Question 1

Food sources of calcium include all of the following,except

Accepted Answer

A) cheese. 
B) eggs. 
C) milk. 
D) Chinese cabbage. 
E) kalE. 
A) cheese. 
B) eggs. 
C) milk. 
D) Chinese cabbage. 
E) kalE. B

Question 2

Why does the DASH diet support consumption of an abundance of foods with potassium?

Accepted Answer

A) Potassium increases blood pressure. 
B) Potassium lowers blood pressure. 
C) Potassium enhances taste. 
D) Potassium lowers stress. 
E) Potassium increases muscle mass. 
A) Potassium increases blood pressure. 
B) Potassium lowers blood pressure. 
C) Potassium enhances taste. 
D) Potassium lowers stress. 
E) Potassium increases muscle mass. B

Question 3

What is the process of continuous calcium release from the bones and the deposition of calcium back into the bones called?

Accepted Answer

bone remodeling

Question 4

All of the following increase water needs,except

Accepted Answer

A) having a fever. 
B) vomiting. 
C) consuming a high-fat diet. 
D) consuming a high-protein diet. 
E) consuming a high-fiber diet. 
A) having a fever. 
B) vomiting. 
C) consuming a high-fat diet. 
D) consuming a high-protein diet. 
E) consuming a high-fiber diet.

Question 5

Which ethnic group has a lower recommended intake of sodium in the diet?

Accepted Answer

A) Native Americans 
B) African Americans 
C) Asian Americans 
D) Caucasians 
E) Latinos 
A) Native Americans 
B) African Americans 
C) Asian Americans 
D) Caucasians 
E) Latinos

Question 6

Which two major minerals are listed on the Nutrition Facts Panel?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which two major minerals are listed on...

Question 7

Since peak bone mass occurs around age 30,what should be consumed regularly prior to that time to maximize bone mass?

Accepted Answer

A) foods with calcium 
B) foods with vitamin D 
C) foods with potassium 
D) foods with calcium and vitamin D 
E) foods with calcium and potassium 
A) foods with calcium 
B) foods with vitamin D 
C) foods with potassium 
D) foods with calcium and vitamin D 
E) foods with calcium and potassium

Question 8

Why might a dietitian recommend calcium supplements to a long-distance runner?

Accepted Answer

Calcium is needed fo

Question 9

Which of the following statements about minerals is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) They can be destroyed by cooking. 
B) It is possible to consume toxic amounts. 
C) They are inorganiC. 
D) They cannot be broken down by digestion. 
E) They make up 4% of our body weight. 
A) They can be destroyed by cooking. 
B) It is possible to consume toxic amounts. 
C) They are inorganiC. 
D) They cannot be broken down by digestion. 
E) They make up 4% of our body weight.

Question 10

A 60-year-old man has been diagnosed with osteopenia.Which of the following is most likely to have caused this?

Accepted Answer

A) age 
B) gender 
C) age,inactivity,and inadequate intake of calcium and vitamin D 
D) inactivity and gender 
E) inactivity and inadequate intake of calcium and vitamin D 
A) age 
B) gender 
C) age,inactivity,and inadequate intake of calcium and vitamin D 
D) inactivity and gender 
E) inactivity and inadequate intake of calcium and vitamin D

Question 11

All of the following are controllable risk factors for osteoporosis,except

Accepted Answer

A) advanced age. 
B) physical inactivity. 
C) smoking. 
D) excess consumption of alcohol. 
E) low intake of calcium and vitamin D. 
A) advanced age. 
B) physical inactivity. 
C) smoking. 
D) excess consumption of alcohol. 
E) low intake of calcium and vitamin D.

Question 12

Which of the following statements is TRUE concerning dehydration?

Accepted Answer

A) Dehydration is a water deficiency in the body. 
B) Concentrated urine is an indicator of dehydration. 
C) Dehydration is an issue in developing countries where safe drinking water is scarce. 
D) Dehydration can be a result of excess vomiting and/or diarrhea. 
E) All of the abovE. 
A) Dehydration is a water deficiency in the body. 
B) Concentrated urine is an indicator of dehydration. 
C) Dehydration is an issue in developing countries where safe drinking water is scarce. 
D) Dehydration can be a result of excess vomiting and/or diarrhea. 
E) All of the abovE.

Question 13

How does an increase in dietary sodium affect health?

Accepted Answer

A) It increases immune function. 
B) It builds bone strength. 
C) It affects appetite. 
D) It releases urine. 
E) It increases blood pressure. 
A) It increases immune function. 
B) It builds bone strength. 
C) It affects appetite. 
D) It releases urine. 
E) It increases blood pressure.

Question 14

Where do we absorb most minerals that are ingested?

Accepted Answer

A) large intestine 
B) small intestine 
C) kidney 
D) gallbladder 
E) stomach 
A) large intestine 
B) small intestine 
C) kidney 
D) gallbladder 
E) stomach

Question 15

Which electrolytes are involved in maintaining fluid balance in the body?

Accepted Answer

A) sodium,potassium,and magnesium 
B) sodium,potassium,and chloride 
C) potassium,magnesium,and chloride 
D) water,sodium and potassium 
E) water,sodium,and chloride 
A) sodium,potassium,and magnesium 
B) sodium,potassium,and chloride 
C) potassium,magnesium,and chloride 
D) water,sodium and potassium 
E) water,sodium,and chloride

Question 16

Why might a person have a low intake of dietary calcium?

Accepted Answer

A) They do not like dairy products and avoid leafy green vegetables. 
B) They use calcium supplements. 
C) They prefer cheese and yogurt to milk. 
D) They regularly eat canned sardines and broccoli.
They prefer non-fat milk to 2% milk. 
A) They do not like dairy products and avoid leafy green vegetables. 
B) They use calcium supplements. 
C) They prefer cheese and yogurt to milk. 
D) They regularly eat canned sardines and broccoli.
They prefer non-fat milk to 2% milk.

Question 17

Sodium in U.S.diets primarily comes from

Accepted Answer

A) home cooking. 
B) naturally occurring salt. 
C) salt added before eating. 
D) processed and restaurant foods. 
E) beverages. 
A) home cooking. 
B) naturally occurring salt. 
C) salt added before eating. 
D) processed and restaurant foods. 
E) beverages.

Question 18

Why must we consume major minerals?

Accepted Answer

They are essential a

Question 19

Why might sports drinks such as Gatorade be a better choice than water for endurance athletes exercising outside in hot weather?

Accepted Answer

The electrolytes in

Question 20

Describe at least three factors that affect mineral bioavailability.

Accepted Answer

1. Chemical form of the mineral: The che

Exam 13: Major Minerals and Water

Food sources of calcium include all of the following,except

Why does the DASH diet support consumption of an abundance of foods with potassium?

What is the process of continuous calcium release from the bones and the deposition of calcium back into the bones called?

All of the following increase water needs,except

Which ethnic group has a lower recommended intake of sodium in the diet?

Which two major minerals are listed on the Nutrition Facts Panel?

Since peak bone mass occurs around age 30,what should be consumed regularly prior to that time to maximize bone mass?

Why might a dietitian recommend calcium supplements to a long-distance runner?

Which of the following statements about minerals is FALSE?

A 60-year-old man has been diagnosed with osteopenia.Which of the following is most likely to have caused this?

All of the following are controllable risk factors for osteoporosis,except

Which of the following statements is TRUE concerning dehydration?

How does an increase in dietary sodium affect health?

Where do we absorb most minerals that are ingested?

Which electrolytes are involved in maintaining fluid balance in the body?

Why might a person have a low intake of dietary calcium?

Sodium in U.S.diets primarily comes from

Why must we consume major minerals?

Why might sports drinks such as Gatorade be a better choice than water for endurance athletes exercising outside in hot weather?

Describe at least three factors that affect mineral bioavailability.

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