Question 1

Of the following foods, which is the best source of zinc?

Accepted Answer

A)  Turkey 
B)  Pears 
C)  Cheese 
D)  Potatoes 
A)  Turkey 
B)  Pears 
C)  Cheese 
D)  Potatoes

Question 2

Which of the following 1-ounce portions of food would have the least amount of sodium?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hamburger 
B)  Ham 
C)  Deli chicken 
D)  Cheese 
A)  Hamburger 
B)  Ham 
C)  Deli chicken 
D)  Cheese

Question 3

Exceeding the UL for phosphorus can lead to

Accepted Answer

A)  mineralization of soft tissues, such as blood vessels and organs. 
B)  excessive bone growth. 
C)  blood clots. 
D)  All of these choices are correct. 
A)  mineralization of soft tissues, such as blood vessels and organs. 
B)  excessive bone growth. 
C)  blood clots. 
D)  All of these choices are correct.

Question 4

Minerals are categorized based on the amount we need per day. Which of the following statements is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Major minerals are needed in amounts of 500 mg per day or greater. 
B)  Trace minerals are needed in amounts of 100 mg per day or less. 
C)  Trace minerals are needed in amounts of 10 mg per day or less. 
D)  Major minerals are needed in amounts of 200 mg per day or greater. 
A)  Major minerals are needed in amounts of 500 mg per day or greater. 
B)  Trace minerals are needed in amounts of 100 mg per day or less. 
C)  Trace minerals are needed in amounts of 10 mg per day or less. 
D)  Major minerals are needed in amounts of 200 mg per day or greater.

Question 5

The process of nerve impulse transmission starts with the flow of ________ ions into the nerve cell.

Accepted Answer

A)  potassium 
B)  sodium 
C)  chloride 
D)  phosphate 
A)  potassium 
B)  sodium 
C)  chloride 
D)  phosphate

Question 6

A rise from 98.6°F to 99.6°F results in a ________% rise in basal metabolic rate.

Accepted Answer

A)  10 
B)  7 
C)  5 
D)  1 
A)  10 
B)  7 
C)  5 
D)  1

Question 7

________ is a disease in which bone mass is lost to such a degree that fractures can occur in bones, especially the wrist, spine, and hips.

Accepted Answer

A)  Osteopenia 
B)  Rickets 
C)  Osteomalacia 
D)  Osteoporosis 
A)  Osteopenia 
B)  Rickets 
C)  Osteomalacia 
D)  Osteoporosis

Question 8

The difference between osteopenia and osteoporosis is

Accepted Answer

A)  the bone loss of patients with osteopenia is not as severe as that of patients with osteoporosis. 
B)  the bone loss of patients with osteopenia is worse than that of patients with osteoporosis. 
C)  osteopenia is caused by one's heredity whereas osteoporosis is caused by one's lifestyle. 
D)  osteopenia can be cured whereas osteoporosis is irreversible. 
A)  the bone loss of patients with osteopenia is not as severe as that of patients with osteoporosis. 
B)  the bone loss of patients with osteopenia is worse than that of patients with osteoporosis. 
C)  osteopenia is caused by one's heredity whereas osteoporosis is caused by one's lifestyle. 
D)  osteopenia can be cured whereas osteoporosis is irreversible.

Question 9

Iron found as a component of hemoglobin and myoglobin is called

Accepted Answer

A)  heme iron. 
B)  nonheme iron. 
A)  heme iron. 
B)  nonheme iron.

Question 10

Match the following terms with the descriptions below.
-Electrolytes

Accepted Answer

A) Substances that break down into ions in water and, in turn, are able to conduct an electrical current 
B) Fluid between cells 
C) Substance that increases urinary fluid excretion 
D) Movement of water through a membrane from an area of low solute concentration to an area of high solute concentration 
E) A positively or negatively charged atom 
A) Substances that break down into ions in water and, in turn, are able to conduct an electrical current 
B) Fluid between cells 
C) Substance that increases urinary fluid excretion 
D) Movement of water through a membrane from an area of low solute concentration to an area of high solute concentration 
E) A positively or negatively charged atom

Question 11

________ should be taken with meals to enhance absorption.

Accepted Answer

A)  Calcium carbonate 
B)  Calcium citrate 
A)  Calcium carbonate 
B)  Calcium citrate

Question 12

All foods in their unprocessed form tend to be low in sodium except

Accepted Answer

A)  milk and dairy products. 
B)  whole grains. 
C)  legumes. 
D)  fruits. 
A)  milk and dairy products. 
B)  whole grains. 
C)  legumes. 
D)  fruits.

Question 13

Magnesium is required for

Accepted Answer

A)  bone health. 
B)  cardiovascular health. 
C)  energy-yielding reactions. 
D)  All of these choices are correct. 
A)  bone health. 
B)  cardiovascular health. 
C)  energy-yielding reactions. 
D)  All of these choices are correct.

Question 14

Which of the following statements is true about iron?

Accepted Answer

A)  Iron deficiency anemia is found most commonly among young children, adolescents, and menstruating women. 
B)  Approximately 65% of dietary iron is absorbed. 
C)  An iron-deficient individual absorbs less iron than a person with good iron status. 
D)  Excess dietary iron is excreted readily via the kidneys. 
A)  Iron deficiency anemia is found most commonly among young children, adolescents, and menstruating women. 
B)  Approximately 65% of dietary iron is absorbed. 
C)  An iron-deficient individual absorbs less iron than a person with good iron status. 
D)  Excess dietary iron is excreted readily via the kidneys.

Question 15

Of all the MyPlate food groups, the ________ group provides the most copper.

Accepted Answer

A)  protein 
B)  grains 
C)  vegetables 
D)  fruits 
A)  protein 
B)  grains 
C)  vegetables 
D)  fruits

Question 16

Match the following terms with the descriptions below.
-Osmosis

Accepted Answer

A) Substances that break down into ions in water and, in turn, are able to conduct an electrical current 
B) Fluid between cells 
C) Substance that increases urinary fluid excretion 
D) Movement of water through a membrane from an area of low solute concentration to an area of high solute concentration 
E) A positively or negatively charged atom 
A) Substances that break down into ions in water and, in turn, are able to conduct an electrical current 
B) Fluid between cells 
C) Substance that increases urinary fluid excretion 
D) Movement of water through a membrane from an area of low solute concentration to an area of high solute concentration 
E) A positively or negatively charged atom

Question 17

What is magnesium's primary function?

Accepted Answer

A)  It transports calcium in the blood. 
B)  It is important in hemoglobin synthesis. 
C)  It maintains mucus production in the digestive tract. 
D)  It is important for nerve and heart function. 
A)  It transports calcium in the blood. 
B)  It is important in hemoglobin synthesis. 
C)  It maintains mucus production in the digestive tract. 
D)  It is important for nerve and heart function.

Question 18

Which of the following is a function of potassium?

Accepted Answer

A)  Maintenance of night vision 
B)  Regulation of fluid balance 
C)  Neutralization of free radicals 
D)  Production of stomach acid 
A)  Maintenance of night vision 
B)  Regulation of fluid balance 
C)  Neutralization of free radicals 
D)  Production of stomach acid

Question 19

Match the following terms with the descriptions below.
-Interstitial fluid

Accepted Answer

A) Substances that break down into ions in water and, in turn, are able to conduct an electrical current 
B) Fluid between cells 
C) Substance that increases urinary fluid excretion 
D) Movement of water through a membrane from an area of low solute concentration to an area of high solute concentration 
E) A positively or negatively charged atom 
A) Substances that break down into ions in water and, in turn, are able to conduct an electrical current 
B) Fluid between cells 
C) Substance that increases urinary fluid excretion 
D) Movement of water through a membrane from an area of low solute concentration to an area of high solute concentration 
E) A positively or negatively charged atom

Question 20

The amount of water in each body compartment mainly is controlled by

Accepted Answer

A)  oxygen concentration. 
B)  glucose concentration. 
C)  the presence of fatty acids. 
D)  ion concentration. 
A)  oxygen concentration. 
B)  glucose concentration. 
C)  the presence of fatty acids. 
D)  ion concentration.

Of the following foods, which is the best source of zinc?

Which of the following 1-ounce portions of food would have the least amount of sodium?

Exceeding the UL for phosphorus can lead to

Minerals are categorized based on the amount we need per day. Which of the following statements is correct?

The process of nerve impulse transmission starts with the flow of ________ ions into the nerve cell.

A rise from 98.6°F to 99.6°F results in a ________% rise in basal metabolic rate.

________ is a disease in which bone mass is lost to such a degree that fractures can occur in bones, especially the wrist, spine, and hips.

The difference between osteopenia and osteoporosis is

Iron found as a component of hemoglobin and myoglobin is called

Match the following terms with the descriptions below. -Electrolytes

________ should be taken with meals to enhance absorption.

All foods in their unprocessed form tend to be low in sodium except

Magnesium is required for

Which of the following statements is true about iron?

Of all the MyPlate food groups, the ________ group provides the most copper.

Match the following terms with the descriptions below. -Osmosis

What is magnesium's primary function?

Which of the following is a function of potassium?

Match the following terms with the descriptions below. -Interstitial fluid

The amount of water in each body compartment mainly is controlled by

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Exam 9: Water and Minerals

Of the following foods, which is the best source of zinc?

Which of the following 1-ounce portions of food would have the least amount of sodium?

Exceeding the UL for phosphorus can lead to

Minerals are categorized based on the amount we need per day. Which of the following statements is correct?

The process of nerve impulse transmission starts with the flow of ________ ions into the nerve cell.

A rise from 98.6°F to 99.6°F results in a ________% rise in basal metabolic rate.

________ is a disease in which bone mass is lost to such a degree that fractures can occur in bones, especially the wrist, spine, and hips.

The difference between osteopenia and osteoporosis is

Iron found as a component of hemoglobin and myoglobin is called

Match the following terms with the descriptions below. -Electrolytes

________ should be taken with meals to enhance absorption.

All foods in their unprocessed form tend to be low in sodium except

Magnesium is required for

Which of the following statements is true about iron?

Of all the MyPlate food groups, the ________ group provides the most copper.

Match the following terms with the descriptions below. -Osmosis

What is magnesium's primary function?

Which of the following is a function of potassium?

Match the following terms with the descriptions below. -Interstitial fluid

The amount of water in each body compartment mainly is controlled by

Nutrition, Food Choices, and Health

Designing a Healthy Dietary Pattern

The Human Body: a Nutrition Perspective

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Proteins

Energy Balance and Weight Control

Vitamins

Nutrition: Fitness and Sports

Eating Disorders

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