Question 1

selecting a vitamin-mineral supplement, choose one in which the nutrient levels are:

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A) at or very close to the RDA. 
B) all the same. 
C) at least 200 percent of the RDA. 
D) at least 300 percent of the RDA. 
A) at or very close to the RDA. 
B) all the same. 
C) at least 200 percent of the RDA. 
D) at least 300 percent of the RDA.

Question 2

Electrolytes in the body function to:

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A) maintain fluid balance. 
B) stimulate enzyme action. 
C) synthesize protein. 
D) maintain the health of cell membranes. 
A) maintain fluid balance. 
B) stimulate enzyme action. 
C) synthesize protein. 
D) maintain the health of cell membranes.

Question 3

What is the mechanism by which fluoride exerts a caries-reducing effect?

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

percentage of dietary iron normally absorbed is about:

Accepted Answer

A) 10-15%. 
B) 25-50%. 
C) 35-65%. 
D) 70-80%. 
A) 10-15%. 
B) 25-50%. 
C) 35-65%. 
D) 70-80%.

Question 5

person must have water in his or her diet:

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A) because the kidneys exert no control over the amount of water excreted in the urine. 
B) to prevent vitamin imbalances in the body. 
C) because the kidneys must excrete a minimum amount of water as urine to rid the body of wastes. 
D) in order to prevent water intoxication. 
A) because the kidneys exert no control over the amount of water excreted in the urine. 
B) to prevent vitamin imbalances in the body. 
C) because the kidneys must excrete a minimum amount of water as urine to rid the body of wastes. 
D) in order to prevent water intoxication.

Question 6

diabetes-like condition may develop when _____ is lacking in the diet.

Accepted Answer

A) iron 
B) zinc 
C) chromium 
D) molybdenum 
A) iron 
B) zinc 
C) chromium 
D) molybdenum

Question 7

Fluoride seems to be helpful in preventing:

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A) cancer. 
B) diabetes. 
C) dental decay. 
D) heart disease. 
E) goiter. 
A) cancer. 
B) diabetes. 
C) dental decay. 
D) heart disease. 
E) goiter.

Question 8

Blood calcium levels can be increased by all of the following except:

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A) increased absorption of calcium in the intestines. 
B) retention of calcium by the kidneys. 
C) release of calcium from the bones. 
D) manufacture of calcium from albumin. 
A) increased absorption of calcium in the intestines. 
B) retention of calcium by the kidneys. 
C) release of calcium from the bones. 
D) manufacture of calcium from albumin.

Question 9

Which of the following organ systems plays the primary role in maintaining acid-base balance?

Accepted Answer

A) lungs 
B) skin 
C) GI tract 
D) kidneys 
A) lungs 
B) skin 
C) GI tract 
D) kidneys

Question 10

Calcium is found in the most abundance in:

Accepted Answer

A) dark green vegetables. 
B) milk. 
C) meats. 
D) cereal grains. 
A) dark green vegetables. 
B) milk. 
C) meats. 
D) cereal grains.

Question 11

person who is severely lacking in _____ may experience a sulfur deficiency.

Accepted Answer

A) carbohydrate 
B) fatty acids 
C) protein 
D) vitamins 
A) carbohydrate 
B) fatty acids 
C) protein 
D) vitamins

Question 12

36.Which of the following enhances calcium absorption from the GI tract?

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin D 
B) vitamin C 
C) protein 
D) linoleic acid 
A) vitamin D 
B) vitamin C 
C) protein 
D) linoleic acid

Question 13

Discuss the functions of copper in the body.

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Question 14

hallucinations commonly experienced during withdrawal from alcohol intoxication are believed to be due to a deficiency of:

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A) magnesium. 
B) phosphorus. 
C) iron. 
D) calcium. 
A) magnesium. 
B) phosphorus. 
C) iron. 
D) calcium.

Question 15

of the following are true of phosphorus except that it:

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A) participates in the transfer of energy during cellular metabolism. 
B) is necessary for growth. 
C) is found with calcium in bones and teeth. 
D) aids in blood glucose regulation. 
A) participates in the transfer of energy during cellular metabolism. 
B) is necessary for growth. 
C) is found with calcium in bones and teeth. 
D) aids in blood glucose regulation.

Question 16

Nutrient supplements in amounts consistent with the RDA should be taken in all of the following circumstances except:

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A) when your energy intake is low. 
B) when you are a vegan. 
C) when you have an illness that takes away your appetite. 
D) when you depend primarily on grocery-store foods. 
A) when your energy intake is low. 
B) when you are a vegan. 
C) when you have an illness that takes away your appetite. 
D) when you depend primarily on grocery-store foods.

Question 17

Adequate calcium intake is important between the ages of 12 and 30 because this is the time when bones grow thicker and denser.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

is important in the body because it is:

Accepted Answer

A) needed for blood clotting. 
B) an integral part of bones and teeth. 
C) an antioxidant. 
D) an integral constituent of hemoglobin. 
A) needed for blood clotting. 
B) an integral part of bones and teeth. 
C) an antioxidant. 
D) an integral constituent of hemoglobin.

Question 19

best food sources of magnesium include:

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A) legumes, whole grains, and chocolate. 
B) milk, rice, and apples. 
C) oranges, beef, and cheese. 
D) oils, bananas, and pork. 
A) legumes, whole grains, and chocolate. 
B) milk, rice, and apples. 
C) oranges, beef, and cheese. 
D) oils, bananas, and pork.

Question 20

the list below, choose the richest source of potassium.

Accepted Answer

A) fresh fruits and vegetables 
B) milk and dairy products 
C) meats and meat substitutes 
D) bread and cereals 
A) fresh fruits and vegetables 
B) milk and dairy products 
C) meats and meat substitutes 
D) bread and cereals

Exam 9: Water and the Minerals

selecting a vitamin-mineral supplement, choose one in which the nutrient levels are:

Electrolytes in the body function to:

What is the mechanism by which fluoride exerts a caries-reducing effect?

percentage of dietary iron normally absorbed is about:

person must have water in his or her diet:

diabetes-like condition may develop when _____ is lacking in the diet.

Fluoride seems to be helpful in preventing:

Blood calcium levels can be increased by all of the following except:

Which of the following organ systems plays the primary role in maintaining acid-base balance?

Calcium is found in the most abundance in:

person who is severely lacking in _____ may experience a sulfur deficiency.

36.Which of the following enhances calcium absorption from the GI tract?

Discuss the functions of copper in the body.

hallucinations commonly experienced during withdrawal from alcohol intoxication are believed to be due to a deficiency of:

of the following are true of phosphorus except that it:

Nutrient supplements in amounts consistent with the RDA should be taken in all of the following circumstances except:

Adequate calcium intake is important between the ages of 12 and 30 because this is the time when bones grow thicker and denser.

is important in the body because it is:

best food sources of magnesium include:

the list below, choose the richest source of potassium.

Overview of Nutrition and Health

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Protein

Digestion and Absorption

Metabolism, Energy Balance, and Body Composition

Weight Management: Overweight and Underweight

The Vitamins

Fitness and Nutrition

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Pregnancy and Lactation

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Later Adulthood

Illness and Nutrition Care

Medications, Diet-Drug Interactions, and Herbal Supplements

Specialized Nutrition Support: Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition

Foods and Food Consistency for Upper Gi Disorders

Fiber-Modified Diets for Lower Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders

Carbohydrate- and Fat-Modified Diets for Malabsorption Disorders

Nutrition Therapy for Liver and Gallbladder Diseases

Carbohydrate-Controlled Diets for Diabetes Mellitus

Fat-Controlled, Mineral-Modified Diets for Cardiovascular Diseases

Protein-, Mineral-, and Fluid-Modified Diets for Kidney Diseases

Energy- and Protein-Modified Diets for Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Energy- and Protein-Modified Diets for Cancer and Hiv Infection

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