Question 1

The major negative ion of the extracellular fluid is:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​sodium. 
B)  ​potassium. 
C)  ​chloride. 
D)  ​calcium. 
E)  ​magnesium. 
A)  ​sodium. 
B)  ​potassium. 
C)  ​chloride. 
D)  ​calcium. 
E)  ​magnesium.

Question 2

Supplement users are more likely to have excessive intakes of:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​the B vitamins. 
B)  ​iron, zinc, vitamin A, and niacin. 
C)  ​vitamins A, D, E, and K. 
D)  ​calcium, iron, vitamin C, and thiamin. 
E)  ​folate, vitamin A, and vitamin C. 
A)  ​the B vitamins. 
B)  ​iron, zinc, vitamin A, and niacin. 
C)  ​vitamins A, D, E, and K. 
D)  ​calcium, iron, vitamin C, and thiamin. 
E)  ​folate, vitamin A, and vitamin C.

Question 3

Your client is asking for advice in choosing a supplement. Which of the following supplement preparations would you advise he choose?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​contains carnitine or inositol 
B)  ​claims to be "high-potency" or a "therapeutic dose" 
C)  ​contains a balance of vitamins and minerals 
D)  ​claims to be "organic" or "natural" preparations with added substances 
E)  ​contains 30 mg of iron per dose 
A)  ​contains carnitine or inositol 
B)  ​claims to be "high-potency" or a "therapeutic dose" 
C)  ​contains a balance of vitamins and minerals 
D)  ​claims to be "organic" or "natural" preparations with added substances 
E)  ​contains 30 mg of iron per dose

Question 4

Which of the following enhances calcium absorption from the GI tract?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​vitamin D 
B)  ​vitamin C 
C)  ​protein 
D)  ​linoleic acid 
E)  ​intrinsic factor 
A)  ​vitamin D 
B)  ​vitamin C 
C)  ​protein 
D)  ​linoleic acid 
E)  ​intrinsic factor

Question 5

​Which of the following is a hormone secreted in response to elevated blood iron levels?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​transferrin 
B)  ​ferritin 
C)  ​hemosiderin 
D)  ​hepcidin 
E)  ​myoglobin 
A)  ​transferrin 
B)  ​ferritin 
C)  ​hemosiderin 
D)  ​hepcidin 
E)  ​myoglobin

Question 6

The most reliable food source of chloride is:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​meats and whole-grain cereals. 
B)  ​milk and milk products. 
C)  ​dark green vegetables. 
D)  ​drinking water. 
E)  ​salt. 
A)  ​meats and whole-grain cereals. 
B)  ​milk and milk products. 
C)  ​dark green vegetables. 
D)  ​drinking water. 
E)  ​salt.

Question 7

An important function of chloride in the body is to:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​maintain fluid balance. 
B)  ​regulate metabolism. 
C)  ​develop bone cells. 
D)  ​control blood glucose levels. 
E)  ​regulate blood pressure. 
A)  ​maintain fluid balance. 
B)  ​regulate metabolism. 
C)  ​develop bone cells. 
D)  ​control blood glucose levels. 
E)  ​regulate blood pressure.

Question 8

Almost all (99%) of the calcium in the body is used to:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​provide energy for cells. 
B)  ​provide rigidity for the bones. 
C)  ​regulate the transmission of nerve impulses. 
D)  ​regulate muscle contraction. 
E)  ​reduce inflammation in the tissues. 
A)  ​provide energy for cells. 
B)  ​provide rigidity for the bones. 
C)  ​regulate the transmission of nerve impulses. 
D)  ​regulate muscle contraction. 
E)  ​reduce inflammation in the tissues.

Question 9

The best food sources of magnesium include:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​legumes, whole grains, and chocolate. 
B)  ​milk, rice, and apples. 
C)  ​oranges, beef, and cheese. 
D)  ​oils, bananas, and pork. 
E)  ​pizza, potatoes, and tomatoes. 
A)  ​legumes, whole grains, and chocolate. 
B)  ​milk, rice, and apples. 
C)  ​oranges, beef, and cheese. 
D)  ​oils, bananas, and pork. 
E)  ​pizza, potatoes, and tomatoes.

Question 10

Iron deficiency is the most common nutrient deficiency worldwide.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The major negative ion of the extracellular fluid is:

Supplement users are more likely to have excessive intakes of:

Your client is asking for advice in choosing a supplement. Which of the following supplement preparations would you advise he choose?

Which of the following enhances calcium absorption from the GI tract?

Which of the following is a hormone secreted in response to elevated blood iron levels?

The most reliable food source of chloride is:

An important function of chloride in the body is to:

Almost all (99%) of the calcium in the body is used to:

The best food sources of magnesium include:

Iron deficiency is the most common nutrient deficiency worldwide.

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

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