Question 1

The source of calcium during the process known as fast calcium exchange is:

Accepted Answer

A)  dissolution of bone. 
B)  blood plasma. 
C)  bone fluid. 
D)  liver calcium stores. 
A)  dissolution of bone. 
B)  blood plasma. 
C)  bone fluid. 
D)  liver calcium stores.

Question 2

The hormone that influences proper bone development is:

Accepted Answer

A)  insulin. 
B)  epinephrine (adrenaline). 
C)  norepinephrine (noradrenaline). 
D)  vitamin D. 
A)  insulin. 
B)  epinephrine (adrenaline). 
C)  norepinephrine (noradrenaline). 
D)  vitamin D.

Question 3

indicate the effect that each of the following factors has on mineral absorption.
-A supplement containing a single mineral such as iron:

Accepted Answer

A)  increases absorption. 
B)  decreases absorption. 
C)  has no effect on absorption. 
A)  increases absorption. 
B)  decreases absorption. 
C)  has no effect on absorption.

Question 4

Match the mineral with the most appropriate food source. Use each answer only once.
-Iodine

Accepted Answer

A) Meat and milk 
B) Should not be added to foods 
C) Dried peas and beans 
D) Dairy products 
E) Salt and salt-water fish 
A) Meat and milk 
B) Should not be added to foods 
C) Dried peas and beans 
D) Dairy products 
E) Salt and salt-water fish

Question 5

match each condition described with the most closely associated stage.
-Wrist fracture in a 70-year-old woman

Accepted Answer

A)  No deficiency 
B)  Sub-clinical deficiency 
C)  Clinical deficiency 
A)  No deficiency 
B)  Sub-clinical deficiency 
C)  Clinical deficiency

Question 6

What two sports have the highest prevalence of athletes with low estrogen concentrations and/or amenorrhea?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gymnasts and bodybuilders 
B)  Gymnasts and distance runners 
C)  Sprinters and distance runners 
D)  Figure skaters and speed skaters 
A)  Gymnasts and bodybuilders 
B)  Gymnasts and distance runners 
C)  Sprinters and distance runners 
D)  Figure skaters and speed skaters

Question 7

A mineral that is under substantial hormonal control is:

Accepted Answer

A)  zinc. 
B)  iron. 
C)  calcium. 
D)  selenium. 
A)  zinc. 
B)  iron. 
C)  calcium. 
D)  selenium.

Question 8

Mineral metabolism is typically uncomplicated and involves simple adjustments to absorption and excretion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The best test of iron storage is:

Accepted Answer

A)  hematocrit. 
B)  hemoglobin. 
C)  ferritin. 
D)  none of the above 
A)  hematocrit. 
B)  hemoglobin. 
C)  ferritin. 
D)  none of the above

Question 10

What effect does low mineral intake generally have on absorption?

Accepted Answer

A)  Results in a small increase in absorption 
B)  Results in a substantial increase in absorption 
C)  Results in an increase in absorption to the point where a deficiency will not occur 
D)  Does not have an effect on absorption 
A)  Results in a small increase in absorption 
B)  Results in a substantial increase in absorption 
C)  Results in an increase in absorption to the point where a deficiency will not occur 
D)  Does not have an effect on absorption

Question 11

What is the role of myoglobin?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stores excess iron when iron storage in the liver reaches full capacity 
B)  Provides oxygen immediately to muscle 
C)  Binds excess iron in the GI tract to help prevent overconsumption 
D)  Facilitates the transfer of oxygen to the red blood cells 
A)  Stores excess iron when iron storage in the liver reaches full capacity 
B)  Provides oxygen immediately to muscle 
C)  Binds excess iron in the GI tract to help prevent overconsumption 
D)  Facilitates the transfer of oxygen to the red blood cells

Question 12

Adequate mineral intake for athletes is generally associated with adequate caloric intake.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The two factors that best explain the increased risk for osteoporosis in elite female distance runners are:

Accepted Answer

A)  age and poor diet. 
B)  African-American heritage and poor diet. 
C)  positive family history and low estrogen. 
D)  low energy intake and low estrogen. 
A)  age and poor diet. 
B)  African-American heritage and poor diet. 
C)  positive family history and low estrogen. 
D)  low energy intake and low estrogen.

Question 14

How much calcium should a 25-year-old male or non-pregnant female consume daily?

Accepted Answer

A)  800 mg 
B)  1,000 mg 
C)  1,200 mg 
D)  1,500 mg 
A)  800 mg 
B)  1,000 mg 
C)  1,200 mg 
D)  1,500 mg

Question 15

indicate the effect that each of the following factors has on mineral absorption.
-Soluble fiber such as pectins or gums:

Accepted Answer

A)  increases absorption. 
B)  decreases absorption. 
C)  has no effect on absorption. 
A)  increases absorption. 
B)  decreases absorption. 
C)  has no effect on absorption.

Question 16

Which form of iron is best absorbed?

Accepted Answer

A)  Heme 
B)  Non-heme 
C)  Iron found in milk 
D)  Iron found in vegetables 
A)  Heme 
B)  Non-heme 
C)  Iron found in milk 
D)  Iron found in vegetables

Question 17

Explain how the body maintains calcium homeostasis, including detailed descriptions of absorption, distribution, hormonal regulation, and excretion.

Accepted Answer

Calcium homeostasis is the process by wh

Question 18

indicate whether each of the foods listed is considered a good source of calcium.
-Tofu processed with calcium

Accepted Answer

A)  Good source of calcium 
B)  Not a good source of calcium 
A)  Good source of calcium 
B)  Not a good source of calcium

Question 19

The amount of iron that women need depends on:

Accepted Answer

A)  age. 
B)  menstruation. 
C)  pregnancy. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  age. 
B)  menstruation. 
C)  pregnancy. 
D)  all of the above

Question 20

indicate the effect that each of the following factors has on mineral absorption.
-Insoluble fiber such as wheat fiber:

Accepted Answer

A)  increases absorption. 
B)  decreases absorption. 
C)  has no effect on absorption. 
A)  increases absorption. 
B)  decreases absorption. 
C)  has no effect on absorption.

The source of calcium during the process known as fast calcium exchange is:

The hormone that influences proper bone development is:

indicate the effect that each of the following factors has on mineral absorption. -A supplement containing a single mineral such as iron:

Match the mineral with the most appropriate food source. Use each answer only once. -Iodine

match each condition described with the most closely associated stage. -Wrist fracture in a 70-year-old woman

What two sports have the highest prevalence of athletes with low estrogen concentrations and/or amenorrhea?

A mineral that is under substantial hormonal control is:

Mineral metabolism is typically uncomplicated and involves simple adjustments to absorption and excretion.

The best test of iron storage is:

What effect does low mineral intake generally have on absorption?

What is the role of myoglobin?

Adequate mineral intake for athletes is generally associated with adequate caloric intake.

The two factors that best explain the increased risk for osteoporosis in elite female distance runners are:

How much calcium should a 25-year-old male or non-pregnant female consume daily?

indicate the effect that each of the following factors has on mineral absorption. -Soluble fiber such as pectins or gums:

Which form of iron is best absorbed?

Explain how the body maintains calcium homeostasis, including detailed descriptions of absorption, distribution, hormonal regulation, and excretion.

indicate whether each of the foods listed is considered a good source of calcium. -Tofu processed with calcium

The amount of iron that women need depends on:

indicate the effect that each of the following factors has on mineral absorption. -Insoluble fiber such as wheat fiber:

Introduction to Sports Nutrition

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Energy Systems and Exercise

Carbohydrates

Proteins

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Water and Electrolytes

Vitamins

Diet Planning: Food First, Supplements Second

Weight and Body Composition

Disordered Eating and Exercise Patterns in Athletes

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Exam 9: Minerals

The source of calcium during the process known as fast calcium exchange is:

The hormone that influences proper bone development is:

indicate the effect that each of the following factors has on mineral absorption. -A supplement containing a single mineral such as iron:

Match the mineral with the most appropriate food source. Use each answer only once. -Iodine

match each condition described with the most closely associated stage. -Wrist fracture in a 70-year-old woman

What two sports have the highest prevalence of athletes with low estrogen concentrations and/or amenorrhea?

A mineral that is under substantial hormonal control is:

Mineral metabolism is typically uncomplicated and involves simple adjustments to absorption and excretion.

The best test of iron storage is:

What effect does low mineral intake generally have on absorption?

What is the role of myoglobin?

Adequate mineral intake for athletes is generally associated with adequate caloric intake.

The two factors that best explain the increased risk for osteoporosis in elite female distance runners are:

How much calcium should a 25-year-old male or non-pregnant female consume daily?

indicate the effect that each of the following factors has on mineral absorption. -Soluble fiber such as pectins or gums:

Which form of iron is best absorbed?

Explain how the body maintains calcium homeostasis, including detailed descriptions of absorption, distribution, hormonal regulation, and excretion.

indicate whether each of the foods listed is considered a good source of calcium. -Tofu processed with calcium

The amount of iron that women need depends on:

indicate the effect that each of the following factors has on mineral absorption. -Insoluble fiber such as wheat fiber:

Introduction to Sports Nutrition

Defining and Measuring Energy

Energy Systems and Exercise

Carbohydrates

Proteins

Fats

Water and Electrolytes

Vitamins

Diet Planning: Food First, Supplements Second

Weight and Body Composition

Disordered Eating and Exercise Patterns in Athletes

Diet and Exercise for Lifelong Fitness and Health

Filters