Question 1

The bioavailability of iron is so low that to replace the 1.5 mg of iron that is lost from the body daily, 15 mg
would need to be consumed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What do bisphosphonates, calcitonin, Evista, Fosamax, Forteo, and Boniva have in common?

Accepted Answer

A)  they are drugs or hormones used to prevent osteoporosis 
B)  they are antioxidant enzymes 
C)  they are other names for phosphates, calcium and iron supplements 
D)  they are used to help prevent hyponatremia when exercising in the heat 
E)  they are drugs used to help prevent pernicious anemia 
A)  they are drugs or hormones used to prevent osteoporosis 
B)  they are antioxidant enzymes 
C)  they are other names for phosphates, calcium and iron supplements 
D)  they are used to help prevent hyponatremia when exercising in the heat 
E)  they are drugs used to help prevent pernicious anemia

Question 3

Which of the following statements about calcium's functioning in the human body is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  About 60 percent of one's dietary intake of calcium is absorbed 
B)  Although low serum levels of calcium are rare, when they do occur, it is usually because of dietary deficiencies 
C)  High levels of calcium may contribute to the development of cancer of the colon 
D)  One symptom of a low serum level may be muscle cramping 
A)  About 60 percent of one's dietary intake of calcium is absorbed 
B)  Although low serum levels of calcium are rare, when they do occur, it is usually because of dietary deficiencies 
C)  High levels of calcium may contribute to the development of cancer of the colon 
D)  One symptom of a low serum level may be muscle cramping

Question 4

Which of the following is a risk factor for osteoporosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Excessive physical activity 
B)  High levels of estrogen 
C)  Athletic amenorrhea 
D)  Moderate consumption of coffee and alcohol 
A)  Excessive physical activity 
B)  High levels of estrogen 
C)  Athletic amenorrhea 
D)  Moderate consumption of coffee and alcohol

Question 5

Which of the following statements discussing copper's effect on the human body is INCORRECT?

Accepted Answer

A)  Copper is involved in oxygen metabolism 
B)  The major deficiency symptom of copper is anemia 
C)  Copper is needed for the absorption of calcium from the intestinal tract 
D)  Copper is a component of superoxide dismutase, an enzyme that functions as an antioxidant to quench free radicals 
A)  Copper is involved in oxygen metabolism 
B)  The major deficiency symptom of copper is anemia 
C)  Copper is needed for the absorption of calcium from the intestinal tract 
D)  Copper is a component of superoxide dismutase, an enzyme that functions as an antioxidant to quench free radicals

Question 6

A food poor in iron is:

Accepted Answer

A)  liver 
B)  whole wheat bread 
C)  milk 
D)  fish 
E)  poultry 
A)  liver 
B)  whole wheat bread 
C)  milk 
D)  fish 
E)  poultry

The bioavailability of iron is so low that to replace the 1.5 mg of iron that is lost from the body daily, 15 mg would need to be consumed.

What do bisphosphonates, calcitonin, Evista, Fosamax, Forteo, and Boniva have in common?

Which of the following statements about calcium's functioning in the human body is correct?

Which of the following is a risk factor for osteoporosis?

Which of the following statements discussing copper's effect on the human body is INCORRECT?

A food poor in iron is:

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 bioavailability of iron is so low that to replace the 1.5 mg of iron that is lost from the body daily, 15 mg would need to be consumed.

What do bisphosphonates, calcitonin, Evista, Fosamax, Forteo, and Boniva have in common?

Which of the following statements about calcium's functioning in the human body is correct?

Which of the following is a risk factor for osteoporosis?

Which of the following statements discussing copper's effect on the human body is INCORRECT?

A food poor in iron is:

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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