Question 1

Which characteristic is shared by copper and fluoride? ​

Accepted Answer

A) Both may be obtained from drinking tap water. 
B) Both serve as cofactors for a number of enzymes. 
C) Neither is involved in the integrity of bones and teeth. 
D) Neither is known to be toxic at intakes of 10 times the estimated safe and adequate dietary intake. 
A) Both may be obtained from drinking tap water. 
B) Both serve as cofactors for a number of enzymes. 
C) Neither is involved in the integrity of bones and teeth. 
D) Neither is known to be toxic at intakes of 10 times the estimated safe and adequate dietary intake.

Question 2

Why are people with iron overload at increased risk for infections?

Accepted Answer

A) Excess tissue iron destroys vitamin C. 
B) Iron-rich blood favors growth of bacteria. 
C) Iron-rich blood impairs the immune system. 
D) Excess tissue iron interferes with antibiotic function. 
A) Excess tissue iron destroys vitamin C. 
B) Iron-rich blood favors growth of bacteria. 
C) Iron-rich blood impairs the immune system. 
D) Excess tissue iron interferes with antibiotic function.

Question 3

The active components in black tea and green tea associated with favorable effects on the cardiovascular system are ____. ​

Accepted Answer

A) quercetins 
B) flavonoids 
C) resveratrols 
D) sulforaphanes 
A) quercetins 
B) flavonoids 
C) resveratrols 
D) sulforaphanes

Question 4

A measure of the rate at which a nutrient is absorbed and used by the body is termed ____. ​

Accepted Answer

A) net utilization 
B) bioavailability 
C) biological value 
D) utilization efficiency 
A) net utilization 
B) bioavailability 
C) biological value 
D) utilization efficiency

Question 5

What is the primary mechanism associated with the role of fluoride in prevention of dental caries? ​

Accepted Answer

A) Fluoride increases calcium absorption, which increases crystal formation of teeth. 
B) Decay is inhibited due to neutralization of organic acids produced by bacteria on the teeth. 
C) Decay is reduced due to the inhibitory effects of fluoride on growth of bacteria on the teeth. 
D) Fluoride becomes incorporated into the crystalline structure of teeth, making them less susceptible to decay. 
A) Fluoride increases calcium absorption, which increases crystal formation of teeth. 
B) Decay is inhibited due to neutralization of organic acids produced by bacteria on the teeth. 
C) Decay is reduced due to the inhibitory effects of fluoride on growth of bacteria on the teeth. 
D) Fluoride becomes incorporated into the crystalline structure of teeth, making them less susceptible to decay.

Question 6

Match between columns
                        Premises: helps form hemoglobin

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Which foods should be especially limited in the diet of individuals with hemochromatosis? ​

Accepted Answer

A) dairy products 
B) fluoridated water 
C) iron-fortified cereals 
D) carbonated beverages 
A) dairy products 
B) fluoridated water 
C) iron-fortified cereals 
D) carbonated beverages

Question 8

How does vitamin C enhance iron absorption when consumed in the same meal?

Accepted Answer

A) It activates transferrin. 
B) It keeps iron in the reduced ferrous form. 
C) It releases iron from the proteins in the stomach. 
D) It complexes with iron and promotes mucosal transport. 
A) It activates transferrin. 
B) It keeps iron in the reduced ferrous form. 
C) It releases iron from the proteins in the stomach. 
D) It complexes with iron and promotes mucosal transport.

Question 9

Which compound provides a major storage reservoir for iron?

Accepted Answer

A) ferritin 
B) myoglobin 
C) transferrin 
D) hemoglobin 
A) ferritin 
B) myoglobin 
C) transferrin 
D) hemoglobin

Question 10

What has been shown to improve absorption of iron from iron supplements?

Accepted Answer

A) taking them with milk 
B) taking them with orange juice 
C) taking them on an empty stomach rather than with meals 
D) taking them in the form of the ferric salt rather than the ferrous salt 
A) taking them with milk 
B) taking them with orange juice 
C) taking them on an empty stomach rather than with meals 
D) taking them in the form of the ferric salt rather than the ferrous salt

Question 11

Which characteristic is shared by zinc and iron? ​

Accepted Answer

A) Good food sources include dairy products. 
B) Proteins in the blood are needed for their transport. 
C) Severe deficiencies lead to delay in the onset of puberty. 
D) Doses of 10 times the RDA may cause death in children. 
A) Good food sources include dairy products. 
B) Proteins in the blood are needed for their transport. 
C) Severe deficiencies lead to delay in the onset of puberty. 
D) Doses of 10 times the RDA may cause death in children.

Question 12

What are at least two pros and two cons of fortifying foods with phytochemicals? ​

Accepted Answer

Adding phytochemicals to foods allows fo

Question 13

Zinc content is highest in foods that also contain a large amount of ____. ​

Accepted Answer

A) fat 
B) fiber 
C) protein 
D) carbohydrate 
A) fat 
B) fiber 
C) protein 
D) carbohydrate

Question 14

What is a glucose tolerance factor? ​

Accepted Answer

A) a protein that stimulates glycolysis 
B) a mineral cofactor for a specific enzyme 
C) a hormone that enhances pancreatic function 
D) a small organic compound that promotes the action of insulin 
A) a protein that stimulates glycolysis 
B) a mineral cofactor for a specific enzyme 
C) a hormone that enhances pancreatic function 
D) a small organic compound that promotes the action of insulin

Question 15

Margarine enriched with phytosterols is known to ____. ​

Accepted Answer

A) reduce blood cholesterol 
B) lower thermogenesis by 10% 
C) stimulate soluble fiber fermentation 
D) raise absorption efficiency of vitamin B12 
A) reduce blood cholesterol 
B) lower thermogenesis by 10% 
C) stimulate soluble fiber fermentation 
D) raise absorption efficiency of vitamin B12

Question 16

Which nutrient has functions similar to those of vitamin E?

Accepted Answer

A) iron 
B) selenium 
C) chromium 
D) molybdenum 
A) iron 
B) selenium 
C) chromium 
D) molybdenum

Question 17

What is a feature of copper nutrition? ​

Accepted Answer

A) Absorption efficiency is similar to that of iron. 
B) Copper is involved in collagen synthesis and wound healing. 
C) Soft water may provide significant amounts of copper in the diet. 
D) ​Copper d eficiency is common in children of Middle East countries. 
A) Absorption efficiency is similar to that of iron. 
B) Copper is involved in collagen synthesis and wound healing. 
C) Soft water may provide significant amounts of copper in the diet. 
D) ​Copper d eficiency is common in children of Middle East countries.

Question 18

Match between columns
                        Premises: enhances insulin action

Accepted Answer

The Answer of iron and manganese and selenium and fluoride is...

Question 19

What is a common side effect from taking iron supplements?

Accepted Answer

A) itching 
B) diarrhea 
C) constipation 
D) black tongue 
A) itching 
B) diarrhea 
C) constipation 
D) black tongue

Question 20

What are the similarities and differences between Menkes disease and Wilson's disease? Discuss cause, symptoms, and treatments. ​

Accepted Answer

Both Menkes disease and Wilson's disease

Exam 13: The Trace Minerals

Which characteristic is shared by copper and fluoride? ​

Why are people with iron overload at increased risk for infections?

The active components in black tea and green tea associated with favorable effects on the cardiovascular system are ____. ​

A measure of the rate at which a nutrient is absorbed and used by the body is termed ____. ​

What is the primary mechanism associated with the role of fluoride in prevention of dental caries? ​

Which foods should be especially limited in the diet of individuals with hemochromatosis? ​

How does vitamin C enhance iron absorption when consumed in the same meal?

Which compound provides a major storage reservoir for iron?

What has been shown to improve absorption of iron from iron supplements?

Which characteristic is shared by zinc and iron? ​

What are at least two pros and two cons of fortifying foods with phytochemicals? ​

Zinc content is highest in foods that also contain a large amount of ____. ​

What is a glucose tolerance factor? ​

Margarine enriched with phytosterols is known to ____. ​

Which nutrient has functions similar to those of vitamin E?

What is a feature of copper nutrition? ​

What is a common side effect from taking iron supplements?

What are the similarities and differences between Menkes disease and Wilson's disease? Discuss cause, symptoms, and treatments. ​

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

Which characteristic is shared by copper and fluoride?

The active components in black tea and green tea associated with favorable effects on the cardiovascular system are ____.

A measure of the rate at which a nutrient is absorbed and used by the body is termed ____.

What is the primary mechanism associated with the role of fluoride in prevention of dental caries?

Which foods should be especially limited in the diet of individuals with hemochromatosis?

Which characteristic is shared by zinc and iron?

What are at least two pros and two cons of fortifying foods with phytochemicals?

Zinc content is highest in foods that also contain a large amount of ____.

What is a glucose tolerance factor?

Margarine enriched with phytosterols is known to ____.

What is a feature of copper nutrition?

What are the similarities and differences between Menkes disease and Wilson's disease? Discuss cause, symptoms, and treatments.