Question 1

A dietary source of chromium is ____.

Accepted Answer

A) leafy green vegetables 
B) milk 
C) meat 
D) beer 
A) leafy green vegetables 
B) milk 
C) meat 
D) beer D

Question 2

In the U.S., clinical mineral deficiencies are typically limited to iron and calcium.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Match between columns
                        Premises: Combines with calcium to form hydroxyapatite crystals in bones.

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Zinc and Selenium and Iron and Calcium is...

Question 4

Synthesis of hemoglobin is dependent on which of the following microminerals?

Accepted Answer

A) iodine 
B) zinc 
C) selenium 
D) copper 
A) iodine 
B) zinc 
C) selenium 
D) copper

Question 5

While loss of bone calcium is prevalent in older women, older men rarely lose bone calcium.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

If an adult consumes 1,000 mg of calcium daily, what is the estimated average amount absorbed from the intestinal tract?

Accepted Answer

A) 800 mg 
B) 600 mg 
C) 500 mg 
D) 300 mg 
A) 800 mg 
B) 600 mg 
C) 500 mg 
D) 300 mg

Question 7

A sub-clinical deficiency progresses over a long period of time with no visible symptoms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

When the body wants to limit iron absorption it can leave iron in mucosal cells and wait for those cells to die and slough off.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What effect does adequate calcium intake have on loss of calcium from bone in the time period between attainment of peak bone mineral density and menopause?

Accepted Answer

A) Increases bone density 
B) Stops the loss of bone calcium 
C) Slows the loss of bone calcium 
D) No effect on bone calcium 
A) Increases bone density 
B) Stops the loss of bone calcium 
C) Slows the loss of bone calcium 
D) No effect on bone calcium

Question 10

Athletes should not use the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI)because most athletes experience large losses of minerals in sweat, blood, or urine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

When iron-deficiency anemia is present, aerobic capacity declines and subsequently increases with iron supplementation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Describe the development of a sub-clinical and clinical iron deficiency. What impact will these conditions have on endurance performance? Why might athletes develop these conditions? Explain how an iron toxicity might develop.

Accepted Answer

Iron deficiency can develop in two stage

Question 13

An important physiological role for chromium is that it enhances ____.

Accepted Answer

A) oxygen uptake and transport 
B) insulin sensitivity 
C) calcium uptake and helps to stabilize blood calcium levels 
D) the conversion of alcohol to stored body fat 
A) oxygen uptake and transport 
B) insulin sensitivity 
C) calcium uptake and helps to stabilize blood calcium levels 
D) the conversion of alcohol to stored body fat

Question 14

The micromineral that is necessary for the conversion of iron from its storage to its transport form is ____.

Accepted Answer

A) copper 
B) magnesium 
C) sodium 
D) zinc 
A) copper 
B) magnesium 
C) sodium 
D) zinc

Question 15

Which of the following is true regarding athletes and upper respiratory tract infections (URTI)?

Accepted Answer

A) Lack of exercise increases risk for URTI. 
B) Moderate exercise decreases risk for URTI. 
C) Prolonged exercise increases risk for URTI. 
D) Any type of exercise decreases risks for URTI. 
A) Lack of exercise increases risk for URTI. 
B) Moderate exercise decreases risk for URTI. 
C) Prolonged exercise increases risk for URTI. 
D) Any type of exercise decreases risks for URTI.

Question 16

Explain the health implications that may occur with a disruption of the menstrual cycle. In which female athletes is amenorrhea most likely to occur?

Accepted Answer

Disruption of the menstrual cycle, such

Question 17

Match between columns
                        Premises: A low intake during childhood and adolescence can reduce peak bone mineral density by as much as 5 to 10 percent.

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Selenium and Zinc and Phosphorus and Iron is...

Question 18

When adequate calcium and iron are consumed from naturally occurring food sources, it is likely that the intake of other minerals is also adequate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Many distance runners have low bone density, which is most likely due to ____.

Accepted Answer

A) high caloric intake 
B) low energy availability 
C) weight-bearing activities always tend to decrease bone mineral density 
D) a clinical mineral deficiency 
A) high caloric intake 
B) low energy availability 
C) weight-bearing activities always tend to decrease bone mineral density 
D) a clinical mineral deficiency

Question 20

What is the recommended daily dose of supplemental zinc?

Accepted Answer

A) 10 mg 
B) 15 mg 
C) 30 mg 
D) 40 mg 
A) 10 mg 
B) 15 mg 
C) 30 mg 
D) 40 mg

A dietary source of chromium is ____.

In the U.S., clinical mineral deficiencies are typically limited to iron and calcium.

Synthesis of hemoglobin is dependent on which of the following microminerals?

While loss of bone calcium is prevalent in older women, older men rarely lose bone calcium.

If an adult consumes 1,000 mg of calcium daily, what is the estimated average amount absorbed from the intestinal tract?

A sub-clinical deficiency progresses over a long period of time with no visible symptoms.

When the body wants to limit iron absorption it can leave iron in mucosal cells and wait for those cells to die and slough off.

What effect does adequate calcium intake have on loss of calcium from bone in the time period between attainment of peak bone mineral density and menopause?

Athletes should not use the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI)because most athletes experience large losses of minerals in sweat, blood, or urine.

When iron-deficiency anemia is present, aerobic capacity declines and subsequently increases with iron supplementation.

Describe the development of a sub-clinical and clinical iron deficiency. What impact will these conditions have on endurance performance? Why might athletes develop these conditions? Explain how an iron toxicity might develop.

An important physiological role for chromium is that it enhances ____.

The micromineral that is necessary for the conversion of iron from its storage to its transport form is ____.

Which of the following is true regarding athletes and upper respiratory tract infections (URTI)?

Explain the health implications that may occur with a disruption of the menstrual cycle. In which female athletes is amenorrhea most likely to occur?

When adequate calcium and iron are consumed from naturally occurring food sources, it is likely that the intake of other minerals is also adequate.

Many distance runners have low bone density, which is most likely due to ____.

What is the recommended daily dose of supplemental zinc?

Introduction to Sports Nutrition

Defining and Measuring Energy

Energy Systems and Exercise

Carbohydrates

Proteins

Fats

Water and Electrolytes

Vitamins

Diet Planning: Food First, Supplements Second

Weight and Body Composition

Disordered Eating and Exercise Patterns in Athletes

Diet and Exercise for Lifelong Fitness and Health

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Exam 9: Minerals

A dietary source of chromium is ____.

In the U.S., clinical mineral deficiencies are typically limited to iron and calcium.

Synthesis of hemoglobin is dependent on which of the following microminerals?

While loss of bone calcium is prevalent in older women, older men rarely lose bone calcium.

If an adult consumes 1,000 mg of calcium daily, what is the estimated average amount absorbed from the intestinal tract?

A sub-clinical deficiency progresses over a long period of time with no visible symptoms.

When the body wants to limit iron absorption it can leave iron in mucosal cells and wait for those cells to die and slough off.

What effect does adequate calcium intake have on loss of calcium from bone in the time period between attainment of peak bone mineral density and menopause?

Athletes should not use the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI)because most athletes experience large losses of minerals in sweat, blood, or urine.

When iron-deficiency anemia is present, aerobic capacity declines and subsequently increases with iron supplementation.

Describe the development of a sub-clinical and clinical iron deficiency. What impact will these conditions have on endurance performance? Why might athletes develop these conditions? Explain how an iron toxicity might develop.

An important physiological role for chromium is that it enhances ____.

The micromineral that is necessary for the conversion of iron from its storage to its transport form is ____.

Which of the following is true regarding athletes and upper respiratory tract infections (URTI)?

Explain the health implications that may occur with a disruption of the menstrual cycle. In which female athletes is amenorrhea most likely to occur?

When adequate calcium and iron are consumed from naturally occurring food sources, it is likely that the intake of other minerals is also adequate.

Many distance runners have low bone density, which is most likely due to ____.

What is the recommended daily dose of supplemental zinc?

Introduction to Sports Nutrition

Defining and Measuring Energy

Energy Systems and Exercise

Carbohydrates

Proteins

Fats

Water and Electrolytes

Vitamins

Diet Planning: Food First, Supplements Second

Weight and Body Composition

Disordered Eating and Exercise Patterns in Athletes

Diet and Exercise for Lifelong Fitness and Health

Filters