Question 1

Which of the following is a risk of consuming calcium supplements above the UL?

Accepted Answer

A) Calcium tetany 
B) Atrophic gastritis 
C) Vitamin D deficiency 
D) Kidney stone formation 
A) Calcium tetany 
B) Atrophic gastritis 
C) Vitamin D deficiency 
D) Kidney stone formation

Question 2

What minimum level of body weight loss as water impairs a person's physical performance?

Accepted Answer

A) 1-2% 
B) 3-4% 
C) 5-9% 
D) 10-15% 
A) 1-2% 
B) 3-4% 
C) 5-9% 
D) 10-15%

Question 3

Which of the following types of drinking water contains the lowest amount of minerals?

Accepted Answer

A) Soft water 
B) Hard water 
C) Natural water 
D) Distilled water 
A) Soft water 
B) Hard water 
C) Natural water 
D) Distilled water

Question 4

What is the term for the pressure that develops when two solutions of varying concentrations are separated by a membrane?

Accepted Answer

A) Hypotension 
B) Hypertension 
C) Osmotic pressure 
D) Hypertonic pressure 
A) Hypotension 
B) Hypertension 
C) Osmotic pressure 
D) Hypertonic pressure

Question 5

Approximately how much water is contained in a loaf of bread?

Accepted Answer

A) 2% of the loaf 
B) 5% of the loaf 
C) 20% of the loaf 
D) 35% of the loaf 
A) 2% of the loaf 
B) 5% of the loaf 
C) 20% of the loaf 
D) 35% of the loaf

Question 6

Which of the following is characteristic of calcium nutrition in teenagers?

Accepted Answer

A) The recommended intake is higher for girls than boys 
B) The recommended intake is 800-1,000 mg for this population group 
C) The intake of calcium is higher in boys than girls because they eat more food 
D) The dietary intakes of calcium are similar for girls and boys of this population group 
A) The recommended intake is higher for girls than boys 
B) The recommended intake is 800-1,000 mg for this population group 
C) The intake of calcium is higher in boys than girls because they eat more food 
D) The dietary intakes of calcium are similar for girls and boys of this population group

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT among good plant sources of calcium for the body?

Accepted Answer

A) Spinach 
B) Almonds 
C) Corn tortillas 
D) Sesame seeds 
A) Spinach 
B) Almonds 
C) Corn tortillas 
D) Sesame seeds

Question 8

On a per kcalorie basis,which of the following are the best sources of calcium?

Accepted Answer

A) Meats 
B) Fruits 
C) Breads 
D) Vegetables 
A) Meats 
B) Fruits 
C) Breads 
D) Vegetables

Question 9

Anabolic drug treatments for osteoporosis work chiefly by

Accepted Answer

A) stimulating estrogen release. 
B) enhancing osteoblast activity. 
C) stimulating calcium absorption. 
D) reducing renal calcium excretion. 
A) stimulating estrogen release. 
B) enhancing osteoblast activity. 
C) stimulating calcium absorption. 
D) reducing renal calcium excretion.

Question 10

What does a DEXA scan measure?

Accepted Answer

A) Bone density 
B) Severity of bone microfractures 
C) Bioavailability of calcium supplements 
D) Calcium absorption and excretion balance 
A) Bone density 
B) Severity of bone microfractures 
C) Bioavailability of calcium supplements 
D) Calcium absorption and excretion balance

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT among the population groups recommended to restrict sodium intake to 1500 mg/day?

Accepted Answer

A) Caucasians <50 years old 
B) African-Americans 
C) People with chronic kidney disease 
D) People with diabetes 
A) Caucasians <50 years old 
B) African-Americans 
C) People with chronic kidney disease 
D) People with diabetes

Question 12

Which of the following is a feature of sodium nutrition?

Accepted Answer

A) It has no AI because diets rarely lack sodium 
B) It has no AI because the kidneys are highly efficient at regulating sodium balance 
C) The AI is 3 g,an amount that has been shown to have little or no effect on blood pressure 
D) The AI for young adults is only 1500 mg because the body possesses an unusually efficient retention mechanism 
A) It has no AI because diets rarely lack sodium 
B) It has no AI because the kidneys are highly efficient at regulating sodium balance 
C) The AI is 3 g,an amount that has been shown to have little or no effect on blood pressure 
D) The AI for young adults is only 1500 mg because the body possesses an unusually efficient retention mechanism

Question 13

What is a chief function of carbonic acid in the body?

Accepted Answer

A) Activates angiotensin 
B) Activates angiotensinogen 
C) Helps with gastric digestion 
D) Helps maintain acid-base balance 
A) Activates angiotensin 
B) Activates angiotensinogen 
C) Helps with gastric digestion 
D) Helps maintain acid-base balance

Question 14

Among the following calcium supplements,which is most calcium-dense?

Accepted Answer

A) Calcium citrate 
B) Calcium lactate 
C) Calcium carbonate 
D) Calcium gluconate 
A) Calcium citrate 
B) Calcium lactate 
C) Calcium carbonate 
D) Calcium gluconate

Question 15

The DASH diet plan was devised to prevent

Accepted Answer

A) dehydration. 
B) constipation. 
C) osteoporosis. 
D) hypertension. 
A) dehydration. 
B) constipation. 
C) osteoporosis. 
D) hypertension.

Question 16

Which of the following is a feature of calcium in the body?

Accepted Answer

A) High blood calcium levels correlate with tetany 
B) Abnormal dietary calcium intakes promote calcium rigor 
C) Higher calcium intakes correlate with lower body fatness 
D) Efficiency of intestinal calcium absorption is similar for children and adults 
A) High blood calcium levels correlate with tetany 
B) Abnormal dietary calcium intakes promote calcium rigor 
C) Higher calcium intakes correlate with lower body fatness 
D) Efficiency of intestinal calcium absorption is similar for children and adults

Question 17

Antiresorptive drug treatments for osteoporosis work primarily by

Accepted Answer

A) stimulating parathormone release. 
B) inhibiting kidney excretion of calcium. 
C) stimulating intestinal calcium absorption. 
D) inhibiting the activities of the bone-degrading cells. 
A) stimulating parathormone release. 
B) inhibiting kidney excretion of calcium. 
C) stimulating intestinal calcium absorption. 
D) inhibiting the activities of the bone-degrading cells.

Question 18

What is the minimum water intake for a 65-kg adult with an energy expenditure of 2,500 kcalories?

Accepted Answer

A) 250 mL 
B) 650 mL 
C) 1,250 mL 
D) 2,500 mL 
A) 250 mL 
B) 650 mL 
C) 1,250 mL 
D) 2,500 mL

Question 19

How many mg of calcium are present in a 500-mg tablet of calcium carbonate?

Accepted Answer

A) 100 
B) 200 
C) 350 
D) 500 
A) 100 
B) 200 
C) 350 
D) 500

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of alcohol and bone health?

Accepted Answer

A) Alcohol intake promotes urinary calcium loss 
B) Even moderate alcohol intake reduces bone density 
C) Bone breakdown is enhanced by excess alcohol consumption 
D) Hormones involved in bone maintenance are adversely affected by alcohol intake 
A) Alcohol intake promotes urinary calcium loss 
B) Even moderate alcohol intake reduces bone density 
C) Bone breakdown is enhanced by excess alcohol consumption 
D) Hormones involved in bone maintenance are adversely affected by alcohol intake

Which of the following is a risk of consuming calcium supplements above the UL?

What minimum level of body weight loss as water impairs a person's physical performance?

Which of the following types of drinking water contains the lowest amount of minerals?

What is the term for the pressure that develops when two solutions of varying concentrations are separated by a membrane?

Approximately how much water is contained in a loaf of bread?

Which of the following is characteristic of calcium nutrition in teenagers?

Which of the following is NOT among good plant sources of calcium for the body?

On a per kcalorie basis,which of the following are the best sources of calcium?

Anabolic drug treatments for osteoporosis work chiefly by

What does a DEXA scan measure?

Which of the following is NOT among the population groups recommended to restrict sodium intake to 1500 mg/day?

Which of the following is a feature of sodium nutrition?

What is a chief function of carbonic acid in the body?

Among the following calcium supplements,which is most calcium-dense?

The DASH diet plan was devised to prevent

Which of the following is a feature of calcium in the body?

Antiresorptive drug treatments for osteoporosis work primarily by

What is the minimum water intake for a 65-kg adult with an energy expenditure of 2,500 kcalories?

How many mg of calcium are present in a 500-mg tablet of calcium carbonate?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of alcohol and bone health?

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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

The Trace 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

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Exam 12: Water and the Major Minerals

Which of the following is a risk of consuming calcium supplements above the UL?

What minimum level of body weight loss as water impairs a person's physical performance?

Which of the following types of drinking water contains the lowest amount of minerals?

What is the term for the pressure that develops when two solutions of varying concentrations are separated by a membrane?

Approximately how much water is contained in a loaf of bread?

Which of the following is characteristic of calcium nutrition in teenagers?

Which of the following is NOT among good plant sources of calcium for the body?

On a per kcalorie basis,which of the following are the best sources of calcium?

Anabolic drug treatments for osteoporosis work chiefly by

What does a DEXA scan measure?

Which of the following is NOT among the population groups recommended to restrict sodium intake to 1500 mg/day?

Which of the following is a feature of sodium nutrition?

What is a chief function of carbonic acid in the body?

Among the following calcium supplements,which is most calcium-dense?

The DASH diet plan was devised to prevent

Which of the following is a feature of calcium in the body?

Antiresorptive drug treatments for osteoporosis work primarily by

What is the minimum water intake for a 65-kg adult with an energy expenditure of 2,500 kcalories?

How many mg of calcium are present in a 500-mg tablet of calcium carbonate?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of alcohol and bone health?

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

The Trace 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