Question 1

A person must have water in his or her diet:

Accepted Answer

A) because the kidneys exert no control over the amount of water excreted in the urine. 
B) to prevent vitamin imbalances in the body. 
C) because the kidneys must excrete a minimum amount of water as urine to rid the body of wastes. 
D) in order to prevent water intoxication. 
E) because the kidneys are composed of a higher percentage of water than other organs. 
A) because the kidneys exert no control over the amount of water excreted in the urine. 
B) to prevent vitamin imbalances in the body. 
C) because the kidneys must excrete a minimum amount of water as urine to rid the body of wastes. 
D) in order to prevent water intoxication. 
E) because the kidneys are composed of a higher percentage of water than other organs.

Question 2

Which organ/organ system plays the primary role in maintaining acid-base balance?

Accepted Answer

A) lungs 
B) skin 
C) GI tract 
D) kidneys 
E) liver 
A) lungs 
B) skin 
C) GI tract 
D) kidneys 
E) liver

Question 3

Which mechanism raises blood calcium levels when they fall too low?

Accepted Answer

A) increased calcium absorption in the small intestine 
B) mobilization of calcium stores in the spleen 
C) insulin secretion by the pancreas 
D) secretion of calcitonin 
E) increased calcium absorption in the stomach 
A) increased calcium absorption in the small intestine 
B) mobilization of calcium stores in the spleen 
C) insulin secretion by the pancreas 
D) secretion of calcitonin 
E) increased calcium absorption in the stomach

Question 4

Thirst and satiety are the two factors that govern water intake in healthy people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Why is selenium important in the body and why might it be used to treat cancer?

Accepted Answer

Selenium is an essential trace mineral t

Question 6

Match between columns
                        Premises: erythrocyte protoporphyrin

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Supplement users are more likely to have excessive intake of:

Accepted Answer

A) the B vitamins. 
B) iron, zinc, vitamin A, and folate. 
C) vitamins A, D, E, and K. 
D) calcium, iron, vitamin C, and thiamin. 
E) selenium, chromium, and magnesium. 
A) the B vitamins. 
B) iron, zinc, vitamin A, and folate. 
C) vitamins A, D, E, and K. 
D) calcium, iron, vitamin C, and thiamin. 
E) selenium, chromium, and magnesium.

Question 8

Match between columns
                        Premises: water balance

Accepted Answer

The Answer of in the brain, the "king gland" that is...

Question 9

Mustard greens, kale, parsley, watercress, and broccoli are good sources of available calcium.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which group of people would have the lowest sodium intake?

Accepted Answer

A) those who avoid adding salt to their food 
B) those who exercise strenuously on a regular basis 
C) those who eat mostly processed foods 
D) those who eat mostly whole, unprocessed foods 
E) those who eat mostly soup and cheese 
A) those who avoid adding salt to their food 
B) those who exercise strenuously on a regular basis 
C) those who eat mostly processed foods 
D) those who eat mostly whole, unprocessed foods 
E) those who eat mostly soup and cheese

Question 11

Which mineral is a principal component of cell membranes?

Accepted Answer

A) iron 
B) phosphorous 
C) potassium 
D) iodine 
E) chloride 
A) iron 
B) phosphorous 
C) potassium 
D) iodine 
E) chloride

Question 12

When selecting a vitamin-mineral supplement, choose one in which the nutrient levels are:

Accepted Answer

A) at or very close to the RDA. 
B) all the same. 
C) at least 200 percent of the RDA. 
D) at least 300 percent of the RDA. 
E) at least 500 percent of the RDA. 
A) at or very close to the RDA. 
B) all the same. 
C) at least 200 percent of the RDA. 
D) at least 300 percent of the RDA. 
E) at least 500 percent of the RDA.

Question 13

A diabetes-like condition may develop when _____ is lacking in the diet.

Accepted Answer

A) iron 
B) zinc 
C) chromium 
D) molybdenum 
E) copper 
A) iron 
B) zinc 
C) chromium 
D) molybdenum 
E) copper

Question 14

Osteoporosis is most common in _____ because _____.

Accepted Answer

A) young women; they have porous and thin bones 
B) older women; they have large bones 
C) older women; they have porous, thin, and fragile bones 
D) young children; they have bowed legs 
E) older men; they have large bones 
A) young women; they have porous and thin bones 
B) older women; they have large bones 
C) older women; they have porous, thin, and fragile bones 
D) young children; they have bowed legs 
E) older men; they have large bones

Question 15

Which substance enhances calcium absorption from the GI tract?

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin D 
B) vitamin C 
C) protein 
D) linoleic acid 
E) vitamin A 
A) vitamin D 
B) vitamin C 
C) protein 
D) linoleic acid 
E) vitamin A

Question 16

People who regularly take prescription drugs, such as steroids and diuretics, are at risk for a deficiency of:

Accepted Answer

A) potassium. 
B) chloride. 
C) iodine. 
D) selenium. 
E) magnesium. 
A) potassium. 
B) chloride. 
C) iodine. 
D) selenium. 
E) magnesium.

Question 17

Adequate calcium intake is important between the ages of 12 and 30 because this is the time when bones grow thicker and denser.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

In order to increase the amount of iron absorbed from a meal, you should:

Accepted Answer

A) consume tea as a beverage with the meal. 
B) eat a calcium-rich food with the meal. 
C) consume orange juice as a beverage with a meal. 
D) avoid eating foods rich in vitamin C with the meal. 
E) drink as much coffee as possible. 
A) consume tea as a beverage with the meal. 
B) eat a calcium-rich food with the meal. 
C) consume orange juice as a beverage with a meal. 
D) avoid eating foods rich in vitamin C with the meal. 
E) drink as much coffee as possible.

Question 19

People who eat mostly processed and fast foods have the highest sodium intakes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Match between columns
                        Premises: dehydration

Accepted Answer

The Answer of the loss of water from the body is...

Exam 9: Water and the Minerals

A person must have water in his or her diet:

Which organ/organ system plays the primary role in maintaining acid-base balance?

Which mechanism raises blood calcium levels when they fall too low?

Thirst and satiety are the two factors that govern water intake in healthy people.

Why is selenium important in the body and why might it be used to treat cancer?

Supplement users are more likely to have excessive intake of:

Mustard greens, kale, parsley, watercress, and broccoli are good sources of available calcium.

Which group of people would have the lowest sodium intake?

Which mineral is a principal component of cell membranes?

When selecting a vitamin-mineral supplement, choose one in which the nutrient levels are:

A diabetes-like condition may develop when _____ is lacking in the diet.

Osteoporosis is most common in _____ because _____.

Which substance enhances calcium absorption from the GI tract?

People who regularly take prescription drugs, such as steroids and diuretics, are at risk for a deficiency of:

Adequate calcium intake is important between the ages of 12 and 30 because this is the time when bones grow thicker and denser.

In order to increase the amount of iron absorbed from a meal, you should:

People who eat mostly processed and fast foods have the highest sodium intakes.

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

Osteoporosis is most common in _ because _.