Question 1

Match each term with the appropriate definition.
-​hypertension

Accepted Answer

A) specific,single atoms that perform particular functions in the body 
B) individual minerals required for the activity of certain proteins 
C) breakdown and buildup of bone tissue 
D) condition characterized by porous bones due to mineral loss 
E) iron-containing protein in red blood cells
F)an inherited tendency to absorb too much iron
G)disorder that results from a depletion of iron stores in the body
H)in adults,typical blood pressure levels of 120/80 mm Hg through 139/89 mm Hg
I)iron-containing protein in muscle cells
J)condition that results when the content of hemoglobin in red blood cells is reduced due to a lack of iron
K)high blood pressure of no known cause
L)genetically influenced condition in which a person's blood pressure rises when high amounts of salt or sodium are consumed
M)ratio of the amount of water outside cells to the amount inside cells
N)high blood pressure
O)rickets in adults 
A) specific,single atoms that perform particular functions in the body 
B) individual minerals required for the activity of certain proteins 
C) breakdown and buildup of bone tissue 
D) condition characterized by porous bones due to mineral loss 
E) iron-containing protein in red blood cells
F)an inherited tendency to absorb too much iron
G)disorder that results from a depletion of iron stores in the body
H)in adults,typical blood pressure levels of 120/80 mm Hg through 139/89 mm Hg
I)iron-containing protein in muscle cells
J)condition that results when the content of hemoglobin in red blood cells is reduced due to a lack of iron
K)high blood pressure of no known cause
L)genetically influenced condition in which a person's blood pressure rises when high amounts of salt or sodium are consumed
M)ratio of the amount of water outside cells to the amount inside cells
N)high blood pressure
O)rickets in adults

Question 2

Match each term with the appropriate definition.
-​salt sensitivity

Accepted Answer

A) specific,single atoms that perform particular functions in the body 
B) individual minerals required for the activity of certain proteins 
C) breakdown and buildup of bone tissue 
D) condition characterized by porous bones due to mineral loss 
E) iron-containing protein in red blood cells
F)an inherited tendency to absorb too much iron
G)disorder that results from a depletion of iron stores in the body
H)in adults,typical blood pressure levels of 120/80 mm Hg through 139/89 mm Hg
I)iron-containing protein in muscle cells
J)condition that results when the content of hemoglobin in red blood cells is reduced due to a lack of iron
K)high blood pressure of no known cause
L)genetically influenced condition in which a person's blood pressure rises when high amounts of salt or sodium are consumed
M)ratio of the amount of water outside cells to the amount inside cells
N)high blood pressure
O)rickets in adults 
A) specific,single atoms that perform particular functions in the body 
B) individual minerals required for the activity of certain proteins 
C) breakdown and buildup of bone tissue 
D) condition characterized by porous bones due to mineral loss 
E) iron-containing protein in red blood cells
F)an inherited tendency to absorb too much iron
G)disorder that results from a depletion of iron stores in the body
H)in adults,typical blood pressure levels of 120/80 mm Hg through 139/89 mm Hg
I)iron-containing protein in muscle cells
J)condition that results when the content of hemoglobin in red blood cells is reduced due to a lack of iron
K)high blood pressure of no known cause
L)genetically influenced condition in which a person's blood pressure rises when high amounts of salt or sodium are consumed
M)ratio of the amount of water outside cells to the amount inside cells
N)high blood pressure
O)rickets in adults

Question 3

Lina is no longer anemic but would like to avoid becoming so in the future.What should she do?

Accepted Answer

A) Purchase an iron supplement. 
B) Purchase a multivitamin. 
C) Include fortified grain products and meat in her diet. 
D) Exercise regularly. 
E) Reduce her sodium intake to less than 2,300 mg per day. 
A) Purchase an iron supplement. 
B) Purchase a multivitamin. 
C) Include fortified grain products and meat in her diet. 
D) Exercise regularly. 
E) Reduce her sodium intake to less than 2,300 mg per day.

Question 4

Copper is essential for _____.

Accepted Answer

A) the formation of body fat 
B) brain development 
C) muscle activity 
D) blood clotting 
E) the transfer of oxygen from one molecule to another 
A) the formation of body fat 
B) brain development 
C) muscle activity 
D) blood clotting 
E) the transfer of oxygen from one molecule to another

Question 5

The body contains 40 or more minerals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A primary function of fluoride is to _____.

Accepted Answer

A) act as an antioxidant 
B) processed foods 
C) maintain an appropriate water balance in the body 
D) regulate energy production 
E) help rebuild enamel that is beginning to decay 
A) act as an antioxidant 
B) processed foods 
C) maintain an appropriate water balance in the body 
D) regulate energy production 
E) help rebuild enamel that is beginning to decay

Question 7

Most of the iron in plants and eggs is tightly bound to substances such as _____,which limit iron absorption.

Accepted Answer

A) solanine or cyanide 
B) cyanide or phytates 
C) phytates or oxalic acid 
D) oxalic acid or solanine 
E) phytates or solanine 
A) solanine or cyanide 
B) cyanide or phytates 
C) phytates or oxalic acid 
D) oxalic acid or solanine 
E) phytates or solanine

Question 8

Iron-deficiency anemia is characterized by _____.

Accepted Answer

A) a decreased heart rate 
B) paleness 
C) tooth decay 
D) muscle cramps 
E) nausea and vomiting 
A) a decreased heart rate 
B) paleness 
C) tooth decay 
D) muscle cramps 
E) nausea and vomiting

Question 9

Match each term with the appropriate definition.
-​osteoporosis

Accepted Answer

A) specific,single atoms that perform particular functions in the body 
B) individual minerals required for the activity of certain proteins 
C) breakdown and buildup of bone tissue 
D) condition characterized by porous bones due to mineral loss 
E) iron-containing protein in red blood cells
F)an inherited tendency to absorb too much iron
G)disorder that results from a depletion of iron stores in the body
H)in adults,typical blood pressure levels of 120/80 mm Hg through 139/89 mm Hg
I)iron-containing protein in muscle cells
J)condition that results when the content of hemoglobin in red blood cells is reduced due to a lack of iron
K)high blood pressure of no known cause
L)genetically influenced condition in which a person's blood pressure rises when high amounts of salt or sodium are consumed
M)ratio of the amount of water outside cells to the amount inside cells
N)high blood pressure
O)rickets in adults 
A) specific,single atoms that perform particular functions in the body 
B) individual minerals required for the activity of certain proteins 
C) breakdown and buildup of bone tissue 
D) condition characterized by porous bones due to mineral loss 
E) iron-containing protein in red blood cells
F)an inherited tendency to absorb too much iron
G)disorder that results from a depletion of iron stores in the body
H)in adults,typical blood pressure levels of 120/80 mm Hg through 139/89 mm Hg
I)iron-containing protein in muscle cells
J)condition that results when the content of hemoglobin in red blood cells is reduced due to a lack of iron
K)high blood pressure of no known cause
L)genetically influenced condition in which a person's blood pressure rises when high amounts of salt or sodium are consumed
M)ratio of the amount of water outside cells to the amount inside cells
N)high blood pressure
O)rickets in adults

Question 10

Match each term with the appropriate definition.
-​hemochromatosis

Accepted Answer

A) specific,single atoms that perform particular functions in the body 
B) individual minerals required for the activity of certain proteins 
C) breakdown and buildup of bone tissue 
D) condition characterized by porous bones due to mineral loss 
E) iron-containing protein in red blood cells
F)an inherited tendency to absorb too much iron
G)disorder that results from a depletion of iron stores in the body
H)in adults,typical blood pressure levels of 120/80 mm Hg through 139/89 mm Hg
I)iron-containing protein in muscle cells
J)condition that results when the content of hemoglobin in red blood cells is reduced due to a lack of iron
K)high blood pressure of no known cause
L)genetically influenced condition in which a person's blood pressure rises when high amounts of salt or sodium are consumed
M)ratio of the amount of water outside cells to the amount inside cells
N)high blood pressure
O)rickets in adults 
A) specific,single atoms that perform particular functions in the body 
B) individual minerals required for the activity of certain proteins 
C) breakdown and buildup of bone tissue 
D) condition characterized by porous bones due to mineral loss 
E) iron-containing protein in red blood cells
F)an inherited tendency to absorb too much iron
G)disorder that results from a depletion of iron stores in the body
H)in adults,typical blood pressure levels of 120/80 mm Hg through 139/89 mm Hg
I)iron-containing protein in muscle cells
J)condition that results when the content of hemoglobin in red blood cells is reduced due to a lack of iron
K)high blood pressure of no known cause
L)genetically influenced condition in which a person's blood pressure rises when high amounts of salt or sodium are consumed
M)ratio of the amount of water outside cells to the amount inside cells
N)high blood pressure
O)rickets in adults

Question 11

Peak bone density is reached somewhere between the ages of _____.

Accepted Answer

A) 10 and 20 
B) 20 and 30 
C) 30 and 40 
D) 40 and 50 
E) 50 and 60 
A) 10 and 20 
B) 20 and 30 
C) 30 and 40 
D) 40 and 50 
E) 50 and 60

Exam 23: Good Things to Know About Minerals

Match each term with the appropriate definition. -​hypertension

Match each term with the appropriate definition. -​salt sensitivity

Lina is no longer anemic but would like to avoid becoming so in the future.What should she do?

Copper is essential for _____.

The body contains 40 or more minerals.

A primary function of fluoride is to _____.

Most of the iron in plants and eggs is tightly bound to substances such as _____,which limit iron absorption.

Iron-deficiency anemia is characterized by _____.

Match each term with the appropriate definition. -​osteoporosis

Match each term with the appropriate definition. -​hemochromatosis

Peak bone density is reached somewhere between the ages of _____.

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The Inside Story about Nutrition and Health

Ways of Knowing about Nutrition

Understanding Food and Nutrition Labels

Nutrition, Attitudes, and Behavior

Healthy Diets: the Dietary Guidelines: MyPlate: and More

How the Body Uses Food: Digestion and Absorption

Calories: Food: Energy: and Energy Balance

Obesity to Underweight: The Highs and Lows of Weight Status

Weight Control: The Myths and Realities

Disordered Eating:Anorexia Nervosa: Bulimia: and Pica

Useful Facts about Sugars: Starches: and Fiber

Diabetes Now

Alcohol: The Positives and Negatives

Proteins and Amino Acids

Vegetarian Diets

Food Allergies and Intolerances

Fats and Cholesterol in Health

Nutrition and Heart Disease

Vitamins and Your Health

Phytochemicals

Diet and Cancer

Dietary Supplements and Functional Foods

Water Is an Essential Nutrient

Nutrition:Gene Interactions in Health and Disease

Nutrition and Physical Fitness for Everyone

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Good Nutrition for Life: Pregnancy: Breastfeeding: and Intimacy

Nutriton for Growing Years: Childhood and Adolescence

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