Question 1

Iron deficiency is uncommon in the U.S.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Because of the extent of iron deficiency in the U.S., some legislators want to pass a bill requiring that more foods like fruit juices and most snacks are iron fortified. As the dietitian called as an expert witness, what position will you take based upon nutrition science?

Accepted Answer

A) Support the legislation because iron deficiency is widespread and the body excretes excess iron in the urine. 
B) Oppose the legislation because fatal iron toxicity could occur since adult males lose very little iron once it has been absorbed. 
C) Support the legislation because iron deficiency is widespread and the body excretes excess iron in the feces. 
D) Oppose the legislation because fatal iron toxicity could occur in breast-fed infants. 
A) Support the legislation because iron deficiency is widespread and the body excretes excess iron in the urine. 
B) Oppose the legislation because fatal iron toxicity could occur since adult males lose very little iron once it has been absorbed. 
C) Support the legislation because iron deficiency is widespread and the body excretes excess iron in the feces. 
D) Oppose the legislation because fatal iron toxicity could occur in breast-fed infants.

Question 3

Which food below is the best source of copper?

Accepted Answer

A) Liver 
B) Poultry 
C) Broccoli 
D) Winter squash 
A) Liver 
B) Poultry 
C) Broccoli 
D) Winter squash

Question 4

Which of the following foods provides the least amount of chromium in the diet?

Accepted Answer

A) Dairy foods 
B) Vegetables 
C) Fruit 
D) Whole-grain bread 
A) Dairy foods 
B) Vegetables 
C) Fruit 
D) Whole-grain bread

Question 5

What produced by the liver delivers iron to all body cells?

Accepted Answer

A) Ferritin 
B) Transferrin 
C) Albumin 
D) Hemosiderin 
A) Ferritin 
B) Transferrin 
C) Albumin 
D) Hemosiderin

Question 6

Compounds that inhibit iodine uptake by the thyroid gland are found in which of the following foods?

Accepted Answer

A) Cruciferous vegetables 
B) Citrus fruits 
C) Red meats 
D) Milk products 
A) Cruciferous vegetables 
B) Citrus fruits 
C) Red meats 
D) Milk products

Question 7

If a physician needs to know what percentage of a patient’s whole blood is composed of erythrocytes, she looks for the patient’s _______________ on his chart.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If a physician needs to know what...

Question 8

Josie is pregnant and craves red clay from her back yard. The dietitian suspects Josie has a(n) _____ deficiency.

Accepted Answer

A) zinc 
B) copper 
C) iodine 
D) iron 
A) zinc 
B) copper 
C) iodine 
D) iron

Question 9

Dan's grandfather has a goiter.The goiter could be the resul of_____.

Accepted Answer

A) iodine deficiency but not iodine toxicity 
B) either an iodine deficiency or iodine toxicity 
C) either iodine deficiency or an enzyme imbalance 
D) iodine toxicity but not iodine deficiency 
A) iodine deficiency but not iodine toxicity 
B) either an iodine deficiency or iodine toxicity 
C) either iodine deficiency or an enzyme imbalance 
D) iodine toxicity but not iodine deficiency

Question 10

The Institute of Medicine recommends that vegans should consume up to _____% more zinc than nonvegetarians.

Accepted Answer

A) 20 
B) 30 
C) 40 
D) 50 
A) 20 
B) 30 
C) 40 
D) 50

Question 11

Which trace mineral is needed by enzymes involved in metabolism of sulfur-containing amino acids and purines?

Accepted Answer

A) Fluoride 
B) Magnesium 
C) Chromium 
D) Molybdenum 
A) Fluoride 
B) Magnesium 
C) Chromium 
D) Molybdenum

Question 12

The functions of selenium include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) decreasing risk for cancer. 
B) protecting the body from toxins and free radicals. 
C) slowing the aging process. 
D) improving bone health. 
A) decreasing risk for cancer. 
B) protecting the body from toxins and free radicals. 
C) slowing the aging process. 
D) improving bone health.

Question 13

Trace mineral status is regulated by the _____.

Accepted Answer

A) stomach, bone marrow, and pancreas 
B) intestine, kidneys, and liver 
C) liver, kidneys, and gallbladder 
D) pancreas, bone marrow, and gallbladder 
A) stomach, bone marrow, and pancreas 
B) intestine, kidneys, and liver 
C) liver, kidneys, and gallbladder 
D) pancreas, bone marrow, and gallbladder

Question 14

Chromium is needed for proper digestive enzyme function.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

How many trace minerals or "microminerals" are needed by the body?

Accepted Answer

A) 2 
B) 4 
C) 6 
D) 8 
A) 2 
B) 4 
C) 6 
D) 8

Question 16

Where is excess iron stored in the body?

Accepted Answer

A) Liver, bone marrow, and spleen 
B) Liver, bone marrow, and muscle tissue 
C) Liver, pancreas, and gallbladder 
D) Liver, bone marrow, and kidney 
A) Liver, bone marrow, and spleen 
B) Liver, bone marrow, and muscle tissue 
C) Liver, pancreas, and gallbladder 
D) Liver, bone marrow, and kidney

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A) <2% 
B) <5% 
C) <8% 
D) <10% 
A) <2% 
B) <5% 
C) <8% 
D) <10%

Question 18

Excess copper is eliminated in urine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Signs and symptoms of anemia include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) fatigue. 
B) difficulty concentrating. 
C) compromised immune function. 
D) nervousness. 
A) fatigue. 
B) difficulty concentrating. 
C) compromised immune function. 
D) nervousness.

Question 20

Excessive fluoride intake can cause _______________—weakening of the bones—and _______________— discoloration and pitting of teeth.

Accepted Answer

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Iron deficiency is uncommon in the U.S.

Because of the extent of iron deficiency in the U.S., some legislators want to pass a bill requiring that more foods like fruit juices and most snacks are iron fortified. As the dietitian called as an expert witness, what position will you take based upon nutrition science?

Which food below is the best source of copper?

Which of the following foods provides the least amount of chromium in the diet?

What produced by the liver delivers iron to all body cells?

Compounds that inhibit iodine uptake by the thyroid gland are found in which of the following foods?

If a physician needs to know what percentage of a patient’s whole blood is composed of erythrocytes, she looks for the patient’s _______________ on his chart.

Josie is pregnant and craves red clay from her back yard. The dietitian suspects Josie has a(n) _____ deficiency.

Dan's grandfather has a goiter.The goiter could be the resul of_____.

The Institute of Medicine recommends that vegans should consume up to _____% more zinc than nonvegetarians.

Which trace mineral is needed by enzymes involved in metabolism of sulfur-containing amino acids and purines?

The functions of selenium include all of the following except:

Trace mineral status is regulated by the _____.

Chromium is needed for proper digestive enzyme function.

How many trace minerals or "microminerals" are needed by the body?

Where is excess iron stored in the body?

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

Excess copper is eliminated in urine.

Signs and symptoms of anemia include all of the following except:

Excessive fluoride intake can cause _—weakening of the bones—and _— discoloration and pitting of teeth.

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Exam 13: The Trace Minerals

Iron deficiency is uncommon in the U.S.

Because of the extent of iron deficiency in the U.S., some legislators want to pass a bill requiring that more foods like fruit juices and most snacks are iron fortified. As the dietitian called as an expert witness, what position will you take based upon nutrition science?

Which food below is the best source of copper?

Which of the following foods provides the least amount of chromium in the diet?

What produced by the liver delivers iron to all body cells?

Compounds that inhibit iodine uptake by the thyroid gland are found in which of the following foods?

If a physician needs to know what percentage of a patient’s whole blood is composed of erythrocytes, she looks for the patient’s _______________ on his chart.

Josie is pregnant and craves red clay from her back yard. The dietitian suspects Josie has a(n) _____ deficiency.

Dan's grandfather has a goiter.The goiter could be the resul of_____.

The Institute of Medicine recommends that vegans should consume up to _____% more zinc than nonvegetarians.

Which trace mineral is needed by enzymes involved in metabolism of sulfur-containing amino acids and purines?

The functions of selenium include all of the following except:

Trace mineral status is regulated by the _____.

Chromium is needed for proper digestive enzyme function.

How many trace minerals or "microminerals" are needed by the body?

Where is excess iron stored in the body?

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

Excess copper is eliminated in urine.

Signs and symptoms of anemia include all of the following except:

Excessive fluoride intake can cause _______________—weakening of the bones—and _______________— discoloration and pitting of teeth.

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

Excessive fluoride intake can cause _—weakening of the bones—and _— discoloration and pitting of teeth.