Question 1

The body needs more ________ each day in comparison to any other nutrient.

Accepted Answer

A)  fat 
B)  water 
C)  protein 
D)  glucose 
E)  sodium 
A)  fat 
B)  water 
C)  protein 
D)  glucose 
E)  sodium

Question 2

Which of the following helps make the calcium-binding protein needed for calcium absorption?

Accepted Answer

A)  fiber 
B)  vitamin D 
C)  phytic acid 
D)  oxalic acid 
E)  glucose 
A)  fiber 
B)  vitamin D 
C)  phytic acid 
D)  oxalic acid 
E)  glucose

Question 3

What accounts for the liberal sodium intake in the U.S. diet? List five ways an individual can reduce the sodium in his diet.

Accepted Answer

In general, processed foods have the mos

Question 4

Which of the following electrolytes is concentrated primarily outside the body's cells?

Accepted Answer

A)  calcium 
B)  potassium 
C)  magnesium 
D)  phosphate 
E)  sulfate 
A)  calcium 
B)  potassium 
C)  magnesium 
D)  phosphate 
E)  sulfate

Question 5

________ is the hormone secreted by the thyroid gland that regulates blood calcium by lowering it when levels rise too high.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is the hormone secreted by the...

Question 6

The acidity of the body's fluids is determined by the concentration of ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  glucose 
B)  sodium 
C)  alcohol 
D)  potassium 
E)  hydrogen ions 
A)  glucose 
B)  sodium 
C)  alcohol 
D)  potassium 
E)  hydrogen ions

Question 7

Which of the following is not regulated by the FDA as water?

Accepted Answer

A)  soft water 
B)  public water 
C)  natural water 
D)  distilled water 
E)  carbonated water 
A)  soft water 
B)  public water 
C)  natural water 
D)  distilled water 
E)  carbonated water

Question 8

Where is intracellular fluid found?

Accepted Answer

A)  within cells 
B)  between cells 
C)  within the lungs 
D)  within blood vessels 
E)  within the digestive system 
A)  within cells 
B)  between cells 
C)  within the lungs 
D)  within blood vessels 
E)  within the digestive system

Question 9

About how many people never walk or live independently again after sustaining an osteoporosis-related hip fracture?

Accepted Answer

A)  2% 
B)  6% 
C)  20% 
D)  33% 
E)  50% 
A)  2% 
B)  6% 
C)  20% 
D)  33% 
E)  50%

Question 10

How do physical activity and body weight affect the risk of osteoporosis?

Accepted Answer

Physical activity may be the single most

Question 11

How should you treat a severe electrolyte imbalance?

Accepted Answer

Normally, the body defends itself succes

Question 12

Which of the following accurately describes minerals?

Accepted Answer

A)  When a food is burned, all the minerals are found in the ash. 
B)  The body absorbs each mineral from foods in much the same way. 
C)  Minerals in food can be destroyed by acid. 
D)  The body needs about 200 milligrams of each trace mineral each day. 
E)  Major minerals are more important than trace minerals. 
A)  When a food is burned, all the minerals are found in the ash. 
B)  The body absorbs each mineral from foods in much the same way. 
C)  Minerals in food can be destroyed by acid. 
D)  The body needs about 200 milligrams of each trace mineral each day. 
E)  Major minerals are more important than trace minerals.

Question 13

Compounds that keep a solution's pH constant when acids or bases are added are called "________."

Accepted Answer

The answer of Compounds that keep a solution's pH constant...

Question 14

What is the principal extracellular cation?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body. Which mineral is the second most abundant?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

Positively charged ions are called "________."

Accepted Answer

The answer of Positively charged ions are called "________."...

Question 17

Which is a n example of a protein that regulates the flow of fluids and ions in and out of cells

Accepted Answer

A)  calcium-magnesium pump 
B)  sodium-potassium pump 
C)  potassium-magnesium pump 
D)  iron-sodium pump 
E)  iron-potassium pump 
A)  calcium-magnesium pump 
B)  sodium-potassium pump 
C)  potassium-magnesium pump 
D)  iron-sodium pump 
E)  iron-potassium pump

Question 18

Water drawn from a well that taps a confined aquifer in which the water is under pressure is called ________ water.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Water drawn from a well that taps...

Question 19

Abnormally low calcium levels in the blood results in ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  calcium rigor 
B)  calcium tetany 
C)  myosinotoxicosis 
D)  calmodulin dysfunction 
E)  hyperkalemia 
A)  calcium rigor 
B)  calcium tetany 
C)  myosinotoxicosis 
D)  calmodulin dysfunction 
E)  hyperkalemia

Question 20

Which are t he principle minerals of soft water?

Accepted Answer

A)  sodium or calcium 
B)  sodium or potassium 
C)  potassium or iron 
D)  sodium or selenium 
E)  potassium or magnesium 
A)  sodium or calcium 
B)  sodium or potassium 
C)  potassium or iron 
D)  sodium or selenium 
E)  potassium or magnesium

Exam 12: Water and the Major Minerals

The body needs more ________ each day in comparison to any other nutrient.

Which of the following helps make the calcium-binding protein needed for calcium absorption?

What accounts for the liberal sodium intake in the U.S. diet? List five ways an individual can reduce the sodium in his diet.

Which of the following electrolytes is concentrated primarily outside the body's cells?

________ is the hormone secreted by the thyroid gland that regulates blood calcium by lowering it when levels rise too high.

The acidity of the body's fluids is determined by the concentration of ____________.

Which of the following is not regulated by the FDA as water?

Where is intracellular fluid found?

About how many people never walk or live independently again after sustaining an osteoporosis-related hip fracture?

How do physical activity and body weight affect the risk of osteoporosis?

How should you treat a severe electrolyte imbalance?

Which of the following accurately describes minerals?

Compounds that keep a solution's pH constant when acids or bases are added are called "________."

What is the principal extracellular cation?

Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body. Which mineral is the second most abundant?

Positively charged ions are called "________."

Which is a n example of a protein that regulates the flow of fluids and ions in and out of cells

Water drawn from a well that taps a confined aquifer in which the water is under pressure is called ________ water.

Abnormally low calcium levels in the blood results in ________.

Which are t he principle minerals of soft water?

An Overview of Nutrition

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion, Absorption, and Transport

The Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starches, and Fibers

The Lipids: Triglycerides, Phospholipids, and Sterols

Protein: Amino Acids

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management: Overweight, Obesity, and Underweight

The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins: A, D, E, and K

The Trace Minerals

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years

Nutrition Care and Assessment

Nutrition Intervention

Medications, Diet-Drug Interactions, and Herbal Products

Enteral Nutrition Support

Parenteral Nutrition Support

Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders

Lower Gastrointestinal Disorders

Liver Disease and Gallstones

Diabetes Mellitus

Cardiovascular Diseases

Kidney Diseases

Cancer and Hiv Infection

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