Question 1

Why is water an essential nutrient?

Accepted Answer

Water is needed for life; we will die wi

Question 2

All of the following are symptoms of potassium deficiency EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  fatigue. 
B)  skin rash. 
C)  abnormal heart rhythms. 
D)  increased calcium excretion. 
E)  muscle weakness. 
A)  fatigue. 
B)  skin rash. 
C)  abnormal heart rhythms. 
D)  increased calcium excretion. 
E)  muscle weakness.

Question 3

Which mineral is essential for the absorption of calcium and critical for bone strength?

Accepted Answer

A)  potassium 
B)  phosphorus 
C)  sodium 
D)  magnesium 
E)  sulfur 
A)  potassium 
B)  phosphorus 
C)  sodium 
D)  magnesium 
E)  sulfur

Question 4

All of the following are controllable risk factors for osteoporosis EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  advanced age. 
B)  physical inactivity. 
C)  smoking. 
D)  excess consumption of alcohol. 
E)  low intake of calcium and vitamin D. 
A)  advanced age. 
B)  physical inactivity. 
C)  smoking. 
D)  excess consumption of alcohol. 
E)  low intake of calcium and vitamin D.

Question 5

In 2017, the American Heart Association redefined hypertension as having a blood pressure of at least _____ mm Hg most of the time.

Accepted Answer

A)  140/90 
B)  130/80 
C)  120/80 
D)  120/70 
E)  110/70 
A)  140/90 
B)  130/80 
C)  120/80 
D)  120/70 
E)  110/70

Question 6

The three major minerals involved in bone maintenance are:

Accepted Answer

A)  calcium, potassium, and phosphorus. 
B)  calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus. 
C)  calcium, magnesium, and potassium. 
D)  magnesium, phosphorus, and potassium. 
E)  calcium, sulfur, and potassium. 
A)  calcium, potassium, and phosphorus. 
B)  calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus. 
C)  calcium, magnesium, and potassium. 
D)  magnesium, phosphorus, and potassium. 
E)  calcium, sulfur, and potassium.

Question 7

Electrolytes are used in the body for all of the following purposes EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  transporting nutrients. 
B)  contracting muscles. 
C)  balancing movement of fluid into and out of cells. 
D)  transmitting nerve impulses. 
E)  maintaining bone structure. 
A)  transporting nutrients. 
B)  contracting muscles. 
C)  balancing movement of fluid into and out of cells. 
D)  transmitting nerve impulses. 
E)  maintaining bone structure.

Question 8

How does an increase in dietary sodium affect health?

Accepted Answer

A)  It increases immune function. 
B)  It builds bone strength. 
C)  It affects appetite. 
D)  It releases urine. 
E)  It increases the risk of high blood pressure. 
A)  It increases immune function. 
B)  It builds bone strength. 
C)  It affects appetite. 
D)  It releases urine. 
E)  It increases the risk of high blood pressure.

Question 9

Excess fluid consumption results in water being:

Accepted Answer

A)  stored in the kidneys. 
B)  stored in the stomach. 
C)  excreted through feces. 
D)  excreted through urine. 
E)  excreted through sweat. 
A)  stored in the kidneys. 
B)  stored in the stomach. 
C)  excreted through feces. 
D)  excreted through urine. 
E)  excreted through sweat.

Question 10

Develop a one-day meal plan that follows guidelines of the DASH diet.

Accepted Answer

Sure! Here's a one-day meal plan that fo

Why is water an essential nutrient?

All of the following are symptoms of potassium deficiency EXCEPT:

Which mineral is essential for the absorption of calcium and critical for bone strength?

All of the following are controllable risk factors for osteoporosis EXCEPT:

In 2017, the American Heart Association redefined hypertension as having a blood pressure of at least _____ mm Hg most of the time.

The three major minerals involved in bone maintenance are:

Electrolytes are used in the body for all of the following purposes EXCEPT:

How does an increase in dietary sodium affect health?

Excess fluid consumption results in water being:

Develop a one-day meal plan that follows guidelines of the DASH diet.

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Exam 9: Major Minerals and Water

Why is water an essential nutrient?

All of the following are symptoms of potassium deficiency EXCEPT:

Which mineral is essential for the absorption of calcium and critical for bone strength?

All of the following are controllable risk factors for osteoporosis EXCEPT:

In 2017, the American Heart Association redefined hypertension as having a blood pressure of at least _____ mm Hg most of the time.

The three major minerals involved in bone maintenance are:

Electrolytes are used in the body for all of the following purposes EXCEPT:

How does an increase in dietary sodium affect health?

Excess fluid consumption results in water being:

Develop a one-day meal plan that follows guidelines of the DASH diet.

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Healthy Diets

Digestive System and Digestive Disorders

Carbohydrates,

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Protein

Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Trace Minerals

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