Question 1

What does a DEXA scan measure?

Accepted Answer

A) bone density 
B) severity of bone microfractures 
C) bioavailability of calcium supplements 
D) calcium absorption and excretion balance 
A) bone density 
B) severity of bone microfractures 
C) bioavailability of calcium supplements 
D) calcium absorption and excretion balance A

Question 2

The concentration of electrolyte charges is measured in ____.

Accepted Answer

A) solute minerals 
B) milliequivalents 
C) ionic dissociates 
D) total atomic masses 
A) solute minerals 
B) milliequivalents 
C) ionic dissociates 
D) total atomic masses B

Question 3

Which mineral is involved in the transportation of lipids through the body's lymph and blood systems? ​

Accepted Answer

A) iron 
B) sodium 
C) calcium 
D) phosphorus 
A) iron 
B) sodium 
C) calcium 
D) phosphorus D

Question 4

At what age do adults normally begin to lose bone mass? ​

Accepted Answer

A) 30-40 years 
B) 40-50 years 
C) 50-60 years 
D) 60-70 years 
A) 30-40 years 
B) 40-50 years 
C) 50-60 years 
D) 60-70 years

Question 5

Which group of people is at known risk for potassium depletion? ​

Accepted Answer

A) athletes who are body-builders 
B) construction workers in cold climates 
C) those who ingest low amounts of fresh fruits/vegetables 
D) those who consume insufficient amounts of salted foods 
A) athletes who are body-builders 
B) construction workers in cold climates 
C) those who ingest low amounts of fresh fruits/vegetables 
D) those who consume insufficient amounts of salted foods

Question 6

Match between columns
                        Premises: part of genetic material

Accepted Answer

The Answer of sulfate and calcium only and calcium, magnesium, is...

Question 7

In the body, water that resides between cells is known as ____ fluid. ​

Accepted Answer

A) diuretic 
B) interstitial 
C) edematous 
D) intravascular 
A) diuretic 
B) interstitial 
C) edematous 
D) intravascular

Question 8

Calcium-binding protein acts within the ____. ​

Accepted Answer

A) kidneys 
B) intestine 
C) cortical bone 
D) trabecular bone 
A) kidneys 
B) intestine 
C) cortical bone 
D) trabecular bone

Question 9

Tiffany is a strict vegan and does not consume calcium-rich plant foods or take calcium supplements. Which molecule is most responsible for maintaining her blood calcium levels in the normal range? ​

Accepted Answer

A) calcitonin 
B) calmodulin 
C) hydroxyapatite 
D) parathyroid hormone 
A) calcitonin 
B) calmodulin 
C) hydroxyapatite 
D) parathyroid hormone

Question 10

What is a feature of sodium and health? ​

Accepted Answer

A) Salt sensitivity is generally rare in African Americans. 
B) High sodium intake is known to promote calcium excretion. 
C) High sodium intake over many years leads to hypertension in most people. 
D) Sodium alone and sodium in salt have nearly equivalent effects on blood pressure. 
A) Salt sensitivity is generally rare in African Americans. 
B) High sodium intake is known to promote calcium excretion. 
C) High sodium intake over many years leads to hypertension in most people. 
D) Sodium alone and sodium in salt have nearly equivalent effects on blood pressure.

Question 11

What is a function of trabecular bone? ​

Accepted Answer

A) synthesis of vitamin D 
B) synthesis of calcitonin 
C) storage site for calcium 
D) storage site for vitamin D 
A) synthesis of vitamin D 
B) synthesis of calcitonin 
C) storage site for calcium 
D) storage site for vitamin D

Question 12

What organ functions as the chief regulator of the body's acid-base balance by controlling the bicarbonate concentration? ​

Accepted Answer

A) skin 
B) liver 
C) kidneys 
D) stomach 
A) skin 
B) liver 
C) kidneys 
D) stomach

Question 13

Explain how renin functions to increase blood pressure.

Accepted Answer

Renin is released in the kidney in respo

Question 14

Estrogen therapy for osteoporosis is often rejected because it may increase risk for ____. ​

Accepted Answer

A) cancer 
B) heart disease 
C) hypertension 
D) diverticulosis 
A) cancer 
B) heart disease 
C) hypertension 
D) diverticulosis

Question 15

What is hydroxyapatite?

Accepted Answer

A) abnormal cellular structures seen in osteoporosis 
B) the calcium-rich crystalline structure of teeth and bones 
C) a calcium regulatory hormone secreted from the trabeculae region of bone 
D) a compound in plant foods that binds to calcium and phosphorus and inhibits absorption 
A) abnormal cellular structures seen in osteoporosis 
B) the calcium-rich crystalline structure of teeth and bones 
C) a calcium regulatory hormone secreted from the trabeculae region of bone 
D) a compound in plant foods that binds to calcium and phosphorus and inhibits absorption

Question 16

The average daily loss of water via the kidneys, lungs, feces, and skin is approximately ____ liters. ​

Accepted Answer

A) 0 to 0.5 
B) 0.5 to 1.5 
C) 2.0 
D) 4.0 
A) 0 to 0.5 
B) 0.5 to 1.5 
C) 2.0 
D) 4.0

Question 17

Detail how the bicarbonate-carbonic acid buffers in the body maintain the optimal pH in the body, including the role the liver and kidneys play in this maintenance.

Accepted Answer

Bicarbonate and carbonic acid work toget

Question 18

What is a feature of magnesium nutrition? ​

Accepted Answer

A) The average body contains about 100 grams. 
B) Blood is a major reservoir of the mineral. 
C) Deficiency is associated with hypertension. 
D) Dietary intake data are the sum of the amounts from food and water. 
A) The average body contains about 100 grams. 
B) Blood is a major reservoir of the mineral. 
C) Deficiency is associated with hypertension. 
D) Dietary intake data are the sum of the amounts from food and water.

Question 19

What is a characteristic of calcium nutrition in teenagers? ​

Accepted Answer

A) The recommended intake is higher for girls than boys. 
B) The recommended intake is 800-1000 mg for this population group. 
C) The intake of calcium is higher in boys than girls because they eat more food. 
D) The dietary intakes of calcium are similar for girls and boys of this population group. 
A) The recommended intake is higher for girls than boys. 
B) The recommended intake is 800-1000 mg for this population group. 
C) The intake of calcium is higher in boys than girls because they eat more food. 
D) The dietary intakes of calcium are similar for girls and boys of this population group.

Question 20

What is the relationship of the amount of sodium excreted to the amount ingested in a normal day? ​

Accepted Answer

A) ​I ntake is higher. 
B) ​E xcretion is higher. 
C) ​I ntake and excretion are equal. 
D) ​E xcretion is unrelated to intake. 
A) ​I ntake is higher. 
B) ​E xcretion is higher. 
C) ​I ntake and excretion are equal. 
D) ​E xcretion is unrelated to intake.

Exam 12: Water and the Major Minerals

What does a DEXA scan measure?

The concentration of electrolyte charges is measured in ____.

Which mineral is involved in the transportation of lipids through the body's lymph and blood systems? ​

At what age do adults normally begin to lose bone mass? ​

Which group of people is at known risk for potassium depletion? ​

In the body, water that resides between cells is known as ____ fluid. ​

Calcium-binding protein acts within the ____. ​

Tiffany is a strict vegan and does not consume calcium-rich plant foods or take calcium supplements. Which molecule is most responsible for maintaining her blood calcium levels in the normal range? ​

What is a feature of sodium and health? ​

What is a function of trabecular bone? ​

What organ functions as the chief regulator of the body's acid-base balance by controlling the bicarbonate concentration? ​

Explain how renin functions to increase blood pressure.

Estrogen therapy for osteoporosis is often rejected because it may increase risk for ____. ​

What is hydroxyapatite?

The average daily loss of water via the kidneys, lungs, feces, and skin is approximately ____ liters. ​

Detail how the bicarbonate-carbonic acid buffers in the body maintain the optimal pH in the body, including the role the liver and kidneys play in this maintenance.

What is a feature of magnesium nutrition? ​

What is a characteristic of calcium nutrition in teenagers? ​

What is the relationship of the amount of sodium excreted to the amount ingested in a normal day? ​

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

Filters

Which mineral is involved in the transportation of lipids through the body's lymph and blood systems?

At what age do adults normally begin to lose bone mass?

Which group of people is at known risk for potassium depletion?

In the body, water that resides between cells is known as ____ fluid.

Calcium-binding protein acts within the ____.

Tiffany is a strict vegan and does not consume calcium-rich plant foods or take calcium supplements. Which molecule is most responsible for maintaining her blood calcium levels in the normal range?

What is a feature of sodium and health?

What is a function of trabecular bone?

What organ functions as the chief regulator of the body's acid-base balance by controlling the bicarbonate concentration?

Estrogen therapy for osteoporosis is often rejected because it may increase risk for ____.

The average daily loss of water via the kidneys, lungs, feces, and skin is approximately ____ liters.

What is a feature of magnesium nutrition?

What is a characteristic of calcium nutrition in teenagers?

What is the relationship of the amount of sodium excreted to the amount ingested in a normal day?