Exam 9: Water and Minerals

Which of the following substances is a diuretic?

Gayle had thyroid cancer.After surgeons removed her thyroid gland,she underwent radiation treatment to kill any remaining cancer cells.During the treatment period,she had to limit her daily intake of iodine to a small fraction of the recommended amount.Which of the following foods should Gayle avoid?

A young man in a rural Iranian village eats very little meat and dairy products,but his diet contains a lot of unleavened whole-grain flat bread.He is very short for his age; his sexual organs are not fully developed; his intelligence is lower than normal; and he suffers from iron deficiency anemi A.Based on this information,the man probably has ____ deficiency.

Which of the following nutrients helps the body maintain normal fluid balance?

Which of the following statements about bottled water in the United States is true?

Although Trevor is not zinc deficient,he takes large doses of zinc because he thinks it will enhance his athletic performance.He is likely to experience _____ as a result of this practice.

A scientist is creating a formula diet that supplies all essential nutrients.She knows the RDA/AI for each mineral,one of which has an AI of 30 mg/day.How should she classify this particular mineral?

Although Tim's body is not zinc deficient,he takes large doses of zinc because his best friend told him it will enhance his athletic performance.He is likely to experience _____ as a result of this practice.

Maintenance of normal extracellular fluid volume depends largely on the extracellular concentration of _____ ions.

_____ enhances the effects of insulin on cell membranes.

When the concentration of _____ in tissue fluid is too high,intracellular fluid moves into the extracellular fluid compartment.

_____ is a major source of sodium and chloride in the typical American's diet.

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

Paul wants to maintain his bone mass.To help him achieve this goal,which of the following activities would be the best for him to perform?

Dehydration can cause ________.

Alex is concerned about the safety of the bottled water he prefers to drink.Which of the following agencies should he contact to learn more about the safety of his bottled water?

In the United States,the practice of fortifying _____ with iodide has reduced the risk of goiter.

While Aaron was at a party,he drank too much alcohol.The following morning,he had a headache and his mouth felt very dry.Based on this information,Aaron was ________.

Parathyroid hormone ________.

The _____ play a major role in regulating the body's fluid balance.