Question 1

With which of these nutrients does selenium work in tandem?

Accepted Answer

A)  iron 
B)  vitamin A 
C)  vitamin C 
D)  vitamin E 
E)  manganese 
A)  iron 
B)  vitamin A 
C)  vitamin C 
D)  vitamin E 
E)  manganese

Question 2

Enzymes that contain one or more minerals as part of their structures are known as ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Enzymes that contain one or more minerals...

Question 3

Which of the following is a common side effect from taking iron supplements?

Accepted Answer

A)  itching 
B)  diarrhea 
C)  constipation 
D)  insomnia 
E)  arrythmia 
A)  itching 
B)  diarrhea 
C)  constipation 
D)  insomnia 
E)  arrythmia

Question 4

How is iron used in the bone marrow?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is converted to myoglobin and sent to the muscle for storage. 
B)  It is used to produce transferrin. 
C)  It is used to make hemoglobin. 
D)  It is used to convert hemoglobin to myoglobin. 
E)  It becomes a cofactor and used during energy metabolism. 
A)  It is converted to myoglobin and sent to the muscle for storage. 
B)  It is used to produce transferrin. 
C)  It is used to make hemoglobin. 
D)  It is used to convert hemoglobin to myoglobin. 
E)  It becomes a cofactor and used during energy metabolism.

Question 5

About how much iron does the usual US diet provide per 1000 kcalories?

Accepted Answer

A)  3 to 5 mg 
B)  6 to 7 mg 
C)  10 to 12 mg 
D)  15 mg 
E)  18 mg 
A)  3 to 5 mg 
B)  6 to 7 mg 
C)  10 to 12 mg 
D)  15 mg 
E)  18 mg

Question 6

Chromium deficiency is characterized by ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  hypertension 
B)  hyperglycemia 
C)  hypoglycemia 
D)  weight loss 
E)  hyperparathyroidism 
A)  hypertension 
B)  hyperglycemia 
C)  hypoglycemia 
D)  weight loss 
E)  hyperparathyroidism

Question 7

In which of the following functions is zinc NOT involved?

Accepted Answer

A)  regulation of gene expression 
B)  blood clotting 
C)  insulin storage 
D)  growth and development 
E)  secretion of stomach acids 
A)  regulation of gene expression 
B)  blood clotting 
C)  insulin storage 
D)  growth and development 
E)  secretion of stomach acids

Question 8

What is transferrin?

Accepted Answer

A)  an enzyme 
B)  an iron-storage protein 
C)  an iron transport protein 
D)  a muscle protein 
E)  a ketone 
A)  an enzyme 
B)  an iron-storage protein 
C)  an iron transport protein 
D)  a muscle protein 
E)  a ketone

Question 9

An important function of selenium is to _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  help blood clot 
B)  prevent free-radical formation 
C)  stimulate the taste buds 
D)  help in metabolism of cholesterol 
E)  work with vitamin E in formation of hemoglobin 
A)  help blood clot 
B)  prevent free-radical formation 
C)  stimulate the taste buds 
D)  help in metabolism of cholesterol 
E)  work with vitamin E in formation of hemoglobin

Question 10

What other nutrient deficiency is common among people with iodine deficiency?

Accepted Answer

A)  calcium 
B)  iron 
C)  vitamin C 
D)  vitamin D 
E)  zinc 
A)  calcium 
B)  iron 
C)  vitamin C 
D)  vitamin D 
E)  zinc

Question 11

Which of the following is not an essential trace mineral?

Accepted Answer

A)  selenium 
B)  copper 
C)  nickel 
D)  chromium 
E)  molybdenum 
A)  selenium 
B)  copper 
C)  nickel 
D)  chromium 
E)  molybdenum

Question 12

About what percentage of the US population is deficient in iron?

Accepted Answer

A)  5% 
B)  10% 
C)  20% 
D)  33% 
E)  42% 
A)  5% 
B)  10% 
C)  20% 
D)  33% 
E)  42%

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT true of copper?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a key factor in hemoglobin synthesis. 
B)  It helps make collagen. 
C)  It depends on triglycerides to maintain balance and for transport in the body. 
D)  It helps inactivate histamine. 
E)  It is a constituent of several enzymes. 
A)  It is a key factor in hemoglobin synthesis. 
B)  It helps make collagen. 
C)  It depends on triglycerides to maintain balance and for transport in the body. 
D)  It helps inactivate histamine. 
E)  It is a constituent of several enzymes.

Question 14

Discuss the pros and cons of iron supplementation for people who are iron-deficient. What are some recommendations on how to get the most from them?

Accepted Answer

People who are iron-deficient may need s

Question 15

What is the RDA for iron for women in their reproductive years?

Accepted Answer

A)  8 mg 
B)  12 mg 
C)  18 mg 
D)  20 mg 
E)  24 mg 
A)  8 mg 
B)  12 mg 
C)  18 mg 
D)  20 mg 
E)  24 mg

Question 16

What is a possible health benefit of anthocyanins?

Accepted Answer

A)  to promote weight loss 
B)  to prevent some cancers 
C)  to reduce complications of diabetes 
D)  to protect against the effects of aging 
E)  to lower blood cholesterol levels 
A)  to promote weight loss 
B)  to prevent some cancers 
C)  to reduce complications of diabetes 
D)  to protect against the effects of aging 
E)  to lower blood cholesterol levels

Question 17

What relationship, if any, does chromium have to diabetes? Name foods that are significant sources of chromium.

Accepted Answer

Chromium helps maintain glucose homeosta

Question 18

Of these foods, which is the best source of zinc?

Accepted Answer

A)  oysters 
B)  potatoes 
C)  eggs 
D)  watermelon 
E)  tomato juice 
A)  oysters 
B)  potatoes 
C)  eggs 
D)  watermelon 
E)  tomato juice

Question 19

What is the Tolerable Upper Intake Level for copper?

Accepted Answer

A)  5 mg/day 
B)  105 mg/day 
C)  100 mg/day 
D)  5000 mg/day 
E)  1000 mg/day 
A)  5 mg/day 
B)  105 mg/day 
C)  100 mg/day 
D)  5000 mg/day 
E)  1000 mg/day

Question 20

Which of the following substances is a contaminant mineral?

Accepted Answer

A)  nickel 
B)  copper 
C)  cadmium 
D)  bromine 
E)  boron 
A)  nickel 
B)  copper 
C)  cadmium 
D)  bromine 
E)  boron

Exam 13: The Trace Minerals

With which of these nutrients does selenium work in tandem?

Enzymes that contain one or more minerals as part of their structures are known as ____________________.

Which of the following is a common side effect from taking iron supplements?

How is iron used in the bone marrow?

About how much iron does the usual US diet provide per 1000 kcalories?

Chromium deficiency is characterized by ____.

In which of the following functions is zinc NOT involved?

What is transferrin?

An important function of selenium is to _____.

What other nutrient deficiency is common among people with iodine deficiency?

Which of the following is not an essential trace mineral?

About what percentage of the US population is deficient in iron?

Which of the following is NOT true of copper?

Discuss the pros and cons of iron supplementation for people who are iron-deficient. What are some recommendations on how to get the most from them?

What is the RDA for iron for women in their reproductive years?

What is a possible health benefit of anthocyanins?

What relationship, if any, does chromium have to diabetes? Name foods that are significant sources of chromium.

Of these foods, which is the best source of zinc?

What is the Tolerable Upper Intake Level for copper?

Which of the following substances is a contaminant mineral?

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

Water and the Major 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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