Exam 8: Water and Minerals

Chromium works closely with which of the following body components?

Which of the following groups of people would most likely absorb the largest amount of calcium?

How does dehydration influence potassium in the body's cells and thirst regulation?

Which mineral stabilizes bones and makes teeth resistant to decay?

What is a major cause of iron deficiency in Canadian women of childbearing age?

Describe what is happening as a person ages and "grows shorter" due to continued bone loss and osteoporosis progression.

Which symptom is very often the first indication that a person has osteoporosis?

According to the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) recommendations, which one of the following groups should consume 8 mg of iron per day?

Approximately how many litres of fluid can an athlete lose per hour of training and sweating in the heat?

Describe the relationship between salt and blood pressure in salt-sensitive people. Who is at greatest risk for being salt sensitive?

Describe what is known about the relationship between a high-protein diet and bone loss.

In addition to the brain, which organ regulates water excretion?

Which of the following factors affects a person's absorption of calcium?

Which mineral ion plays a special role as a part of stomach acid?

What is the most reliable source of dietary fluoride?

Which of the following individuals has an increased need for fluid?

Explain the rationale for the argument against high-level iron fortification in foods.

Elevated blood levels of which amino acid have been linked with osteoporosis?

Which trace mineral helps form hemoglobin and collagen?

The iron content of a meal can be increased using which of the following approaches?