Exam 9: Water and Minerals

Which of the following is not true about the regulation of fluid in the body?

For a healthy individual, a high-salt diet tends to ________ urinary excretion of sodium.

Inadequate hydration may increase the risk for

Up to one or two alcoholic drinks per day

Which would you expect to provide the largest amount of calcium?

Water constitutes ________ percent of body weight.

The amount of iron in the body is mostly regulated by

The most economical way to supply fluoride is

________ is the iron-binding protein that transports oxygen through the blood.

A severe iodine deficiency during early pregnancy may lead to ________ in the offspring.

Chronic dehydration increases a man's risk of developing

Which of the following statements is not correct when describing the role of minerals in the body?

Active transport of ________ from the lumen of the intestine into the cells lining the intestine facilitates absorption of water from the gastrointestinal tract.

Selenium is a cofactor for an enzyme called glutathione peroxidase, which is important for

Obesity

Most bottled water has ________ fluoride content than municipal tap water.

A useful strategy to reduce the risk of developing hypertension is to

Too much ________ can cause discoloration (mottling) of the teeth.

Which of the following foods is the most nutrient-dense source of potassium?

Selenium toxicity would most likely result from