Question 1

What is the function of renin?

Accepted Answer

A) Activates angiotensin 
B) Activates antidiuretic hormone 
C) Stimulates the thirst mechanism 
D) Stimulates water absorption from the GI tract 
A) Activates angiotensin 
B) Activates antidiuretic hormone 
C) Stimulates the thirst mechanism 
D) Stimulates water absorption from the GI tract

Question 2

Which of the following is a major function of chloride?

Accepted Answer

A) Participates in wound healing 
B) Helps maintain gastric acidity 
C) Acts as principal intracellular electrolyte 
D) Protects bone structures against degeneration 
A) Participates in wound healing 
B) Helps maintain gastric acidity 
C) Acts as principal intracellular electrolyte 
D) Protects bone structures against degeneration

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT among the characteristics of chloride in nutrition?

Accepted Answer

A) Deficiencies are extremely rare 
B) Intake is related,in large part,to sodium intake 
C) It is necessary for maintaining electrolyte balance of body fluids 
D) The recommended intake has recently been set at 10 mg/kg body weight 
A) Deficiencies are extremely rare 
B) Intake is related,in large part,to sodium intake 
C) It is necessary for maintaining electrolyte balance of body fluids 
D) The recommended intake has recently been set at 10 mg/kg body weight

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a typical ingredient in an oral rehydration therapy formula?

Accepted Answer

A) Salt 
B) Water 
C) Sugar 
D) Protein 
A) Salt 
B) Water 
C) Sugar 
D) Protein

Question 5

Approximately what percentage of people with osteoporosis are female?

Accepted Answer

A) 24 
B) 50 
C) 67 
D) 95 
A) 24 
B) 50 
C) 67 
D) 95

Question 6

Protective factors for osteoporosis include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) obesity. 
B) female gender. 
C) moderate alcohol intake. 
D) having African American heritage. 
A) obesity. 
B) female gender. 
C) moderate alcohol intake. 
D) having African American heritage.

Question 7

What is the force that moves water into a space where a solute is more concentrated?

Accepted Answer

A) Buffer action 
B) Osmotic pressure 
C) Permeable selectivity 
D) Electrolyte imbalance 
A) Buffer action 
B) Osmotic pressure 
C) Permeable selectivity 
D) Electrolyte imbalance

Question 8

Among the following calcium supplements,which contains the lowest percentage of calcium?

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 9

The incidence of death within 1 year of sustaining an osteoporosis-related fracture is about

Accepted Answer

A) 2%. 
B) 6%. 
C) 20%. 
D) 33%. 
A) 2%. 
B) 6%. 
C) 20%. 
D) 33%.

Question 10

Which of the following is a characteristic of caffeine intake and water balance?

Accepted Answer

A) Caffeine inhibits water absorption from the GI tract 
B) Caffeine is known to act as a diuretic only when consumed as coffee or tea 
C) Regular intake of caffeine promotes an increase in water retention of the interstitial fluid volume 
D) Habitual consumers of caffeine lose almost no more fluid from the body than when ingesting noncaffeinated beverages 
A) Caffeine inhibits water absorption from the GI tract 
B) Caffeine is known to act as a diuretic only when consumed as coffee or tea 
C) Regular intake of caffeine promotes an increase in water retention of the interstitial fluid volume 
D) Habitual consumers of caffeine lose almost no more fluid from the body than when ingesting noncaffeinated beverages

Question 11

Approximately how much water (lbs)is found in a 134-lb person?

Accepted Answer

A) 34 
B) 65 
C) 80 
D) 105 
A) 34 
B) 65 
C) 80 
D) 105

Question 12

How much calcium (mg)would typically be absorbed by a normal adult with a calcium intake of 1,000 mg?

Accepted Answer

A) 100 
B) 300 
C) 600 
D) 950 
A) 100 
B) 300 
C) 600 
D) 950

Question 13

Which of the following ages (years)is typically associated with people having the densest bone?

Accepted Answer

A) 15 
B) 28 
C) 35 
D) 46 
A) 15 
B) 28 
C) 35 
D) 46

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT among the properties of electrolytes?

Accepted Answer

A) They attract water 
B) They are charged particles 
C) They can carry an electrical current 
D) They include fat-soluble as well as water-soluble particles 
A) They attract water 
B) They are charged particles 
C) They can carry an electrical current 
D) They include fat-soluble as well as water-soluble particles

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT among the common food sources of potassium?

Accepted Answer

A) Cheeses 
B) Potatoes 
C) Fresh fruits 
D) Orange juice 
A) Cheeses 
B) Potatoes 
C) Fresh fruits 
D) Orange juice

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A) Toxicity is common in people taking diuretics 
B) High intakes interfere with stability of tooth enamel 
C) The amounts present in hard water are poorly utilized 
D) Average intakes from food are below recommendations 
A) Toxicity is common in people taking diuretics 
B) High intakes interfere with stability of tooth enamel 
C) The amounts present in hard water are poorly utilized 
D) Average intakes from food are below recommendations

Question 17

Among the following calcium supplements,which is most likely to be contaminated with toxic minerals?

Accepted Answer

A) Oyster shells 
B) Calcium lactate 
C) Calcium citrate 
D) Calcium carbonate 
A) Oyster shells 
B) Calcium lactate 
C) Calcium citrate 
D) Calcium carbonate

Question 18

Which of the following is a feature of water?

Accepted Answer

A) Not a vital nutrient 
B) Not found in foods 
C) Oxidized to yield energy 
D) Generated from oxidation of energy nutrients 
A) Not a vital nutrient 
B) Not found in foods 
C) Oxidized to yield energy 
D) Generated from oxidation of energy nutrients

Question 19

What amount of salt provides the Tolerable Upper Intake Level for sodium?

Accepted Answer

A) 0.5 teaspoons 
B) 1 teaspoon 
C) 0.5 tablespoons 
D) 1 tablespoon 
A) 0.5 teaspoons 
B) 1 teaspoon 
C) 0.5 tablespoons 
D) 1 tablespoon

Question 20

Which of the following foods are significant sources of oxalates?

Accepted Answer

A) Seeds and nuts 
B) Processed cheeses 
C) Fermented dairy products 
D) Spinach and sweet potatoes 
A) Seeds and nuts 
B) Processed cheeses 
C) Fermented dairy products 
D) Spinach and sweet potatoes

What is the function of renin?

Which of the following is a major function of chloride?

Which of the following is NOT among the characteristics of chloride in nutrition?

Which of the following is NOT a typical ingredient in an oral rehydration therapy formula?

Approximately what percentage of people with osteoporosis are female?

Protective factors for osteoporosis include all of the following EXCEPT

What is the force that moves water into a space where a solute is more concentrated?

Among the following calcium supplements,which contains the lowest percentage of calcium?

The incidence of death within 1 year of sustaining an osteoporosis-related fracture is about

Which of the following is a characteristic of caffeine intake and water balance?

Approximately how much water (lbs)is found in a 134-lb person?

How much calcium (mg)would typically be absorbed by a normal adult with a calcium intake of 1,000 mg?

Which of the following ages (years)is typically associated with people having the densest bone?

Which of the following is NOT among the properties of electrolytes?

Which of the following is NOT among the common food sources of potassium?

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

Among the following calcium supplements,which is most likely to be contaminated with toxic minerals?

Which of the following is a feature of water?

What amount of salt provides the Tolerable Upper Intake Level for sodium?

Which of the following foods are significant sources of oxalates?

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

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Exam 12: Water and the Major Minerals

What is the function of renin?

Which of the following is a major function of chloride?

Which of the following is NOT among the characteristics of chloride in nutrition?

Which of the following is NOT a typical ingredient in an oral rehydration therapy formula?

Approximately what percentage of people with osteoporosis are female?

Protective factors for osteoporosis include all of the following EXCEPT

What is the force that moves water into a space where a solute is more concentrated?

Among the following calcium supplements,which contains the lowest percentage of calcium?

The incidence of death within 1 year of sustaining an osteoporosis-related fracture is about

Which of the following is a characteristic of caffeine intake and water balance?

Approximately how much water (lbs)is found in a 134-lb person?

How much calcium (mg)would typically be absorbed by a normal adult with a calcium intake of 1,000 mg?

Which of the following ages (years)is typically associated with people having the densest bone?

Which of the following is NOT among the properties of electrolytes?

Which of the following is NOT among the common food sources of potassium?

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

Among the following calcium supplements,which is most likely to be contaminated with toxic minerals?

Which of the following is a feature of water?

What amount of salt provides the Tolerable Upper Intake Level for sodium?

Which of the following foods are significant sources of oxalates?

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

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