Exam 9: Water and Minerals

Substituting carbonated soft drinks for dairy products in the diet is a bad idea because the resulting high _______________ intake combined with inadequate _______________ intake leads to bone loss.

Which of the following foods is NOT a good source of potassium?

Compared to whole grain products, refined grains are ______ in trace minerals

The amount of iron in the body is mostly regulated by

If the intracellular concentration of ions is greater than the extracellular concentration of ions, which will happen in order to maintain balance?

A mineral that has antioxidant functions and has been suggested to reduce cancer risk is

The ratio of sodium to chloride in table salt is

Calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and fluoride mainly serve as structural components of

All of the following populations are at risk for poor magnesium status except

Limiting dietary intake of sodium will ______ urine production.

Softening of hard water may increase its _______________ content.

Of the following foods, which one is lowest in sodium?

During the first stage of iron deficiency,

Blood calcium concentration is regulated at the level of the

When starting a reduced-salt diet, how long before you can sense salt at a lower taste threshold?

Which of the following is an example of a trace mineral?

Inadequate hydration may increase risk for

Liver and lung damage of chromium toxicity can occur from

Of the following, the best source of potassium is

Which of the following foods is highest in selenium?