Question 1

A child diagnosed with iron-deficiency anemia would most likely benefit from increasing his or her consumption of

Accepted Answer

A) milk. 
B) red meat. 
C) fresh fruits. 
D) yellow vegetables. 
A) milk. 
B) red meat. 
C) fresh fruits. 
D) yellow vegetables.

Question 2

Low levels of blood hemoglobin most likely indicate a deficiency of

Accepted Answer

A) zinc. 
B) iron. 
C) copper. 
D) manganese. 
A) zinc. 
B) iron. 
C) copper. 
D) manganese.

Question 3

Margarine enriched with phytosterols is known to

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A) reduce blood cholesterol. 
B) lower thermogenesis by 10% 
C) stimulate soluble fiber fermentation. 
D) raise absorption efficiency of vitamin B12. 
A) reduce blood cholesterol. 
B) lower thermogenesis by 10% 
C) stimulate soluble fiber fermentation. 
D) raise absorption efficiency of vitamin B12.

Question 4

Your uncle Carlos has survived two heart attacks,and recently asked if he might be deficient in selenium,which he had just heard is essential to heart health.You are aware of his food habits and explain that his condition could not be the result of a dietary deficiency of selenium because

Accepted Answer

A) tap water is a source of selenium. 
B) selenium is prevalent in most food groups. 
C) he consumes legumes,a rich source of selenium. 
D) he drinks fluoridated water,which increases bioavailability of selenium. 
A) tap water is a source of selenium. 
B) selenium is prevalent in most food groups. 
C) he consumes legumes,a rich source of selenium. 
D) he drinks fluoridated water,which increases bioavailability of selenium.

Question 5

You have just been elected mayor of Smalltownville,where the major source of drinking water is from wells.What major health problem would be expected among the children of Smalltownville?

Accepted Answer

A) Goiter 
B) Dental caries 
C) GI infections 
D) Hemochromatosis 
A) Goiter 
B) Dental caries 
C) GI infections 
D) Hemochromatosis

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT among the recognized symptoms of zinc deficiency?

Accepted Answer

A) Anemia 
B) Altered taste acuity 
C) Impaired vision in dim light 
D) Increased susceptibility to infection 
A) Anemia 
B) Altered taste acuity 
C) Impaired vision in dim light 
D) Increased susceptibility to infection

Question 7

Chromium deficiency is characterized by

Accepted Answer

A) hypertension. 
B) hyperglycemia. 
C) enlargement of the liver. 
D) enlargement of the thyroid gland. 
A) hypertension. 
B) hyperglycemia. 
C) enlargement of the liver. 
D) enlargement of the thyroid gland.

Question 8

Evidence to date in animals and/or human beings suggests that normal bone metabolism requires all of the following trace minerals EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) boron. 
B) silver. 
C) silicon. 
D) vanadium. 
A) boron. 
B) silver. 
C) silicon. 
D) vanadium.

Question 9

Which of the following is found in the first stage of iron deficiency?

Accepted Answer

A) Iron stores decline,as assessed by serum ferritin 
B) Hemoglobin levels fall,as assessed by complete blood count 
C) Red blood cell count falls,as assessed by hematocrit count 
D) Hemoglobin synthesis declines,as assessed by erythrocyte protoporphyrin 
A) Iron stores decline,as assessed by serum ferritin 
B) Hemoglobin levels fall,as assessed by complete blood count 
C) Red blood cell count falls,as assessed by hematocrit count 
D) Hemoglobin synthesis declines,as assessed by erythrocyte protoporphyrin

Question 10

Which of the following describes one aspect of iron toxicity?

Accepted Answer

A) Among men in the United States,it is twice as common as iron-deficiency anemia 
B) In adults,the consumption of alcohol is somewhat protective against absorption of excess iron 
C) In most people with this disorder,infections are rare because bacteria are killed by excess iron in the blood 
D) It is usually caused by a virus that attacks the intestinal mucosal cells,leading to unregulated and excessive iron absorption 
A) Among men in the United States,it is twice as common as iron-deficiency anemia 
B) In adults,the consumption of alcohol is somewhat protective against absorption of excess iron 
C) In most people with this disorder,infections are rare because bacteria are killed by excess iron in the blood 
D) It is usually caused by a virus that attacks the intestinal mucosal cells,leading to unregulated and excessive iron absorption

Question 11

What mineral is part of vitamin B12?

Accepted Answer

A) Copper 
B) Cobalt 
C) Nickel 
D) Vanadium 
A) Copper 
B) Cobalt 
C) Nickel 
D) Vanadium

Question 12

Approximately how much iron is lost daily by adults from urine,sweat,and shed skin?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 mg 
B) 5 mg 
C) 12 mg 
D) 18 mg 
A) 1 mg 
B) 5 mg 
C) 12 mg 
D) 18 mg

Question 13

What is a major function of hemosiderin?

Accepted Answer

A) Enhances absorption of zinc and copper 
B) Protects the body against free iron release 
C) Transports iron from the intestines to the liver 
D) Recycles iron from old red blood cells to the bone marrow 
A) Enhances absorption of zinc and copper 
B) Protects the body against free iron release 
C) Transports iron from the intestines to the liver 
D) Recycles iron from old red blood cells to the bone marrow

Question 14

Which of the following is a feature of zinc in nutrition?

Accepted Answer

A) Pancreatic enzymes are rich in zinc 
B) The body's primary excretory route is urine 
C) Good food sources are whole-grain products 
D) Toxicity symptoms include constipation and low body temperature 
A) Pancreatic enzymes are rich in zinc 
B) The body's primary excretory route is urine 
C) Good food sources are whole-grain products 
D) Toxicity symptoms include constipation and low body temperature

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT known to result from excessive zinc intake?

Accepted Answer

A) Inhibition of iron absorption 
B) Galvanized liver and kidneys 
C) Inhibition of copper absorption 
D) Decreases in high-density lipoproteins 
A) Inhibition of iron absorption 
B) Galvanized liver and kidneys 
C) Inhibition of copper absorption 
D) Decreases in high-density lipoproteins

Question 16

Which of the following is a feature of iodine in nutrition?

Accepted Answer

A) Excessive intakes shrink the thyroid gland 
B) Processed foods in the United States do not use iodized salt 
C) Iodization of salt is mandatory in the United States but not in Canada 
D) Worldwide,the prevalence of iodine deficiency and iodine toxicity are approximately the same 
A) Excessive intakes shrink the thyroid gland 
B) Processed foods in the United States do not use iodized salt 
C) Iodization of salt is mandatory in the United States but not in Canada 
D) Worldwide,the prevalence of iodine deficiency and iodine toxicity are approximately the same

Question 17

Which of the following symptoms would ordinarily NOT be found in individuals with iron-deficiency anemia?

Accepted Answer

A) Fatigue 
B) Headaches 
C) Concave nails 
D) Diminished sense of smell 
A) Fatigue 
B) Headaches 
C) Concave nails 
D) Diminished sense of smell

Question 18

What population group is at the highest risk for iron overload?

Accepted Answer

A) Adult men 
B) Adult women 
C) Pregnant women 
D) Adolescents 
A) Adult men 
B) Adult women 
C) Pregnant women 
D) Adolescents

Question 19

What trace element is part of the enzyme glutathione peroxidase?

Accepted Answer

A) Iron 
B) Zinc 
C) Selenium 
D) Chromium 
A) Iron 
B) Zinc 
C) Selenium 
D) Chromium

Question 20

Which of the following is a common example of iron contamination in the diet?

Accepted Answer

A) Using an iron skillet to scramble eggs can triple their iron content 
B) Cooking acidic foods in a copper pot can extract chelate iron from the pot 
C) Simmering acidic foods in glass dishes leads to leaching of iron salts from the glass 
D) Cooking leafy vegetables in a galvanized pot leads to a six-fold increase in iron content 
A) Using an iron skillet to scramble eggs can triple their iron content 
B) Cooking acidic foods in a copper pot can extract chelate iron from the pot 
C) Simmering acidic foods in glass dishes leads to leaching of iron salts from the glass 
D) Cooking leafy vegetables in a galvanized pot leads to a six-fold increase in iron content

A child diagnosed with iron-deficiency anemia would most likely benefit from increasing his or her consumption of

Low levels of blood hemoglobin most likely indicate a deficiency of

Margarine enriched with phytosterols is known to

Your uncle Carlos has survived two heart attacks,and recently asked if he might be deficient in selenium,which he had just heard is essential to heart health.You are aware of his food habits and explain that his condition could not be the result of a dietary deficiency of selenium because

You have just been elected mayor of Smalltownville,where the major source of drinking water is from wells.What major health problem would be expected among the children of Smalltownville?

Which of the following is NOT among the recognized symptoms of zinc deficiency?

Chromium deficiency is characterized by

Evidence to date in animals and/or human beings suggests that normal bone metabolism requires all of the following trace minerals EXCEPT

Which of the following is found in the first stage of iron deficiency?

Which of the following describes one aspect of iron toxicity?

What mineral is part of vitamin B₁₂?

Approximately how much iron is lost daily by adults from urine,sweat,and shed skin?

What is a major function of hemosiderin?

Which of the following is a feature of zinc in nutrition?

Which of the following is NOT known to result from excessive zinc intake?

Which of the following is a feature of iodine in nutrition?

Which of the following symptoms would ordinarily NOT be found in individuals with iron-deficiency anemia?

What population group is at the highest risk for iron overload?

What trace element is part of the enzyme glutathione peroxidase?

Which of the following is a common example of iron contamination in the diet?

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

A child diagnosed with iron-deficiency anemia would most likely benefit from increasing his or her consumption of

Low levels of blood hemoglobin most likely indicate a deficiency of

Margarine enriched with phytosterols is known to

Your uncle Carlos has survived two heart attacks,and recently asked if he might be deficient in selenium,which he had just heard is essential to heart health.You are aware of his food habits and explain that his condition could not be the result of a dietary deficiency of selenium because

You have just been elected mayor of Smalltownville,where the major source of drinking water is from wells.What major health problem would be expected among the children of Smalltownville?

Which of the following is NOT among the recognized symptoms of zinc deficiency?

Chromium deficiency is characterized by

Evidence to date in animals and/or human beings suggests that normal bone metabolism requires all of the following trace minerals EXCEPT

Which of the following is found in the first stage of iron deficiency?

Which of the following describes one aspect of iron toxicity?

What mineral is part of vitamin B12?

Approximately how much iron is lost daily by adults from urine,sweat,and shed skin?

What is a major function of hemosiderin?

Which of the following is a feature of zinc in nutrition?

Which of the following is NOT known to result from excessive zinc intake?

Which of the following is a feature of iodine in nutrition?

Which of the following symptoms would ordinarily NOT be found in individuals with iron-deficiency anemia?

What population group is at the highest risk for iron overload?

What trace element is part of the enzyme glutathione peroxidase?

Which of the following is a common example of iron contamination in the diet?

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

What mineral is part of vitamin B₁₂?