Question 1

Which of the following is NOT among the common participants in the regulation of body fluid pH?

Accepted Answer

A) Proteins 
B) Oxalic acid 
C) Bicarbonate 
D) Carbonic acid 
A) Proteins 
B) Oxalic acid 
C) Bicarbonate 
D) Carbonic acid

Question 2

What percentage of a person's total sodium intake derives from naturally occurring food sodium?

Accepted Answer

A) 0 
B) 10 
C) 50 
D) 80 
A) 0 
B) 10 
C) 50 
D) 80

Question 3

Which of the following contributes most to the weight of the human body?

Accepted Answer

A) Iron 
B) Water 
C) Protein 
D) Calcium 
A) Iron 
B) Water 
C) Protein 
D) Calcium

Question 4

Some amino acids can link to each other by bridges made of

Accepted Answer

A) sulfur. 
B) calcium. 
C) chloride. 
D) magnesium. 
A) sulfur. 
B) calcium. 
C) chloride. 
D) magnesium.

Question 5

Almost all (99%)of the calcium in the body is used to

Accepted Answer

A) provide energy for cells. 
B) provide rigidity for the bones and teeth. 
C) regulate the transmission of nerve impulses. 
D) maintain the blood level of calcium within very narrow limits. 
A) provide energy for cells. 
B) provide rigidity for the bones and teeth. 
C) regulate the transmission of nerve impulses. 
D) maintain the blood level of calcium within very narrow limits.

Question 6

What is most likely to occur when a calcium supplement and an iron supplement are taken simultaneously?

Accepted Answer

A) Absorption of iron is reduced 
B) Absorption of iron is improved 
C) Excretion of iron in the urine is reduced 
D) Excretion of iron in the urine is enhanced 
A) Absorption of iron is reduced 
B) Absorption of iron is improved 
C) Excretion of iron in the urine is reduced 
D) Excretion of iron in the urine is enhanced

Question 7

All of the following are known to have a high correlation with risk for osteoporosis EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) being thin. 
B) being female. 
C) having anorexia nervosa. 
D) consuming a high-protein diet. 
A) being thin. 
B) being female. 
C) having anorexia nervosa. 
D) consuming a high-protein diet.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A) Rich sources include fresh vegetables 
B) Dietary deficiencies are virtually unknown 
C) Absorption is known to be reduced by soft drink consumption 
D) Its participation in bone synthesis requires equivalent intake of dietary calcium 
A) Rich sources include fresh vegetables 
B) Dietary deficiencies are virtually unknown 
C) Absorption is known to be reduced by soft drink consumption 
D) Its participation in bone synthesis requires equivalent intake of dietary calcium

Question 9

The average daily loss of water via the kidneys,lungs,feces,and skin is approximately

Accepted Answer

A) 0 to 0.5 liters. 
B) 0.5 to 1.5 liters. 
C) 2.0 liters. 
D) 4.0 liters. 
A) 0 to 0.5 liters. 
B) 0.5 to 1.5 liters. 
C) 2.0 liters. 
D) 4.0 liters.

Question 10

Where is the majority of the body's magnesium found?

Accepted Answer

A) Bones 
B) Teeth 
C) Fatty tissue 
D) Cells of soft tissue 
A) Bones 
B) Teeth 
C) Fatty tissue 
D) Cells of soft tissue

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT among the features of bone health and smoking?

Accepted Answer

A) Bone density appears to recover in former smokers 
B) Older smokers have less dense bones than older nonsmokers 
C) Sedentary smokers have less dense bones than sedentary nonsmokers 
D) Smokers adapt by increasing their calcium absorption and reducing their bone resorption rate 
A) Bone density appears to recover in former smokers 
B) Older smokers have less dense bones than older nonsmokers 
C) Sedentary smokers have less dense bones than sedentary nonsmokers 
D) Smokers adapt by increasing their calcium absorption and reducing their bone resorption rate

Question 12

Which of the following regulates the level of calcium in the blood?

Accepted Answer

A) Dietary intake of calcium 
B) Glucagon and epinephrine 
C) Dietary intake of phosphorus 
D) Parathyroid hormone and calcitonin 
A) Dietary intake of calcium 
B) Glucagon and epinephrine 
C) Dietary intake of phosphorus 
D) Parathyroid hormone and calcitonin

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT among the features of potassium deficiency?

Accepted Answer

A) It leads to hyperglycemia 
B) It leads to higher blood pressure 
C) It can be prevented by consumption of potatoes 
D) It is common due to availability of only a few good food sources 
A) It leads to hyperglycemia 
B) It leads to higher blood pressure 
C) It can be prevented by consumption of potatoes 
D) It is common due to availability of only a few good food sources

Question 14

The primary mechanism by which soy consumption may lower the risk for osteoporosis is related to

Accepted Answer

A) greater kidney retention of calcium. 
B) the presence of bioavailable calcium. 
C) more stable hydroxyapatite crystal formation. 
D) the estrogen-like activity of soy phytochemicals. 
A) greater kidney retention of calcium. 
B) the presence of bioavailable calcium. 
C) more stable hydroxyapatite crystal formation. 
D) the estrogen-like activity of soy phytochemicals.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A) High dietary intakes have no adverse effects 
B) About 85% of the body's phosphorus is located in bones and teeth 
C) The phosphoric acid in cola drinks has little effect on bone content 
D) The ratio of phosphorus to calcium in the diet is important for bone maintenance 
A) High dietary intakes have no adverse effects 
B) About 85% of the body's phosphorus is located in bones and teeth 
C) The phosphoric acid in cola drinks has little effect on bone content 
D) The ratio of phosphorus to calcium in the diet is important for bone maintenance

Question 16

Which of the following green vegetables shows the lowest bioavailability of calcium?

Accepted Answer

A) Kale 
B) Spinach 
C) Broccoli 
D) Mustard greens 
A) Kale 
B) Spinach 
C) Broccoli 
D) Mustard greens

Question 17

Sulfur is present in practically all

Accepted Answer

A) vitamins. 
B) proteins. 
C) fatty acids. 
D) carbohydrates. 
A) vitamins. 
B) proteins. 
C) fatty acids. 
D) carbohydrates.

Question 18

The approximate percentage of water in pizza is

Accepted Answer

A) 5. 
B) 15. 
C) 30. 
D) 45. 
A) 5. 
B) 15. 
C) 30. 
D) 45.

Question 19

What is the major intracellular anion?

Accepted Answer

A) Protein 
B) Sodium 
C) Phosphate 
D) Bicarbonate 
A) Protein 
B) Sodium 
C) Phosphate 
D) Bicarbonate

Question 20

All of the following are known to enhance calcium absorption from the GI tract EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) lactose. 
B) oxalates. 
C) pregnancy. 
D) stomach acid. 
A) lactose. 
B) oxalates. 
C) pregnancy. 
D) stomach acid.

Which of the following is NOT among the common participants in the regulation of body fluid pH?

What percentage of a person's total sodium intake derives from naturally occurring food sodium?

Which of the following contributes most to the weight of the human body?

Some amino acids can link to each other by bridges made of

Almost all (99%)of the calcium in the body is used to

What is most likely to occur when a calcium supplement and an iron supplement are taken simultaneously?

All of the following are known to have a high correlation with risk for osteoporosis EXCEPT

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

The average daily loss of water via the kidneys,lungs,feces,and skin is approximately

Where is the majority of the body's magnesium found?

Which of the following is NOT among the features of bone health and smoking?

Which of the following regulates the level of calcium in the blood?

Which of the following is NOT among the features of potassium deficiency?

The primary mechanism by which soy consumption may lower the risk for osteoporosis is related to

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

Which of the following green vegetables shows the lowest bioavailability of calcium?

Sulfur is present in practically all

The approximate percentage of water in pizza is

What is the major intracellular anion?

All of the following are known to enhance calcium absorption from the GI tract EXCEPT

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

Which of the following is NOT among the common participants in the regulation of body fluid pH?

What percentage of a person's total sodium intake derives from naturally occurring food sodium?

Which of the following contributes most to the weight of the human body?

Some amino acids can link to each other by bridges made of

Almost all (99%)of the calcium in the body is used to

What is most likely to occur when a calcium supplement and an iron supplement are taken simultaneously?

All of the following are known to have a high correlation with risk for osteoporosis EXCEPT

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

The average daily loss of water via the kidneys,lungs,feces,and skin is approximately

Where is the majority of the body's magnesium found?

Which of the following is NOT among the features of bone health and smoking?

Which of the following regulates the level of calcium in the blood?

Which of the following is NOT among the features of potassium deficiency?

The primary mechanism by which soy consumption may lower the risk for osteoporosis is related to

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

Which of the following green vegetables shows the lowest bioavailability of calcium?

Sulfur is present in practically all

The approximate percentage of water in pizza is

What is the major intracellular anion?

All of the following are known to enhance calcium absorption from the GI tract EXCEPT

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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