Question 1

What is a DEXA scan?

Accepted Answer

A) A scan to monitor the proper functioning of the heart 
B) A scan to detect early stages of bone loss 
C) A scan to measure total body fat 
D) A scan to monitor optimum brain activity 
E) A scan to assess simple and compound fractures 
A) A scan to monitor the proper functioning of the heart 
B) A scan to detect early stages of bone loss 
C) A scan to measure total body fat 
D) A scan to monitor optimum brain activity 
E) A scan to assess simple and compound fractures

Question 2

Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH)is an eating pattern proven to help people reduce their sodium intake and control blood pressure .

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following calcium supplements is correctly matched with its definition?

Accepted Answer

A) An amino acid chelate is an acid-buffering agent used to counter excess acidity in the stomach. 
B) Dolomite is the simplest form of purified calcium used as a calcium supplement. 
C) Bone meal is a crushed or ground preparation intended to supply calcium to the diet. 
D) An antacid is a product made from the powdered shells of oysters and used as a calcium supplement. 
E) Oyster shell is a calcium mineral composed of calcium and magnesium salts. 
A) An amino acid chelate is an acid-buffering agent used to counter excess acidity in the stomach. 
B) Dolomite is the simplest form of purified calcium used as a calcium supplement. 
C) Bone meal is a crushed or ground preparation intended to supply calcium to the diet. 
D) An antacid is a product made from the powdered shells of oysters and used as a calcium supplement. 
E) Oyster shell is a calcium mineral composed of calcium and magnesium salts.

Question 4

Your best friend complains that she is tired all the time and has a problem concentrating. In addition, she craves for ice. Based on her symptoms, which mineral deficiency does she have?

Accepted Answer

A) She has a potassium deficiency. 
B) She has a zinc deficiency. 
C) She has a magnesium deficiency. 
D) She has an iron deficiency. 
E) She has a sodium deficiency. 
A) She has a potassium deficiency. 
B) She has a zinc deficiency. 
C) She has a magnesium deficiency. 
D) She has an iron deficiency. 
E) She has a sodium deficiency.

Question 5

When your body signals thirst, it is important to:

Accepted Answer

A) consider drinking fluids soon to prevent dehydration 
B) ignore the signal because you just had a large glass of water. 
C) drink fluids to avoid the condition of dehydration 
D) drink plenty of plain water to prevent water intoxication 
E) drink a sports beverage to restore electrolyte imbalance 
A) consider drinking fluids soon to prevent dehydration 
B) ignore the signal because you just had a large glass of water. 
C) drink fluids to avoid the condition of dehydration 
D) drink plenty of plain water to prevent water intoxication 
E) drink a sports beverage to restore electrolyte imbalance

Question 6

During outdoor physical activity, the body maintains its temperature by:

Accepted Answer

A) sweating to release body heat 
B) urinating to remove excess body water 
C) directing blood to the body's core for cooling 
D) using metabolic water as a coolant 
E) passing inhaled oxygen from the lungs to the blood 
A) sweating to release body heat 
B) urinating to remove excess body water 
C) directing blood to the body's core for cooling 
D) using metabolic water as a coolant 
E) passing inhaled oxygen from the lungs to the blood

Question 7

The chief ion used to maintain the volume of fluid outside cells is:

Accepted Answer

A) potassium 
B) chloride 
C) sodium 
D) calcium 
E) magnesium 
A) potassium 
B) chloride 
C) sodium 
D) calcium 
E) magnesium

Question 8

It is critical for body cells to maintain fluid and electrolyte balance. The body achieves this balance by:

Accepted Answer

A) increasing the intake of sodium when a person becomes dehydrated 
B) allowing minerals to slip freely across the cell membranes 
C) increasing the electrolyte concentrations inside the cells 
D) keeping most of the water outside the cells 
E) allowing minerals to follow the flow of water 
A) increasing the intake of sodium when a person becomes dehydrated 
B) allowing minerals to slip freely across the cell membranes 
C) increasing the electrolyte concentrations inside the cells 
D) keeping most of the water outside the cells 
E) allowing minerals to follow the flow of water

Question 9

Which of the following statements is true of fluoride?

Accepted Answer

A) It is usually deficient in public water supplies. 
B) It promotes the formation of plaque by supporting bacterial metabolism. 
C) Fluorosis caused by excessive fluoride intake is a temporary condition. 
D) It increases the resistance of bones and teeth against demineralization. 
E) Excessive fluoride intake causes bones to become thin. 
A) It is usually deficient in public water supplies. 
B) It promotes the formation of plaque by supporting bacterial metabolism. 
C) Fluorosis caused by excessive fluoride intake is a temporary condition. 
D) It increases the resistance of bones and teeth against demineralization. 
E) Excessive fluoride intake causes bones to become thin.

Question 10

Breastfed infants absorb about _____ percent of the ingested calcium.

Accepted Answer

A) 10 
B) 30 
C) 40 
D) 60 
E) 70 
A) 10 
B) 30 
C) 40 
D) 60 
E) 70

Question 11

After age 25, regardless of calcium intake, bones begin to lose density.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Describe the characteristics of DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension).

Accepted Answer

An eating pattern that is proven to help

Question 13

What is peak bone mass and when is it developed?

Accepted Answer

From birth to about age 20, the bones ar

Question 14

A person consumes 1000 mg of sodium from preservatives in processed foods along with an additional 2000 mg of salt. Does the sodium intake of the person fall within the limits established by the DRI committee?

Accepted Answer

A) No, the sodium intake of 3000 mg exceeds the UL. 
B) Yes, the sodium intake of 3000 mg falls within the UL. 
C) No, the sodium intake of 1800 mg exceeds the UL. 
D) Yes, the sodium intake of 1800 mg falls within the UL. 
E) Yes, the sodium intake of 1800 mg falls within the adequate level. 
A) No, the sodium intake of 3000 mg exceeds the UL. 
B) Yes, the sodium intake of 3000 mg falls within the UL. 
C) No, the sodium intake of 1800 mg exceeds the UL. 
D) Yes, the sodium intake of 1800 mg falls within the UL. 
E) Yes, the sodium intake of 1800 mg falls within the adequate level.

Question 15

Which of the following statements is true of bottled water?

Accepted Answer

A) Bottled water is packaged spring water that is naturally pure. 
B) Bottled water is filtered by the manufacturer to remove minerals. 
C) Bottled water is flavored tap water. 
D) Bottled water is treated and packaged tap water. 
E) Using bottled water is a sound environmental decision. 
A) Bottled water is packaged spring water that is naturally pure. 
B) Bottled water is filtered by the manufacturer to remove minerals. 
C) Bottled water is flavored tap water. 
D) Bottled water is treated and packaged tap water. 
E) Using bottled water is a sound environmental decision.

Question 16

Which of the following is a nonmodifiable risk factor for osteoporosis?

Accepted Answer

A) Low body weight 
B) Sedentary lifestyle 
C) Cigarette smoking 
D) Female gender 
E) Caffeine intake 
A) Low body weight 
B) Sedentary lifestyle 
C) Cigarette smoking 
D) Female gender 
E) Caffeine intake

Question 17

Sulfate is adequate in a diet that is rich in _____.

Accepted Answer

A) fat 
B) protein 
C) carbohydrate 
D) vitamins 
E) calcium 
A) fat 
B) protein 
C) carbohydrate 
D) vitamins 
E) calcium

Question 18

Sodium ions are associated with the transmission of nerve impulses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) People achieve their peak bone mass after the first four decades of their life. 
B) The skeleton no longer adds to bone density after 20 years of age. 
C) The bones begin to lose density after 40 years of age regardless of calcium intake. 
D) People do not need calcium throughout their life. 
E) The bones of an individual actively grow until 30 years of age. 
A) People achieve their peak bone mass after the first four decades of their life. 
B) The skeleton no longer adds to bone density after 20 years of age. 
C) The bones begin to lose density after 40 years of age regardless of calcium intake. 
D) People do not need calcium throughout their life. 
E) The bones of an individual actively grow until 30 years of age.

Question 20

Which of the following statements about selenium is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) High levels of selenium do not cause toxicity. 
B) Selenium decreases the production of thyroid hormones. 
C) Selenium supplements decrease the risk of heart disease. 
D) Severe selenium toxicity causes muscle disorders with weakness and pain. 
E) Selenium limits the formation of free radicals and prevents oxidative damage. 
A) High levels of selenium do not cause toxicity. 
B) Selenium decreases the production of thyroid hormones. 
C) Selenium supplements decrease the risk of heart disease. 
D) Severe selenium toxicity causes muscle disorders with weakness and pain. 
E) Selenium limits the formation of free radicals and prevents oxidative damage.

What is a DEXA scan?

Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH)is an eating pattern proven to help people reduce their sodium intake and control blood pressure .

Which of the following calcium supplements is correctly matched with its definition?

Your best friend complains that she is tired all the time and has a problem concentrating. In addition, she craves for ice. Based on her symptoms, which mineral deficiency does she have?

When your body signals thirst, it is important to:

During outdoor physical activity, the body maintains its temperature by:

The chief ion used to maintain the volume of fluid outside cells is:

It is critical for body cells to maintain fluid and electrolyte balance. The body achieves this balance by:

Which of the following statements is true of fluoride?

Breastfed infants absorb about _____ percent of the ingested calcium.

After age 25, regardless of calcium intake, bones begin to lose density.

Describe the characteristics of DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension).

What is peak bone mass and when is it developed?

A person consumes 1000 mg of sodium from preservatives in processed foods along with an additional 2000 mg of salt. Does the sodium intake of the person fall within the limits established by the DRI committee?

Which of the following statements is true of bottled water?

Which of the following is a nonmodifiable risk factor for osteoporosis?

Sulfate is adequate in a diet that is rich in _____.

Sodium ions are associated with the transmission of nerve impulses.

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following statements about selenium is accurate?

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Exam 8: Water and Minerals

What is a DEXA scan?

Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH)is an eating pattern proven to help people reduce their sodium intake and control blood pressure .

Which of the following calcium supplements is correctly matched with its definition?

Your best friend complains that she is tired all the time and has a problem concentrating. In addition, she craves for ice. Based on her symptoms, which mineral deficiency does she have?

When your body signals thirst, it is important to:

During outdoor physical activity, the body maintains its temperature by:

The chief ion used to maintain the volume of fluid outside cells is:

It is critical for body cells to maintain fluid and electrolyte balance. The body achieves this balance by:

Which of the following statements is true of fluoride?

Breastfed infants absorb about _____ percent of the ingested calcium.

After age 25, regardless of calcium intake, bones begin to lose density.

Describe the characteristics of DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension).

What is peak bone mass and when is it developed?

A person consumes 1000 mg of sodium from preservatives in processed foods along with an additional 2000 mg of salt. Does the sodium intake of the person fall within the limits established by the DRI committee?

Which of the following statements is true of bottled water?

Which of the following is a nonmodifiable risk factor for osteoporosis?

Sulfate is adequate in a diet that is rich in _____.

Sodium ions are associated with the transmission of nerve impulses.

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following statements about selenium is accurate?

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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