Question 1

The electrolytes include which of the following groups?

Accepted Answer

A)  chloride, fluoride, and sodium 
B)  magnesium, potassium, and fluoride 
C)  sodium, chloride, and potassium 
D)  iron, calcium, and magnesium 
A)  chloride, fluoride, and sodium 
B)  magnesium, potassium, and fluoride 
C)  sodium, chloride, and potassium 
D)  iron, calcium, and magnesium

Question 2

Water assists in which of the following body functions?

Accepted Answer

A)  providing energy for the body 
B)  storing fat 
C)  temperature regulation 
D)  acid-base regulation 
A)  providing energy for the body 
B)  storing fat 
C)  temperature regulation 
D)  acid-base regulation

Question 3

What is the most common cause of osteoporosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  lack of estrogen in postmenopausal women 
B)  lack of exercise during peak bone growth 
C)  increased bone formation in the elderly 
D)  too much caffeine consumption 
A)  lack of estrogen in postmenopausal women 
B)  lack of exercise during peak bone growth 
C)  increased bone formation in the elderly 
D)  too much caffeine consumption

Question 4

Where is most of the phosphorus found in the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  in the stomach and bones 
B)  in the spine and elbows 
C)  in the liver and kidneys 
D)  in the bones and teeth 
A)  in the stomach and bones 
B)  in the spine and elbows 
C)  in the liver and kidneys 
D)  in the bones and teeth

Question 5

A child in a health clinic displays growth retardation, impaired immunity, and a poor appetite. This child most likely has a deficiency of which of the following minerals?

Accepted Answer

A)  zinc 
B)  chromium 
C)  magnesium 
D)  iron 
A)  zinc 
B)  chromium 
C)  magnesium 
D)  iron

Question 6

Which of the following minerals is the most abundant in the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  sodium 
B)  phosphorus 
C)  iron 
D)  calcium 
A)  sodium 
B)  phosphorus 
C)  iron 
D)  calcium

Question 7

According to the Dietary Reference Intakes DRI) recommendations, which one of the following groups should consume 8 mg of iron per day?

Accepted Answer

A)  women 19-50 years of age 
B)  men of any age 
C)  pregnant women 
D)  children under 1 year of age 
A)  women 19-50 years of age 
B)  men of any age 
C)  pregnant women 
D)  children under 1 year of age

Question 8

The iron content of a meal can be increased using which of the following approaches?

Accepted Answer

A)  taking a calcium supplement before the meal 
B)  microwaving the food prior to serving 
C)  using a cast-iron pan to cook the meal 
D)  selecting stainless steel utensils for stirring 
A)  taking a calcium supplement before the meal 
B)  microwaving the food prior to serving 
C)  using a cast-iron pan to cook the meal 
D)  selecting stainless steel utensils for stirring

Question 9

Studies have demonstrated that people who smoke heavily have denser bones than those of non- smokers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following food groupings provides the best sources of calcium?

Accepted Answer

A)  cream cheese, butter, and cream 
B)  milk, cheese, and yogurt 
C)  spinach, rhubarb, and broccoli 
D)  cottage cheese, ice cream, and frozen yogurt 
A)  cream cheese, butter, and cream 
B)  milk, cheese, and yogurt 
C)  spinach, rhubarb, and broccoli 
D)  cottage cheese, ice cream, and frozen yogurt

Question 11

After about 25 years of age, regardless of calcium intake, bones begin to lose density.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following elements assists in the operation of more than 300 enzymes, is needed for the release and use of energy from the energy yielding nutrients, and directly affects the metabolism of potassium, calcium, and vitamin D?

Accepted Answer

A)  magnesium 
B)  sodium 
C)  chlorine 
D)  phosphorus 
A)  magnesium 
B)  sodium 
C)  chlorine 
D)  phosphorus

Question 13

What term is used to describe the role of caffeine on the body when it increases urine output?

Accepted Answer

A)  anti-depressant 
B)  solvent 
C)  stimulant 
D)  diuretic 
A)  anti-depressant 
B)  solvent 
C)  stimulant 
D)  diuretic

Question 14

Identify and explain factors involved in governing water intake and water excretion.

Accepted Answer

The total amount of fluid in the body is

Question 15

Describe what is happening as a person ages and "grows shorter" due to continued bone loss and osteoporosis progression.

Accepted Answer

Bones become so fragile from the decline

Question 16

Which of the following is the principal food source of chloride?

Accepted Answer

A)  cabbage 
B)  beef 
C)  salt 
D)  rice 
A)  cabbage 
B)  beef 
C)  salt 
D)  rice

Question 17

Skin, hair, and nails contain some of the body's more rigid proteins. These proteins contain high levels of which mineral?

Accepted Answer

A)  fluoride 
B)  sulphate 
C)  iodine 
D)  manganese 
A)  fluoride 
B)  sulphate 
C)  iodine 
D)  manganese

Question 18

Anyone who eats a meal high in salt can temporarily increase the body's water content.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Typically, how many milligrams of sodium per day do Canadian men 19 to 30 years of age consume on average?

Accepted Answer

A)  1,000 milligrams 
B)  1,500 milligrams 
C)  3,000 milligrams 
D)  4,000 milligrams 
A)  1,000 milligrams 
B)  1,500 milligrams 
C)  3,000 milligrams 
D)  4,000 milligrams

Question 20

Which of the following minerals interferes with copper absorption and can cause deficiency?

Accepted Answer

A)  potassium 
B)  fluoride 
C)  zinc 
D)  sodium 
A)  potassium 
B)  fluoride 
C)  zinc 
D)  sodium

The electrolytes include which of the following groups?

Water assists in which of the following body functions?

What is the most common cause of osteoporosis?

Where is most of the phosphorus found in the body?

A child in a health clinic displays growth retardation, impaired immunity, and a poor appetite. This child most likely has a deficiency of which of the following minerals?

Which of the following minerals is the most abundant in the body?

According to the Dietary Reference Intakes DRI) recommendations, which one of the following groups should consume 8 mg of iron per day?

The iron content of a meal can be increased using which of the following approaches?

Studies have demonstrated that people who smoke heavily have denser bones than those of non- smokers.

Which of the following food groupings provides the best sources of calcium?

After about 25 years of age, regardless of calcium intake, bones begin to lose density.

Which of the following elements assists in the operation of more than 300 enzymes, is needed for the release and use of energy from the energy yielding nutrients, and directly affects the metabolism of potassium, calcium, and vitamin D?

What term is used to describe the role of caffeine on the body when it increases urine output?

Identify and explain factors involved in governing water intake and water excretion.

Describe what is happening as a person ages and "grows shorter" due to continued bone loss and osteoporosis progression.

Which of the following is the principal food source of chloride?

Skin, hair, and nails contain some of the body's more rigid proteins. These proteins contain high levels of which mineral?

Anyone who eats a meal high in salt can temporarily increase the body's water content.

Typically, how many milligrams of sodium per day do Canadian men 19 to 30 years of age consume on average?

Which of the following minerals interferes with copper absorption and can cause deficiency?

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Exam 8: Water and Minerals

The electrolytes include which of the following groups?

Water assists in which of the following body functions?

What is the most common cause of osteoporosis?

Where is most of the phosphorus found in the body?

A child in a health clinic displays growth retardation, impaired immunity, and a poor appetite. This child most likely has a deficiency of which of the following minerals?

Which of the following minerals is the most abundant in the body?

According to the Dietary Reference Intakes DRI) recommendations, which one of the following groups should consume 8 mg of iron per day?

The iron content of a meal can be increased using which of the following approaches?

Studies have demonstrated that people who smoke heavily have denser bones than those of non- smokers.

Which of the following food groupings provides the best sources of calcium?

After about 25 years of age, regardless of calcium intake, bones begin to lose density.

Which of the following elements assists in the operation of more than 300 enzymes, is needed for the release and use of energy from the energy yielding nutrients, and directly affects the metabolism of potassium, calcium, and vitamin D?

What term is used to describe the role of caffeine on the body when it increases urine output?

Identify and explain factors involved in governing water intake and water excretion.

Describe what is happening as a person ages and "grows shorter" due to continued bone loss and osteoporosis progression.

Which of the following is the principal food source of chloride?

Skin, hair, and nails contain some of the body's more rigid proteins. These proteins contain high levels of which mineral?

Anyone who eats a meal high in salt can temporarily increase the body's water content.

Typically, how many milligrams of sodium per day do Canadian men 19 to 30 years of age consume on average?

Which of the following minerals interferes with copper absorption and can cause deficiency?

Food Choices and Human Health

Nutrition Toolsstandards and Guidelines

The Remarkable Body

The Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starch, Glycogen, and Fibre

The Lipids: Fats, Oils, Phospholipids, and Sterols

The Proteins and Amino Acids

The Vitamins

Energy Balance and Healthy Body Weight

Nutrients, Physical Activity, and the Bodys Responses

Diet and Health

Food Safety and Food Technology

Life Cycle Nutrition: Mother and Infant

Child, Teen, and Older Adult

Hunger and the Global Environment

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