Question 1

Which of the following foods provides the greatest amount of calcium per serving?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 cup of yogurt 
B) 1 slice of American cheese 
C) 3 oz.canned salmon with bones 
D) 1 cup cooked spinach 
A) 1 cup of yogurt 
B) 1 slice of American cheese 
C) 3 oz.canned salmon with bones 
D) 1 cup cooked spinach

Question 2

Plant foods are good sources of the minerals potassium and magnesium.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The two life stage groups with the highest RDAs for calcium are _________ and _________.

Accepted Answer

A) children; adolescents 
B) infants; children 
C) adolescents; adults over age 50 
D) infants; adolescents 
A) children; adolescents 
B) infants; children 
C) adolescents; adults over age 50 
D) infants; adolescents

Question 4

The 250 mg of calcium found in a cup of spinach

Accepted Answer

A) is the only source of calcium for a vegan. 
B) has low bioavailability because the calcium is bound to oxalic acid. 
C) is poorly absorbed unless the spinach is cooked. 
D) has low bioavailability because the calcium is bound to phytic acid. 
A) is the only source of calcium for a vegan. 
B) has low bioavailability because the calcium is bound to oxalic acid. 
C) is poorly absorbed unless the spinach is cooked. 
D) has low bioavailability because the calcium is bound to phytic acid.

Question 5

Most sodium consumed is from

Accepted Answer

A) table salt added at home. 
B) naturally occurring sodium in foods. 
C) tap water and medications. 
D) processed foods and those purchased at restaurants. 
A) table salt added at home. 
B) naturally occurring sodium in foods. 
C) tap water and medications. 
D) processed foods and those purchased at restaurants.

Question 6

Some North Americans are called "sodium sensitive." For these people,high sodium intake contributes to

Accepted Answer

A) stomach cancer. 
B) hypertension. 
C) gastrointestinal upsets. 
D) serious fluid imbalances. 
A) stomach cancer. 
B) hypertension. 
C) gastrointestinal upsets. 
D) serious fluid imbalances.

Question 7

The most nutrient-dense food source of calcium with high bioavailability is

Accepted Answer

A) leafy green vegetables. 
B) fish fillets. 
C) milk and dairy products. 
D) cereal grains. 
E) meats. 
A) leafy green vegetables. 
B) fish fillets. 
C) milk and dairy products. 
D) cereal grains. 
E) meats.

Question 8

Which of the following situations is/are life threatening?

Accepted Answer

A) hypokalemia 
B) hyperkalemia 
C) hypokalemia and hyperkalemia 
D) neither hypokalemia nor hyperkalemia 
A) hypokalemia 
B) hyperkalemia 
C) hypokalemia and hyperkalemia 
D) neither hypokalemia nor hyperkalemia

Question 9

Which of the following dairy products has the highest sodium content?

Accepted Answer

A) American cheese,2 oz 
B) cheddar cheese,2 oz 
C) lowfat milk,1 cup 
D) The sodium content does not differ among these 3 foods. 
A) American cheese,2 oz 
B) cheddar cheese,2 oz 
C) lowfat milk,1 cup 
D) The sodium content does not differ among these 3 foods.

Question 10

The force that develops when two solutions,each with a different concentration of solutes,are separated by a semipermeable membrane is

Accepted Answer

A) systolic pressure. 
B) diastolic pressure. 
C) osmotic pressure. 
D) atmospheric pressure. 
A) systolic pressure. 
B) diastolic pressure. 
C) osmotic pressure. 
D) atmospheric pressure.

Question 11

When we obtain calcium from a dietary supplement,the absorption of magnesium and copper from food may be reduced because

Accepted Answer

A) calcium interferes with the digestion of trace minerals. 
B) magnesium and copper both have the same valence as the calcium,so there is competition for absorption sites. 
C) excess calcium can destroy the villi of the intestinal tract. 
D) excess calcium means the magnesium and copper cannot be solubilized in water. 
A) calcium interferes with the digestion of trace minerals. 
B) magnesium and copper both have the same valence as the calcium,so there is competition for absorption sites. 
C) excess calcium can destroy the villi of the intestinal tract. 
D) excess calcium means the magnesium and copper cannot be solubilized in water.

Question 12

Which of the following individuals is least likely to benefit from a diet containing less than 1500 mg sodium per day?

Accepted Answer

A) A 65-year-old Hispanic male in good health 
B) A 35-year-old African American female 
C) A 40-year-old white male with diabetes and chronic kidney disease 
D) A healthy Asian female college student 
A) A 65-year-old Hispanic male in good health 
B) A 35-year-old African American female 
C) A 40-year-old white male with diabetes and chronic kidney disease 
D) A healthy Asian female college student

Question 13

At the end of long bones,inside the spinal vertebrae,and inside the flat bones of the pelvis is a spongy type of bone known as

Accepted Answer

A) osteoclastic bone. 
B) osteoblastic bone. 
C) trabecular bone. 
D) compact bone. 
A) osteoclastic bone. 
B) osteoblastic bone. 
C) trabecular bone. 
D) compact bone.

Question 14

Typical daily urine output in a healthy individual is within the range of

Accepted Answer

A) 400 - 600 milliliters. 
B) 1 - 2 liters. 
C) 2 - 4 liters. 
D) 3 - 5 liters. 
E) 600 - 1000 milliliters. 
A) 400 - 600 milliliters. 
B) 1 - 2 liters. 
C) 2 - 4 liters. 
D) 3 - 5 liters. 
E) 600 - 1000 milliliters.

Question 15

Drinking too much water can result in dilution of sodium in the blood,a condition known as _________.

Accepted Answer

A) hypernatremia 
B) hyperkalemia 
C) hyponatremia 
D) ADH syndrome 
A) hypernatremia 
B) hyperkalemia 
C) hyponatremia 
D) ADH syndrome

Question 16

Renin

Accepted Answer

A) is a pituitary hormone that decreases water excretion. 
B) is minerals deposited into bone that give strength and rigidity. 
C) is an adrenal hormone that causes sodium reabsorption. 
D) is a protein-calcium complex that influences enzyme activity in cells. 
E) is an enzyme in kidneys formed in response to low blood pressure. 
A) is a pituitary hormone that decreases water excretion. 
B) is minerals deposited into bone that give strength and rigidity. 
C) is an adrenal hormone that causes sodium reabsorption. 
D) is a protein-calcium complex that influences enzyme activity in cells. 
E) is an enzyme in kidneys formed in response to low blood pressure.

Question 17

Factors that can contribute to an increased risk of high blood pressure include

Accepted Answer

A) advanced age. 
B) African-American race. 
C) BMI over 30. 
D) type 2 diabetes. 
E) All of these choices are accurate. 
A) advanced age. 
B) African-American race. 
C) BMI over 30. 
D) type 2 diabetes. 
E) All of these choices are accurate.

Question 18

Which compartment contains the greatest amount of body fluid?

Accepted Answer

A) intracellular compartment 
B) extracellular compartment 
C) Both compartments contain the same amount of water. 
A) intracellular compartment 
B) extracellular compartment 
C) Both compartments contain the same amount of water.

Question 19

Thirst is a reliable signal to prevent dehydration in older adults.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Joe Smith,age 52,has a blood pressure of 145 mm Hg over 95 mm Hg.This is considered

Accepted Answer

A) normal blood pressure. 
B) low blood pressure. 
C) hypertension,or high blood pressure. 
D) None of these choices are accurate. 
A) normal blood pressure. 
B) low blood pressure. 
C) hypertension,or high blood pressure. 
D) None of these choices are accurate.

Which of the following foods provides the greatest amount of calcium per serving?

Plant foods are good sources of the minerals potassium and magnesium.

The two life stage groups with the highest RDAs for calcium are _ and _.

The 250 mg of calcium found in a cup of spinach

Most sodium consumed is from

Some North Americans are called "sodium sensitive." For these people,high sodium intake contributes to

The most nutrient-dense food source of calcium with high bioavailability is

Which of the following situations is/are life threatening?

Which of the following dairy products has the highest sodium content?

The force that develops when two solutions,each with a different concentration of solutes,are separated by a semipermeable membrane is

When we obtain calcium from a dietary supplement,the absorption of magnesium and copper from food may be reduced because

Which of the following individuals is least likely to benefit from a diet containing less than 1500 mg sodium per day?

At the end of long bones,inside the spinal vertebrae,and inside the flat bones of the pelvis is a spongy type of bone known as

Typical daily urine output in a healthy individual is within the range of

Drinking too much water can result in dilution of sodium in the blood,a condition known as _________.

Renin

Factors that can contribute to an increased risk of high blood pressure include

Which compartment contains the greatest amount of body fluid?

Thirst is a reliable signal to prevent dehydration in older adults.

Joe Smith,age 52,has a blood pressure of 145 mm Hg over 95 mm Hg.This is considered

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Exam 14: Water and Major Minerals

Which of the following foods provides the greatest amount of calcium per serving?

Plant foods are good sources of the minerals potassium and magnesium.

The two life stage groups with the highest RDAs for calcium are _________ and _________.

The 250 mg of calcium found in a cup of spinach

Most sodium consumed is from

Some North Americans are called "sodium sensitive." For these people,high sodium intake contributes to

The most nutrient-dense food source of calcium with high bioavailability is

Which of the following situations is/are life threatening?

Which of the following dairy products has the highest sodium content?

The force that develops when two solutions,each with a different concentration of solutes,are separated by a semipermeable membrane is

When we obtain calcium from a dietary supplement,the absorption of magnesium and copper from food may be reduced because

Which of the following individuals is least likely to benefit from a diet containing less than 1500 mg sodium per day?

At the end of long bones,inside the spinal vertebrae,and inside the flat bones of the pelvis is a spongy type of bone known as

Typical daily urine output in a healthy individual is within the range of

Drinking too much water can result in dilution of sodium in the blood,a condition known as _________.

Renin

Factors that can contribute to an increased risk of high blood pressure include

Which compartment contains the greatest amount of body fluid?

Thirst is a reliable signal to prevent dehydration in older adults.

Joe Smith,age 52,has a blood pressure of 145 mm Hg over 95 mm Hg.This is considered

The Science of Nutrition

Tools of a Healthy Diet

The Food Supply

Human Digestion and Absorption

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Proteins

Alcohol

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance, weight Control, and Eating Disorders

Nutrition, exercise and Sports

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins

The Water-Soluble Vitamins

Trace Minerals

Nutritional Aspects of Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition During the Growing Years

Nutrition During the Adult Years

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The two life stage groups with the highest RDAs for calcium are _ and _.