Question 1

Naturally occurring food sources of fluoride include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) teas. 
B) tuna. 
C) milk. 
D) shrimp. 
A) teas. 
B) tuna. 
C) milk. 
D) shrimp. C

Question 2

Approximately how much iron would be provided by a balanced diet supplying 2000 kcalories?

Accepted Answer

A) 3 mg 
B) 6 mg 
C) 12 mg 
D) 30 mg 
A) 3 mg 
B) 6 mg 
C) 12 mg 
D) 30 mg C

Question 3

Why is taking vitamin C ineffective at enhancing iron absorption from standard iron supplements?

Accepted Answer

A) The iron in the supplement is in a chelated form 
B) The iron in the supplement is already in the ferrous form 
C) The iron in the supplement binds irreversibly with vitamin C 
D) The iron supplement already contains MFP to enhance absorption 
A) The iron in the supplement is in a chelated form 
B) The iron in the supplement is already in the ferrous form 
C) The iron in the supplement binds irreversibly with vitamin C 
D) The iron supplement already contains MFP to enhance absorption B

Question 4

One of the thyroid gland hormones is called

Accepted Answer

A) thyroxine. 
B) goitrogen. 
C) thiostimulating hormone. 
D) tissue stimulating hormone. 
A) thyroxine. 
B) goitrogen. 
C) thiostimulating hormone. 
D) tissue stimulating hormone.

Question 5

What is a goitrogen?

Accepted Answer

A) One of the hormones produced by the thyroid gland 
B) A substance that enhances absorption of dietary iodide 
C) A substance that interferes with the functioning of the thyroid gland 
D) A compound used to supplement salt as a way to increase iodide intake 
A) One of the hormones produced by the thyroid gland 
B) A substance that enhances absorption of dietary iodide 
C) A substance that interferes with the functioning of the thyroid gland 
D) A compound used to supplement salt as a way to increase iodide intake

Question 6

Approximately how much higher is the RDA for iron for a vegetarian woman of childbearing age compared with her nonvegetarian counterpart?

Accepted Answer

A) 33% 
B) 80% 
C) 150% 
D) 200% 
A) 33% 
B) 80% 
C) 150% 
D) 200%

Question 7

Which of the following is an important function of selenium?

Accepted Answer

A) Helps blood to clot 
B) Inhibits the formation of free radicals 
C) Stabilizes the alcohol content of beer 
D) Acts as a cross-linking agent in collagen 
A) Helps blood to clot 
B) Inhibits the formation of free radicals 
C) Stabilizes the alcohol content of beer 
D) Acts as a cross-linking agent in collagen

Question 8

If a person's body has a total of 5 grams of iron,how many grams would be found in the hemoglobin?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 4 
A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 4

Question 9

Which of the following is descriptive of iron deficiency and behavior?

Accepted Answer

A) The practice of pica may enhance iron absorption 
B) Changes in behavior precede the appearance of anemia 
C) The practice of pica may delay the onset of iron-induced behavioral changes 
D) Adults are more resistant to iron-induced behavioral changes than children 
A) The practice of pica may enhance iron absorption 
B) Changes in behavior precede the appearance of anemia 
C) The practice of pica may delay the onset of iron-induced behavioral changes 
D) Adults are more resistant to iron-induced behavioral changes than children

Question 10

Which of the following would most likely result from an excessive intake of iodine?

Accepted Answer

A) Diarrhea 
B) Skin rashes 
C) Dehydration 
D) Thyroid gland enlargement 
A) Diarrhea 
B) Skin rashes 
C) Dehydration 
D) Thyroid gland enlargement

Question 11

What is the Tolerable Upper Intake Level for zinc?

Accepted Answer

A) 20 mg 
B) 40 mg 
C) 80 mg 
D) 120 mg 
A) 20 mg 
B) 40 mg 
C) 80 mg 
D) 120 mg

Question 12

Your cousin Emily is a vegetarian.Since you have just learned in your nutrition class that nonheme iron is absorbed less efficiently than heme iron,you want to make sure Emily is getting enough iron.What should you recommend Emily do to maximize her iron absorption?

Accepted Answer

A) Choose spinach as her main source of iron 
B) Eat her nonheme iron sources with a glass of milk 
C) Eat her nonheme iron sources with a glass of orange juice 
D) Refrain from any major activity after eating to aid digestion/absorption of iron 
A) Choose spinach as her main source of iron 
B) Eat her nonheme iron sources with a glass of milk 
C) Eat her nonheme iron sources with a glass of orange juice 
D) Refrain from any major activity after eating to aid digestion/absorption of iron

Question 13

What is the Tolerable Upper Intake Level for fluoride?

Accepted Answer

A) 10 mg/day 
B) 25 mg/day 
C) 60 mg/day 
D) 100 mg/day 
A) 10 mg/day 
B) 25 mg/day 
C) 60 mg/day 
D) 100 mg/day

Question 14

What fraction of the total iron content of a normal diet is heme iron?

Accepted Answer

A) 1/100 
B) 1/10 
C) 1/3 
D) 1/2 
A) 1/100 
B) 1/10 
C) 1/3 
D) 1/2

Question 15

What percentage of the RDA for iron is consumed by the typical woman?

Accepted Answer

A) 33 
B) 67 
C) 100 
D) 130 
A) 33 
B) 67 
C) 100 
D) 130

Question 16

Which of the following would represent a source of possible iron contamination?

Accepted Answer

A) An iron frying pan 
B) An iron chelate 
C) A ferric iron supplement 
D) A ferrous iron supplement 
A) An iron frying pan 
B) An iron chelate 
C) A ferric iron supplement 
D) A ferrous iron supplement

Question 17

Which of the following is a characteristic of iron deficiency?

Accepted Answer

A) Blood erythrocyte protoporphyrin levels decline as anemia worsens 
B) Iron supplements are not as effective at treating anemia as is proper nutrition 
C) People with anemia generally become fatigued only when they exert themselves 
D) The concave nails of iron-deficiency anemia result from abnormal ferritin levels 
A) Blood erythrocyte protoporphyrin levels decline as anemia worsens 
B) Iron supplements are not as effective at treating anemia as is proper nutrition 
C) People with anemia generally become fatigued only when they exert themselves 
D) The concave nails of iron-deficiency anemia result from abnormal ferritin levels

Question 18

Which of the following is a characteristic of iron nutrition?

Accepted Answer

A) Absorption is improved on diets high in phytates 
B) Iron deficiency and iron overload share some of the same signs and symptoms 
C) The risk for acute iron toxicity is highest among women of childbearing age 
D) Iron overload results from a genetic predisposition for excessive synthesis of ferritin 
A) Absorption is improved on diets high in phytates 
B) Iron deficiency and iron overload share some of the same signs and symptoms 
C) The risk for acute iron toxicity is highest among women of childbearing age 
D) Iron overload results from a genetic predisposition for excessive synthesis of ferritin

Question 19

Which of the following is known to cause discolored enamel of the teeth?

Accepted Answer

A) Excessive fluoride in the water 
B) Insufficient fluoride in the water 
C) Excessive intake of simple sugars 
D) Inability of the body to absorb fluoride 
A) Excessive fluoride in the water 
B) Insufficient fluoride in the water 
C) Excessive intake of simple sugars 
D) Inability of the body to absorb fluoride

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT among the signs of iron toxicity?

Accepted Answer

A) Apathy 
B) Fatigue 
C) Hypochromic anemia 
D) Increases in infections 
A) Apathy 
B) Fatigue 
C) Hypochromic anemia 
D) Increases in infections

Naturally occurring food sources of fluoride include all of the following EXCEPT

Approximately how much iron would be provided by a balanced diet supplying 2000 kcalories?

Why is taking vitamin C ineffective at enhancing iron absorption from standard iron supplements?

One of the thyroid gland hormones is called

What is a goitrogen?

Approximately how much higher is the RDA for iron for a vegetarian woman of childbearing age compared with her nonvegetarian counterpart?

Which of the following is an important function of selenium?

If a person's body has a total of 5 grams of iron,how many grams would be found in the hemoglobin?

Which of the following is descriptive of iron deficiency and behavior?

Which of the following would most likely result from an excessive intake of iodine?

What is the Tolerable Upper Intake Level for zinc?

Your cousin Emily is a vegetarian.Since you have just learned in your nutrition class that nonheme iron is absorbed less efficiently than heme iron,you want to make sure Emily is getting enough iron.What should you recommend Emily do to maximize her iron absorption?

What is the Tolerable Upper Intake Level for fluoride?

What fraction of the total iron content of a normal diet is heme iron?

What percentage of the RDA for iron is consumed by the typical woman?

Which of the following would represent a source of possible iron contamination?

Which of the following is a characteristic of iron deficiency?

Which of the following is a characteristic of iron nutrition?

Which of the following is known to cause discolored enamel of the teeth?

Which of the following is NOT among the signs of iron toxicity?

An Overview of Nutrition

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion, absorption, and Transport

The Carbohydrates: Sugars, starches, and Fibers

The Lipids: Triglycerides, phospholipids, and Sterols

Protein: Amino Acids

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management: Overweight, obesity, and Underweight

The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins: A, d, e, and K

Water and the Major Minerals

Fitness: Physical Activity, nutrients, and Body Adaptations

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy, childhood, and Adolescence

Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years

Diet and Health

Consumer Concerns About Foods and Water

Hunger and the Global Environment

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Exam 13: The Trace Minerals

Naturally occurring food sources of fluoride include all of the following EXCEPT

Approximately how much iron would be provided by a balanced diet supplying 2000 kcalories?

Why is taking vitamin C ineffective at enhancing iron absorption from standard iron supplements?

One of the thyroid gland hormones is called

What is a goitrogen?

Approximately how much higher is the RDA for iron for a vegetarian woman of childbearing age compared with her nonvegetarian counterpart?

Which of the following is an important function of selenium?

If a person's body has a total of 5 grams of iron,how many grams would be found in the hemoglobin?

Which of the following is descriptive of iron deficiency and behavior?

Which of the following would most likely result from an excessive intake of iodine?

What is the Tolerable Upper Intake Level for zinc?

Your cousin Emily is a vegetarian.Since you have just learned in your nutrition class that nonheme iron is absorbed less efficiently than heme iron,you want to make sure Emily is getting enough iron.What should you recommend Emily do to maximize her iron absorption?

What is the Tolerable Upper Intake Level for fluoride?

What fraction of the total iron content of a normal diet is heme iron?

What percentage of the RDA for iron is consumed by the typical woman?

Which of the following would represent a source of possible iron contamination?

Which of the following is a characteristic of iron deficiency?

Which of the following is a characteristic of iron nutrition?

Which of the following is known to cause discolored enamel of the teeth?

Which of the following is NOT among the signs of iron toxicity?

An Overview of Nutrition

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion, absorption, and Transport

The Carbohydrates: Sugars, starches, and Fibers

The Lipids: Triglycerides, phospholipids, and Sterols

Protein: Amino Acids

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management: Overweight, obesity, and Underweight

The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins: A, d, e, and K

Water and the Major Minerals

Fitness: Physical Activity, nutrients, and Body Adaptations

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy, childhood, and Adolescence

Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years

Diet and Health

Consumer Concerns About Foods and Water

Hunger and the Global Environment

Filters