Question 1

Why does the DASH diet support consumption of an abundance of foods with potassium?

Accepted Answer

A)  Potassium increases blood pressure. 
B)  Potassium can lower blood pressure. 
C)  Potassium enhances taste. 
D)  Potassium lowers stress. 
E)  Potassium increases muscle mass. 
A)  Potassium increases blood pressure. 
B)  Potassium can lower blood pressure. 
C)  Potassium enhances taste. 
D)  Potassium lowers stress. 
E)  Potassium increases muscle mass.

Question 2

Why does water move through cell membranes via osmosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  to hydrate cells 
B)  to improve cell immunity 
C)  to equalize the concentration of solutes inside of and outside of the cell 
D)  to increase cell division 
E)  to increase urine flow 
A)  to hydrate cells 
B)  to improve cell immunity 
C)  to equalize the concentration of solutes inside of and outside of the cell 
D)  to increase cell division 
E)  to increase urine flow

Question 3

Hypokalemia is a deficiency of which mineral?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Which body type generally would have the highest ratio of water content to total body mass?

Accepted Answer

A)  thin female 
B)  thin male 
C)  muscular female 
D)  muscular male 
E)  Neither body type nor gender affects the ratio of water content to total body mass. 
A)  thin female 
B)  thin male 
C)  muscular female 
D)  muscular male 
E)  Neither body type nor gender affects the ratio of water content to total body mass.

Question 5

List three of the four ways water is lost from the body.

Accepted Answer

The four ways water is lost in

Question 6

Which electrolytes are involved in maintaining fluid balance in the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  sodium, potassium, and magnesium 
B)  sodium, potassium, and chloride 
C)  potassium, magnesium, and chloride 
D)  copper, sodium, and potassium 
E)  sulfur, sodium, and chloride 
A)  sodium, potassium, and magnesium 
B)  sodium, potassium, and chloride 
C)  potassium, magnesium, and chloride 
D)  copper, sodium, and potassium 
E)  sulfur, sodium, and chloride

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a good source of magnesium?

Accepted Answer

A)  brown rice 
B)  spinach 
C)  almonds 
D)  bacon 
E)  cashews 
A)  brown rice 
B)  spinach 
C)  almonds 
D)  bacon 
E)  cashews

Question 8

Approximately 50% of the U.S. population is identified as having hypertension using the 2017 American Heart Association guideline for identifying hypertension. What is the recommended sodium level for adults who would benefit from lowering blood pressure? What diet do experts recommend for this group? List three characteristics of the diet.

Accepted Answer

The recommended sodium level for adults

Question 9

Identify five risk factors for osteoporosis. Then list three preventive measures to reduce risk for osteoporosis.

Accepted Answer

Five risk factors for osteoporosis inclu

Question 10

Sodium in U.S. diets primarily comes from:

Accepted Answer

A)  home cooking. 
B)  naturally occurring salt. 
C)  salt added before eating. 
D)  processed and restaurant foods. 
E)  beverages. 
A)  home cooking. 
B)  naturally occurring salt. 
C)  salt added before eating. 
D)  processed and restaurant foods. 
E)  beverages.

Question 11

Which agency regulates bottled water in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  EPA 
B)  FDA 
C)  USDA 
D)  CDC 
E)  No agency regulates bottled water. 
A)  EPA 
B)  FDA 
C)  USDA 
D)  CDC 
E)  No agency regulates bottled water.

Question 12

Where do humans absorb most minerals?

Accepted Answer

A)  large intestine 
B)  small intestine 
C)  kidney 
D)  gallbladder 
E)  stomach 
A)  large intestine 
B)  small intestine 
C)  kidney 
D)  gallbladder 
E)  stomach

Question 13

All of the following increase water needs EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  having a fever. 
B)  vomiting. 
C)  consuming a high-fat diet. 
D)  consuming a high-protein diet. 
E)  consuming a high-fiber diet. 
A)  having a fever. 
B)  vomiting. 
C)  consuming a high-fat diet. 
D)  consuming a high-protein diet. 
E)  consuming a high-fiber diet.

Question 14

Explain why the new Nutrition Facts label format requires information on potassium content to be listed. What guidance may the public need to use this new information?

Accepted Answer

The new Nutrition Facts label format req

Question 15

If a woman is trying to lose weight by taking diuretics and exercising for 90 minutes daily, what could be an immediate consequence?

Accepted Answer

A)  severe dehydration 
B)  losing too much weight 
C)  increased blood pressure 
D)  excess water storage in the muscles 
E)  loss of period (amenorrhea) 
A)  severe dehydration 
B)  losing too much weight 
C)  increased blood pressure 
D)  excess water storage in the muscles 
E)  loss of period (amenorrhea)

Question 16

How much of the human body is made up of water?

Accepted Answer

A)  20% to 30% 
B)  30% to 40% 
C)  60% to 70% 
D)  80% to 90% 
E)  more than 90% 
A)  20% to 30% 
B)  30% to 40% 
C)  60% to 70% 
D)  80% to 90% 
E)  more than 90%

Question 17

Hyponatremia is the result of:

Accepted Answer

A)  overhydration. 
B)  dehydration. 
C)  excessive calcium consumption. 
D)  inadequate potassium consumption. 
E)  excessive potassium consumption. 
A)  overhydration. 
B)  dehydration. 
C)  excessive calcium consumption. 
D)  inadequate potassium consumption. 
E)  excessive potassium consumption.

Question 18

When more water is needed in the bloodstream, the _____ releases antidiuretic hormone (ADH).

Accepted Answer

A)  thyroid 
B)  kidney 
C)  pituitary gland 
D)  tongue 
E)  stomach 
A)  thyroid 
B)  kidney 
C)  pituitary gland 
D)  tongue 
E)  stomach

Question 19

Which type of bread would have the most minerals?

Accepted Answer

A)  bread made from whole grains 
B)  bread made from enriched flour 
C)  bread made from white flour 
D)  bread made from enriched cornmeal 
E)  bread made from refined rice flour 
A)  bread made from whole grains 
B)  bread made from enriched flour 
C)  bread made from white flour 
D)  bread made from enriched cornmeal 
E)  bread made from refined rice flour

Question 20

Why can diarrhea lead to death, especially among children?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is contagious. 
B)  It affects hunger. 
C)  It causes dehydration. 
D)  It causes drowsiness. 
E)  It limits vision and hearing. 
A)  It is contagious. 
B)  It affects hunger. 
C)  It causes dehydration. 
D)  It causes drowsiness. 
E)  It limits vision and hearing.

Why does the DASH diet support consumption of an abundance of foods with potassium?

Why does water move through cell membranes via osmosis?

Hypokalemia is a deficiency of which mineral?

Which body type generally would have the highest ratio of water content to total body mass?

List three of the four ways water is lost from the body.

Which electrolytes are involved in maintaining fluid balance in the body?

Which of the following is NOT a good source of magnesium?

Identify five risk factors for osteoporosis. Then list three preventive measures to reduce risk for osteoporosis.

Sodium in U.S. diets primarily comes from:

Which agency regulates bottled water in the United States?

Where do humans absorb most minerals?

All of the following increase water needs EXCEPT:

Explain why the new Nutrition Facts label format requires information on potassium content to be listed. What guidance may the public need to use this new information?

If a woman is trying to lose weight by taking diuretics and exercising for 90 minutes daily, what could be an immediate consequence?

How much of the human body is made up of water?

Hyponatremia is the result of:

When more water is needed in the bloodstream, the _____ releases antidiuretic hormone (ADH).

Which type of bread would have the most minerals?

Why can diarrhea lead to death, especially among children?

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Exam 9: Major Minerals and Water

Why does the DASH diet support consumption of an abundance of foods with potassium?

Why does water move through cell membranes via osmosis?

Hypokalemia is a deficiency of which mineral?

Which body type generally would have the highest ratio of water content to total body mass?

List three of the four ways water is lost from the body.

Which electrolytes are involved in maintaining fluid balance in the body?

Which of the following is NOT a good source of magnesium?

Identify five risk factors for osteoporosis. Then list three preventive measures to reduce risk for osteoporosis.

Sodium in U.S. diets primarily comes from:

Which agency regulates bottled water in the United States?

Where do humans absorb most minerals?

All of the following increase water needs EXCEPT:

Explain why the new Nutrition Facts label format requires information on potassium content to be listed. What guidance may the public need to use this new information?

If a woman is trying to lose weight by taking diuretics and exercising for 90 minutes daily, what could be an immediate consequence?

How much of the human body is made up of water?

Hyponatremia is the result of:

When more water is needed in the bloodstream, the _____ releases antidiuretic hormone (ADH).

Which type of bread would have the most minerals?

Why can diarrhea lead to death, especially among children?

The Science and Scope of Nutrition Eating for a Lifetime: a New Field in Nutrition Research Is Revealing Surprising Details About How Food Affects Our Genes

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Digestive System and Digestive Disorders

Carbohydrates,

The Lipids

Protein

Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Trace Minerals

Energy Balance and Obesitythe Sitting Disease: Understand the Causes and Consequences of Obesity

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