Question 1

What is the origin of goitrogens in the diet?

Accepted Answer

A) Naturally occurring 
B) Food industry additives 
C) Excessive use of fortified salt 
D) Hydrogenation of certain minerals 
A) Naturally occurring 
B) Food industry additives 
C) Excessive use of fortified salt 
D) Hydrogenation of certain minerals

Question 2

Which of the following is a known side effect of prolonged ingestion of excessive amounts of zinc supplements?

Accepted Answer

A) Iron toxicity due to increased ferritin synthesis 
B) Zinc salt deposits in soft tissues such as the heart and kidneys 
C) Copper deficiency due to interference with copper absorption 
D) Mineral-binding protein deficiency due to a decrease in metallothionein production 
A) Iron toxicity due to increased ferritin synthesis 
B) Zinc salt deposits in soft tissues such as the heart and kidneys 
C) Copper deficiency due to interference with copper absorption 
D) Mineral-binding protein deficiency due to a decrease in metallothionein production

Question 3

What is the chief function of hemosiderin?

Accepted Answer

A) Stores excess body iron 
B) Inhibits hemoglobin synthesis 
C) Enhances heme iron absorption 
D) Enhances nonheme iron absorption 
A) Stores excess body iron 
B) Inhibits hemoglobin synthesis 
C) Enhances heme iron absorption 
D) Enhances nonheme iron absorption

Question 4

Under which of the following conditions are supplements of zinc reported to be beneficial?

Accepted Answer

A) In the treatment of childhood infections 
B) In the treatment of Menkes disease 
C) In the treatment of toxicity from certain vitamins 
D) In the treatment of slow growth syndrome in U.S.children 
A) In the treatment of childhood infections 
B) In the treatment of Menkes disease 
C) In the treatment of toxicity from certain vitamins 
D) In the treatment of slow growth syndrome in U.S.children

Question 5

A person with high blood levels of hepcidin responds by

Accepted Answer

A) decreasing iron absorption. 
B) increasing iron absorption. 
C) decreasing zinc absorption. 
D) increasing zinc absorption. 
A) decreasing iron absorption. 
B) increasing iron absorption. 
C) decreasing zinc absorption. 
D) increasing zinc absorption.

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT among the important roles for zinc?

Accepted Answer

A) Wound healing 
B) Synthesis of retinal 
C) Production of sperm 
D) Oxidation of polyunsaturated fatty acids 
A) Wound healing 
B) Synthesis of retinal 
C) Production of sperm 
D) Oxidation of polyunsaturated fatty acids

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a feature of zinc supplements?

Accepted Answer

A) They induce nausea and bad taste reactions when administered in zinc lozenges 
B) They reduce the incidence of goiter in developing countries 
C) They reduce the incidence of diarrhea-related deaths in children 
D) They reduce the incidence of pneumonia-related deaths in the elderly 
A) They induce nausea and bad taste reactions when administered in zinc lozenges 
B) They reduce the incidence of goiter in developing countries 
C) They reduce the incidence of diarrhea-related deaths in children 
D) They reduce the incidence of pneumonia-related deaths in the elderly

Question 8

The erythrocyte protoporphyrin level is used as an indicator of

Accepted Answer

A) late iron toxicity. 
B) early iron toxicity. 
C) late iron deficiency. 
D) early iron deficiency. 
A) late iron toxicity. 
B) early iron toxicity. 
C) late iron deficiency. 
D) early iron deficiency.

Question 9

What formulation of zinc has been found somewhat effective in treating the symptoms of the common cold?

Accepted Answer

A) Zinc chelator 
B) Zinc gluconate 
C) Zinc plus ferrous iron 
D) Zinc plus copper salt 
A) Zinc chelator 
B) Zinc gluconate 
C) Zinc plus ferrous iron 
D) Zinc plus copper salt

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT among substances classified as phytonutrients?

Accepted Answer

A) Lutein 
B) Lignans 
C) Hepcidin 
D) Phytosterols 
A) Lutein 
B) Lignans 
C) Hepcidin 
D) Phytosterols

Question 11

Why are hemoglobin and hematocrit tests of limited usefulness in the assessment of iron status?

Accepted Answer

A) They are expensive to perform 
B) They are notoriously inaccurate 
C) They are late indicators of iron deficiency 
D) The range of normal value is usually wide 
A) They are expensive to perform 
B) They are notoriously inaccurate 
C) They are late indicators of iron deficiency 
D) The range of normal value is usually wide

Question 12

Iron overload is also known as

Accepted Answer

A) ferrocyanosis. 
B) hemoglobinemia. 
C) hemochromatosis. 
D) metalloferrothionosis. 
A) ferrocyanosis. 
B) hemoglobinemia. 
C) hemochromatosis. 
D) metalloferrothionosis.

Question 13

Which of the following is a protein that carries iron through the circulation to the tissues?

Accepted Answer

A) Albumin 
B) Transferrin 
C) Hemosiderin 
D) Metallothionein 
A) Albumin 
B) Transferrin 
C) Hemosiderin 
D) Metallothionein

Question 14

Which of the following is a rich source of phytoestrogens?

Accepted Answer

A) Potatoes 
B) Soybeans 
C) Cold-water fish 
D) Green,leafy vegetables 
A) Potatoes 
B) Soybeans 
C) Cold-water fish 
D) Green,leafy vegetables

Question 15

Which of the following represents the order of the stages of iron deficiency?

Accepted Answer

A) Iron stores decline; iron transport diminishes; hemoglobin synthesis falls 
B) Hemoglobin synthesis falls; iron transport diminishes; iron stores decline 
C) Iron transport diminishes; hemoglobin synthesis falls; iron stores decline 
D) Iron transport diminishes; iron stores decline; hemoglobin synthesis falls 
A) Iron stores decline; iron transport diminishes; hemoglobin synthesis falls 
B) Hemoglobin synthesis falls; iron transport diminishes; iron stores decline 
C) Iron transport diminishes; hemoglobin synthesis falls; iron stores decline 
D) Iron transport diminishes; iron stores decline; hemoglobin synthesis falls

Question 16

What iron-containing compound carries oxygen in the bloodstream?

Accepted Answer

A) Ferritin 
B) Myoglobin 
C) Transferrin 
D) Hemoglobin 
A) Ferritin 
B) Myoglobin 
C) Transferrin 
D) Hemoglobin

Question 17

The active components in black tea and green tea associated with favorable effects on the cardiovascular system are

Accepted Answer

A) quercetins. 
B) flavonoids. 
C) resverotrols. 
D) sulforaphones. 
A) quercetins. 
B) flavonoids. 
C) resverotrols. 
D) sulforaphones.

Question 18

Which of the following is a characteristic of chromium in nutrition?

Accepted Answer

A) A deficiency leads to hypothyroidism 
B) Supplements are well known to be helpful 
C) Whole grains represent an excellent source 
D) In the body,it enhances the action of ceruloplasmin 
A) A deficiency leads to hypothyroidism 
B) Supplements are well known to be helpful 
C) Whole grains represent an excellent source 
D) In the body,it enhances the action of ceruloplasmin

Question 19

Which of the following foods provides the greatest amount of iron per serving?

Accepted Answer

A) Yogurt 
B) Skim milk 
C) Pinto beans 
D) American cheese 
A) Yogurt 
B) Skim milk 
C) Pinto beans 
D) American cheese

Question 20

Which of the following minerals functions primarily in reactions that consume oxygen?

Accepted Answer

A) Zinc 
B) Copper 
C) Chromium 
D) Molybdenum 
A) Zinc 
B) Copper 
C) Chromium 
D) Molybdenum

What is the origin of goitrogens in the diet?

Which of the following is a known side effect of prolonged ingestion of excessive amounts of zinc supplements?

What is the chief function of hemosiderin?

Under which of the following conditions are supplements of zinc reported to be beneficial?

A person with high blood levels of hepcidin responds by

Which of the following is NOT among the important roles for zinc?

Which of the following is NOT a feature of zinc supplements?

The erythrocyte protoporphyrin level is used as an indicator of

What formulation of zinc has been found somewhat effective in treating the symptoms of the common cold?

Which of the following is NOT among substances classified as phytonutrients?

Why are hemoglobin and hematocrit tests of limited usefulness in the assessment of iron status?

Iron overload is also known as

Which of the following is a protein that carries iron through the circulation to the tissues?

Which of the following is a rich source of phytoestrogens?

Which of the following represents the order of the stages of iron deficiency?

What iron-containing compound carries oxygen in the bloodstream?

The active components in black tea and green tea associated with favorable effects on the cardiovascular system are

Which of the following is a characteristic of chromium in nutrition?

Which of the following foods provides the greatest amount of iron per serving?

Which of the following minerals functions primarily in reactions that consume oxygen?

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

What is the origin of goitrogens in the diet?

Which of the following is a known side effect of prolonged ingestion of excessive amounts of zinc supplements?

What is the chief function of hemosiderin?

Under which of the following conditions are supplements of zinc reported to be beneficial?

A person with high blood levels of hepcidin responds by

Which of the following is NOT among the important roles for zinc?

Which of the following is NOT a feature of zinc supplements?

The erythrocyte protoporphyrin level is used as an indicator of

What formulation of zinc has been found somewhat effective in treating the symptoms of the common cold?

Which of the following is NOT among substances classified as phytonutrients?

Why are hemoglobin and hematocrit tests of limited usefulness in the assessment of iron status?

Iron overload is also known as

Which of the following is a protein that carries iron through the circulation to the tissues?

Which of the following is a rich source of phytoestrogens?

Which of the following represents the order of the stages of iron deficiency?

What iron-containing compound carries oxygen in the bloodstream?

The active components in black tea and green tea associated with favorable effects on the cardiovascular system are

Which of the following is a characteristic of chromium in nutrition?

Which of the following foods provides the greatest amount of iron per serving?

Which of the following minerals functions primarily in reactions that consume oxygen?

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