Question 1

Which of the following are good sources of dietary calcium?

Accepted Answer

A) Fruits 
B) Breads 
C) Enriched grains 
D) Certain green vegetables 
A) Fruits 
B) Breads 
C) Enriched grains 
D) Certain green vegetables

Question 2

The disorder "dowager's hump" is associated with a long-term deficiency of

Accepted Answer

A) calcium. 
B) potassium. 
C) magnesium. 
D) phosphorus. 
A) calcium. 
B) potassium. 
C) magnesium. 
D) phosphorus.

Question 3

Which of the following events is specific to a salt-sensitive individual?

Accepted Answer

A) Blood pressure increases as salt intake rises 
B) Immune system is activated when salt intake increases 
C) Muscle cramps occur when body sodium becomes depleted 
D) Thirst response is activated upon consumption of a sodium-rich food 
A) Blood pressure increases as salt intake rises 
B) Immune system is activated when salt intake increases 
C) Muscle cramps occur when body sodium becomes depleted 
D) Thirst response is activated upon consumption of a sodium-rich food

Question 4

What minimum percentage of body weight loss as water results in fatigue,weakness,and loss of appetite?

Accepted Answer

A) 1-2 
B) 3-4 
C) 5-6 
D) 7-8 
A) 1-2 
B) 3-4 
C) 5-6 
D) 7-8

Question 5

Which of the following minerals is least likely to be deficient in anyone's diet?

Accepted Answer

A) Iron 
B) Calcium 
C) Chromium 
D) Phosphorus 
A) Iron 
B) Calcium 
C) Chromium 
D) Phosphorus

Question 6

Which of the following is a feature of potassium?

Accepted Answer

A) It is unrelated to blood pressure 
B) Liberal intakes may correct hypertension 
C) Major dietary sources are processed foods 
D) Deficiencies are usually the result of deficient intakes 
A) It is unrelated to blood pressure 
B) Liberal intakes may correct hypertension 
C) Major dietary sources are processed foods 
D) Deficiencies are usually the result of deficient intakes

Question 7

Which of the following is present in highest concentration in soft water?

Accepted Answer

A) Sodium 
B) Calcium 
C) Magnesium 
D) Phosphorus 
A) Sodium 
B) Calcium 
C) Magnesium 
D) Phosphorus

Question 8

For every man who has osteoporosis,about how many women have it?

Accepted Answer

A) 2 
B) 3 
C) 4 
D) 6 
A) 2 
B) 3 
C) 4 
D) 6

Question 9

The outer,hard shell of bone is called

Accepted Answer

A) cortical bone. 
B) dolomitic bone. 
C) trabecular bone. 
D) hydroxyl bone. 
A) cortical bone. 
B) dolomitic bone. 
C) trabecular bone. 
D) hydroxyl bone.

Question 10

All of the following are mild symptoms of dehydration EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) thirst. 
B) fatigue. 
C) weakness. 
D) spastic muscles. 
A) thirst. 
B) fatigue. 
C) weakness. 
D) spastic muscles.

Question 11

Which of the following minerals is involved in the transportation of lipids through the body's lymph and blood systems?

Accepted Answer

A) Iron 
B) Sodium 
C) Calcium 
D) Phosphorus 
A) Iron 
B) Sodium 
C) Calcium 
D) Phosphorus

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a function of water in the body?

Accepted Answer

A) Lubricant 
B) Source of energy 
C) Maintains protein structure 
D) Participant in chemical reactions 
A) Lubricant 
B) Source of energy 
C) Maintains protein structure 
D) Participant in chemical reactions

Question 13

The normal blood pH range is approximately

Accepted Answer

A) 6.80-7.15. 
B) 6.98-7.12. 
C) 7.35-7.45. 
D) 7.55-8.55. 
A) 6.80-7.15. 
B) 6.98-7.12. 
C) 7.35-7.45. 
D) 7.55-8.55.

Question 14

Which of the following is a function of trabecular bone?

Accepted Answer

A) Synthesis of vitamin D 
B) Synthesis of calcitonin 
C) Storage site for calcium 
D) Storage site for vitamin D 
A) Synthesis of vitamin D 
B) Synthesis of calcitonin 
C) Storage site for calcium 
D) Storage site for vitamin D

Question 15

The minimum amount of water that must be excreted by the body to dispose of its wastes is termed

Accepted Answer

A) life supporting fluid loss. 
B) mandatory water fraction. 
C) obligatory water excretion. 
D) minimum daily water requirement. 
A) life supporting fluid loss. 
B) mandatory water fraction. 
C) obligatory water excretion. 
D) minimum daily water requirement.

Question 16

The development of osteoporosis in men typically occurs at what age in relation to the appearance of osteoporosis in women?

Accepted Answer

A) 3 years later 
B) 10 years later 
C) About the same 
D) 4 years earlier 
A) 3 years later 
B) 10 years later 
C) About the same 
D) 4 years earlier

Question 17

Estrogen therapy for osteoporosis is often rejected because it may increase risk for

Accepted Answer

A) cancer. 
B) heart disease. 
C) hypertension. 
D) diverticulosis. 
A) cancer. 
B) heart disease. 
C) hypertension. 
D) diverticulosis.

Question 18

In a healthy individual with a daily requirement of 500 mg sodium,what would be the sodium balance after an intake of 10 g of common salt?

Accepted Answer

A) Equilibrium 
B) Slight positive balance 
C) Strong positive balance 
D) Moderate positive balance 
A) Equilibrium 
B) Slight positive balance 
C) Strong positive balance 
D) Moderate positive balance

Question 19

For optimal utilization of calcium supplements,it is best to take them several times a day,in doses up to

Accepted Answer

A) 100 mg. 
B) 200 mg. 
C) 500 mg. 
D) 800 mg. 
A) 100 mg. 
B) 200 mg. 
C) 500 mg. 
D) 800 mg.

Question 20

All of the following characteristics are shared by calcium and magnesium EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) both are involved in blood clotting. 
B) both are involved in bone formation. 
C) both are found in abundance in dairy products. 
D) both may result in tetany when blood levels become abnormally low. 
A) both are involved in blood clotting. 
B) both are involved in bone formation. 
C) both are found in abundance in dairy products. 
D) both may result in tetany when blood levels become abnormally low.

Which of the following are good sources of dietary calcium?

The disorder "dowager's hump" is associated with a long-term deficiency of

Which of the following events is specific to a salt-sensitive individual?

What minimum percentage of body weight loss as water results in fatigue,weakness,and loss of appetite?

Which of the following minerals is least likely to be deficient in anyone's diet?

Which of the following is a feature of potassium?

Which of the following is present in highest concentration in soft water?

For every man who has osteoporosis,about how many women have it?

The outer,hard shell of bone is called

All of the following are mild symptoms of dehydration EXCEPT

Which of the following minerals is involved in the transportation of lipids through the body's lymph and blood systems?

Which of the following is NOT a function of water in the body?

The normal blood pH range is approximately

Which of the following is a function of trabecular bone?

The minimum amount of water that must be excreted by the body to dispose of its wastes is termed

The development of osteoporosis in men typically occurs at what age in relation to the appearance of osteoporosis in women?

Estrogen therapy for osteoporosis is often rejected because it may increase risk for

In a healthy individual with a daily requirement of 500 mg sodium,what would be the sodium balance after an intake of 10 g of common salt?

For optimal utilization of calcium supplements,it is best to take them several times a day,in doses up to

All of the following characteristics are shared by calcium and magnesium 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 are good sources of dietary calcium?

The disorder "dowager's hump" is associated with a long-term deficiency of

Which of the following events is specific to a salt-sensitive individual?

What minimum percentage of body weight loss as water results in fatigue,weakness,and loss of appetite?

Which of the following minerals is least likely to be deficient in anyone's diet?

Which of the following is a feature of potassium?

Which of the following is present in highest concentration in soft water?

For every man who has osteoporosis,about how many women have it?

The outer,hard shell of bone is called

All of the following are mild symptoms of dehydration EXCEPT

Which of the following minerals is involved in the transportation of lipids through the body's lymph and blood systems?

Which of the following is NOT a function of water in the body?

The normal blood pH range is approximately

Which of the following is a function of trabecular bone?

The minimum amount of water that must be excreted by the body to dispose of its wastes is termed

The development of osteoporosis in men typically occurs at what age in relation to the appearance of osteoporosis in women?

Estrogen therapy for osteoporosis is often rejected because it may increase risk for

In a healthy individual with a daily requirement of 500 mg sodium,what would be the sodium balance after an intake of 10 g of common salt?

For optimal utilization of calcium supplements,it is best to take them several times a day,in doses up to

All of the following characteristics are shared by calcium and magnesium 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

Filters