Question 1

A good food source of iodine is:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​bananas. 
B)  ​seafood. 
C)  ​broccoli. 
D)  ​pork. 
E)  ​lettuce. 
A)  ​bananas. 
B)  ​seafood. 
C)  ​broccoli. 
D)  ​pork. 
E)  ​lettuce.

Question 2

Bluish lips and fingertips are a sign of mild dehydration (loss of <5% of body weight).​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is a cofactor for many enzymes, but can cause brain-disease-like toxicity symptoms if inhaled in dust?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Copper 
B)  ​Magnesium 
C)  ​Molybdenum 
D)  ​Manganese 
E)  ​Fluoride 
A)  ​Copper 
B)  ​Magnesium 
C)  ​Molybdenum 
D)  ​Manganese 
E)  ​Fluoride

Question 4

Which of the following would be least likely to cause a magnesium deficiency?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​vomiting 
B)  ​diarrhea 
C)  ​constipation 
D)  ​alcohol abuse 
E)  ​malnutrition 
A)  ​vomiting 
B)  ​diarrhea 
C)  ​constipation 
D)  ​alcohol abuse 
E)  ​malnutrition

Question 5

Magnesium's major functions in the body would be least likely to include which of the following?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​assisting the operation of hundreds of enzymes. 
B)  ​synthesis of protein in the soft tissues. 
C)  ​allowing muscles to relax after contraction. 
D)  ​regulation of body temperature. 
E)  ​regulation of immune system function. 
A)  ​assisting the operation of hundreds of enzymes. 
B)  ​synthesis of protein in the soft tissues. 
C)  ​allowing muscles to relax after contraction. 
D)  ​regulation of body temperature. 
E)  ​regulation of immune system function.

Question 6

The typical U. S. diet provides how much potassium?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​adequate 
B)  ​excessive 
C)  ​inadequate 
D)  ​none 
E)  ​It depends on the geographical location. 
A)  ​adequate 
B)  ​excessive 
C)  ​inadequate 
D)  ​none 
E)  ​It depends on the geographical location.

Question 7

There is a correlation between high salt intake in people and high rates of hypertension.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The UL for sodium intake for adults is set at:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​500 mg. 
B)  ​1200 mg. 
C)  ​1500 mg. 
D)  ​2300 mg. 
E)  ​3000 mg 
A)  ​500 mg. 
B)  ​1200 mg. 
C)  ​1500 mg. 
D)  ​2300 mg. 
E)  ​3000 mg

Question 9

The largest percentage of sodium in people's diets comes from:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​salt added during cooking. 
B)  ​fresh fruits and vegetables. 
C)  ​salt added at the table. 
D)  ​the natural salt content of foods. 
E)  ​salt added to foods by manufacturers. 
A)  ​salt added during cooking. 
B)  ​fresh fruits and vegetables. 
C)  ​salt added at the table. 
D)  ​the natural salt content of foods. 
E)  ​salt added to foods by manufacturers.

Question 10

Potassium:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​is directly necessary for protein synthesis in cells. 
B)  ​protects bone structure against degeneration. 
C)  ​is the body's principal electrolyte inside the cells. 
D)  ​is necessary for wound healing. 
E)  ​helps maintain gastric acidity. 
A)  ​is directly necessary for protein synthesis in cells. 
B)  ​protects bone structure against degeneration. 
C)  ​is the body's principal electrolyte inside the cells. 
D)  ​is necessary for wound healing. 
E)  ​helps maintain gastric acidity.

Question 11

​Pica is a behavior seen in some people who are deficient in:

Accepted Answer

A)  ​sodium. 
B)  ​potassium. 
C)  ​chromium. 
D)  ​iron. 
E)  ​sulfur. 
A)  ​sodium. 
B)  ​potassium. 
C)  ​chromium. 
D)  ​iron. 
E)  ​sulfur.

Question 12

Which mineral is essential for wound healing?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​potassium 
B)  ​sulfate 
C)  ​zinc 
D)  ​iodine 
E)  ​chromium 
A)  ​potassium 
B)  ​sulfate 
C)  ​zinc 
D)  ​iodine 
E)  ​chromium

Question 13

The hallucinations commonly experienced during withdrawal from alcohol intoxication are believed to be due to a deficiency of:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​magnesium. 
B)  ​phosphorus. 
C)  ​iron. 
D)  ​calcium. 
E)  ​potassium. 
A)  ​magnesium. 
B)  ​phosphorus. 
C)  ​iron. 
D)  ​calcium. 
E)  ​potassium.

Question 14

Amino acids containing which of the following minerals help to form the shape of proteins?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​sulfur 
B)  ​sodium 
C)  ​phosphorous 
D)  ​selenium 
E)  ​iron 
A)  ​sulfur 
B)  ​sodium 
C)  ​phosphorous 
D)  ​selenium 
E)  ​iron

Question 15

​Keshan disease is related to a deficiency of:

Accepted Answer

A)  ​fluoride. 
B)  ​iodine. 
C)  ​selenium. 
D)  ​iron. 
E)  ​chromium. 
A)  ​fluoride. 
B)  ​iodine. 
C)  ​selenium. 
D)  ​iron. 
E)  ​chromium.

Question 16

Of the foods listed, the best source of phosphorus is:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​tofu. 
B)  ​chicken. 
C)  ​noodles. 
D)  ​lettuce. 
E)  ​pears. 
A)  ​tofu. 
B)  ​chicken. 
C)  ​noodles. 
D)  ​lettuce. 
E)  ​pears.

Question 17

Matching
-​antidiuretic hormone

Accepted Answer

A) the balance between water intake and water excretion that keeps the body's water content constant. 
B) the loss of water from the body that occurs when water output exceeds water input. 
C) the rare condition in which body water contents are too high. 
D) a part of the brain that helps regulate many body balances, including fluid balance. 
E) in the brain, the "king gland" that regulates the operation of many other glands.
F)a hormone released by the pituitary gland in response to high salt concentrations in the blood; the kidneys respond by reabsorbing water.
G)a hormone secreted by the adrenal glands that stimulates the reabsorption of sodium by the kidneys; also regulates chloride and potassium concentrations.
H)the fluid between the cells (interstitial fluid), plasma, and the water of structures such as the skin and bones.
I)high blood pressure.
J)a precursor to hemoglobin.
K)a craving for nonfood substances. 
A) the balance between water intake and water excretion that keeps the body's water content constant. 
B) the loss of water from the body that occurs when water output exceeds water input. 
C) the rare condition in which body water contents are too high. 
D) a part of the brain that helps regulate many body balances, including fluid balance. 
E) in the brain, the "king gland" that regulates the operation of many other glands.
F)a hormone released by the pituitary gland in response to high salt concentrations in the blood; the kidneys respond by reabsorbing water.
G)a hormone secreted by the adrenal glands that stimulates the reabsorption of sodium by the kidneys; also regulates chloride and potassium concentrations.
H)the fluid between the cells (interstitial fluid), plasma, and the water of structures such as the skin and bones.
I)high blood pressure.
J)a precursor to hemoglobin.
K)a craving for nonfood substances.

Question 18

Iron is important in the body because it is:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​needed for blood clotting. 
B)  ​an integral part of bones and teeth. 
C)  ​an antioxidant. 
D)  ​an integral constituent of hemoglobin. 
E)  ​necessary for digestion of protein. 
A)  ​needed for blood clotting. 
B)  ​an integral part of bones and teeth. 
C)  ​an antioxidant. 
D)  ​an integral constituent of hemoglobin. 
E)  ​necessary for digestion of protein.

Question 19

Osteoporosis is found in:​

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)  ​men; they have thick 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)  ​men; they have thick bones.

Question 20

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

Exam 9: Water and the Minerals

A good food source of iodine is:​

Bluish lips and fingertips are a sign of mild dehydration (loss of <5% of body weight).​

Which of the following is a cofactor for many enzymes, but can cause brain-disease-like toxicity symptoms if inhaled in dust?​

Which of the following would be least likely to cause a magnesium deficiency?​

Magnesium's major functions in the body would be least likely to include which of the following?​

The typical U. S. diet provides how much potassium?​

There is a correlation between high salt intake in people and high rates of hypertension.​

The UL for sodium intake for adults is set at:​

The largest percentage of sodium in people's diets comes from:​

Potassium:​

​Pica is a behavior seen in some people who are deficient in:

Which mineral is essential for wound healing?​

The hallucinations commonly experienced during withdrawal from alcohol intoxication are believed to be due to a deficiency of:​

Amino acids containing which of the following minerals help to form the shape of proteins?​

​Keshan disease is related to a deficiency of:

Of the foods listed, the best source of phosphorus is:​

Matching -​antidiuretic hormone

Iron is important in the body because it is:​

Osteoporosis is found in:​

Electrolytes in the body function to:​

Overview of Nutrition and Health

Digestion and Absorption

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Protein

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management - Overweight and Underweight

The Vitamins

Nutrition Through the Life Span - Pregnancy and Infancy

Nutrition Through the Life Span - Childhood and Adolescence

Nutrition Through the Life Span - Later Adulthood

Nutrition Care and Assessment

Nutrition Intervention and Diet-Drug Interactions

Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Support

Nutrition in Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Nutrition and Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders

Nutrition and Lower Gastrointestinal Disorders

Nutrition and Liver Diseases

Nutrition and Diabetes Mellitus

Nutrition and Disorders of the Heart and Blood Vessels

Nutrition and Renal Diseases

Nutrition - Cancer - and HIV Infection

Filters

A good food source of iodine is:

Bluish lips and fingertips are a sign of mild dehydration (loss of <5% of body weight).

Which of the following is a cofactor for many enzymes, but can cause brain-disease-like toxicity symptoms if inhaled in dust?

Which of the following would be least likely to cause a magnesium deficiency?

Magnesium's major functions in the body would be least likely to include which of the following?

The typical U. S. diet provides how much potassium?

There is a correlation between high salt intake in people and high rates of hypertension.

The UL for sodium intake for adults is set at:

The largest percentage of sodium in people's diets comes from:

Potassium:

Pica is a behavior seen in some people who are deficient in:

Which mineral is essential for wound healing?

The hallucinations commonly experienced during withdrawal from alcohol intoxication are believed to be due to a deficiency of:

Amino acids containing which of the following minerals help to form the shape of proteins?

Keshan disease is related to a deficiency of:

Of the foods listed, the best source of phosphorus is:

Matching -antidiuretic hormone

Iron is important in the body because it is:

Osteoporosis is found in:

Electrolytes in the body function to: