Question 1

Habitual intake of soft water is most likely to aggravate ____. ​

Accepted Answer

A) scurvy 
B) diabetes 
C) hypertension 
D) megaloblastic anemia 
A) scurvy 
B) diabetes 
C) hypertension 
D) megaloblastic anemia

Question 2

The muscle stiffness that results from abnormally high calcium levels in the blood is termed ____. ​

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Which statement describes  a general characteristic of sodium in processed foods? ​

Accepted Answer

A) Instant chocolate pudding is a low-sodium food. 
B) Processed foods contribute less than half of the sodium in our diets. 
C) Salted peanuts contain less sodium than cereals on a per-gram basis. 
D) Dairy products and meats represent major sources of sodium in our diets. 
A) Instant chocolate pudding is a low-sodium food. 
B) Processed foods contribute less than half of the sodium in our diets. 
C) Salted peanuts contain less sodium than cereals on a per-gram basis. 
D) Dairy products and meats represent major sources of sodium in our diets.

Question 4

For which mineral would a patient with bulimia nervosa most likely be deficient?

Accepted Answer

A) calcium 
B) chloride 
C) potassium 
D) phosphorus 
A) calcium 
B) chloride 
C) potassium 
D) phosphorus

Question 5

What is a feature of water?

Accepted Answer

A) ​It is  not a vital nutrient. 
B) ​It is  not found in foods. 
C) ​It is  oxidized to yield energy. 
D) ​It is  generated from the oxidation of energy nutrients. 
A) ​It is  not a vital nutrient. 
B) ​It is  not found in foods. 
C) ​It is  oxidized to yield energy. 
D) ​It is  generated from the oxidation of energy nutrients.

Question 6

Which reason is the least likely cause for an abnormal blood calcium level? ​

Accepted Answer

A) diseases of the liver 
B) diseases of the kidney 
C) insufficient dietary intake 
D) altered secretion of parathyroid hormone 
A) diseases of the liver 
B) diseases of the kidney 
C) insufficient dietary intake 
D) altered secretion of parathyroid hormone

Question 7

After a bone scan, Alexandra learns that her bone density is lower than it should be . List at least five ways by which she can reduce her risk of osteoporosis.

Accepted Answer

Alexandra could increase her p

Question 8

Match between columns
                        Premises: mineralization of teeth and bones

Accepted Answer

The Answer of calcium only and chloride only and sulfate is...

Question 9

What is the major source of dietary sulfur? ​

Accepted Answer

A) fats 
B) protein 
C) mineral salts 
D) carbohydrates 
A) fats 
B) protein 
C) mineral salts 
D) carbohydrates

Question 10

Which calcium supplement contains the lowest percentage of calcium?

Accepted Answer

A) calcium citrate 
B) calcium lactate 
C) calcium carbonate 
D) calcium gluconate 
A) calcium citrate 
B) calcium lactate 
C) calcium carbonate 
D) calcium gluconate

Question 11

What is a feature of sodium nutrition? ​

Accepted Answer

A) It has no AI because diets rarely lack sodium. 
B) It has no AI because the kidneys are highly efficient at regulating sodium balance. 
C) The AI is 3 g, an amount that has been shown to have little or no effect on blood pressure. 
D) The AI for young adults is only 1500 mg because the body possesses an unusually efficient retention mechanism. 
A) It has no AI because diets rarely lack sodium. 
B) It has no AI because the kidneys are highly efficient at regulating sodium balance. 
C) The AI is 3 g, an amount that has been shown to have little or no effect on blood pressure. 
D) The AI for young adults is only 1500 mg because the body possesses an unusually efficient retention mechanism.

Question 12

Detail how calcium balance is maintained in the body.

Accepted Answer

When blood calcium levels are low, parat

Question 13

Explain why high sodium diets can lead to hypertension. ​

Accepted Answer

Hypertension is an increase in

Question 14

Abnormally low blood sodium concentration is specifically  known   as ____.

Accepted Answer

A) hypertension 
B) hyponatremia 
C) hyperkalemia 
D) water intoxication 
A) hypertension 
B) hyponatremia 
C) hyperkalemia 
D) water intoxication

Question 15

Match between columns
                        Premises: triggers reabsorption of sodium by the kidneys

Accepted Answer

The Answer of parathyroid hormone and calcitonin and aldosterone and is...

Question 16

Barbara has been healthy up to the past couple of weeks, but since then has been complaining of considerable muscle weakness. Her doctor just received the results of blood tests, which showed that she is deficient in potassium. If Barbara continues her current habits of consuming a diet low in potassium, which disorder is she most likely to be at risk for developing? ​

Accepted Answer

A) rickets 
B) arthritis 
C) low blood pressure 
D) high blood pressure 
A) rickets 
B) arthritis 
C) low blood pressure 
D) high blood pressure

Question 17

The strongest predictor for loss of bone density is a person's ____. ​

Accepted Answer

A) sex 
B) age 
C) calcium intake 
D) blood estrogen level 
A) sex 
B) age 
C) calcium intake 
D) blood estrogen level

Question 18

List five roles of water in the body fluids. ​

Accepted Answer

Water carries nutrients and wastes throu

Question 19

What adverse response is known to occur in people who drink copious amounts of water while participating in intense physical activity? ​

Accepted Answer

A) dehydration 
B) hyponatremia 
C) metabolic alkalosis 
D) elevated blood sodium 
A) dehydration 
B) hyponatremia 
C) metabolic alkalosis 
D) elevated blood sodium

Question 20

The minimum amount of water that must be excreted by the body to dispose of its wastes is termed ____. ​

Accepted Answer

A) life supporting fluid loss 
B) mandatory water fraction 
C) obligatory water excretion 
D) minimum daily water requirement 
A) life supporting fluid loss 
B) mandatory water fraction 
C) obligatory water excretion 
D) minimum daily water requirement

Exam 12: Water and the Major Minerals

Habitual intake of soft water is most likely to aggravate ____. ​

The muscle stiffness that results from abnormally high calcium levels in the blood is termed ____. ​

Which statement describes a general characteristic of sodium in processed foods? ​

For which mineral would a patient with bulimia nervosa most likely be deficient?

What is a feature of water?

Which reason is the least likely cause for an abnormal blood calcium level? ​

After a bone scan, Alexandra learns that her bone density is lower than it should be . List at least five ways by which she can reduce her risk of osteoporosis.

What is the major source of dietary sulfur? ​

Which calcium supplement contains the lowest percentage of calcium?

What is a feature of sodium nutrition? ​

Detail how calcium balance is maintained in the body.

Explain why high sodium diets can lead to hypertension. ​

Abnormally low blood sodium concentration is specifically known as ____.

The strongest predictor for loss of bone density is a person's ____. ​

List five roles of water in the body fluids. ​

What adverse response is known to occur in people who drink copious amounts of water while participating in intense physical activity? ​

The minimum amount of water that must be excreted by the body to dispose of its wastes is termed ____. ​

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

Habitual intake of soft water is most likely to aggravate ____.

The muscle stiffness that results from abnormally high calcium levels in the blood is termed ____.

Which statement describes a general characteristic of sodium in processed foods?

Which reason is the least likely cause for an abnormal blood calcium level?

What is the major source of dietary sulfur?

What is a feature of sodium nutrition?

Explain why high sodium diets can lead to hypertension.

The strongest predictor for loss of bone density is a person's ____.

List five roles of water in the body fluids.

What adverse response is known to occur in people who drink copious amounts of water while participating in intense physical activity?

The minimum amount of water that must be excreted by the body to dispose of its wastes is termed ____.