Exam 2: The Micronutrients and Water

The Dietary References Intakes (DRI) encompass all of the following standards except:

Which of the vitamins does the body readily excrete?

Swimming is one of the best physical activities to promote bone health.

Vitamins A and D, niacin, and folic acid become activated from their inactive precursor or provitamin form.

Weight-bearing exercise provides the most effective exercise mode for stimulating bone mass development.

The daily water intake requirement of a sedentary adult in a temperate climate equals about __________ L.

Consuming a true "fat-free" diet will not lead to the development of a fat-soluble vitamin insufficiency.

The body can synthesize all vitamins except vitamin E.

Which of the following represents a prudent, nonpharmacologic behavioral approach to treat athletic amenorrhea?

Most individuals require salt tablets to maintain adequate sodium levels.

Daily consumption of excess fat-soluble vitamins can produce serious toxic effects.

Lycopene is a potent antioxidant that makes tomatoes red and has been linked to reduced heart disease and cancer risk.

Sodium, potassium, and chlorine are collectively called erythrocytes.

Which of the following is classified as a trace (minor) mineral?

Vitamins A, C, and E represent "antioxidant" vitamins.

The chief intracellular mineral is calcium.

Foods or parts of foods that provide medical or health benefits are known as:

This diet lowers blood pressure:

__________ represents a midway condition between normal bone mass and osteoporosis.

Approximately 100 to 200 milliliters of fluid are lost per day through water droplets in exhaled air.