Question 1

Which of the following is a feature of osteoporosis?

Accepted Answer

A) It is most common in men over 45 years of age 
B) It has virtually no effect on blood calcium levels 
C) It results from short-term deprivation of dietary calcium 
D) It causes significant alterations in the blood levels of parathormone and calcitonin 
A) It is most common in men over 45 years of age 
B) It has virtually no effect on blood calcium levels 
C) It results from short-term deprivation of dietary calcium 
D) It causes significant alterations in the blood levels of parathormone and calcitonin

Question 2

The concentration of electrolyte charges is measured in

Accepted Answer

A) solute minerals. 
B) milliequivalents. 
C) ionic dissociates. 
D) total atomic masses. 
A) solute minerals. 
B) milliequivalents. 
C) ionic dissociates. 
D) total atomic masses.

Question 3

What organ functions as the chief regulator of the body's acid-base balance by controlling the bicarbonate concentration?

Accepted Answer

A) Skin 
B) Liver 
C) Kidneys 
D) Stomach 
A) Skin 
B) Liver 
C) Kidneys 
D) Stomach

Question 4

Abnormally low blood sodium concentration is known specifically as

Accepted Answer

A) hypertension. 
B) hyponatremia. 
C) hyperkalemia. 
D) water intoxication. 
A) hypertension. 
B) hyponatremia. 
C) hyperkalemia. 
D) water intoxication.

Question 5

When a person loses fluid by sweating or bleeding,what minerals are lost in greatest quantity?

Accepted Answer

A) Sodium and chloride 
B) Bicarbonate and sulfate 
C) Calcium and magnesium 
D) Potassium and phosphate 
A) Sodium and chloride 
B) Bicarbonate and sulfate 
C) Calcium and magnesium 
D) Potassium and phosphate

Question 6

What component of soy is thought to account for most of its beneficial effects on bone health?

Accepted Answer

A) Fiber 
B) Protein 
C) Calcium 
D) Phytochemicals 
A) Fiber 
B) Protein 
C) Calcium 
D) Phytochemicals

Question 7

Which of the following people are at known risk for potassium depletion?

Accepted Answer

A) Athletes who are body-builders 
B) Construction workers in cold climates 
C) Those who ingest low amounts of fresh fruits/vegetables 
D) Those who consume insufficient amounts of salted foods 
A) Athletes who are body-builders 
B) Construction workers in cold climates 
C) Those who ingest low amounts of fresh fruits/vegetables 
D) Those who consume insufficient amounts of salted foods

Question 8

Tiffany is a strict vegan and does not consume calcium-rich plant foods nor supplements of calcium.Which of the following is most responsible for maintaining her blood calcium levels in the normal range?

Accepted Answer

A) Calcitonin 
B) Calmodulin 
C) Hydroxyapatite 
D) Parathyroid hormone 
A) Calcitonin 
B) Calmodulin 
C) Hydroxyapatite 
D) Parathyroid hormone

Question 9

Approximately how many mL of water/day are produced by metabolism?

Accepted Answer

A) 100 
B) 250 
C) 500 
D) 750 
A) 100 
B) 250 
C) 500 
D) 750

Question 10

Which of the following is a feature of calcium supplements?

Accepted Answer

A) Common antacids are used as a source of calcium 
B) The bioavailability of calcium from most supplements is significantly lower than from milk 
C) There are large differences in the efficiency of calcium absorption from various supplements 
D) The calcium in supplements made from oyster shell and bone meal is more absorbable than the calcium in calcium citrate and calcium lactate 
A) Common antacids are used as a source of calcium 
B) The bioavailability of calcium from most supplements is significantly lower than from milk 
C) There are large differences in the efficiency of calcium absorption from various supplements 
D) The calcium in supplements made from oyster shell and bone meal is more absorbable than the calcium in calcium citrate and calcium lactate

Question 11

Which of the following is the primary function of potassium?

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 12

What fraction of lean tissue represents the water content?

Accepted Answer

A) 1/10 
B) 1/3 
C) 1/2 
D) 3/4 
A) 1/10 
B) 1/3 
C) 1/2 
D) 3/4

Question 13

What is another term for hypertension?

Accepted Answer

A) High blood sodium 
B) High blood pressure 
C) Excessive mental stress 
D) Excessive muscular contraction 
A) High blood sodium 
B) High blood pressure 
C) Excessive mental stress 
D) Excessive muscular contraction

Question 14

What is the calcium UL (mg/day)for college-aged adults?

Accepted Answer

A) 1,500 
B) 2,500 
C) 3,000 
D) 5,000 
A) 1,500 
B) 2,500 
C) 3,000 
D) 5,000

Question 15

Habitual intake of soft water is most likely to aggravate

Accepted Answer

A) scurvy. 
B) diabetes. 
C) hypertension. 
D) megaloblastic anemia. 
A) scurvy. 
B) diabetes. 
C) hypertension. 
D) megaloblastic anemia.

Question 16

What organ provides the major control for homeostasis of body fluids?

Accepted Answer

A) Liver 
B) Heart 
C) Kidneys 
D) Skeletal muscle 
A) Liver 
B) Heart 
C) Kidneys 
D) Skeletal muscle

Question 17

Which of the following is a characteristic of calcium supplement use?

Accepted Answer

A) Taking them with a meal enhances absorption of calcium 
B) Taking them with iron supplements enhances absorption of iron 
C) Supplements of calcium carbonate show higher bioavailability than calcium citrate 
D) Small pills containing a large amount of calcium salt show faster dissolution in the stomach 
A) Taking them with a meal enhances absorption of calcium 
B) Taking them with iron supplements enhances absorption of iron 
C) Supplements of calcium carbonate show higher bioavailability than calcium citrate 
D) Small pills containing a large amount of calcium salt show faster dissolution in the stomach

Question 18

A person's highest bone density is achieved by around age (years)

Accepted Answer

A) 18. 
B) 30. 
C) 55. 
D) 70. 
A) 18. 
B) 30. 
C) 55. 
D) 70.

Question 19

Magnesium is known to be involved in all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) blood clotting. 
B) muscle contraction. 
C) prevention of dental caries. 
D) production of red blood cells. 
A) blood clotting. 
B) muscle contraction. 
C) prevention of dental caries. 
D) production of red blood cells.

Question 20

Sam has recently been diagnosed with high blood pressure.His doctor recommended adopting the DASH diet plan.Along with including more fruits,vegetables,and whole grains,he was also advised to reduce daily sodium intake to no more than 2000 mg.How much salt (g)would be allowed under Sam's restriction?

Accepted Answer

A) 5 
B) 6.5 
C) 8 
D) 9.5 
A) 5 
B) 6.5 
C) 8 
D) 9.5

Which of the following is a feature of osteoporosis?

The concentration of electrolyte charges is measured in

What organ functions as the chief regulator of the body's acid-base balance by controlling the bicarbonate concentration?

Abnormally low blood sodium concentration is known specifically as

When a person loses fluid by sweating or bleeding,what minerals are lost in greatest quantity?

What component of soy is thought to account for most of its beneficial effects on bone health?

Which of the following people are at known risk for potassium depletion?

Tiffany is a strict vegan and does not consume calcium-rich plant foods nor supplements of calcium.Which of the following is most responsible for maintaining her blood calcium levels in the normal range?

Approximately how many mL of water/day are produced by metabolism?

Which of the following is a feature of calcium supplements?

Which of the following is the primary function of potassium?

What fraction of lean tissue represents the water content?

What is another term for hypertension?

What is the calcium UL (mg/day)for college-aged adults?

Habitual intake of soft water is most likely to aggravate

What organ provides the major control for homeostasis of body fluids?

Which of the following is a characteristic of calcium supplement use?

A person's highest bone density is achieved by around age (years)

Magnesium is known to be involved in all of the following EXCEPT

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Protein: Amino Acids

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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

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Exam 12: Water and the Major Minerals

Which of the following is a feature of osteoporosis?

The concentration of electrolyte charges is measured in

What organ functions as the chief regulator of the body's acid-base balance by controlling the bicarbonate concentration?

Abnormally low blood sodium concentration is known specifically as

When a person loses fluid by sweating or bleeding,what minerals are lost in greatest quantity?

What component of soy is thought to account for most of its beneficial effects on bone health?

Which of the following people are at known risk for potassium depletion?

Tiffany is a strict vegan and does not consume calcium-rich plant foods nor supplements of calcium.Which of the following is most responsible for maintaining her blood calcium levels in the normal range?

Approximately how many mL of water/day are produced by metabolism?

Which of the following is a feature of calcium supplements?

Which of the following is the primary function of potassium?

What fraction of lean tissue represents the water content?

What is another term for hypertension?

What is the calcium UL (mg/day)for college-aged adults?

Habitual intake of soft water is most likely to aggravate

What organ provides the major control for homeostasis of body fluids?

Which of the following is a characteristic of calcium supplement use?

A person's highest bone density is achieved by around age (years)

Magnesium is known to be involved in all of the following 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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