Question 1

Phosphorus is the second most abundant mineral in the body and

Accepted Answer

A)  20-30 percent of it is used to develop bones. 
B)  supplementation offers no ergogenic effect on aerobic endurance performance. 
C)  its excess does not appear to pose any problems to a healthy individual when used on a short-term basis. 
D)  many Americans are not getting enough in their diet. 
A)  20-30 percent of it is used to develop bones. 
B)  supplementation offers no ergogenic effect on aerobic endurance performance. 
C)  its excess does not appear to pose any problems to a healthy individual when used on a short-term basis. 
D)  many Americans are not getting enough in their diet.

Question 2

Which of the following statements concerning iron deficiency is INCORRECT?

Accepted Answer

A)  The intestines limit the amount of iron absorbed from the diet 
B)  Twenty percent of the female population has iron-deficiency anemia 
C)  There is currently no single biochemical indication available to reliably assess iron adequacy 
D)  The normal hemoglobin level is 14-16 grams per deciliter of blood for males and 12-14 grams for females 
A)  The intestines limit the amount of iron absorbed from the diet 
B)  Twenty percent of the female population has iron-deficiency anemia 
C)  There is currently no single biochemical indication available to reliably assess iron adequacy 
D)  The normal hemoglobin level is 14-16 grams per deciliter of blood for males and 12-14 grams for females

Question 3

The trace minerals fluoride and iodine are used to prevent dental cavities and in the formation of
triiodothyronine, respectively.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Minerals serve two of the three basic function of nutrients: building blocks for body tissues and a source of
caloric energy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Excessive intake of iron can lead to a condition called hemochromatosis, which is damage to which organ in the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  arterial walls 
B)  kidney 
C)  heart 
D)  liver 
E)  lungs 
A)  arterial walls 
B)  kidney 
C)  heart 
D)  liver 
E)  lungs

Question 6

All trace minerals are toxic if consumed at high doses for a long enough time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Low serum ferritin levels do not necessarily reflect low iron levels in the muscles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Approximately how much calcium is found in one glass (8 ounces) of skim milk?

Accepted Answer

A)  50 milligrams 
B)  100 milligrams 
C)  300 milligrams 
D)  800 milligrams 
E)  1,200 milligrams 
A)  50 milligrams 
B)  100 milligrams 
C)  300 milligrams 
D)  800 milligrams 
E)  1,200 milligrams

Question 9

The adult RDA for phosphorus is 1,000 mg/day.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following statements about calcium supplements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is a greater increase in peak bone mass when supplements are started after puberty 
B)  Supplement tablets should be taken with a meal 
C)  When calcium supplements are combined with exercise training, hormone replacement is no longer necessary 
D)  Excessive calcium supplements many interfere with the absorption of other minerals, most notably phosphorus and magnesium 
A)  There is a greater increase in peak bone mass when supplements are started after puberty 
B)  Supplement tablets should be taken with a meal 
C)  When calcium supplements are combined with exercise training, hormone replacement is no longer necessary 
D)  Excessive calcium supplements many interfere with the absorption of other minerals, most notably phosphorus and magnesium

Question 11

Which of the following statements correctly describes minerals?

Accepted Answer

A)  Minerals are organic elements found nature 
B)  Minerals may be components of metalloenzymes or exist as electrolytes 
C)  All elements are minerals 
D)  Vanadium and silicon are found in animal tissues, but they are of no importance to human nutrition 
A)  Minerals are organic elements found nature 
B)  Minerals may be components of metalloenzymes or exist as electrolytes 
C)  All elements are minerals 
D)  Vanadium and silicon are found in animal tissues, but they are of no importance to human nutrition

Question 12

About _______of women in the United States consume less than the RDA for calcium in their diet.

Accepted Answer

A)  100% 
B)  75% 
C)  50% 
D)  25% 
A)  100% 
B)  75% 
C)  50% 
D)  25%

Question 13

Iron therapy will increase performance capacity if the individual suffers from iron-deficiency anemia and will
increase VO2 max, even in the nonanemic individual.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In order to increase the absorption of iron, vegetarians should eat iron-rich plant foods with which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin C 
B)  calcium 
C)  phytic acid 
D)  high fiber supplements 
E)  zinc 
A)  vitamin C 
B)  calcium 
C)  phytic acid 
D)  high fiber supplements 
E)  zinc

Question 15

Iron is important in the body because it is:

Accepted Answer

A)  needed for blood clotting 
B)  an integral part of bones and teeth 
C)  a constituent of hemoglobin 
D)  a coenzyme for the use of fat in the muscle cell 
E)  an energy source 
A)  needed for blood clotting 
B)  an integral part of bones and teeth 
C)  a constituent of hemoglobin 
D)  a coenzyme for the use of fat in the muscle cell 
E)  an energy source

Question 16

Chromium supplementation should be recommended to athletes as a means to promote muscle growth or fat
loss.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A mineral is an element, but an element is not always a mineral.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Based on current ACSM guidelines, which of the following statements regarding exercise and the development of osteoporosis is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  dynamic, weight-bearing aerobic exercise, along with resistance exercise, will help increase peak bone mass in youth 
B)  development of peak bone mass is best achieved during the developmental years of youth 
C)  a balanced exercise program will eliminate the need for any drug therapy in postmenopausal women 
D)  exercise programs for older individuals are important as they may help develop strength and flexibility, which may increase postural stability and lessen the likelihood of falling and causing osteoporotic fractures 
E)  the primary benefit of exercise in adulthood is to help prevent bone loss 
A)  dynamic, weight-bearing aerobic exercise, along with resistance exercise, will help increase peak bone mass in youth 
B)  development of peak bone mass is best achieved during the developmental years of youth 
C)  a balanced exercise program will eliminate the need for any drug therapy in postmenopausal women 
D)  exercise programs for older individuals are important as they may help develop strength and flexibility, which may increase postural stability and lessen the likelihood of falling and causing osteoporotic fractures 
E)  the primary benefit of exercise in adulthood is to help prevent bone loss

Question 19

Twenty-five elements are presumed to be essential in humans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

In the female athlete triad, hormonal changes interfere with the proper use of which nutrient that leads to certain health problems?

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin C 
B)  calcium 
C)  vitamin D 
D)  copper 
E)  vitamin A 
A)  vitamin C 
B)  calcium 
C)  vitamin D 
D)  copper 
E)  vitamin A

Phosphorus is the second most abundant mineral in the body and

Which of the following statements concerning iron deficiency is INCORRECT?

The trace minerals fluoride and iodine are used to prevent dental cavities and in the formation of triiodothyronine, respectively.

Minerals serve two of the three basic function of nutrients: building blocks for body tissues and a source of caloric energy.

Excessive intake of iron can lead to a condition called hemochromatosis, which is damage to which organ in the body?

All trace minerals are toxic if consumed at high doses for a long enough time.

Low serum ferritin levels do not necessarily reflect low iron levels in the muscles.

Approximately how much calcium is found in one glass (8 ounces) of skim milk?

The adult RDA for phosphorus is 1,000 mg/day.

Which of the following statements about calcium supplements is true?

Which of the following statements correctly describes minerals?

About _______of women in the United States consume less than the RDA for calcium in their diet.

Iron therapy will increase performance capacity if the individual suffers from iron-deficiency anemia and will increase VO2 max, even in the nonanemic individual.

In order to increase the absorption of iron, vegetarians should eat iron-rich plant foods with which of the following?

Iron is important in the body because it is:

Chromium supplementation should be recommended to athletes as a means to promote muscle growth or fat loss.

A mineral is an element, but an element is not always a mineral.

Based on current ACSM guidelines, which of the following statements regarding exercise and the development of osteoporosis is FALSE?

Twenty-five elements are presumed to be essential in humans.

In the female athlete triad, hormonal changes interfere with the proper use of which nutrient that leads to certain health problems?

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Healthful Nutrition for Fitness and Sport: the Consumer Athlete

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Carbohydrates: the Main Energy Food

Fat: an Important Energy Source During Exercise

Protein: the Tissue Builder

Vitamins: the Organic Regulators

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Body Weight and Composition for Health and Sport

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Phosphorus is the second most abundant mineral in the body and

Which of the following statements concerning iron deficiency is INCORRECT?

The trace minerals fluoride and iodine are used to prevent dental cavities and in the formation of triiodothyronine, respectively.

Minerals serve two of the three basic function of nutrients: building blocks for body tissues and a source of caloric energy.

Excessive intake of iron can lead to a condition called hemochromatosis, which is damage to which organ in the body?

All trace minerals are toxic if consumed at high doses for a long enough time.

Low serum ferritin levels do not necessarily reflect low iron levels in the muscles.

Approximately how much calcium is found in one glass (8 ounces) of skim milk?

The adult RDA for phosphorus is 1,000 mg/day.

Which of the following statements about calcium supplements is true?

Which of the following statements correctly describes minerals?

About _______of women in the United States consume less than the RDA for calcium in their diet.

Iron therapy will increase performance capacity if the individual suffers from iron-deficiency anemia and will increase VO2 max, even in the nonanemic individual.

In order to increase the absorption of iron, vegetarians should eat iron-rich plant foods with which of the following?

Iron is important in the body because it is:

Chromium supplementation should be recommended to athletes as a means to promote muscle growth or fat loss.

A mineral is an element, but an element is not always a mineral.

Based on current ACSM guidelines, which of the following statements regarding exercise and the development of osteoporosis is FALSE?

Twenty-five elements are presumed to be essential in humans.

In the female athlete triad, hormonal changes interfere with the proper use of which nutrient that leads to certain health problems?

Introduction to Nutrition for Health, Fitness, and Sports Performance

Healthful Nutrition for Fitness and Sport: the Consumer Athlete

Human Energy

Carbohydrates: the Main Energy Food

Fat: an Important Energy Source During Exercise

Protein: the Tissue Builder

Vitamins: the Organic Regulators

Water, Electrolytes and Temperature Regulation

Body Weight and Composition for Health and Sport

Weight Maintenance and Loss Through Proper Nutrition and Exercise

Weight Gaining Through Proper Nutrition and Exercise

Food Drugs and Related Supplements

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