Question 1

The RDA for magnesium is 350 mg/day for men and women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Zinc is found in virtually all tissues in the body and

Accepted Answer

A)  small amounts of zinc supplements do not appear to pose any major problems to the healthy individual. 
B)  supplements of 50 mg per day, have been observed to produce anemia, decrease the HDL cholesterol level, impair the immune system, and may even be fatal. 
C)  low levels of zinc in the serum indicate low levels of zinc in the muscles, and performance will be impaired. 
D)  mild dietary zinc deficiency is common in areas where consumption of grain products is relatively low and consumption of animal protein is relatively high. 
A)  small amounts of zinc supplements do not appear to pose any major problems to the healthy individual. 
B)  supplements of 50 mg per day, have been observed to produce anemia, decrease the HDL cholesterol level, impair the immune system, and may even be fatal. 
C)  low levels of zinc in the serum indicate low levels of zinc in the muscles, and performance will be impaired. 
D)  mild dietary zinc deficiency is common in areas where consumption of grain products is relatively low and consumption of animal protein is relatively high.

Question 3

The loss of the menstrual cycle in some female athletes is due to:

Accepted Answer

A)  a lack of sufficient antioxidants in the diet which tends to decrease estrogen levels 
B)  an energy drain-meaning doing too much exercise and ingesting too few calories 
C)  a combination of lack of calcium in the diet and not enough training 
D)  a decrease in estrogen due to low iron in the diet 
A)  a lack of sufficient antioxidants in the diet which tends to decrease estrogen levels 
B)  an energy drain-meaning doing too much exercise and ingesting too few calories 
C)  a combination of lack of calcium in the diet and not enough training 
D)  a decrease in estrogen due to low iron in the diet

Question 4

Which of the following statements concerning trace minerals is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  copper and iron are needed for optimal functioning of the red blood cell 
B)  selenium works as an antioxidant with one of the vitamins 
C)  chromium appears to be essential in the use of blood glucose 
D)  zinc is a part of numerous metalloenzymes 
E)  mercury is essential for carbohydrate metabolism 
A)  copper and iron are needed for optimal functioning of the red blood cell 
B)  selenium works as an antioxidant with one of the vitamins 
C)  chromium appears to be essential in the use of blood glucose 
D)  zinc is a part of numerous metalloenzymes 
E)  mercury is essential for carbohydrate metabolism

Question 5

Soft drinks have a relatively high phosphate content.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is true about mineral balance?

Accepted Answer

A)  In response to short-term over or under ingestion of a given mineral, humans will adapt by excreting more or absorbing more, respectively, of that mineral. 
B)  Minerals are needed in such small amounts that a mineral imbalance never happens. 
C)  Humans can only regulate mineral balance over a long time period, thus short term imbalances will result in poor exercise performance. 
D)  Mineral balance is a very intricate process and cannot be accomplished by diet alone. 
A)  In response to short-term over or under ingestion of a given mineral, humans will adapt by excreting more or absorbing more, respectively, of that mineral. 
B)  Minerals are needed in such small amounts that a mineral imbalance never happens. 
C)  Humans can only regulate mineral balance over a long time period, thus short term imbalances will result in poor exercise performance. 
D)  Mineral balance is a very intricate process and cannot be accomplished by diet alone.

Question 7

Heme iron is associated with hemoglobin and myoglobin and thus is found only in animal foods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The National Institute of Health recommends a calcium intake of _________mg/day for those aged 19-50 years.

Accepted Answer

A)  600 
B)  800 
C)  1,000 
D)  1,200 
A)  600 
B)  800 
C)  1,000 
D)  1,200

Question 9

Research supports which of the following statements on iron supplementation?

Accepted Answer

A)  If iron-deficiency anemia exists, iron therapy could help to increase physical performance 
B)  With iron-deficient, nonanemic subjects, iron supplementation will improve VO2 max 
C)  With normal hemoglobin levels, iron supplementation will improve VO2 max 
D)  High iron stores will increase the risk of CHD 
A)  If iron-deficiency anemia exists, iron therapy could help to increase physical performance 
B)  With iron-deficient, nonanemic subjects, iron supplementation will improve VO2 max 
C)  With normal hemoglobin levels, iron supplementation will improve VO2 max 
D)  High iron stores will increase the risk of CHD

Question 10

Which of the following contains the least amount of calcium?

Accepted Answer

A)  milk 
B)  meat 
C)  dried beans 
D)  dark green leafy vegetables 
E)  cheese 
A)  milk 
B)  meat 
C)  dried beans 
D)  dark green leafy vegetables 
E)  cheese

Question 11

Which food exchange is the best source of zinc, iron and copper in regards to the concept of bioavailability?

Accepted Answer

A)  milk 
B)  meat 
C)  starch/bread 
D)  fruit 
E)  vegetable 
A)  milk 
B)  meat 
C)  starch/bread 
D)  fruit 
E)  vegetable

Question 12

Calcium represents almost 2 percent of the body weight,

Accepted Answer

A)  and its absorption from the intestine is decreased by vitamin D and lactose. 
B)  but an increase in its absorption from the intestine may occur if excessive amounts of fiber or phosphorus exist in the diet. 
C)  with 85 percent of this amount found in the skeleton, 5 percent utilized for tooth formation, and the remainder influencing human metabolism. 
D)  and the physiological functions take precedence over the formation of bone tissue. 
A)  and its absorption from the intestine is decreased by vitamin D and lactose. 
B)  but an increase in its absorption from the intestine may occur if excessive amounts of fiber or phosphorus exist in the diet. 
C)  with 85 percent of this amount found in the skeleton, 5 percent utilized for tooth formation, and the remainder influencing human metabolism. 
D)  and the physiological functions take precedence over the formation of bone tissue.

Question 13

Which nutrients consumed in excess may pose a risk of kidney damage and other soft tissues such as the blood vessels?

Accepted Answer

A)  calcium and vitamin D 
B)  fiber and vitamin C 
C)  B12 and copper 
D)  Riboflavin and phosphorus 
E)  Vitamin E and selenium 
A)  calcium and vitamin D 
B)  fiber and vitamin C 
C)  B12 and copper 
D)  Riboflavin and phosphorus 
E)  Vitamin E and selenium

Question 14

For those who desire to take a calcium supplement, it should be taken in one 600 mg tablet per day.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT classified as a macromineral?

Accepted Answer

A)  Calcium 
B)  Magnesium 
C)  Iron 
D)  Sodium 
A)  Calcium 
B)  Magnesium 
C)  Iron 
D)  Sodium

Question 16

It is important to eat foods in their natural state as much as possible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Magnesium

Accepted Answer

A)  is the primary mineral in the skeletal system; thus, a reserve is available for short periods of dietary deficiency. 
B)  is a mineral which when deficient, can cause anemia. 
C)  is so widely available in foods that no purely dietary deficiency has been reported. 
D)  a common deficiency in adults. 
A)  is the primary mineral in the skeletal system; thus, a reserve is available for short periods of dietary deficiency. 
B)  is a mineral which when deficient, can cause anemia. 
C)  is so widely available in foods that no purely dietary deficiency has been reported. 
D)  a common deficiency in adults.

Question 18

Three risk factors for osteoporosis include:

Accepted Answer

A)  inactivity, cigarette smoking, and being African American 
B)  stress, cigarette smoking, and being White or Asian 
C)  being male, being over 60 yr old, and being Hispanic 
D)  low calcium diet, excessive alcohol, and being either Hispanic or African American 
A)  inactivity, cigarette smoking, and being African American 
B)  stress, cigarette smoking, and being White or Asian 
C)  being male, being over 60 yr old, and being Hispanic 
D)  low calcium diet, excessive alcohol, and being either Hispanic or African American

Question 19

Which mineral may be an effective ergogenic aid for runners since it may possibly increase the delivery of oxygen to the muscle cell by increasing the 2, 3-DPG concentration in hemoglobin and facilitating oxygen release from hemoglobin?

Accepted Answer

A)  calcium. 
B)  phosphorus. 
C)  zinc. 
D)  magnesium. 
E)  chromium. 
A)  calcium. 
B)  phosphorus. 
C)  zinc. 
D)  magnesium. 
E)  chromium.

Question 20

Nonheme iron is found only in plant foods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The RDA for magnesium is 350 mg/day for men and women.

Zinc is found in virtually all tissues in the body and

The loss of the menstrual cycle in some female athletes is due to:

Which of the following statements concerning trace minerals is FALSE?

Soft drinks have a relatively high phosphate content.

Which of the following is true about mineral balance?

Heme iron is associated with hemoglobin and myoglobin and thus is found only in animal foods.

The National Institute of Health recommends a calcium intake of _________mg/day for those aged 19-50 years.

Research supports which of the following statements on iron supplementation?

Which of the following contains the least amount of calcium?

Which food exchange is the best source of zinc, iron and copper in regards to the concept of bioavailability?

Calcium represents almost 2 percent of the body weight,

Which nutrients consumed in excess may pose a risk of kidney damage and other soft tissues such as the blood vessels?

For those who desire to take a calcium supplement, it should be taken in one 600 mg tablet per day.

Which of the following is NOT classified as a macromineral?

It is important to eat foods in their natural state as much as possible.

Magnesium

Three risk factors for osteoporosis include:

Which mineral may be an effective ergogenic aid for runners since it may possibly increase the delivery of oxygen to the muscle cell by increasing the 2, 3-DPG concentration in hemoglobin and facilitating oxygen release from hemoglobin?

Nonheme iron is found only in plant foods.

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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Exam 8: Minerals: the Inorganic Regulators

The RDA for magnesium is 350 mg/day for men and women.

Zinc is found in virtually all tissues in the body and

The loss of the menstrual cycle in some female athletes is due to:

Which of the following statements concerning trace minerals is FALSE?

Soft drinks have a relatively high phosphate content.

Which of the following is true about mineral balance?

Heme iron is associated with hemoglobin and myoglobin and thus is found only in animal foods.

The National Institute of Health recommends a calcium intake of _________mg/day for those aged 19-50 years.

Research supports which of the following statements on iron supplementation?

Which of the following contains the least amount of calcium?

Which food exchange is the best source of zinc, iron and copper in regards to the concept of bioavailability?

Calcium represents almost 2 percent of the body weight,

Which nutrients consumed in excess may pose a risk of kidney damage and other soft tissues such as the blood vessels?

For those who desire to take a calcium supplement, it should be taken in one 600 mg tablet per day.

Which of the following is NOT classified as a macromineral?

It is important to eat foods in their natural state as much as possible.

Magnesium

Three risk factors for osteoporosis include:

Which mineral may be an effective ergogenic aid for runners since it may possibly increase the delivery of oxygen to the muscle cell by increasing the 2, 3-DPG concentration in hemoglobin and facilitating oxygen release from hemoglobin?

Nonheme iron is found only in plant foods.

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

Filters