Question 1

__________ pose the greatest health risk if regularly consumed in excess.

Accepted Answer

A)  Vitamins D and E 
B)  Vitamins A and D 
C)  Vitamins A and B-complex 
D)  Vitamins C and E 
A)  Vitamins D and E 
B)  Vitamins A and D 
C)  Vitamins A and B-complex 
D)  Vitamins C and E B

Question 2

Water makes up between 40% and 70% of the total body mass.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Vitamin B1 __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  facilitates pyruvate conversion to acetyl-CoA in carbohydrate breakdown 
B)  needs may be higher in physically active people 
C)  acts as a catalyst in glucose synthesis 
D)  serves as part of CoA that augments aerobic macronutrient breakdown 
A)  facilitates pyruvate conversion to acetyl-CoA in carbohydrate breakdown 
B)  needs may be higher in physically active people 
C)  acts as a catalyst in glucose synthesis 
D)  serves as part of CoA that augments aerobic macronutrient breakdown A

Question 4

Minerals __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  regulate metabolism as part of enzymes and hormones 
B)  come mainly from animal dietary sources 
C)  occur in limited quantities in the plant kingdom 
D)  can catalyze metabolic reactions by themselves 
A)  regulate metabolism as part of enzymes and hormones 
B)  come mainly from animal dietary sources 
C)  occur in limited quantities in the plant kingdom 
D)  can catalyze metabolic reactions by themselves

Question 5

Calcium requirements are often not met.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Heme iron is iron that is obtained from plant sources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following does not represent a risk for osteoporosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Being male 
B)  Slight build or tendency to be underweight 
C)  Sedentary lifestyle 
D)  Early menopause 
A)  Being male 
B)  Slight build or tendency to be underweight 
C)  Sedentary lifestyle 
D)  Early menopause

Question 8

Physical activity can produce reactive oxygen from an electron leak in the mitochondria, probably at the cytochrome level, which produces superoxide radicals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Calcium plays an important role in __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  bone and tooth formation, blood clotting, and nerve transmission 
B)  thyroid activity, blood clotting, and heart function 
C)  blood clotting and heart function 
D)  heart function and thyroid activity 
A)  bone and tooth formation, blood clotting, and nerve transmission 
B)  thyroid activity, blood clotting, and heart function 
C)  blood clotting and heart function 
D)  heart function and thyroid activity

Question 10

Pharmacologic approaches are considerably more effective than dietary approaches in treating borderline hypertension.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Rich sources of folic acid (folate) include enriched whole-wheat products, legumes, green vegetables, meat, eggs, milk products, and liver.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Maintaining a diet with appropriate amounts of antioxidants decreases the risk for heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, cataracts, premature aging, and some cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Women consuming vegetarian-type diets __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  are at a higher risk for developing iron insufficiency 
B)  are at a lower risk for developing iron insufficiency 
C)  should decrease intake of vitamin C-rich foods 
D)  should consume fat-soluble vitamins to increase heme iron absorption 
A)  are at a higher risk for developing iron insufficiency 
B)  are at a lower risk for developing iron insufficiency 
C)  should decrease intake of vitamin C-rich foods 
D)  should consume fat-soluble vitamins to increase heme iron absorption

Question 14

The loss of body water from profuse sweating has minimal consequences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The body manufactures just about all of the required vitamins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Researchers from the National Eye Institute found that those with a high intake of lutein and zeaxanthin have a lower risk for macular degeneration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Potassium represents the chief extracellular mineral.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Small amounts of water are lost directly from the skin's surface as __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  urine 
B)  sweat 
C)  waterless vapor 
D)  insensible perspiration 
A)  urine 
B)  sweat 
C)  waterless vapor 
D)  insensible perspiration

Question 19

Compared to fat-soluble vitamins, water-soluble vitamins __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  must be consumed regularly, usually daily or within a several-day period 
B)  can be routinely consumed in excess above the RDA without any health risk 
C)  are inorganic compounds 
D)  consist of vitamins A, D, E, and K 
A)  must be consumed regularly, usually daily or within a several-day period 
B)  can be routinely consumed in excess above the RDA without any health risk 
C)  are inorganic compounds 
D)  consist of vitamins A, D, E, and K

Question 20

Trabecular bone represents the dense, hard outer layer of bone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

__________ pose the greatest health risk if regularly consumed in excess.

Water makes up between 40% and 70% of the total body mass.

Vitamin B₁ __________.

Minerals __________.

Calcium requirements are often not met.

Heme iron is iron that is obtained from plant sources.

Which of the following does not represent a risk for osteoporosis?

Physical activity can produce reactive oxygen from an electron leak in the mitochondria, probably at the cytochrome level, which produces superoxide radicals.

Calcium plays an important role in __________.

Pharmacologic approaches are considerably more effective than dietary approaches in treating borderline hypertension.

Rich sources of folic acid (folate) include enriched whole-wheat products, legumes, green vegetables, meat, eggs, milk products, and liver.

Maintaining a diet with appropriate amounts of antioxidants decreases the risk for heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, cataracts, premature aging, and some cancer.

Women consuming vegetarian-type diets __________.

The loss of body water from profuse sweating has minimal consequences.

The body manufactures just about all of the required vitamins.

Researchers from the National Eye Institute found that those with a high intake of lutein and zeaxanthin have a lower risk for macular degeneration.

Potassium represents the chief extracellular mineral.

Small amounts of water are lost directly from the skin's surface as __________.

Compared to fat-soluble vitamins, water-soluble vitamins __________.

Trabecular bone represents the dense, hard outer layer of bone.

The Macronutrients

Nutrient Digestion and Absorption

Nutrient Role in Bioenergetics

Macronutrient Metabolism

Measurement of Energy in Food

Making Informed and Healthful Nutritional

Nutritional Considerations for Intense

Making Wise Choices in the Nutrition

Physical Activity- Thermoregulation

Pharmacologic and Chemical Ergogenic

Nutritional Ergogenic Aids Evaluated

Body Composition Assessment

Energy Balance, Physical Activity

Disordered Eating

Filters

Exam 2: The Micronutrients and Water

__________ pose the greatest health risk if regularly consumed in excess.

Water makes up between 40% and 70% of the total body mass.

Vitamin B1 __________.

Minerals __________.

Calcium requirements are often not met.

Heme iron is iron that is obtained from plant sources.

Which of the following does not represent a risk for osteoporosis?

Physical activity can produce reactive oxygen from an electron leak in the mitochondria, probably at the cytochrome level, which produces superoxide radicals.

Calcium plays an important role in __________.

Pharmacologic approaches are considerably more effective than dietary approaches in treating borderline hypertension.

Rich sources of folic acid (folate) include enriched whole-wheat products, legumes, green vegetables, meat, eggs, milk products, and liver.

Maintaining a diet with appropriate amounts of antioxidants decreases the risk for heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, cataracts, premature aging, and some cancer.

Women consuming vegetarian-type diets __________.

The loss of body water from profuse sweating has minimal consequences.

The body manufactures just about all of the required vitamins.

Researchers from the National Eye Institute found that those with a high intake of lutein and zeaxanthin have a lower risk for macular degeneration.

Potassium represents the chief extracellular mineral.

Small amounts of water are lost directly from the skin's surface as __________.

Compared to fat-soluble vitamins, water-soluble vitamins __________.

Trabecular bone represents the dense, hard outer layer of bone.

The Macronutrients

Nutrient Digestion and Absorption

Nutrient Role in Bioenergetics

Macronutrient Metabolism

Measurement of Energy in Food

Making Informed and Healthful Nutritional

Nutritional Considerations for Intense

Making Wise Choices in the Nutrition

Physical Activity- Thermoregulation

Pharmacologic and Chemical Ergogenic

Nutritional Ergogenic Aids Evaluated

Body Composition Assessment

Energy Balance, Physical Activity

Disordered Eating

Filters

Vitamin B₁ __________.