Exam 2: The Micronutrients and Water

Micronutrients are molecules required in large amounts by the body and are a source of energy.

Each pound of weight lost during exercise is equal to a 750-milliliter fluid loss.

Components of the female athlete triad include all of the following except:

Sedentary adults require about 3.785 L (1 gal) of water each day to maintain optimal body functions.

Adequate mineral intake usually occurs when consuming a well-balanced diet.

As a result of exercise training, hemoglobin may become __________ in the blood.

Coenzymes __________.

Compounds that give rigidity to bones and teeth are composed of __________.

Vitamin K occurs only in foods of animal origin.

Carotenes comprise the yellow and yellow-orange pigment precursors of vitamin A that give color to vegetables (carrots, squash, corn, and pumpkins) and fruits (apricots and peaches).

A highly chemically reactive atom, molecule, or molecular fragment that contains at least one unpaired electron in its outer orbital or valence shell is a/an __________.

Plasma membrane damage occurs during oxidative stress during a chain reaction known as lipid peroxidation.

Excessive intake of milk and milk products facilitates bone loss.

From a survival perspective, food is of greater importance than water.

Sodium and chloride represents the chief extracellular minerals.

As a result of exercise training, the percentage of water in the intracellular compartment ___________.

Risk factors for osteoporosis except:

Measuring serum ferritin concentrations provides useful information about iron reserves.

Recommended daily calcium intake for adults age 51 and older is __________ mg.

The bioavailability of minerals is largely affected by __________.