Question 1

The snack item richest in nonheme iron is:

Accepted Answer

A) mushrooms stuffed with bread crumbs. 
B) non-fat yogurt with fruit. 
C) potato chips. 
D) pretzels dipped in peanut butter. 
A) mushrooms stuffed with bread crumbs. 
B) non-fat yogurt with fruit. 
C) potato chips. 
D) pretzels dipped in peanut butter.

Question 2

Excessive intake of fluoride causes:

Accepted Answer

A) gastrointestinal upset. 
B) general malaise. 
C) pitting and mottling of teeth. 
D) bleeding gums. 
A) gastrointestinal upset. 
B) general malaise. 
C) pitting and mottling of teeth. 
D) bleeding gums.

Question 3

Rosetta is a dietitian in a small mining town in the west. Because many of her patients and clients are miners, which mineral may be present in their bodies at potentially toxic levels?

Accepted Answer

A) Copper 
B) Magnesium 
C) Manganese 
D) Iron 
A) Copper 
B) Magnesium 
C) Manganese 
D) Iron

Question 4

Nuts tend to be good sources of trace minerals. What are some suggestions that would help someone who wants to include more nuts and seeds in their diet?

Accepted Answer

-Include nuts and seeds in main dishes.

Question 5

Which of the following trace minerals are being investigated to determine their role in human nutrition?

Accepted Answer

A) Nickel, aluminum, silicon, vanadium, arsenic, and boron 
B) Calcite, barite, olivine, mica, arsenic, and niter 
C) Silver, gold, silicon, cadmium, mercury, and lead 
D) Beryl, pyrite, cinnabar, bismuth, dravite, and galena 
A) Nickel, aluminum, silicon, vanadium, arsenic, and boron 
B) Calcite, barite, olivine, mica, arsenic, and niter 
C) Silver, gold, silicon, cadmium, mercury, and lead 
D) Beryl, pyrite, cinnabar, bismuth, dravite, and galena

Question 6

What trace mineral is part of the structure of an enzyme that protects the body from free radical damage?

Accepted Answer

A) Iodine 
B) Copper 
C) Manganese 
D) Selenium 
A) Iodine 
B) Copper 
C) Manganese 
D) Selenium

Question 7

Why might adequate chromium consumption be more important to people with type 2 diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Some studies suggest that chro

Question 8

Someone who drinks only bottled water is more likely to have a low intake of _____ than someone who drinks water from the community water supply.

Accepted Answer

A) copper 
B) fluoride 
C) manganese 
D) zinc 
A) copper 
B) fluoride 
C) manganese 
D) zinc

Question 9

Which of the following does not decrease zinc absorption?

Accepted Answer

A) Iron 
B) Calcium 
C) Phytates 
D) Bases 
A) Iron 
B) Calcium 
C) Phytates 
D) Bases

Question 10

Myoglobin is found in the blood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Hematocrit is the percentage of the total number of iron-binding sites in transferrin that are free to attach to iron.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

More than _____% of the iron in a typical diet is nonheme iron.

Accepted Answer

A) 55 
B) 65 
C) 75 
D) 85 
A) 55 
B) 65 
C) 75 
D) 85

Question 13

Two forms of IDD are _______________, which affects babies born to iodine-deficient mothers, and _______________, which affects children and adults and is characterized by an enlarged thyroid gland.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Two forms of IDD are _______________, which...

Question 14

Generally, both deficiencies and toxicities of trace minerals are rare.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What blood tests can the dietitian use to identify patients with mild iron deficiency?

Accepted Answer

A) Hemoglobin, total iron-binding capacity, and serum transferrin saturation 
B) Ferritin concentrations, total iron-binding capacity, and hematocrit 
C) Ferritin concentrations, total iron-binding capacity, and serum transferrin saturation 
D) Hemoglobin, hematocrit, and serum ferritin saturation 
A) Hemoglobin, total iron-binding capacity, and serum transferrin saturation 
B) Ferritin concentrations, total iron-binding capacity, and hematocrit 
C) Ferritin concentrations, total iron-binding capacity, and serum transferrin saturation 
D) Hemoglobin, hematocrit, and serum ferritin saturation

Question 16

If you wanted to develop a way to test how much of the copper in a new supplement was being excreted by the body, your test would need to measure the copper in  _____.

Accepted Answer

A) urine 
B) feces 
C) blood 
D) sweat 
A) urine 
B) feces 
C) blood 
D) sweat

Question 17

Which trace mineral is an essential component of the hormones produced by the thyroid gland?

Accepted Answer

A) Iodine 
B) Magnesium 
C) Selenium 
D) Zinc 
A) Iodine 
B) Magnesium 
C) Selenium 
D) Zinc

Question 18

Fortification of salt with copper led to the eradiation of goiter in the U.S.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which food items are significant sources of zinc in the diet?

Accepted Answer

A) Shellfish, meat (especially organ meats), dairy products, and legumes 
B) Citrus fruits (especially grapefruit), leafy green vegetables, apples, and cherries 
C) Broccoli, cauliflower, kale, and spinach 
D) Grain and cereal products including pasta, rice, and oats 
A) Shellfish, meat (especially organ meats), dairy products, and legumes 
B) Citrus fruits (especially grapefruit), leafy green vegetables, apples, and cherries 
C) Broccoli, cauliflower, kale, and spinach 
D) Grain and cereal products including pasta, rice, and oats

Question 20

Compare and contrast heme versus nonheme iron with regard to structure, bioavailability, and food sources.

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The answer of Compare and contrast heme versus nonheme iron...

The snack item richest in nonheme iron is:

Excessive intake of fluoride causes:

Rosetta is a dietitian in a small mining town in the west. Because many of her patients and clients are miners, which mineral may be present in their bodies at potentially toxic levels?

Nuts tend to be good sources of trace minerals. What are some suggestions that would help someone who wants to include more nuts and seeds in their diet?

Which of the following trace minerals are being investigated to determine their role in human nutrition?

What trace mineral is part of the structure of an enzyme that protects the body from free radical damage?

Why might adequate chromium consumption be more important to people with type 2 diabetes?

Someone who drinks only bottled water is more likely to have a low intake of _____ than someone who drinks water from the community water supply.

Which of the following does not decrease zinc absorption?

Myoglobin is found in the blood.

Hematocrit is the percentage of the total number of iron-binding sites in transferrin that are free to attach to iron.

More than _____% of the iron in a typical diet is nonheme iron.

Two forms of IDD are _, which affects babies born to iodine-deficient mothers, and _, which affects children and adults and is characterized by an enlarged thyroid gland.

Generally, both deficiencies and toxicities of trace minerals are rare.

What blood tests can the dietitian use to identify patients with mild iron deficiency?

If you wanted to develop a way to test how much of the copper in a new supplement was being excreted by the body, your test would need to measure the copper in _____.

Which trace mineral is an essential component of the hormones produced by the thyroid gland?

Fortification of salt with copper led to the eradiation of goiter in the U.S.

Which food items are significant sources of zinc in the diet?

Compare and contrast heme versus nonheme iron with regard to structure, bioavailability, and food sources.

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The snack item richest in nonheme iron is:

Excessive intake of fluoride causes:

Rosetta is a dietitian in a small mining town in the west. Because many of her patients and clients are miners, which mineral may be present in their bodies at potentially toxic levels?

Nuts tend to be good sources of trace minerals. What are some suggestions that would help someone who wants to include more nuts and seeds in their diet?

Which of the following trace minerals are being investigated to determine their role in human nutrition?

What trace mineral is part of the structure of an enzyme that protects the body from free radical damage?

Why might adequate chromium consumption be more important to people with type 2 diabetes?

Someone who drinks only bottled water is more likely to have a low intake of _____ than someone who drinks water from the community water supply.

Which of the following does not decrease zinc absorption?

Myoglobin is found in the blood.

Hematocrit is the percentage of the total number of iron-binding sites in transferrin that are free to attach to iron.

More than _____% of the iron in a typical diet is nonheme iron.

Two forms of IDD are _______________, which affects babies born to iodine-deficient mothers, and _______________, which affects children and adults and is characterized by an enlarged thyroid gland.

Generally, both deficiencies and toxicities of trace minerals are rare.

What blood tests can the dietitian use to identify patients with mild iron deficiency?

If you wanted to develop a way to test how much of the copper in a new supplement was being excreted by the body, your test would need to measure the copper in _____.

Which trace mineral is an essential component of the hormones produced by the thyroid gland?

Fortification of salt with copper led to the eradiation of goiter in the U.S.

Which food items are significant sources of zinc in the diet?

Compare and contrast heme versus nonheme iron with regard to structure, bioavailability, and food sources.

The Science of Nutrition

Nutritional Assessmendietary Planning

Chemical, Biological, and Physiological Aspects of Nutrition

Carbohydrates

Protein

Lipids

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance and Body Weight Regulation

Physical Activity and Health

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Fat-Soluble Vitamins

The Major Minerals and Water

Life Cycle Nutrition

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Two forms of IDD are _, which affects babies born to iodine-deficient mothers, and _, which affects children and adults and is characterized by an enlarged thyroid gland.