Question 1

What is the function of MFP factor? ​

Accepted Answer

A) enhances iron absorption 
B) acts as an iron enrichment nutrient 
C) simulates metallothionein synthesis 
D) acts as chelating agent for iron toxicity treatment 
A) enhances iron absorption 
B) acts as an iron enrichment nutrient 
C) simulates metallothionein synthesis 
D) acts as chelating agent for iron toxicity treatment A

Question 2

Your Uncle Carlos has survived two heart attacks. He recently asked you if he might be deficient in selenium, which he read is essential to heart health. Since he has always eaten a varied diet, you explain that his condition could not be the result of a dietary deficiency of selenium because ____.

Accepted Answer

A) tap water is a source of selenium 
B) selenium is prevalent in most food groups 
C) he consumes legumes, a rich source of selenium 
D) he drinks fluoridated water, which increases bioavailability of selenium 
A) tap water is a source of selenium 
B) selenium is prevalent in most food groups 
C) he consumes legumes, a rich source of selenium 
D) he drinks fluoridated water, which increases bioavailability of selenium B

Question 3

When are supplements of zinc reported to be beneficial? ​

Accepted Answer

A) in the treatment of childhood infections 
B) in the treatment of Menkes disease 
C) in the treatment of toxicity from certain vitamins 
D) in the treatment of slow growth syndrome in U.S. children 
A) in the treatment of childhood infections 
B) in the treatment of Menkes disease 
C) in the treatment of toxicity from certain vitamins 
D) in the treatment of slow growth syndrome in U.S. children A

Question 4

Match between columns
                        Premises: a component of the thyroid hormones

Accepted Answer

The Answer of copper and iodine and fluoride and zinc is...

Question 5

What is the average lifespan of red blood cells?

Accepted Answer

A) two weeks 
B) one month 
C) four months 
D) six months 
A) two weeks 
B) one month 
C) four months 
D) six months

Question 6

Absorption of iron from supplements is improved by taking them with ____.

Accepted Answer

A) tea 
B) water 
C) milk 
D) whole-grain bread 
A) tea 
B) water 
C) milk 
D) whole-grain bread

Question 7

Which food source is known to contain goitrogens? ​

Accepted Answer

A) shellfish 
B) whole grains 
C) cauliflower and broccoli 
D) blueberries and raspberries 
A) shellfish 
B) whole grains 
C) cauliflower and broccoli 
D) blueberries and raspberries

Question 8

Chromium deficiency is characterized by ____. ​

Accepted Answer

A) hypertension 
B) hyperglycemia 
C) enlargement of the liver 
D) enlargement of the thyroid gland 
A) hypertension 
B) hyperglycemia 
C) enlargement of the liver 
D) enlargement of the thyroid gland

Question 9

What is a side effect of prolonged ingestion of excessive amounts of zinc supplements? ​

Accepted Answer

A) Iron toxicity due to increased ferritin synthesis. ​ 
B) Zinc salt deposits in soft tissues such as the heart and kidneys. 
C) Copper deficiency due to interference with copper absorption. 
D) Mineral-binding protein deficiency due to a decrease in metallothionein production. 
A) Iron toxicity due to increased ferritin synthesis. ​ 
B) Zinc salt deposits in soft tissues such as the heart and kidneys. 
C) Copper deficiency due to interference with copper absorption. 
D) Mineral-binding protein deficiency due to a decrease in metallothionein production.

Question 10

What is the name given to the ingestion of nonnutritive substances? ​

Accepted Answer

A) pica 
B) goiter 
C) tetany 
D) hemosiderosis 
A) pica 
B) goiter 
C) tetany 
D) hemosiderosis

Question 11

Iron deficiency in children is likely to result from a diet that overemphasizes ____. ​

Accepted Answer

A) milk 
B) cereals 
C) vegetables 
D) dried beans 
A) milk 
B) cereals 
C) vegetables 
D) dried beans

Question 12

What is a feature of zinc in nutrition?

Accepted Answer

A) Pancreatic enzymes are rich in zinc. 
B) The body's primary excretory route is urine. 
C) Good food sources are whole-grain products. 
D) Toxicity symptoms include constipation and low body temperature. 
A) Pancreatic enzymes are rich in zinc. 
B) The body's primary excretory route is urine. 
C) Good food sources are whole-grain products. 
D) Toxicity symptoms include constipation and low body temperature.

Question 13

Why is taking vitamin C ineffective at enhancing iron absorption from standard iron supplements? ​

Accepted Answer

A) The iron in the supplement is in a chelated form. 
B) The iron in the supplement is already in the ferrous form. 
C) The iron in the supplement binds irreversibly with vitamin C. 
D) The iron supplement already contains MFP to enhance absorption. 
A) The iron in the supplement is in a chelated form. 
B) The iron in the supplement is already in the ferrous form. 
C) The iron in the supplement binds irreversibly with vitamin C. 
D) The iron supplement already contains MFP to enhance absorption.

Question 14

Match between columns
                        Premises: modulates blood clotting

Accepted Answer

The Answer of lignans and capsaicin and resveratrol and allicin is...

Question 15

Match between columns
                        Premises: cofactor for several enzymes and bone formation

Accepted Answer

The Answer of selenium and chromium and copper and zinc is...

Question 16

What is a goitrogen? ​

Accepted Answer

A) one of the hormones produced by the thyroid gland 
B) a substance that enhances absorption of dietary iodide 
C) a substance that interferes with the functioning of the thyroid gland 
D) a compound used to supplement salt as a way to increase iodide intake 
A) one of the hormones produced by the thyroid gland 
B) a substance that enhances absorption of dietary iodide 
C) a substance that interferes with the functioning of the thyroid gland 
D) a compound used to supplement salt as a way to increase iodide intake

Question 17

What is the ionic state of ferric iron? ​

Accepted Answer

A) ​+3 
B) ​+2 
C) − 2 
D) − 3 
A) ​+3 
B) ​+2 
C) − 2 
D) − 3

Question 18

What is a characteristic of iron nutrition?

Accepted Answer

A) Absorption is improved on diets high in phytates. 
B) Iron deficiency and iron overload share some of the same signs and symptoms. 
C) The risk for acute iron toxicity is highest among women of childbearing age. 
D) Iron overload results from a genetic predisposition for excessive synthesis of ferritin. 
A) Absorption is improved on diets high in phytates. 
B) Iron deficiency and iron overload share some of the same signs and symptoms. 
C) The risk for acute iron toxicity is highest among women of childbearing age. 
D) Iron overload results from a genetic predisposition for excessive synthesis of ferritin.

Question 19

A woman with a severe iodine deficiency during pregnancy may give birth to a child with ____. ​

Accepted Answer

A) anemia 
B) rickets 
C) cretinism 
D) allergies 
A) anemia 
B) rickets 
C) cretinism 
D) allergies

Question 20

What may result from iodine deficiency?

Accepted Answer

A) gout 
B) goiter 
C) anemia 
D) hypertension 
A) gout 
B) goiter 
C) anemia 
D) hypertension

Exam 13: The Trace Minerals

What is the function of MFP factor? ​

Your Uncle Carlos has survived two heart attacks. He recently asked you if he might be deficient in selenium, which he read is essential to heart health. Since he has always eaten a varied diet, you explain that his condition could not be the result of a dietary deficiency of selenium because ____.

When are supplements of zinc reported to be beneficial? ​

What is the average lifespan of red blood cells?

Absorption of iron from supplements is improved by taking them with ____.

Which food source is known to contain goitrogens? ​

Chromium deficiency is characterized by ____. ​

What is a side effect of prolonged ingestion of excessive amounts of zinc supplements? ​

What is the name given to the ingestion of nonnutritive substances? ​

Iron deficiency in children is likely to result from a diet that overemphasizes ____. ​

What is a feature of zinc in nutrition?

Why is taking vitamin C ineffective at enhancing iron absorption from standard iron supplements? ​

What is a goitrogen? ​

What is the ionic state of ferric iron? ​

What is a characteristic of iron nutrition?

A woman with a severe iodine deficiency during pregnancy may give birth to a child with ____. ​

What may result from iodine deficiency?

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

Filters

What is the function of MFP factor?

When are supplements of zinc reported to be beneficial?

Which food source is known to contain goitrogens?

Chromium deficiency is characterized by ____.

What is a side effect of prolonged ingestion of excessive amounts of zinc supplements?

What is the name given to the ingestion of nonnutritive substances?

Iron deficiency in children is likely to result from a diet that overemphasizes ____.

Why is taking vitamin C ineffective at enhancing iron absorption from standard iron supplements?

What is a goitrogen?

What is the ionic state of ferric iron?

A woman with a severe iodine deficiency during pregnancy may give birth to a child with ____.