Question 1

What is the most common cause of iron overload?

Accepted Answer

A)  excessive use of iron supplements 
B)  a genetic predisposition 
C)  excessive use of iron cookware 
D)  an injury to the GI tract 
A)  excessive use of iron supplements 
B)  a genetic predisposition 
C)  excessive use of iron cookware 
D)  an injury to the GI tract

Question 2

Explain the rationale for the argument against high-level iron fortification in foods.

Accepted Answer

The danger of iron overload is an argume

Question 3

What is the major cause of iron deficiency?

Accepted Answer

A)  hereditary defect 
B)  parasitic infections of the stomach 
C)  malnutrition 
D)  blood loss 
A)  hereditary defect 
B)  parasitic infections of the stomach 
C)  malnutrition 
D)  blood loss

Question 4

Which of the following elements plays a major role in maintaining fluid balance, electrolyte balance, and cell integrity, and is critical to maintaining the heartbeat?

Accepted Answer

A)  sodium 
B)  chlorine 
C)  magnesium 
D)  potassium 
A)  sodium 
B)  chlorine 
C)  magnesium 
D)  potassium

Question 5

One of the chief functions of chromium is participation in the metabolism of which of the following nutrients?

Accepted Answer

A)  carbohydrates 
B)  lipids 
C)  vitamins 
D)  proteins 
A)  carbohydrates 
B)  lipids 
C)  vitamins 
D)  proteins

Question 6

Besides bananas, which of the following foods provides an excellent source of potassium?

Accepted Answer

A)  spinach 
B)  tuna 
C)  cheddar cheese 
D)  blueberries 
A)  spinach 
B)  tuna 
C)  cheddar cheese 
D)  blueberries

Question 7

Describe what is happening as a person ages and "grows shorter" due to continued bone loss and osteoporosis progression.

Accepted Answer

Bones become so fragile from the decline

Question 8

In less than one day, a lack of water alters the body's chemistry and metabolism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The iron content of a meal can be increased using which of the following approaches?

Accepted Answer

A)  taking a calcium supplement before the meal 
B)  microwaving the food prior to serving 
C)  using a cast-iron pan to cook the meal 
D)  selecting stainless steel utensils for stirring 
A)  taking a calcium supplement before the meal 
B)  microwaving the food prior to serving 
C)  using a cast-iron pan to cook the meal 
D)  selecting stainless steel utensils for stirring

Question 10

Which of the following statements about fluorosis is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  it is a reversible condition 
B)  it causes discoloration of fingernails 
C)  it occurs after teeth are formed 
D)  it results when water contains too much fluoride 
A)  it is a reversible condition 
B)  it causes discoloration of fingernails 
C)  it occurs after teeth are formed 
D)  it results when water contains too much fluoride

Question 11

Which of the following population groups is at greatest risk for iron deficiency?

Accepted Answer

A)  adult men 
B)  elderly women 
C)  low-income men 
D)  low-income children 
A)  adult men 
B)  elderly women 
C)  low-income men 
D)  low-income children

Question 12

Which of the following food sources' content is 90 to 94% water?

Accepted Answer

A)  carrot 
B)  popcorn 
C)  white sugar 
D)  broccoli 
A)  carrot 
B)  popcorn 
C)  white sugar 
D)  broccoli

Question 13

The electrolytes include which of the following groups?

Accepted Answer

A)  chloride, fluoride, and sodium 
B)  magnesium, potassium, and fluoride 
C)  sodium, chloride, and potassium 
D)  iron, calcium, and magnesium 
A)  chloride, fluoride, and sodium 
B)  magnesium, potassium, and fluoride 
C)  sodium, chloride, and potassium 
D)  iron, calcium, and magnesium

Question 14

Which of the following threats to the body is caused by severe dehydration?

Accepted Answer

A)  low blood pressure 
B)  fainting 
C)  seizures 
D)  kidney stones 
A)  low blood pressure 
B)  fainting 
C)  seizures 
D)  kidney stones

Question 15

What term is used to describe the role of caffeine on the body when it increases urine output?

Accepted Answer

A)  anti-depressant 
B)  solvent 
C)  stimulant 
D)  diuretic 
A)  anti-depressant 
B)  solvent 
C)  stimulant 
D)  diuretic

Question 16

Which of the following groups of people would most likely absorb the largest amount of calcium?

Accepted Answer

A)  pregnant women 
B)  adults 
C)  the elderly 
D)  infants 
A)  pregnant women 
B)  adults 
C)  the elderly 
D)  infants

Question 17

Describe the characteristics of DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension).

Accepted Answer

The DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hyp

Question 18

Iron deficiency makes children more susceptible to lead poisoning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following minerals interferes with copper absorption and can cause deficiency?

Accepted Answer

A)  potassium 
B)  fluoride 
C)  zinc 
D)  sodium 
A)  potassium 
B)  fluoride 
C)  zinc 
D)  sodium

Question 20

Which of the following factors affects a person's absorption of calcium?

Accepted Answer

A)  gender 
B)  thyroid hormone levels 
C)  nutritional status 
D)  vitamin D status 
A)  gender 
B)  thyroid hormone levels 
C)  nutritional status 
D)  vitamin D status

What is the most common cause of iron overload?

Explain the rationale for the argument against high-level iron fortification in foods.

What is the major cause of iron deficiency?

Which of the following elements plays a major role in maintaining fluid balance, electrolyte balance, and cell integrity, and is critical to maintaining the heartbeat?

One of the chief functions of chromium is participation in the metabolism of which of the following nutrients?

Besides bananas, which of the following foods provides an excellent source of potassium?

Describe what is happening as a person ages and "grows shorter" due to continued bone loss and osteoporosis progression.

In less than one day, a lack of water alters the body's chemistry and metabolism.

The iron content of a meal can be increased using which of the following approaches?

Which of the following statements about fluorosis is accurate?

Which of the following population groups is at greatest risk for iron deficiency?

Which of the following food sources' content is 90 to 94% water?

The electrolytes include which of the following groups?

Which of the following threats to the body is caused by severe dehydration?

What term is used to describe the role of caffeine on the body when it increases urine output?

Which of the following groups of people would most likely absorb the largest amount of calcium?

Describe the characteristics of DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension).

Iron deficiency makes children more susceptible to lead poisoning.

Which of the following minerals interferes with copper absorption and can cause deficiency?

Which of the following factors affects a person's absorption of calcium?

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What is the most common cause of iron overload?

Explain the rationale for the argument against high-level iron fortification in foods.

What is the major cause of iron deficiency?

Which of the following elements plays a major role in maintaining fluid balance, electrolyte balance, and cell integrity, and is critical to maintaining the heartbeat?

One of the chief functions of chromium is participation in the metabolism of which of the following nutrients?

Besides bananas, which of the following foods provides an excellent source of potassium?

Describe what is happening as a person ages and "grows shorter" due to continued bone loss and osteoporosis progression.

In less than one day, a lack of water alters the body's chemistry and metabolism.

The iron content of a meal can be increased using which of the following approaches?

Which of the following statements about fluorosis is accurate?

Which of the following population groups is at greatest risk for iron deficiency?

Which of the following food sources' content is 90 to 94% water?

The electrolytes include which of the following groups?

Which of the following threats to the body is caused by severe dehydration?

What term is used to describe the role of caffeine on the body when it increases urine output?

Which of the following groups of people would most likely absorb the largest amount of calcium?

Describe the characteristics of DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension).

Iron deficiency makes children more susceptible to lead poisoning.

Which of the following minerals interferes with copper absorption and can cause deficiency?

Which of the following factors affects a person's absorption of calcium?

Food Choices and Human Health

Nutrition Tools Standards and Guidelines

The Remarkable Body

The Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starch, Glycogen and Fibre

The Lipids: Fats, Oil, Phospholipids, and Sterols

The Proteins and Amino Acids

The Vitamins

Energy Balance and Healthy Body Weight

Nutrients, Recreational Physical Activity, and the Bodys Responses

Diet and Health

Food Safety and Food Bio-Technology

Life Cycle Nutrition: Mother and Infant

Child, Teen, and Older Adult

Hunger and the Global Environment

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