Question 1

The content of which of the following must be included on the Nutrition Facts panels on food labels?

Accepted Answer

A) Calcium and chloride 
B) Protein and potassium 
C) Calcium and protein 
D) Phosphorous and magnesium 
A) Calcium and chloride 
B) Protein and potassium 
C) Calcium and protein 
D) Phosphorous and magnesium

Question 2

Which mineral is a component of DNA and RNA?

Accepted Answer

A) Magnesium 
B) Potassium 
C) Phosphorous 
D) Chloride 
A) Magnesium 
B) Potassium 
C) Phosphorous 
D) Chloride

Question 3

When the concentration of sodium in the blood increases, what happens to aldosterone and renin secretion, and what then results?

Accepted Answer

A) Aldosterone and renin secretion increase, resulting in increased salt reabsorption by the kidneys 
B) Aldosterone and renin secretion decrease, resulting in decreased salt reabsorption by the kidneys 
C) Aldosterone and renin secretion increase, resulting in decreased salt reabsorption by the kidneys 
D) Aldosterone and renin secretion decrease, resulting in increased salt reabsorption by the kidneys 
A) Aldosterone and renin secretion increase, resulting in increased salt reabsorption by the kidneys 
B) Aldosterone and renin secretion decrease, resulting in decreased salt reabsorption by the kidneys 
C) Aldosterone and renin secretion increase, resulting in decreased salt reabsorption by the kidneys 
D) Aldosterone and renin secretion decrease, resulting in increased salt reabsorption by the kidneys

Question 4

_______________ is characterized by moderate bone demineralization, whereas _______________ is characterized by reduced bone mineral density and disruption of the microarchitecture of the bone.

Accepted Answer

Osteopenia

Question 5

Which vitamin enables bone-building proteins to bind to calcium?

Accepted Answer

A) A 
B) D 
C) E 
D) K 
A) A 
B) D 
C) E 
D) K

Question 6

How many major minerals are vital for health and are considered essential nutrients?

Accepted Answer

A) 5 
B) 6 
C) 7 
D) 8 
A) 5 
B) 6 
C) 7 
D) 8

Question 7

Water accounts for what percentage of an adult’s total body weight?

Accepted Answer

A) 23-25 
B) 28-40 
C) 42-48 
D) 50-70 
A) 23-25 
B) 28-40 
C) 42-48 
D) 50-70

Question 8

Which of the major minerals function together to form and strengthen the structure of the skeleton?

Accepted Answer

A) Calcium, phosphorus, magnesium 
B) Sodium, chloride, potassium 
C) Chloride, potassium, calcium 
D) Phosphorus, chloride, sodium 
A) Calcium, phosphorus, magnesium 
B) Sodium, chloride, potassium 
C) Chloride, potassium, calcium 
D) Phosphorus, chloride, sodium

Question 9

The kidneys appear to be the main regulators of magnesium levels in the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What hormone is known to be important for maintaining bone strength?

Accepted Answer

A) Estrogen 
B) Testosterone 
C) Progesterone 
D) Glucagon 
A) Estrogen 
B) Testosterone 
C) Progesterone 
D) Glucagon

Question 11

What makes up bone tissue?

Accepted Answer

Bones are covered by a thin membrane cal

Question 12

The two major forms of osteoporosis are _______________, which is caused by age-related and lifestyle factors in both men and women, and _______________, which is caused by hormone-related bone loss in women.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The two major forms of osteoporosis are...

Question 13

In addition to electrolytes that help move water into and out of cells, what else helps move water back into the intravascular space?

Accepted Answer

A) Proteins 
B) Glucose 
C) Enzymes 
D) Phospholipids 
A) Proteins 
B) Glucose 
C) Enzymes 
D) Phospholipids

Question 14

Phosphorus is naturally abundant in the food supply.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What is the crystal-like, structural molecule in bones and teeth that contains calcium called?

Accepted Answer

A) Osteoblasts 
B) Osteoclasts 
C) Hydroxyapatite 
D) Calcitonin 
A) Osteoblasts 
B) Osteoclasts 
C) Hydroxyapatite 
D) Calcitonin

Question 16

High blood sodium concentration is termed _______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of High blood sodium concentration is termed _______________....

Question 17

Why are women more susceptible to osteoporosis than men?

Accepted Answer

Women are at greater risk for

Question 18

Jim is dehydrated and has purchased several “sports drinks” to have available along his training route. Why did the team dietitian recommended that Jim purchase a brand that contained glucose instead of high-fructose corn syrup?

Accepted Answer

A) Glucose is more easily absorbed than fructose 
B) Glucose must be present for sodium to be absorbed 
C) Glucose is more palatable-consumption will be better 
D) Glucose provides more kcalories than high-fructose corn syrup 
A) Glucose is more easily absorbed than fructose 
B) Glucose must be present for sodium to be absorbed 
C) Glucose is more palatable-consumption will be better 
D) Glucose provides more kcalories than high-fructose corn syrup

Question 19

Which mineral increases blood pressure in some people, and which tends to lower it?

Accepted Answer

A) Phosphorous increases, chloride lowers 
B) Sodium increases, potassium lowers 
C) Potassium increases, sodium lowers 
D) Chloride increases, phosphorous lowers 
A) Phosphorous increases, chloride lowers 
B) Sodium increases, potassium lowers 
C) Potassium increases, sodium lowers 
D) Chloride increases, phosphorous lowers

Question 20

Which mineral is most likely to be adequate in the diets of nearly everyone?

Accepted Answer

A) Magnesium 
B) Iron 
C) Phosphorous 
D) Potassium 
A) Magnesium 
B) Iron 
C) Phosphorous 
D) Potassium

The content of which of the following must be included on the Nutrition Facts panels on food labels?

Which mineral is a component of DNA and RNA?

When the concentration of sodium in the blood increases, what happens to aldosterone and renin secretion, and what then results?

_ is characterized by moderate bone demineralization, whereas _ is characterized by reduced bone mineral density and disruption of the microarchitecture of the bone.

Which vitamin enables bone-building proteins to bind to calcium?

How many major minerals are vital for health and are considered essential nutrients?

Water accounts for what percentage of an adult’s total body weight?

Which of the major minerals function together to form and strengthen the structure of the skeleton?

The kidneys appear to be the main regulators of magnesium levels in the body.

What hormone is known to be important for maintaining bone strength?

What makes up bone tissue?

The two major forms of osteoporosis are _, which is caused by age-related and lifestyle factors in both men and women, and _, which is caused by hormone-related bone loss in women.

In addition to electrolytes that help move water into and out of cells, what else helps move water back into the intravascular space?

Phosphorus is naturally abundant in the food supply.

What is the crystal-like, structural molecule in bones and teeth that contains calcium called?

High blood sodium concentration is termed _______________.

Why are women more susceptible to osteoporosis than men?

Jim is dehydrated and has purchased several “sports drinks” to have available along his training route. Why did the team dietitian recommended that Jim purchase a brand that contained glucose instead of high-fructose corn syrup?

Which mineral increases blood pressure in some people, and which tends to lower it?

Which mineral is most likely to be adequate in the diets of nearly everyone?

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Exam 12: The Major Minerals and Water

The content of which of the following must be included on the Nutrition Facts panels on food labels?

Which mineral is a component of DNA and RNA?

When the concentration of sodium in the blood increases, what happens to aldosterone and renin secretion, and what then results?

_______________ is characterized by moderate bone demineralization, whereas _______________ is characterized by reduced bone mineral density and disruption of the microarchitecture of the bone.

Which vitamin enables bone-building proteins to bind to calcium?

How many major minerals are vital for health and are considered essential nutrients?

Water accounts for what percentage of an adult’s total body weight?

Which of the major minerals function together to form and strengthen the structure of the skeleton?

The kidneys appear to be the main regulators of magnesium levels in the body.

What hormone is known to be important for maintaining bone strength?

What makes up bone tissue?

The two major forms of osteoporosis are _______________, which is caused by age-related and lifestyle factors in both men and women, and _______________, which is caused by hormone-related bone loss in women.

In addition to electrolytes that help move water into and out of cells, what else helps move water back into the intravascular space?

Phosphorus is naturally abundant in the food supply.

What is the crystal-like, structural molecule in bones and teeth that contains calcium called?

High blood sodium concentration is termed _______________.

Why are women more susceptible to osteoporosis than men?

Jim is dehydrated and has purchased several “sports drinks” to have available along his training route. Why did the team dietitian recommended that Jim purchase a brand that contained glucose instead of high-fructose corn syrup?

Which mineral increases blood pressure in some people, and which tends to lower it?

Which mineral is most likely to be adequate in the diets of nearly everyone?

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 Trace Minerals

Life Cycle Nutrition

Filters

_ is characterized by moderate bone demineralization, whereas _ is characterized by reduced bone mineral density and disruption of the microarchitecture of the bone.

The two major forms of osteoporosis are _, which is caused by age-related and lifestyle factors in both men and women, and _, which is caused by hormone-related bone loss in women.