Question 1

Low-salt foods must have:

Accepted Answer

A) less than 5 mg of sodium per serving. 
B) less than 35 mg of sodium per serving. 
C) less than 140 mg of sodium per serving. 
D) less than 200 mg of sodium per serving. 
A) less than 5 mg of sodium per serving. 
B) less than 35 mg of sodium per serving. 
C) less than 140 mg of sodium per serving. 
D) less than 200 mg of sodium per serving.

Question 2

What is the primary site for the absorption of major minerals?

Accepted Answer

A) Stomach 
B) Small intestine 
C) Liver 
D) Large intestine 
A) Stomach 
B) Small intestine 
C) Liver 
D) Large intestine

Question 3

How are minerals classified?

Accepted Answer

A) Based on solubility 
B) Based on amount needed per day 
C) Based on food source 
D) Based on their chemical structure 
A) Based on solubility 
B) Based on amount needed per day 
C) Based on food source 
D) Based on their chemical structure

Question 4

If Janet perspires heavily for several hours and drinks only plain water, it is possible that she could lose enough sodium via sweat to reduce her blood concentration of this mineral and develop _______________

Accepted Answer

The answer of If Janet perspires heavily for several hours...

Question 5

How do electrolytes move into and out of cells?

Accepted Answer

A) Simple diffusion 
B) Facilitated diffusion 
C) Active transport 
D) Exocytosis 
A) Simple diffusion 
B) Facilitated diffusion 
C) Active transport 
D) Exocytosis

Question 6

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

Question 7

A person running a marathon on a hot day is at risk for _______________, a condition in which the body has an insufficient amount of water

Accepted Answer

The answer of A person running a marathon on a...

Question 8

Fluid within the cells is:

Accepted Answer

A) intracellular. 
B) interstitial. 
C) intravascular. 
D) extracellular. 
A) intracellular. 
B) interstitial. 
C) intravascular. 
D) extracellular.

Question 9

How much water should you drink every day?

Accepted Answer

In 2004, the Institute of Medicine sugge

Question 10

Breakdown of bone is facilitated by:

Accepted Answer

A) osteoblasts. 
B) osteoclasts. 
C) calcitriol. 
D) parathyroid hormone. 
A) osteoblasts. 
B) osteoclasts. 
C) calcitriol. 
D) parathyroid hormone.

Question 11

A decline in bone is a normal part of aging

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What are the bone-forming cells that are responsible for depositing the minerals and proteins needed for bone maintenance, growth, and repair called?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

_____ contribute(s) the largest portion of sodium and chloride to the American diet

Accepted Answer

A) Table salt 
B) Processed foods 
C) Fresh fruits and vegetables 
D) Low-fat milk 
A) Table salt 
B) Processed foods 
C) Fresh fruits and vegetables 
D) Low-fat milk

Question 14

Though it is not an essential nutrient, consumption of what can increase bone strength?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

In addition to sodium, which of the following are considered to be predominant electrolytes?

Accepted Answer

A) Chloride, phosphate, calcium 
B) Phosphate, potassium, magnesium 
C) Potassium, phosphate, chloride 
D) Magnesium, calcium, potassium 
A) Chloride, phosphate, calcium 
B) Phosphate, potassium, magnesium 
C) Potassium, phosphate, chloride 
D) Magnesium, calcium, potassium

Question 16

Which of the following is/are tendencies of US adults with high blood pressure??

Accepted Answer

A) Consume large amounts of salt 
B) Are overweight 
C) Smoke 
D) All of the above 
A) Consume large amounts of salt 
B) Are overweight 
C) Smoke 
D) All of the above

Question 17

After having her ovaries surgically removed, Laurie was prescribed _______________, medications containing estrogen and progesterone

Accepted Answer

hormone re

Question 18

How are bones remodeled?

Accepted Answer

Bone remodeling is a dynamic process inv

Question 19

Diuretics are used to increase blood pressure by helping the body eliminate water

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What is the major function of the cortical bone?

Accepted Answer

A) Provide strength 
B) Produce red blood cells 
C) Produce while blood cells 
D) Produce platelets 
A) Provide strength 
B) Produce red blood cells 
C) Produce while blood cells 
D) Produce platelets

Low-salt foods must have:

What is the primary site for the absorption of major minerals?

How are minerals classified?

If Janet perspires heavily for several hours and drinks only plain water, it is possible that she could lose enough sodium via sweat to reduce her blood concentration of this mineral and develop _______________

How do electrolytes move into and out of cells?

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

A person running a marathon on a hot day is at risk for _______________, a condition in which the body has an insufficient amount of water

Fluid within the cells is:

How much water should you drink every day?

Breakdown of bone is facilitated by:

A decline in bone is a normal part of aging

What are the bone-forming cells that are responsible for depositing the minerals and proteins needed for bone maintenance, growth, and repair called?

_____ contribute(s) the largest portion of sodium and chloride to the American diet

Though it is not an essential nutrient, consumption of what can increase bone strength?

In addition to sodium, which of the following are considered to be predominant electrolytes?

Which of the following is/are tendencies of US adults with high blood pressure??

After having her ovaries surgically removed, Laurie was prescribed _______________, medications containing estrogen and progesterone

How are bones remodeled?

Diuretics are used to increase blood pressure by helping the body eliminate water

What is the major function of the cortical bone?

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Exam 12: The Major Minerals and Water

Low-salt foods must have:

What is the primary site for the absorption of major minerals?

How are minerals classified?

If Janet perspires heavily for several hours and drinks only plain water, it is possible that she could lose enough sodium via sweat to reduce her blood concentration of this mineral and develop _______________

How do electrolytes move into and out of cells?

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

A person running a marathon on a hot day is at risk for _______________, a condition in which the body has an insufficient amount of water

Fluid within the cells is:

How much water should you drink every day?

Breakdown of bone is facilitated by:

A decline in bone is a normal part of aging

What are the bone-forming cells that are responsible for depositing the minerals and proteins needed for bone maintenance, growth, and repair called?

_____ contribute(s) the largest portion of sodium and chloride to the American diet

Though it is not an essential nutrient, consumption of what can increase bone strength?

In addition to sodium, which of the following are considered to be predominant electrolytes?

Which of the following is/are tendencies of US adults with high blood pressure??

After having her ovaries surgically removed, Laurie was prescribed _______________, medications containing estrogen and progesterone

How are bones remodeled?

Diuretics are used to increase blood pressure by helping the body eliminate water

What is the major function of the cortical bone?

The Science of Nutrition

Nutritional Assessment and Dietary 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