Question 1

Water constitutes ______ percent of body weight.

Accepted Answer

A)  10-20 
B)  25-45 
C)  50-70 
D)  75-95 
A)  10-20 
B)  25-45 
C)  50-70 
D)  75-95

Question 2

A deficiency of ____________________________ results in impaired glucose tolerance and elevated blood cholesterol.

Accepted Answer

A)  thiamin 
B)  iodide 
C)  chromium 
D)  biotin 
A)  thiamin 
B)  iodide 
C)  chromium 
D)  biotin

Question 3

Magnesium deficiency causes all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  irregular heartbeat. 
B)  muscle pain. 
C)  seizures. 
D)  anemia. 
A)  irregular heartbeat. 
B)  muscle pain. 
C)  seizures. 
D)  anemia.

Question 4

Excess body weight

Accepted Answer

A)  accelerates bone loss. 
B)  increases bone density. 
C)  is associated with greater risk of fractures. 
D)  enhances calcium absorption. 
A)  accelerates bone loss. 
B)  increases bone density. 
C)  is associated with greater risk of fractures. 
D)  enhances calcium absorption.

Question 5

Consumption of this mineral in water has lowered the rate of dental caries because _______________ strengthens the crystal structure of teeth.

Accepted Answer

A)  sodium 
B)  fluoride 
C)  magnesium 
D)  iron 
A)  sodium 
B)  fluoride 
C)  magnesium 
D)  iron

Question 6

Stephen's blood pressure is 135/88 and he wishes to follow the principles of the DASH diet. Which of the following is NOT included in DASH guidelines?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increase intake of fruits and vegetables. 
B)  Include 2 - 3 servings per day of whole milk. 
C)  Add nuts such as almonds to the diet. 
D)  Choose whole grain products rather than refined grain products. 
A)  Increase intake of fruits and vegetables. 
B)  Include 2 - 3 servings per day of whole milk. 
C)  Add nuts such as almonds to the diet. 
D)  Choose whole grain products rather than refined grain products.

Question 7

Iron found as a component of hemoglobin and myoglobin is called

Accepted Answer

A)  nonheme iron. 
B)  heme iron. 
A)  nonheme iron. 
B)  heme iron.

Question 8

Iron is best absorbed in its ______ form.

Accepted Answer

A)  nonheme 
B)  heme 
C)  coenzyme 
D)  synthetic 
A)  nonheme 
B)  heme 
C)  coenzyme 
D)  synthetic

Question 9

The most accurate method of assessing bone health is

Accepted Answer

A)  computed tomography. 
B)  quantitative ultrasound. 
C)  an x-ray of the back. 
D)  dual energy x-ray absorptiometry. 
A)  computed tomography. 
B)  quantitative ultrasound. 
C)  an x-ray of the back. 
D)  dual energy x-ray absorptiometry.

Question 10

People who eat large amounts of seaweed can consume toxic levels of which trace mineral?

Accepted Answer

A)  Selenium 
B)  Iron 
C)  Zinc 
D)  Iodide 
A)  Selenium 
B)  Iron 
C)  Zinc 
D)  Iodide

Question 11

Vitamin C and meat protein ______ nonheme iron absorption.

Accepted Answer

A)  increase 
B)  decrease 
C)  do not change 
A)  increase 
B)  decrease 
C)  do not change

Question 12

Which of the following populations is NOT at risk for low blood potassium?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vegetarians 
B)  Alcoholics 
C)  People with eating disorders 
D)  People who exercise heavily 
A)  Vegetarians 
B)  Alcoholics 
C)  People with eating disorders 
D)  People who exercise heavily

Question 13

Diastolic pressure refers to the pressure in the

Accepted Answer

A)  veins when the heart is contracting. 
B)  veins when the heart is relaxed. 
C)  arteries when the heart is contracting. 
D)  arteries when the heart is relaxed. 
A)  veins when the heart is contracting. 
B)  veins when the heart is relaxed. 
C)  arteries when the heart is contracting. 
D)  arteries when the heart is relaxed.

Question 14

Which of the following statements does NOT describe the role of minerals in the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  They make possible the transfer of nerve impulses. 
B)  They are constituents of important body compounds. 
C)  They provide 4 kilocalories per gram. 
D)  They help maintain water balance. 
A)  They make possible the transfer of nerve impulses. 
B)  They are constituents of important body compounds. 
C)  They provide 4 kilocalories per gram. 
D)  They help maintain water balance.

Question 15

Excessive intake of ______ can decrease absorption of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin C; iron 
B)  zinc; copper 
C)  fiber; vitamin C 
D)  vitamin D; calcium 
A)  vitamin C; iron 
B)  zinc; copper 
C)  fiber; vitamin C 
D)  vitamin D; calcium

Question 16

After an intense workout, Christa's weight was down 3 pounds. To rehydrate adequately, Christa should drink cups of water over the next hour or two.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 - 2 
B)  2 - 3 
C)  4 - 6 
D)  6 - 9 
A)  1 - 2 
B)  2 - 3 
C)  4 - 6 
D)  6 - 9

Question 17

Which of the following is the best source of magnesium?

Accepted Answer

A)  Whole grains 
B)  Meat 
C)  Legumes 
D)  Milk 
A)  Whole grains 
B)  Meat 
C)  Legumes 
D)  Milk

Question 18

Of the following foods, iron is best absorbed from

Accepted Answer

A)  sirloin steak. 
B)  kidney beans. 
C)  cheese. 
D)  broccoli. 
A)  sirloin steak. 
B)  kidney beans. 
C)  cheese. 
D)  broccoli.

Question 19

Cortical bone

Accepted Answer

A)  has a dense structure. 
B)  has a spongy structure. 
C)  is the site of red blood cell synthesis. 
D)  is the protective, outer layer of bone. 
A)  has a dense structure. 
B)  has a spongy structure. 
C)  is the site of red blood cell synthesis. 
D)  is the protective, outer layer of bone.

Question 20

The amount of water in each body compartment mainly is controlled by

Accepted Answer

A)  oxygen concentration. 
B)  glucose concentration. 
C)  the presence of fatty acids. 
D)  ion concentration. 
A)  oxygen concentration. 
B)  glucose concentration. 
C)  the presence of fatty acids. 
D)  ion concentration.

Water constitutes ______ percent of body weight.

A deficiency of ____________________________ results in impaired glucose tolerance and elevated blood cholesterol.

Magnesium deficiency causes all of the following except

Excess body weight

Consumption of this mineral in water has lowered the rate of dental caries because _______________ strengthens the crystal structure of teeth.

Stephen's blood pressure is 135/88 and he wishes to follow the principles of the DASH diet. Which of the following is NOT included in DASH guidelines?

Iron found as a component of hemoglobin and myoglobin is called

Iron is best absorbed in its ______ form.

The most accurate method of assessing bone health is

People who eat large amounts of seaweed can consume toxic levels of which trace mineral?

Vitamin C and meat protein ______ nonheme iron absorption.

Which of the following populations is NOT at risk for low blood potassium?

Diastolic pressure refers to the pressure in the

Which of the following statements does NOT describe the role of minerals in the body?

Excessive intake of can decrease absorption of .

After an intense workout, Christa's weight was down 3 pounds. To rehydrate adequately, Christa should drink cups of water over the next hour or two.

Which of the following is the best source of magnesium?

Of the following foods, iron is best absorbed from

Cortical bone

The amount of water in each body compartment mainly is controlled by

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The Human Body: a Nutrition Perspective

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Energy Balance and Weight Control

Vitamins

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Undernutrition Throughout the World

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Exam 9: Water and Minerals

Water constitutes ______ percent of body weight.

A deficiency of ____________________________ results in impaired glucose tolerance and elevated blood cholesterol.

Magnesium deficiency causes all of the following except

Excess body weight

Consumption of this mineral in water has lowered the rate of dental caries because _______________ strengthens the crystal structure of teeth.

Stephen's blood pressure is 135/88 and he wishes to follow the principles of the DASH diet. Which of the following is NOT included in DASH guidelines?

Iron found as a component of hemoglobin and myoglobin is called

Iron is best absorbed in its ______ form.

The most accurate method of assessing bone health is

People who eat large amounts of seaweed can consume toxic levels of which trace mineral?

Vitamin C and meat protein ______ nonheme iron absorption.

Which of the following populations is NOT at risk for low blood potassium?

Diastolic pressure refers to the pressure in the

Which of the following statements does NOT describe the role of minerals in the body?

Excessive intake of ______ can decrease absorption of ______.

After an intense workout, Christa's weight was down 3 pounds. To rehydrate adequately, Christa should drink cups of water over the next hour or two.

Which of the following is the best source of magnesium?

Of the following foods, iron is best absorbed from

Cortical bone

The amount of water in each body compartment mainly is controlled by

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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Excessive intake of can decrease absorption of .