beans and cream of mushroom soup 
D)  Homemade oven-baked chicken, buttered rice, and steamed fresh green beans 
A)  Chicken noodle soup, oyster crackers, and a tossed green salad with ranch dressing 
B)  Chicken tenders, French fries, and sliced apples from a fast food restaurant 
C)  A homemade chicken casserole made with canned green beans and cream of mushroom soup 
D)  Homemade oven-baked chicken, buttered rice, and steamed fresh green beans D

Question 3

Functions of chloride include all of the following EXCEPT

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A)  digestion. 
B)  immunity. 
C)  enzyme activation. 
D)  nerve transmission. 
A)  digestion. 
B)  immunity. 
C)  enzyme activation. 
D)  nerve transmission. C

Question 4

Minerals are classified in which way?

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A)  Major minerals are needed in amounts of 500 mg per day or greater. 
B)  Trace minerals are needed in amounts of 100 mg per day or less. 
C)  Trace minerals are needed in amounts of 10 mg per day or less. 
D)  Major minerals are needed in amounts of 200 mg per day or greater. 
A)  Major minerals are needed in amounts of 500 mg per day or greater. 
B)  Trace minerals are needed in amounts of 100 mg per day or less. 
C)  Trace minerals are needed in amounts of 10 mg per day or less. 
D)  Major minerals are needed in amounts of 200 mg per day or greater.

Question 5

Adult men need how much total water intake per day?

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A)  2.0 liters (8.5 cups) 
B)  2.7 liters (11 cups) 
C)  3.0 liters (13 cups) 
D)  3.7 liters (15 cups) 
A)  2.0 liters (8.5 cups) 
B)  2.7 liters (11 cups) 
C)  3.0 liters (13 cups) 
D)  3.7 liters (15 cups)

Question 6

As far as diet is concerned, a person wanting to reduce the risk of developing hypertension would want to do all of the following EXCEPT

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A)  eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. 
B)  not salt food at the table or use it in cooking. 
C)  eat lots of prepackaged and canned foods. 
D)  eat a kilocalorie-controlled diet to maintain a desirable body weight. 
A)  eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. 
B)  not salt food at the table or use it in cooking. 
C)  eat lots of prepackaged and canned foods. 
D)  eat a kilocalorie-controlled diet to maintain a desirable body weight.

Question 7

The best zinc source is

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A)  turkey. 
B)  cheese. 
C)  pears. 
D)  potatoes. 
A)  turkey. 
B)  cheese. 
C)  pears. 
D)  potatoes.

Question 8

Which of the following statements is true about iron?

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A)  65 percent of dietary iron is absorbed. 
B)  An iron-deficient individual absorbs less iron than a person with good iron status. 
C)  Excess dietary iron is excreted readily via the kidneys. 
D)  Iron deficiency anemia is found among young children, adolescents, and menstruating women. 
A)  65 percent of dietary iron is absorbed. 
B)  An iron-deficient individual absorbs less iron than a person with good iron status. 
C)  Excess dietary iron is excreted readily via the kidneys. 
D)  Iron deficiency anemia is found among young children, adolescents, and menstruating women.

Question 9

Aldosterone signals the kidneys to conserve

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A)  sodium. 
B)  potassium. 
C)  chloride. 
D)  phosphate. 
A)  sodium. 
B)  potassium. 
C)  chloride. 
D)  phosphate.

Question 10

Mucus, saliva, and synovial (joint) fluid exemplify water's role as a

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A)  lubricant. 
B)  solvent. 
C)  transport medium. 
D)  participant in chemical reactions. 
A)  lubricant. 
B)  solvent. 
C)  transport medium. 
D)  participant in chemical reactions.

Question 11

Exceeding the UL for phosphorus can lead to

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A)  kidney damage. 
B)  excessive bone growth. 
C)  blood clots. 
D)  All of these choices are correct. 
A)  kidney damage. 
B)  excessive bone growth. 
C)  blood clots. 
D)  All of these choices are correct.

Question 12

Which of the following is true about selenium?

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A)  It is needed for insulin formation and use. 
B)  An excess can cause hypertension. 
C)  It acts as a cofactor in protein metabolism. 
D)  It participates in antioxidant reactions. 
A)  It is needed for insulin formation and use. 
B)  An excess can cause hypertension. 
C)  It acts as a cofactor in protein metabolism. 
D)  It participates in antioxidant reactions.

Question 13

The two most significant extracellular ions are

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A)  sodium and chloride. 
B)  phosphate and potassium. 
C)  potassium and sodium. 
D)  chloride and potassium. 
A)  sodium and chloride. 
B)  phosphate and potassium. 
C)  potassium and sodium. 
D)  chloride and potassium.

Question 14

Composed primarily of water, metabolic wastes, and minerals, the body's major waste product is

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A)  bile. 
B)  feces. 
C)  sweat. 
D)  urine. 
A)  bile. 
B)  feces. 
C)  sweat. 
D)  urine.

Question 15

In anemia, examining the size and of the red blood cell helps indicate the nutrient cause of the disease.

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A)  color 
B)  number 
C)  density 
D)  shape 
A)  color 
B)  number 
C)  density 
D)  shape

Question 16

All foods in their unprocessed form tend to be low in sodium EXCEPT

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A)  milk and dairy products. 
B)  whole grains. 
C)  legumes. 
D)  fruits. 
A)  milk and dairy products. 
B)  whole grains. 
C)  legumes. 
D)  fruits.

Question 17

The mineral that gives hardness to teeth and bones is

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A)  selenium. 
B)  zinc. 
C)  copper. 
D)  fluoride. 
A)  selenium. 
B)  zinc. 
C)  copper. 
D)  fluoride.

Question 18

In the body, 99 percent of calcium is found in

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A)  the liver. 
B)  intracellular fluid. 
C)  bones and teeth. 
D)  nerve cells. 
A)  the liver. 
B)  intracellular fluid. 
C)  bones and teeth. 
D)  nerve cells.

Question 19

Growth retardation and poor sexual development occur with a deficiency of

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A)  molybdenum. 
B)  manganese. 
C)  choline. 
D)  zinc. 
A)  molybdenum. 
B)  manganese. 
C)  choline. 
D)  zinc.

Question 20

A good indicator of bone health is

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A)  bone mineral density. 
B)  frame size. 
C)  curvature of the spine. 
D)  blood calcium concentration. 
A)  bone mineral density. 
B)  frame size. 
C)  curvature of the spine. 
D)  blood calcium concentration.

Systolic pressure refers to the pressure in the

Which of the following meals would be suitable for a person following a low-sodium diet?

Functions of chloride include all of the following EXCEPT

Minerals are classified in which way?

Adult men need how much total water intake per day?

As far as diet is concerned, a person wanting to reduce the risk of developing hypertension would want to do all of the following EXCEPT

The best zinc source is

Which of the following statements is true about iron?

Aldosterone signals the kidneys to conserve

Mucus, saliva, and synovial (joint) fluid exemplify water's role as a

Exceeding the UL for phosphorus can lead to

Which of the following is true about selenium?

The two most significant extracellular ions are

Composed primarily of water, metabolic wastes, and minerals, the body's major waste product is

In anemia, examining the size and of the red blood cell helps indicate the nutrient cause of the disease.

All foods in their unprocessed form tend to be low in sodium EXCEPT

The mineral that gives hardness to teeth and bones is

In the body, 99 percent of calcium is found in

Growth retardation and poor sexual development occur with a deficiency of

A good indicator of bone health is

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Exam 9: Water and Minerals

Systolic pressure refers to the pressure in the

Which of the following meals would be suitable for a person following a low-sodium diet?

Functions of chloride include all of the following EXCEPT

Minerals are classified in which way?

Adult men need how much total water intake per day?

As far as diet is concerned, a person wanting to reduce the risk of developing hypertension would want to do all of the following EXCEPT

The best zinc source is

Which of the following statements is true about iron?

Aldosterone signals the kidneys to conserve

Mucus, saliva, and synovial (joint) fluid exemplify water's role as a

Exceeding the UL for phosphorus can lead to

Which of the following is true about selenium?

The two most significant extracellular ions are

Composed primarily of water, metabolic wastes, and minerals, the body's major waste product is

In anemia, examining the size and of the red blood cell helps indicate the nutrient cause of the disease.

All foods in their unprocessed form tend to be low in sodium EXCEPT

The mineral that gives hardness to teeth and bones is

In the body, 99 percent of calcium is found in

Growth retardation and poor sexual development occur with a deficiency of

A good indicator of bone health is

Nutrition, Food Choices, and Health

Guidelines for Designing a Healthy Diet

The Human Body: a Nutrition Perspective

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Proteins

Energy Balance and Weight Control

Vitamins

Nutrition: Fitness and Sports

Eating Disorders

Undernutrition Throughout the World

Safety of Our Food Supply

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition From Infancy Through Adolescence

Nutrition During Adulthood

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