Exam 2: The Micronutrients and Water

Depletion of the body's sodium content to critical levels creates a condition termed hypocalemia.

Which of the following is true regarding osteoporosis?

There is limited evidence to recommend for or against the use of multivitamins in the prevention of cardiovascular disease.

Fat-soluble vitamins dissolve and are stored in the body's fatty tissues so there is no need to consume them daily.

When no RDA exists, the __________ values may be used to determine proper consumption levels.

Aldosterone is a hormone that acts on the kidneys to conserve calcium.

Hydrogen and oxygen bond to form cohydrates when food molecules catabolize for energy.

Factors that contribute to female athlete triad include the following except:

Differences in the relative percentage of total body water among individuals result largely from variations in __________.

A deficiency of the mineral zinc can result in growth failure.

Children are more susceptible than adults to developing complications from consumption of excess fat-soluble vitamins.

Several vitamins become activated from their inactive precursor form called __________.

The amino acid homocysteine may increase stroke and heart attack risk by __________.

Free radicals are produced by these environmental factors except:

Vitamins play an important physiologic role related to __________.

Water helps protect the heart, lungs, intestines, and eyes.

Prolonged cessation of the menstrual cycle contributes to __________.

Superoxide dismutase __________.

The hormone aldosterone acts on the kidneys to conserve sodium.

Because it is readily compressible, water gives structure and form to the body through the turgor provided for body tissues.