Question 1

Why is medical supervision advised for a person suffering from chronic vomiting or diarrhea?

Accepted Answer

A) To prevent renal failure 
B) To prevent fluid and electrolyte imbalance 
C) To prevent aggravation of hypertension 
D) To prevent internal hemorrhage 
E) To prevent infection by opportunistic bacteria 
A) To prevent renal failure 
B) To prevent fluid and electrolyte imbalance 
C) To prevent aggravation of hypertension 
D) To prevent internal hemorrhage 
E) To prevent infection by opportunistic bacteria B

Question 2

Bone loss is a calcium-deficiency disease similar to iron-deficiency anemia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

The bioavailability of calcium in calcium-fortified orange juice is comparable to that of milk.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

High salt intake can temporarily increase the water content of the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is the correct definition of distilled water?

Accepted Answer

A) Water that has been treated with ozone to make it safe but not sterile 
B) Water that is lightly flavored and enhanced with vitamins, supposedly to enhance athletic performance 
C) W ater from a spring or well that contains at least 250 parts per million of naturally occurring minerals 
D) Water that has been vaporized and recondensed, leaving it free of dissolved minerals 
E) Water that has been treated by a water softener to replace calcium and magnesium with sodium 
A) Water that has been treated with ozone to make it safe but not sterile 
B) Water that is lightly flavored and enhanced with vitamins, supposedly to enhance athletic performance 
C) W ater from a spring or well that contains at least 250 parts per million of naturally occurring minerals 
D) Water that has been vaporized and recondensed, leaving it free of dissolved minerals 
E) Water that has been treated by a water softener to replace calcium and magnesium with sodium

Question 6

What is the DRI of iron for men and women over 51 years of age?

Accepted Answer

A) 48 mg\day 
B) 1 mg\day 
C) 2 mg\day 
D) 18 mg\day 
E) 8 mg\day 
A) 48 mg\day 
B) 1 mg\day 
C) 2 mg\day 
D) 18 mg\day 
E) 8 mg\day

Question 7

Which of the following elements must be present for the synthesis of thyroxine?

Accepted Answer

A) Iron 
B) Iodine 
C) Zinc 
D) Fluorine 
E) Chlorine 
A) Iron 
B) Iodine 
C) Zinc 
D) Fluorine 
E) Chlorine

Question 8

Which of the following properties of water is used during dialysis?

Accepted Answer

A) Universal solvent 
B) Cleansing agent 
C) Lubricant 
D) Coolant 
E) Cushioning agent 
A) Universal solvent 
B) Cleansing agent 
C) Lubricant 
D) Coolant 
E) Cushioning agent

Question 9

Which of the following food sources provides the least amount of zinc?

Accepted Answer

A) Meat 
B) Eggs 
C) Legumes 
D) Shellfish 
E) Milk 
A) Meat 
B) Eggs 
C) Legumes 
D) Shellfish 
E) Milk

Question 10

What effect does zinc deficiency have on the body?

Accepted Answer

A) Decreased production of hemoglobin, leading to hypoxia 
B) Impaired immune response, leading to more infections 
C) Increased appetite, leading to weight gain 
D) Decreased absorption of iron, leading to anemia 
E) Increased production of red blood cells, leading to polycythemia 
A) Decreased production of hemoglobin, leading to hypoxia 
B) Impaired immune response, leading to more infections 
C) Increased appetite, leading to weight gain 
D) Decreased absorption of iron, leading to anemia 
E) Increased production of red blood cells, leading to polycythemia

Question 11

Differentiate between iron deficiency and iron-deficiency anemia. Describe the causes and symptoms of the latter.

Accepted Answer

Iron deficiency and iron-deficiency anem

Question 12

What is the most abundant mineral in the body?

Accepted Answer

A) Calcium 
B) Phosphorus 
C) Sodium 
D) Iron 
E) Potassium 
A) Calcium 
B) Phosphorus 
C) Sodium 
D) Iron 
E) Potassium

Question 13

Which of the following individuals is likely to absorb the least amount of calcium?

Accepted Answer

A) A 42-year-old man 
B) A 3-year-old girl 
C) A 14-year-old boy 
D) A 21-year-old pregnant woman 
E) A breastfed infant 
A) A 42-year-old man 
B) A 3-year-old girl 
C) A 14-year-old boy 
D) A 21-year-old pregnant woman 
E) A breastfed infant

Question 14

The principal food source of chloride is:

Accepted Answer

A) salt 
B) meat 
C) sugar 
D) cereal 
E) dairy products 
A) salt 
B) meat 
C) sugar 
D) cereal 
E) dairy products

Question 15

Describe what is known about the relationship between protein intakes (both low and high)and bone health.

Accepted Answer

The mineral crystals of bone form on a p

Question 16

Hard water has high concentrations of:

Accepted Answer

A) sodium and chloride 
B) calcium and fluoride 
C) magnesium and sodium 
D) sulfur and potassium 
E) calcium and magnesium 
A) sodium and chloride 
B) calcium and fluoride 
C) magnesium and sodium 
D) sulfur and potassium 
E) calcium and magnesium

Question 17

Certain mineral salts found in the body act as buffers that maintain the correct pH to permit various physiological processes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What is the most accurate statement about the body's water balance?

Accepted Answer

A) The regular intake of caffeinated beverages leads to water intoxication. 
B) All water must come from beverages because solid foods don't contain enough water. 
C) The fluid needs of an individual remain the same every day. 
D) Water intoxication can occur even with a few extra cups of water. 
E) Metabolic water is generated in the tissues as a product of chemical reactions. 
A) The regular intake of caffeinated beverages leads to water intoxication. 
B) All water must come from beverages because solid foods don't contain enough water. 
C) The fluid needs of an individual remain the same every day. 
D) Water intoxication can occur even with a few extra cups of water. 
E) Metabolic water is generated in the tissues as a product of chemical reactions.

Question 19

The kidneys and the brain regulate the water balance of the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following statements is true of copper?

Accepted Answer

A) It plays a key role in the formation of hemoglobin and collagen. 
B) It inhibits the absorption and use of iron. 
C) It enhances the activity of hormones such as insulin and glucagon. 
D) It makes bones and teeth resistant to demineralization. 
E) It regulates the production of thyroid hormones. 
A) It plays a key role in the formation of hemoglobin and collagen. 
B) It inhibits the absorption and use of iron. 
C) It enhances the activity of hormones such as insulin and glucagon. 
D) It makes bones and teeth resistant to demineralization. 
E) It regulates the production of thyroid hormones.

Why is medical supervision advised for a person suffering from chronic vomiting or diarrhea?

Bone loss is a calcium-deficiency disease similar to iron-deficiency anemia.

The bioavailability of calcium in calcium-fortified orange juice is comparable to that of milk.

High salt intake can temporarily increase the water content of the body.

Which of the following is the correct definition of distilled water?

What is the DRI of iron for men and women over 51 years of age?

Which of the following elements must be present for the synthesis of thyroxine?

Which of the following properties of water is used during dialysis?

Which of the following food sources provides the least amount of zinc?

What effect does zinc deficiency have on the body?

Differentiate between iron deficiency and iron-deficiency anemia. Describe the causes and symptoms of the latter.

What is the most abundant mineral in the body?

Which of the following individuals is likely to absorb the least amount of calcium?

The principal food source of chloride is:

Describe what is known about the relationship between protein intakes (both low and high)and bone health.

Hard water has high concentrations of:

Certain mineral salts found in the body act as buffers that maintain the correct pH to permit various physiological processes.

What is the most accurate statement about the body's water balance?

The kidneys and the brain regulate the water balance of the body.

Which of the following statements is true of copper?

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Exam 8: Water and Minerals

Why is medical supervision advised for a person suffering from chronic vomiting or diarrhea?

Bone loss is a calcium-deficiency disease similar to iron-deficiency anemia.

The bioavailability of calcium in calcium-fortified orange juice is comparable to that of milk.

High salt intake can temporarily increase the water content of the body.

Which of the following is the correct definition of distilled water?

What is the DRI of iron for men and women over 51 years of age?

Which of the following elements must be present for the synthesis of thyroxine?

Which of the following properties of water is used during dialysis?

Which of the following food sources provides the least amount of zinc?

What effect does zinc deficiency have on the body?

Differentiate between iron deficiency and iron-deficiency anemia. Describe the causes and symptoms of the latter.

What is the most abundant mineral in the body?

Which of the following individuals is likely to absorb the least amount of calcium?

The principal food source of chloride is:

Describe what is known about the relationship between protein intakes (both low and high)and bone health.

Hard water has high concentrations of:

Certain mineral salts found in the body act as buffers that maintain the correct pH to permit various physiological processes.

What is the most accurate statement about the body's water balance?

The kidneys and the brain regulate the water balance of the body.

Which of the following statements is true of copper?

Food Choices and Human Health

Nutrition Tools: Standards and Guidelines

The Remarkable Body

The Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starch, Glycogen, and Fiber

The Lipids: Fats, Oils, Phospholipids, and Sterols

The Proteins and Amino Acids

The Vitamins

Energy Balance and Healthy Body Weight

Performance Nutrition

Nutrition and Chronic Diseases

Food Safety and Food Technology

Life Cycle Nutrition: Mother and Infant

Child, Teen, and Older Adult

Hunger and the Future of Food

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