Question 1

A 60-year-old man has been diagnosed with osteopenia. Which of the following is most likely to have contributed to this condition?

Accepted Answer

A)  age and inadequate phosphorus intake 
B)  gender and inadequate phosphorus intake 
C)  age, inactivity, and inadequate intake of calcium and vitamin D 
D)  inactivity and gender 
E)  inactivity and inadequate intake of calcium and vitamin D 
A)  age and inadequate phosphorus intake 
B)  gender and inadequate phosphorus intake 
C)  age, inactivity, and inadequate intake of calcium and vitamin D 
D)  inactivity and gender 
E)  inactivity and inadequate intake of calcium and vitamin D C

Question 2

Food sources of calcium include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  cheese. 
B)  eggs. 
C)  milk. 
D)  Chinese cabbage. 
E)  kale. 
A)  cheese. 
B)  eggs. 
C)  milk. 
D)  Chinese cabbage. 
E)  kale. B

Question 3

A state of calcium deficiency in the blood stimulates:

Accepted Answer

A)  increased absorption of calcium in the small intestines. 
B)  increased production of the active form of vitamin D. 
C)  decreased mobilization of calcium from bones. 
D)  increased calcium excretion from the kidneys. 
E)  increased absorption of calcium in the small intestines and increased production of the active form of vitamin D. 
A)  increased absorption of calcium in the small intestines. 
B)  increased production of the active form of vitamin D. 
C)  decreased mobilization of calcium from bones. 
D)  increased calcium excretion from the kidneys. 
E)  increased absorption of calcium in the small intestines and increased production of the active form of vitamin D. E

Question 4

In the body, the function of water is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  transport nutrients and oxygen to tissues. 
B)  lubricate joints. 
C)  protect the brain and spinal cord. 
D)  remove waste. 
E)  All of these are correct. 
A)  transport nutrients and oxygen to tissues. 
B)  lubricate joints. 
C)  protect the brain and spinal cord. 
D)  remove waste. 
E)  All of these are correct.

Question 5

The adequate daily intake (AI) of fluids comes from:

Accepted Answer

A)  intake of food. 
B)  intake of beverages. 
C)  intake of beverages and water. 
D)  intake of water via respiration. 
E)  intake of beverages, food, and water. 
A)  intake of food. 
B)  intake of beverages. 
C)  intake of beverages and water. 
D)  intake of water via respiration. 
E)  intake of beverages, food, and water.

Question 6

Which of the following statements is TRUE concerning dehydration?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dehydration is a water deficiency in the body. 
B)  Concentrated urine is an indicator of dehydration. 
C)  Dehydration is an issue in developing countries where safe drinking water is scarce. 
D)  Dehydration can be a result of excess vomiting and/or diarrhea. 
E)  All of these are true. 
A)  Dehydration is a water deficiency in the body. 
B)  Concentrated urine is an indicator of dehydration. 
C)  Dehydration is an issue in developing countries where safe drinking water is scarce. 
D)  Dehydration can be a result of excess vomiting and/or diarrhea. 
E)  All of these are true.

Question 7

Why might ingestion of tap water affect mineral intake?

Accepted Answer

Water can have varyi

Question 8

The Health and Medicine Division of the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine indicates sodium needs may be increased in:

Accepted Answer

A)  endurance athletes and people who work in hot and humid conditions. 
B)  older adults. 
C)  people who consume primarily processed foods. 
D)  people with diabetes. 
E)  All of these are correct. 
A)  endurance athletes and people who work in hot and humid conditions. 
B)  older adults. 
C)  people who consume primarily processed foods. 
D)  people with diabetes. 
E)  All of these are correct.

Question 9

Since peak bone mass is achieved around age 30, what should be consumed regularly prior to that time to maximize bone mass?

Accepted Answer

A)  foods with calcium 
B)  foods with vitamin D 
C)  foods with potassium 
D)  foods with calcium and vitamin D 
E)  foods with calcium and potassium 
A)  foods with calcium 
B)  foods with vitamin D 
C)  foods with potassium 
D)  foods with calcium and vitamin D 
E)  foods with calcium and potassium

Question 10

Which of the following is an excellent source of potassium?

Accepted Answer

A)  vanilla cake frosting 
B)  baked potato 
C)  grits 
D)  cream cheese 
E)  whole wheat bread 
A)  vanilla cake frosting 
B)  baked potato 
C)  grits 
D)  cream cheese 
E)  whole wheat bread

Question 11

The DASH diet is designed to _____ and includes many foods that are high in _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  lower blood pressure; sodium 
B)  promote weight loss; calcium 
C)  lower blood pressure; potassium 
D)  boost immunity; magnesium 
E)  promote weight loss; potassium 
A)  lower blood pressure; sodium 
B)  promote weight loss; calcium 
C)  lower blood pressure; potassium 
D)  boost immunity; magnesium 
E)  promote weight loss; potassium

Question 12

Why might a person have a low intake of dietary calcium?

Accepted Answer

A)  They do not like dairy products and avoid leafy green vegetables. 
B)  They use calcium supplements. 
C)  They prefer cheese and yogurt to milk. 
D)  They regularly eat canned sardines and broccoli. 
E)  They prefer nonfat milk to 2% milk. 
A)  They do not like dairy products and avoid leafy green vegetables. 
B)  They use calcium supplements. 
C)  They prefer cheese and yogurt to milk. 
D)  They regularly eat canned sardines and broccoli. 
E)  They prefer nonfat milk to 2% milk.

Question 13

Why do high-fiber diets increase the need for water consumption?

Accepted Answer

Increased ingestion of fiber r

Question 14

Which of the following statements about minerals is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  They can be destroyed by cooking. 
B)  It is possible to consume toxic amounts. 
C)  They often work with enzymes as cofactors. 
D)  They cannot be broken down by digestion. 
E)  They make up 4% of our body weight. 
A)  They can be destroyed by cooking. 
B)  It is possible to consume toxic amounts. 
C)  They often work with enzymes as cofactors. 
D)  They cannot be broken down by digestion. 
E)  They make up 4% of our body weight.

Question 15

Which is the most abundant mineral in the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  calcium 
B)  iron 
C)  magnesium 
D)  sodium 
E)  potassium 
A)  calcium 
B)  iron 
C)  magnesium 
D)  sodium 
E)  potassium

Question 16

Which of the following is TRUE about the world's water supply?

Accepted Answer

A)  About 90% of Earth is composed of water. 
B)  Less than 3% of the water on Earth is fresh and potentially drinkable. 
C)  Approximately 1 in 10 people worldwide lacks safe, readily available water at home. 
D)  Approximately 3 in 10 people worldwide lack safely managed sanitation. 
E)  All of these are true. 
A)  About 90% of Earth is composed of water. 
B)  Less than 3% of the water on Earth is fresh and potentially drinkable. 
C)  Approximately 1 in 10 people worldwide lacks safe, readily available water at home. 
D)  Approximately 3 in 10 people worldwide lack safely managed sanitation. 
E)  All of these are true.

Question 17

What is the process of continuous calcium release from the bones and the deposition of calcium back into the bones called?

Accepted Answer

A)  osteopenia 
B)  bone resorption 
C)  homeostasis 
D)  bone remodeling 
E)  osteoporosis 
A)  osteopenia 
B)  bone resorption 
C)  homeostasis 
D)  bone remodeling 
E)  osteoporosis

Question 18

Reducing sodium intake while increasing intake of _____ may reduce risk for hypertension and cardiovascular disease.

Accepted Answer

A)  chromium 
B)  iron 
C)  potassium 
D)  sulfur 
E)  phosphorus 
A)  chromium 
B)  iron 
C)  potassium 
D)  sulfur 
E)  phosphorus

Question 19

Describe at least three factors that affect mineral bioavailability.

Accepted Answer

1. Chemical form of the mineral: The che

Question 20

List at least three major functions of minerals in the body.

Accepted Answer

Nerve and muscle function, ene

A 60-year-old man has been diagnosed with osteopenia. Which of the following is most likely to have contributed to this condition?

Food sources of calcium include all of the following EXCEPT:

A state of calcium deficiency in the blood stimulates:

In the body, the function of water is to:

The adequate daily intake (AI) of fluids comes from:

Which of the following statements is TRUE concerning dehydration?

Why might ingestion of tap water affect mineral intake?

The Health and Medicine Division of the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine indicates sodium needs may be increased in:

Since peak bone mass is achieved around age 30, what should be consumed regularly prior to that time to maximize bone mass?

Which of the following is an excellent source of potassium?

The DASH diet is designed to _ and includes many foods that are high in _.

Why might a person have a low intake of dietary calcium?

Why do high-fiber diets increase the need for water consumption?

Which of the following statements about minerals is FALSE?

Which is the most abundant mineral in the body?

Which of the following is TRUE about the world's water supply?

What is the process of continuous calcium release from the bones and the deposition of calcium back into the bones called?

Reducing sodium intake while increasing intake of _____ may reduce risk for hypertension and cardiovascular disease.

Describe at least three factors that affect mineral bioavailability.

List at least three major functions of minerals in the body.

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Exam 9: Major Minerals and Water

A 60-year-old man has been diagnosed with osteopenia. Which of the following is most likely to have contributed to this condition?

Food sources of calcium include all of the following EXCEPT:

A state of calcium deficiency in the blood stimulates:

In the body, the function of water is to:

The adequate daily intake (AI) of fluids comes from:

Which of the following statements is TRUE concerning dehydration?

Why might ingestion of tap water affect mineral intake?

The Health and Medicine Division of the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine indicates sodium needs may be increased in:

Since peak bone mass is achieved around age 30, what should be consumed regularly prior to that time to maximize bone mass?

Which of the following is an excellent source of potassium?

The DASH diet is designed to _____ and includes many foods that are high in _____.

Why might a person have a low intake of dietary calcium?

Why do high-fiber diets increase the need for water consumption?

Which of the following statements about minerals is FALSE?

Which is the most abundant mineral in the body?

Which of the following is TRUE about the world's water supply?

What is the process of continuous calcium release from the bones and the deposition of calcium back into the bones called?

Reducing sodium intake while increasing intake of _____ may reduce risk for hypertension and cardiovascular disease.

Describe at least three factors that affect mineral bioavailability.

List at least three major functions of minerals in the body.

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Water-Soluble Vitamins

Trace Minerals

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The DASH diet is designed to _ and includes many foods that are high in _.