Question 1

How much manganese is actually absorbed by the body regardless of intake?

Accepted Answer

A) <35% 
B) <30% 
C) <20% 
D) <10% 
A) <35% 
B) <30% 
C) <20% 
D) <10%

Question 2

Chromium's bioavailability is increased by ______ and decreased by _____.

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin A, aspirin 
B) vitamin C, antacids 
C) vitamin D, iron 
D) iron, vitamin E 
A) vitamin A, aspirin 
B) vitamin C, antacids 
C) vitamin D, iron 
D) iron, vitamin E

Question 3

Which of the following is true regarding trace minerals?

Accepted Answer

A) Trace minerals are found in a small number of plant- and animal-based foods. 
B) The bioavailability of all trace minerals is regulated through absorption. 
C) For most people, deficiencies and toxicities of trace minerals are rare. 
D) There are no known instances of toxicity from any of the trace minerals. 
A) Trace minerals are found in a small number of plant- and animal-based foods. 
B) The bioavailability of all trace minerals is regulated through absorption. 
C) For most people, deficiencies and toxicities of trace minerals are rare. 
D) There are no known instances of toxicity from any of the trace minerals.

Question 4

When a mineralis part of an enzyme it is called a  _____.

Accepted Answer

A) catalyst 
B) medium 
C) coenzyme 
D) cofactor 
A) catalyst 
B) medium 
C) coenzyme 
D) cofactor

Question 5

What are the general functions of the essential trace minerals?

Accepted Answer

Trace minerals tend to act as cofactors

Question 6

Anemia caused by iron deficiency is characterized by small, pale red blood cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Enterocytes serve as important of iron status.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which trace mineral is needed for enzymes involved in glucose production (gluconeogenesis) and bone formation?

Accepted Answer

A) Manganese 
B) Magnesium 
C) Iodine 
D) Chromium 
A) Manganese 
B) Magnesium 
C) Iodine 
D) Chromium

Question 9

Rich sources oliver, shellfish, whole grains, and citrus fruits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The genetic abnormality known as _______________ results in decreased absorption of dietary zinc.

Accepted Answer

acrodermat

Question 11

What protein is the most abundant in the red blood cells and is responsible for delivering oxygen and picking up carbon dioxide?

Accepted Answer

A) Hemoglobin 
B) Transferrin 
C) Myoglobin 
D) Hemosiderin 
A) Hemoglobin 
B) Transferrin 
C) Myoglobin 
D) Hemosiderin

Question 12

Dave typically has several cups of coffee with cream and sugar with his breakfast sausage. How much is his ability to absorb the iron in the sausage diminished as a result?

Accepted Answer

A) 0% 
B) 5%-15% 
C) 20%-30% 
D) 40%-70% 
A) 0% 
B) 5%-15% 
C) 20%-30% 
D) 40%-70%

Question 13

The two iron storage compounds in the body are ferritin and _____.

Accepted Answer

A) hemoglobin 
B) transferrin 
C) albumin 
D) hemosiderin 
A) hemoglobin 
B) transferrin 
C) albumin 
D) hemosiderin

Question 14

What is the most common trace mineral deficiency worldwide?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

What functional role does iron play in the body?

Accepted Answer

Iron affects:
-the blood's ability to tr

Question 16

Which compounds inhibit iodine uptake by the thyroid gland?

Accepted Answer

A) Polyphenols 
B) Phytates 
C) Iodine blockers 
D) Goitrogens 
A) Polyphenols 
B) Phytates 
C) Iodine blockers 
D) Goitrogens

Question 17

Carla is the dietitian for an inpatient drug rehab facility. In order to provide her newly admitted clients with sufficient _____ for production of some of the enzymes used by the liver to detoxify drugs, she plans menus that include _____.

Accepted Answer

A) molybdenum; peas, grains, and nuts 
B) zinc; milk, meat, and seafood 
C) chromium; fruits, vegetables, and grains 
D) selenium; meat, seafood, and nuts 
A) molybdenum; peas, grains, and nuts 
B) zinc; milk, meat, and seafood 
C) chromium; fruits, vegetables, and grains 
D) selenium; meat, seafood, and nuts

Question 18

Ferritin and metallothionine are _____ synthesized by the body to _____.

Accepted Answer

A) enzymes; promote absorption of iron and selenium, respectively 
B) transport proteins; facilitate the absorption of iron and chromium, respectively 
C) proteins; block excess absorption of iron and zinc, respectively 
D) transport proteins; deliver iron and copper, respectively, to the liver 
A) enzymes; promote absorption of iron and selenium, respectively 
B) transport proteins; facilitate the absorption of iron and chromium, respectively 
C) proteins; block excess absorption of iron and zinc, respectively 
D) transport proteins; deliver iron and copper, respectively, to the liver

Question 19

Iodine uptake by the thyroid is regulated by:

Accepted Answer

A) thyroid-regulating hormone. 
B) thyroid-stimulating hormone. 
C) goitrogen. 
D) thyroxine. 
A) thyroid-regulating hormone. 
B) thyroid-stimulating hormone. 
C) goitrogen. 
D) thyroxine.

Question 20

Which of these foods contain phytates?

Accepted Answer

A) Green vegetables, milk, and cheese 
B) Meats, dairy products, and vegetables 
C) Vegetables, grains, and seeds 
D) Fruits, breads, and cereals 
A) Green vegetables, milk, and cheese 
B) Meats, dairy products, and vegetables 
C) Vegetables, grains, and seeds 
D) Fruits, breads, and cereals

How much manganese is actually absorbed by the body regardless of intake?

Chromium's bioavailability is increased by __ and decreased by _.

Which of the following is true regarding trace minerals?

When a mineralis part of an enzyme it is called a _____.

What are the general functions of the essential trace minerals?

Anemia caused by iron deficiency is characterized by small, pale red blood cells.

Enterocytes serve as important of iron status.

Which trace mineral is needed for enzymes involved in glucose production (gluconeogenesis) and bone formation?

Rich sources oliver, shellfish, whole grains, and citrus fruits.

The genetic abnormality known as _______________ results in decreased absorption of dietary zinc.

What protein is the most abundant in the red blood cells and is responsible for delivering oxygen and picking up carbon dioxide?

Dave typically has several cups of coffee with cream and sugar with his breakfast sausage. How much is his ability to absorb the iron in the sausage diminished as a result?

The two iron storage compounds in the body are ferritin and _____.

What is the most common trace mineral deficiency worldwide?

What functional role does iron play in the body?

Which compounds inhibit iodine uptake by the thyroid gland?

Carla is the dietitian for an inpatient drug rehab facility. In order to provide her newly admitted clients with sufficient _ for production of some of the enzymes used by the liver to detoxify drugs, she plans menus that include _.

Ferritin and metallothionine are _ synthesized by the body to _.

Iodine uptake by the thyroid is regulated by:

Which of these foods contain phytates?

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Exam 13: The Trace Minerals

How much manganese is actually absorbed by the body regardless of intake?

Chromium's bioavailability is increased by ______ and decreased by _____.

Which of the following is true regarding trace minerals?

When a mineralis part of an enzyme it is called a _____.

What are the general functions of the essential trace minerals?

Anemia caused by iron deficiency is characterized by small, pale red blood cells.

Enterocytes serve as important of iron status.

Which trace mineral is needed for enzymes involved in glucose production (gluconeogenesis) and bone formation?

Rich sources oliver, shellfish, whole grains, and citrus fruits.

The genetic abnormality known as _______________ results in decreased absorption of dietary zinc.

What protein is the most abundant in the red blood cells and is responsible for delivering oxygen and picking up carbon dioxide?

Dave typically has several cups of coffee with cream and sugar with his breakfast sausage. How much is his ability to absorb the iron in the sausage diminished as a result?

The two iron storage compounds in the body are ferritin and _____.

What is the most common trace mineral deficiency worldwide?

What functional role does iron play in the body?

Which compounds inhibit iodine uptake by the thyroid gland?

Carla is the dietitian for an inpatient drug rehab facility. In order to provide her newly admitted clients with sufficient _____ for production of some of the enzymes used by the liver to detoxify drugs, she plans menus that include _____.

Ferritin and metallothionine are _____ synthesized by the body to _____.

Iodine uptake by the thyroid is regulated by:

Which of these foods contain phytates?

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

Filters

Chromium's bioavailability is increased by __ and decreased by _.

Carla is the dietitian for an inpatient drug rehab facility. In order to provide her newly admitted clients with sufficient _ for production of some of the enzymes used by the liver to detoxify drugs, she plans menus that include _.

Ferritin and metallothionine are _ synthesized by the body to _.