Question 1

If the intracellular concentration of ions is greater than the extracellular concentration of ions, which will happen in order to maintain balance?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fluid will move into the cell. 
B)  Fluid will move out of the cell. 
C)  Ions will move into the cell. 
D)  Ions will move out of the cell. 
A)  Fluid will move into the cell. 
B)  Fluid will move out of the cell. 
C)  Ions will move into the cell. 
D)  Ions will move out of the cell.

Question 2

Unfortified coconut milk is not a good dairy substitute because of its high ________ content and relatively low ________ content.

Accepted Answer

A)  cholesterol; phosphorus and magnesium 
B)  sodium; fluoride and vitamin C 
C)  fat; calcium and vitamin D 
D)  protein; carbohydrate and fat 
A)  cholesterol; phosphorus and magnesium 
B)  sodium; fluoride and vitamin C 
C)  fat; calcium and vitamin D 
D)  protein; carbohydrate and fat

Question 3

Adequate intakes of ________ support optimal bone health.

Accepted Answer

A)  calcium, vitamin D, and protein 
B)  vitamin E, folate, and protein 
C)  protein, iron, and vitamin B-6 
D)  sodium, phosphorus, and vitamin C 
A)  calcium, vitamin D, and protein 
B)  vitamin E, folate, and protein 
C)  protein, iron, and vitamin B-6 
D)  sodium, phosphorus, and vitamin C

Question 4

In the body, 99 percent of calcium is found in

Accepted Answer

A)  the liver. 
B)  intracellular fluid. 
C)  bones and teeth. 
D)  nerve cells. 
A)  the liver. 
B)  intracellular fluid. 
C)  bones and teeth. 
D)  nerve cells.

Question 5

Slow growth and delayed sexual development occur with a deficiency of

Accepted Answer

A)  zinc. 
B)  copper. 
C)  molybdenum. 
D)  iron. 
A)  zinc. 
B)  copper. 
C)  molybdenum. 
D)  iron.

Question 6

Which of the following are functions of calcium?

Accepted Answer

A)  Growth, development, and maintenance of bones 
B)  Appetite regulation 
C)  Homocysteine metabolism 
D)  Transport of oxygen through the blood 
A)  Growth, development, and maintenance of bones 
B)  Appetite regulation 
C)  Homocysteine metabolism 
D)  Transport of oxygen through the blood

Question 7

Blood calcium concentration is regulated at the level of the

Accepted Answer

A)  bones. 
B)  intestines. 
C)  kidneys. 
D)  All of these choices are correct. 
A)  bones. 
B)  intestines. 
C)  kidneys. 
D)  All of these choices are correct.

Question 8

Which mineral is present in the highest quantity in the body?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

The ratio by weight of sodium to chloride in table salt is

Accepted Answer

A)  30:70. 
B)  40:60. 
C)  50:50. 
D)  60:40. 
A)  30:70. 
B)  40:60. 
C)  50:50. 
D)  60:40.

Question 10

Low levels of ________, a mineral found especially in plant foods, may be associated with poor cardiovascular health.

Accepted Answer

A)  calcium 
B)  fluoride 
C)  phosphorus 
D)  magnesium 
A)  calcium 
B)  fluoride 
C)  phosphorus 
D)  magnesium

Question 11

The major source of chloride in the diet is

Accepted Answer

A)  nuts. 
B)  milk. 
C)  cheese. 
D)  table salt. 
A)  nuts. 
B)  milk. 
C)  cheese. 
D)  table salt.

Question 12

The RDA for iodine is 150 micrograms per day. Iodine is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  trace mineral. 
B)  major mineral. 
C)  ultratrace mineral. 
D)  minor mineral. 
A)  trace mineral. 
B)  major mineral. 
C)  ultratrace mineral. 
D)  minor mineral.

Question 13

Which of the following is true about selenium?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is needed for hemoglobin synthesis. 
B)  An excess can cause hypertension. 
C)  It acts as a cofactor in protein metabolism. 
D)  It participates in antioxidant reactions. 
A)  It is needed for hemoglobin synthesis. 
B)  An excess can cause hypertension. 
C)  It acts as a cofactor in protein metabolism. 
D)  It participates in antioxidant reactions.

Question 14

The two main intracellular ions are

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

A mineral that has antioxidant functions and has been suggested to reduce cancer risk is

Accepted Answer

A)  iron. 
B)  sodium. 
C)  selenium. 
D)  sulfur. 
A)  iron. 
B)  sodium. 
C)  selenium. 
D)  sulfur.

Question 16

Compared to whole grain products, refined grains are ________ in trace minerals.

Accepted Answer

A)  lower 
B)  higher 
C)  equivalent 
A)  lower 
B)  higher 
C)  equivalent

Question 17

The primary site of micronutrient absorption is the

Accepted Answer

A)  small intestine. 
B)  liver. 
C)  stomach. 
D)  large intestine. 
A)  small intestine. 
B)  liver. 
C)  stomach. 
D)  large intestine.

Question 18

The mixture of calcium and phosphorus that forms the structure of bone is called

Accepted Answer

A)  dentin. 
B)  calcium citrate. 
C)  calcium carbonate. 
D)  hydroxyapatite. 
A)  dentin. 
B)  calcium citrate. 
C)  calcium carbonate. 
D)  hydroxyapatite.

Question 19

Which of the following is true about mineral bioavailability?

Accepted Answer

A)  Minerals from plants are better absorbed than minerals from animal products. 
B)  Minerals from animal products are better absorbed than minerals from plants. 
A)  Minerals from plants are better absorbed than minerals from animal products. 
B)  Minerals from animal products are better absorbed than minerals from plants.

Question 20

Match the following terms with the descriptions below.
-Trace mineral

Accepted Answer

A) Mineral required in the diet in amounts greater than 100 milligrams per day 
B) A mineral that is required in the diet in amounts less than 100 milligrams per day 
C) The degree to which the amount of an ingested nutrient is absorbed and is available to the body 
D) Organic compound needed in small amounts in the diet to help regulate and support chemical reactions and processes in the body 
E) A mineral present in the human diet in trace amounts but that has not been shown to be essential to human health 
A) Mineral required in the diet in amounts greater than 100 milligrams per day 
B) A mineral that is required in the diet in amounts less than 100 milligrams per day 
C) The degree to which the amount of an ingested nutrient is absorbed and is available to the body 
D) Organic compound needed in small amounts in the diet to help regulate and support chemical reactions and processes in the body 
E) A mineral present in the human diet in trace amounts but that has not been shown to be essential to human health

If the intracellular concentration of ions is greater than the extracellular concentration of ions, which will happen in order to maintain balance?

Unfortified coconut milk is not a good dairy substitute because of its high content and relatively low content.

Adequate intakes of ________ support optimal bone health.

In the body, 99 percent of calcium is found in

Slow growth and delayed sexual development occur with a deficiency of

Which of the following are functions of calcium?

Blood calcium concentration is regulated at the level of the

Which mineral is present in the highest quantity in the body?

The ratio by weight of sodium to chloride in table salt is

Low levels of ________, a mineral found especially in plant foods, may be associated with poor cardiovascular health.

The major source of chloride in the diet is

The RDA for iodine is 150 micrograms per day. Iodine is a(n)

Which of the following is true about selenium?

The two main intracellular ions are

A mineral that has antioxidant functions and has been suggested to reduce cancer risk is

Compared to whole grain products, refined grains are ________ in trace minerals.

The primary site of micronutrient absorption is the

The mixture of calcium and phosphorus that forms the structure of bone is called

Which of the following is true about mineral bioavailability?

Match the following terms with the descriptions below. -Trace mineral

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If the intracellular concentration of ions is greater than the extracellular concentration of ions, which will happen in order to maintain balance?

Unfortified coconut milk is not a good dairy substitute because of its high ________ content and relatively low ________ content.

Adequate intakes of ________ support optimal bone health.

In the body, 99 percent of calcium is found in

Slow growth and delayed sexual development occur with a deficiency of

Which of the following are functions of calcium?

Blood calcium concentration is regulated at the level of the

Which mineral is present in the highest quantity in the body?

The ratio by weight of sodium to chloride in table salt is

Low levels of ________, a mineral found especially in plant foods, may be associated with poor cardiovascular health.

The major source of chloride in the diet is

The RDA for iodine is 150 micrograms per day. Iodine is a(n)

Which of the following is true about selenium?

The two main intracellular ions are

A mineral that has antioxidant functions and has been suggested to reduce cancer risk is

Compared to whole grain products, refined grains are ________ in trace minerals.

The primary site of micronutrient absorption is the

The mixture of calcium and phosphorus that forms the structure of bone is called

Which of the following is true about mineral bioavailability?

Match the following terms with the descriptions below. -Trace mineral

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

Global Nutrition

Protecting Our Food Supply

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition From Infancy Through Adolescence

Nutrition During Adulthood

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Unfortified coconut milk is not a good dairy substitute because of its high content and relatively low content.