Question 1

Osteoporosis is more prevalent in women because:

Accepted Answer

A) women consume more calcium. 
B) women's bodies don't utilize calcium as readily. 
C) women have larger bodies. 
D) women have lower bone mass. 
E) bone loss begins later in women versus men. 
A) women consume more calcium. 
B) women's bodies don't utilize calcium as readily. 
C) women have larger bodies. 
D) women have lower bone mass. 
E) bone loss begins later in women versus men.

Question 2

The percentage of dietary iron normally absorbed is about:

Accepted Answer

A) 10-15%. 
B) 20-25%. 
C) 25-40%. 
D) 45-65%. 
E) 70-80%. 
A) 10-15%. 
B) 20-25%. 
C) 25-40%. 
D) 45-65%. 
E) 70-80%.

Question 3

The major negative ion of the extracellular fluid is:

Accepted Answer

A) sodium. 
B) potassium. 
C) chloride. 
D) calcium. 
E) fluoride. 
A) sodium. 
B) potassium. 
C) chloride. 
D) calcium. 
E) fluoride.

Question 4

The mineral that is least likely to be deficient in anyone's diet is:

Accepted Answer

A) calcium. 
B) phosphorus. 
C) iron. 
D) iodine. 
E) magnesium. 
A) calcium. 
B) phosphorus. 
C) iron. 
D) iodine. 
E) magnesium.

Question 5

In which circumstance should nutrient supplements in amounts consistent with the RDA be taken?

Accepted Answer

A) when energy intake is high 
B) when more than one gallon of water is consumed per day 
C) when an illness improves your appetite 
D) when a vegan diet is followed 
E) when food is obtained primarily at grocery-stores 
A) when energy intake is high 
B) when more than one gallon of water is consumed per day 
C) when an illness improves your appetite 
D) when a vegan diet is followed 
E) when food is obtained primarily at grocery-stores

Question 6

Calcium is most abundant in:

Accepted Answer

A) dark green vegetables. 
B) milk. 
C) meats. 
D) cereal grains. 
E) fish. 
A) dark green vegetables. 
B) milk. 
C) meats. 
D) cereal grains. 
E) fish.

Question 7

Match between columns
                        Premises: pica

Accepted Answer

The Answer of a hormone secreted by the adrenal glands is...

Question 8

Magnesium deficiency may occur as a result of:

Accepted Answer

A) too much crying. 
B) drinking too little orange juice. 
C) diarrhea. 
D) consuming too little dairy. 
E) constipation. 
A) too much crying. 
B) drinking too little orange juice. 
C) diarrhea. 
D) consuming too little dairy. 
E) constipation.

Question 9

Discuss the two minerals most likely to fall short in the diet, what can be done to remedy deficiencies, and why those remedies are important.

Accepted Answer

The two minerals most likely to fall sho

Question 10

Which food is a good source of bioavailable calcium?

Accepted Answer

A) coffee 
B) bananas 
C) Swiss chard 
D) cheddar cheese 
E) spinach 
A) coffee 
B) bananas 
C) Swiss chard 
D) cheddar cheese 
E) spinach

Question 11

From the list below, choose the richest source of potassium.

Accepted Answer

A) fresh fruits and vegetables 
B) milk and dairy products 
C) meats and meat substitutes 
D) bread and cereals 
E) coffee and cream 
A) fresh fruits and vegetables 
B) milk and dairy products 
C) meats and meat substitutes 
D) bread and cereals 
E) coffee and cream

Question 12

What is the mechanism by which fluoride exerts a caries-reducing effect?

Accepted Answer

Fluoride's primary role in health is the

Question 13

The hormone that stimulates the kidneys to reabsorb, rather than excrete, water is:

Accepted Answer

A) thyroxine. 
B) ADH. 
C) cortisone. 
D) epinephrine. 
E) cortisol. 
A) thyroxine. 
B) ADH. 
C) cortisone. 
D) epinephrine. 
E) cortisol.

Question 14

Discuss the functions of copper in the body.

Accepted Answer

The body contains about 100 milligrams o

Question 15

Electrolytes in the body function to:

Accepted Answer

A) maintain fluid balance. 
B) stimulate enzyme action 
C) synthesize protein 
D) maintain the health of cell membranes 
E) synthesize glycogen 
A) maintain fluid balance. 
B) stimulate enzyme action 
C) synthesize protein 
D) maintain the health of cell membranes 
E) synthesize glycogen

Question 16

The typical American diet, which is _____, provides _____ the recommended intake of potassium.

Accepted Answer

A) high in meat; more than 
B) high in fruits and vegetables; more than 
C) low in fruits and vegetables; less than 
D) high in milk products; more than 
E) low in meat; less than 
A) high in meat; more than 
B) high in fruits and vegetables; more than 
C) low in fruits and vegetables; less than 
D) high in milk products; more than 
E) low in meat; less than

Question 17

Body sodium levels are largely regulated through:

Accepted Answer

A) changes in intestinal absorption, depending on need. 
B) changes in fecal excretion. 
C) storage of excess sodium in the liver. 
D) excretion of excess sodium by the kidneys. 
E) excretion of excess sodium by sweating. 
A) changes in intestinal absorption, depending on need. 
B) changes in fecal excretion. 
C) storage of excess sodium in the liver. 
D) excretion of excess sodium by the kidneys. 
E) excretion of excess sodium by sweating.

Question 18

Match between columns
                        Premises: extracellular fluid

Accepted Answer

The Answer of a hormone released by the pituitary gland is...

Question 19

Which supplement preparations should be avoided?

Accepted Answer

A) those containing taurine 
B) those claiming to be "low-potency" 
C) those claiming to be "organic" or "natural" preparations with added substances 
D) those claiming to be "tried and true" and "tested by generations of moms" 
E) those containing a balance of vitamins and minerals 
A) those containing taurine 
B) those claiming to be "low-potency" 
C) those claiming to be "organic" or "natural" preparations with added substances 
D) those claiming to be "tried and true" and "tested by generations of moms" 
E) those containing a balance of vitamins and minerals

Question 20

Supplements containing _____ should be kept out of children's reach to prevent accidental poisonings, which can be potentially fatal.

Accepted Answer

A) iron 
B) vitamin D 
C) zinc 
D) niacin 
E) thiamin 
A) iron 
B) vitamin D 
C) zinc 
D) niacin 
E) thiamin

Exam 9: Water and the Minerals

Osteoporosis is more prevalent in women because:

The percentage of dietary iron normally absorbed is about:

The major negative ion of the extracellular fluid is:

The mineral that is least likely to be deficient in anyone's diet is:

In which circumstance should nutrient supplements in amounts consistent with the RDA be taken?

Calcium is most abundant in:

Magnesium deficiency may occur as a result of:

Discuss the two minerals most likely to fall short in the diet, what can be done to remedy deficiencies, and why those remedies are important.

Which food is a good source of bioavailable calcium?

From the list below, choose the richest source of potassium.

What is the mechanism by which fluoride exerts a caries-reducing effect?

The hormone that stimulates the kidneys to reabsorb, rather than excrete, water is:

Discuss the functions of copper in the body.

Electrolytes in the body function to:

The typical American diet, which is _____, provides _____ the recommended intake of potassium.

Body sodium levels are largely regulated through:

Which supplement preparations should be avoided?

Supplements containing _____ should be kept out of children's reach to prevent accidental poisonings, which can be potentially fatal.

Overview of Nutrition and Health

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Protein

Digestion and Absorption

Metabolism, Energy Balance, and Body Composition

Weight Management

The Vitamins

Fitness and Nutrition

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Pregnancy and Lactation

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Later Adulthood

Illness and Nutrition Care

Medications, Diet-Drug Interactions, and Herbal Supplements

Specialized Nutrition Support: Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition

Foods and Food Consistency for Upper Gi Disorders

Fiber-Modified Diets for Lower Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders

Carbohydrate- and Fat-Modified Diets for Malabsorption Disorders

Nutrition Therapy for Liver and Gallbladder Diseases

Carbohydrate-Controlled Diets for Diabetes Mellitus

Fat-Controlled, Mineral-Modified Diets for Cardiovascular Diseases

Protein-, Mineral-, and Fluid-Modified Diets for Kidney Diseases

Energy- and Protein-Modified Diets for Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Energy- and Protein-Modified Diets for Cancer and Hiv Infection

Filters

The typical American diet, which is _, provides _ the recommended intake of potassium.