Question 1

Ricky has prehypertension,because his blood pressure readings are consistently around ________.

Accepted Answer

A) 117/65 mm Hg 
B) 90/120 mm Hg 
C) 142/92 mm Hg 
D) 128/88 mm Hg 
A) 117/65 mm Hg 
B) 90/120 mm Hg 
C) 142/92 mm Hg 
D) 128/88 mm Hg D

Question 2

Which of the following nutrients is a trace mineral?

Accepted Answer

A) Sulfur 
B) Copper 
C) Magnesium 
D) Calcium 
A) Sulfur 
B) Copper 
C) Magnesium 
D) Calcium B

Question 3

According to the 2015-2020 version of the Dietary Guidelines,which of the following minerals is a nutrient of public health concern?

Accepted Answer

A) Sodium 
B) Potassium 
C) Magnesium 
D) Copper 
A) Sodium 
B) Potassium 
C) Magnesium 
D) Copper B

Question 4

Which of the following nutrients is a major mineral?

Accepted Answer

A) Iodine 
B) Zinc 
C) Potassium 
D) Iron 
A) Iodine 
B) Zinc 
C) Potassium 
D) Iron

Question 5

Which of the following statements is false?

Accepted Answer

A) Estrogen and testosterone are needed for good bone health. 
B) Women generally have the highest risk of osteoporosis before menopause. 
C) Efforts to reduce the risk of osteoporosis should begin early in life. 
D) Loss of height is a sign of osteoporosis. 
A) Estrogen and testosterone are needed for good bone health. 
B) Women generally have the highest risk of osteoporosis before menopause. 
C) Efforts to reduce the risk of osteoporosis should begin early in life. 
D) Loss of height is a sign of osteoporosis.

Question 6

Monique would like to perform exercises that increase her bone mass.To help achieve this goal,which of the following activities would be the best for her to perform?

Accepted Answer

A) Swimming 
B) Walking 
C) Cycling 
D) Yoga 
A) Swimming 
B) Walking 
C) Cycling 
D) Yoga

Question 7

The RDA for iron is 8 mg and 18 mg,for young men and women,respectively.Based on this information,iron is a ____ mineral.

Accepted Answer

A) major 
B) possible essential 
C) trace 
D) conditionally essential 
A) major 
B) possible essential 
C) trace 
D) conditionally essential

Question 8

In the United States,_____ have a high risk of hypertension.

Accepted Answer

A) young,physically active non-Hispanic white males 
B) college-age non-Hispanic white females who do not drink alcohol 
C) people who are 65 years of age and older 
D) teens who consume large amounts of fruit 
A) young,physically active non-Hispanic white males 
B) college-age non-Hispanic white females who do not drink alcohol 
C) people who are 65 years of age and older 
D) teens who consume large amounts of fruit

Question 9

Which of the following foods is a good source of potassium?

Accepted Answer

A) Ground beef 
B) Papaya 
C) Corn oil 
D) Canned tomato soup 
A) Ground beef 
B) Papaya 
C) Corn oil 
D) Canned tomato soup

Question 10

Intracellular water ________.

Accepted Answer

A) is within cells 
B) includes the plasma of blood 
C) normally contains high amounts of sodium 
D) surrounds cells 
A) is within cells 
B) includes the plasma of blood 
C) normally contains high amounts of sodium 
D) surrounds cells

Question 11

For the past 4 years,23-year-old Maggie has been losing a lot of blood during her menstrual periods.Based on this information,which of the following conditions is she most likely to develop?

Accepted Answer

A) Iron-deficiency 
B) Osteoporosis 
C) Hemochromatosis 
D) Pellagra 
A) Iron-deficiency 
B) Osteoporosis 
C) Hemochromatosis 
D) Pellagra

Question 12

Which of the following blood pressure values is normal?

Accepted Answer

A) 114/70 mm Hg 
B) 70/120 mm Hg 
C) 80/120 mm Hg 
D) 142/65 mm Hg 
A) 114/70 mm Hg 
B) 70/120 mm Hg 
C) 80/120 mm Hg 
D) 142/65 mm Hg

Question 13

Jared is a vegan (total vegetarian).He can increase his intestinal tract's ability to absorb iron in his diet by combining iron-rich plant foods with sources of ________.

Accepted Answer

A) copper 
B) vitamin A 
C) vitamin C 
D) calcium 
A) copper 
B) vitamin A 
C) vitamin C 
D) calcium

Question 14

Calcitonin ________.

Accepted Answer

A) increases the body's rate of potassium excretion 
B) enhances bone tissue loss 
C) enables glucose to enter cells 
D) signals osteoblasts to remove excess calcium from blood 
A) increases the body's rate of potassium excretion 
B) enhances bone tissue loss 
C) enables glucose to enter cells 
D) signals osteoblasts to remove excess calcium from blood

Question 15

Which of the following hormones is needed for normal bone development and maintenance?

Accepted Answer

A) Insulin 
B) Oxytocin 
C) Estrogen 
D) Glucagon 
A) Insulin 
B) Oxytocin 
C) Estrogen 
D) Glucagon

Question 16

Which of the following foods is low in sodium and high in potassium?

Accepted Answer

A) Canned soup 
B) Orange juice 
C) Soy sauce 
D) Dill pickles 
A) Canned soup 
B) Orange juice 
C) Soy sauce 
D) Dill pickles

Question 17

In the United States,________.

Accepted Answer

A) it is safe to drink tap water from public water supplies 
B) bottled water is generally less expensive per fluid ounce than tap water from a public supply 
C) all bottled water products must contain fluoride 
D) government regulations do not permit manufacturers of bottled water to use water from public sources in their products 
A) it is safe to drink tap water from public water supplies 
B) bottled water is generally less expensive per fluid ounce than tap water from a public supply 
C) all bottled water products must contain fluoride 
D) government regulations do not permit manufacturers of bottled water to use water from public sources in their products

Question 18

Sylvia has hemochromatosis.Which of the following conditions is a common sign or symptom of this disorder?

Accepted Answer

A) Blocked bile ducts 
B) "Bronze" skin color 
C) Iron-deficiency anemia 
D) Megaloblastic anemia 
A) Blocked bile ducts 
B) "Bronze" skin color 
C) Iron-deficiency anemia 
D) Megaloblastic anemia

Question 19

Before Alonzo prepares potatoes for dinner,he takes them out of the refrigerator and allows them to sit by a sunny window for about 30 minutes.To prepare them,he peels the potatoes,cuts them into small pieces,and boils them in water.Which of his actions can lead to losses of minerals from the vegetable?

Accepted Answer

A) Cooking the potatoes at high temperatures 
B) Exposing the potatoes to sunlight 
C) Storing the potatoes in the refrigerator 
D) Using excess water to cook the potatoes 
A) Cooking the potatoes at high temperatures 
B) Exposing the potatoes to sunlight 
C) Storing the potatoes in the refrigerator 
D) Using excess water to cook the potatoes

Question 20

Which of the following foods contains the most water by weight?

Accepted Answer

A) Corn oil 
B) Leaf lettuce 
C) Whole-wheat bread 
D) Stick margarine 
A) Corn oil 
B) Leaf lettuce 
C) Whole-wheat bread 
D) Stick margarine

Ricky has prehypertension,because his blood pressure readings are consistently around ________.

Which of the following nutrients is a trace mineral?

According to the 2015-2020 version of the Dietary Guidelines,which of the following minerals is a nutrient of public health concern?

Which of the following nutrients is a major mineral?

Which of the following statements is false?

Monique would like to perform exercises that increase her bone mass.To help achieve this goal,which of the following activities would be the best for her to perform?

The RDA for iron is 8 mg and 18 mg,for young men and women,respectively.Based on this information,iron is a ____ mineral.

In the United States,_____ have a high risk of hypertension.

Which of the following foods is a good source of potassium?

Intracellular water ________.

For the past 4 years,23-year-old Maggie has been losing a lot of blood during her menstrual periods.Based on this information,which of the following conditions is she most likely to develop?

Which of the following blood pressure values is normal?

Jared is a vegan (total vegetarian).He can increase his intestinal tract's ability to absorb iron in his diet by combining iron-rich plant foods with sources of ________.

Calcitonin ________.

Which of the following hormones is needed for normal bone development and maintenance?

Which of the following foods is low in sodium and high in potassium?

In the United States,________.

Sylvia has hemochromatosis.Which of the following conditions is a common sign or symptom of this disorder?

Which of the following foods contains the most water by weight?

The Basics of Nutrition

Evaluating Nutrition Information

Planning Nutritious Diets

Body Basics

Carbohydrates

Fats and Other Lipids

Proteins

Vitamins

Energy Balance and Weight Control

Nutrition for Physically-Active Lifestyles

Food Safety Concerns

Nutrition for a Lifetime

Filters

Exam 9: Water and Minerals

Ricky has prehypertension,because his blood pressure readings are consistently around ________.

Which of the following nutrients is a trace mineral?

According to the 2015-2020 version of the Dietary Guidelines,which of the following minerals is a nutrient of public health concern?

Which of the following nutrients is a major mineral?

Which of the following statements is false?

Monique would like to perform exercises that increase her bone mass.To help achieve this goal,which of the following activities would be the best for her to perform?

The RDA for iron is 8 mg and 18 mg,for young men and women,respectively.Based on this information,iron is a ____ mineral.

In the United States,_____ have a high risk of hypertension.

Which of the following foods is a good source of potassium?

Intracellular water ________.

For the past 4 years,23-year-old Maggie has been losing a lot of blood during her menstrual periods.Based on this information,which of the following conditions is she most likely to develop?

Which of the following blood pressure values is normal?

Jared is a vegan (total vegetarian).He can increase his intestinal tract's ability to absorb iron in his diet by combining iron-rich plant foods with sources of ________.

Calcitonin ________.

Which of the following hormones is needed for normal bone development and maintenance?

Which of the following foods is low in sodium and high in potassium?

In the United States,________.

Sylvia has hemochromatosis.Which of the following conditions is a common sign or symptom of this disorder?

Which of the following foods contains the most water by weight?

The Basics of Nutrition

Evaluating Nutrition Information

Planning Nutritious Diets

Body Basics

Carbohydrates

Fats and Other Lipids

Proteins

Vitamins

Energy Balance and Weight Control

Nutrition for Physically-Active Lifestyles

Food Safety Concerns

Nutrition for a Lifetime

Filters