Question 1

Which of the following is the major function of fluoride?

Accepted Answer

A) enhancing taste 
B) building muscle 
C) preventing dental caries 
D) providing energy 
E) improving sleep 
A) enhancing taste 
B) building muscle 
C) preventing dental caries 
D) providing energy 
E) improving sleep

Question 2

A naturally occurring source of iodine can be found in

Accepted Answer

A) vegetables. 
B) poultry. 
C) seafood. 
D) fruit. 
E) beef. 
A) vegetables. 
B) poultry. 
C) seafood. 
D) fruit. 
E) beef.

Question 3

Gus enjoys a variety of snacks,including popcorn,pistachios,oranges,bananas,and frozen yogurt.Which of those is the best source of dietary copper?

Accepted Answer

A) popcorn 
B) pistachios 
C) orange 
D) banana 
E) frozen yogurt 
A) popcorn 
B) pistachios 
C) orange 
D) banana 
E) frozen yogurt

Question 4

To increase the absorption of iron,you can serve a food with non-heme iron with

Accepted Answer

A) foods with calcium. 
B) foods with vitamin D 
C) foods with sodium. 
D) foods with vitamin C. 
E) foods with potassium. 
A) foods with calcium. 
B) foods with vitamin D 
C) foods with sodium. 
D) foods with vitamin C. 
E) foods with potassium.

Question 5

Identify the primary reason to which the United States attributes the decline in tooth decay in the population.

Accepted Answer

adding flu

Question 6

To consume adequate trace minerals without taking a dietary supplement,a person should

Accepted Answer

A) eat a variety of foods across food groups. 
B) focus on proteins. 
C) focus on fruits. 
D) focus on vegetables. 
E) focus on grains. 
A) eat a variety of foods across food groups. 
B) focus on proteins. 
C) focus on fruits. 
D) focus on vegetables. 
E) focus on grains.

Question 7

An example of a salad that could be consumed by a vegetarian to maximize iron absorption would be

Accepted Answer

A) iceberg lettuce and ranch dressing. 
B) iceberg lettuce and carrots. 
C) all fruit salad. 
D) spinach and mandarin orange. 
E) spinach and cottage cheesE. 
A) iceberg lettuce and ranch dressing. 
B) iceberg lettuce and carrots. 
C) all fruit salad. 
D) spinach and mandarin orange. 
E) spinach and cottage cheesE.

Question 8

Which of the following is TRUE about thyroid-stimulating hormone?

Accepted Answer

A) It is released by the kidneys. 
B) It is released by the liver. 
C) It is released by the gallbladder. 
D) It is released by the pituitary glanD. 
E) It is released by the hippocampus. 
A) It is released by the kidneys. 
B) It is released by the liver. 
C) It is released by the gallbladder. 
D) It is released by the pituitary glanD. 
E) It is released by the hippocampus.

Question 9

Devon is a young adult who regularly eats fast food for all of his meals,primarily choosing items from the value menus.Which trace minerals is he most likely to have a deficiency of,and why?

Accepted Answer

Devon, who regularly consumes fast food

Question 10

Nonprotein,inorganic substances that enable enzymes to carry out chemical reactions are

Accepted Answer

A) trace minerals. 
B) major minerals. 
C) ultratrace minerals. 
D) co-factors. 
E) hormones. 
A) trace minerals. 
B) major minerals. 
C) ultratrace minerals. 
D) co-factors. 
E) hormones.

Question 11

Which trace mineral is needed for the regulation of protein synthesis and reproduction and immune functions?

Accepted Answer

A) iron 
B) zinc 
C) copper 
D) selenium 
E) iodine 
A) iron 
B) zinc 
C) copper 
D) selenium 
E) iodine

Question 12

When someone is already consuming a diet low in vitamin E,what may result from consuming a diet that is deficient in selenium?

Accepted Answer

A) anemia 
B) a goiter 
C) headaches 
D) vitamin E deficiency 
E) blindness 
A) anemia 
B) a goiter 
C) headaches 
D) vitamin E deficiency 
E) blindness

Question 13

Are any of the trace minerals listed on a Nutrition Facts label? If so,which one(s)?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Are any of the trace minerals listed...

Question 14

Trace minerals are those needed in daily amounts of

Accepted Answer

A) less than 25 milligrams. 
B) between 25-50 milligrams. 
C) less than 100 milligrams. 
D) more than 250 milligrams. 
E) more than 500 milligrams. 
A) less than 25 milligrams. 
B) between 25-50 milligrams. 
C) less than 100 milligrams. 
D) more than 250 milligrams. 
E) more than 500 milligrams.

Question 15

Heme iron is found in

Accepted Answer

A) myoglobin only. 
B) hemoglobin only. 
C) both hemoglobin and myoglobin. 
D) neither hemoglobin nor myoglobin. 
E) anemia-globin. 
A) myoglobin only. 
B) hemoglobin only. 
C) both hemoglobin and myoglobin. 
D) neither hemoglobin nor myoglobin. 
E) anemia-globin.

Question 16

Vegans would be more likely to have deficiencies of which trace minerals?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Vegans would be more likely to have...

Question 17

Trace minerals include all of the following,except

Accepted Answer

A) molybdenum. 
B) manganese. 
C) sodium. 
D) chromium. 
E) fluoridE. 
A) molybdenum. 
B) manganese. 
C) sodium. 
D) chromium. 
E) fluoridE.

Question 18

An underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism)slows the metabolic rate.This translates to symptoms such as

Accepted Answer

A) weight loss and increased energy. 
B) weight loss and fatigue. 
C) weight gain and excessive sweat. 
D) weight gain and fatigue. 
E) There are no symptoms associated with a slowed metabolic ratE. 
A) weight loss and increased energy. 
B) weight loss and fatigue. 
C) weight gain and excessive sweat. 
D) weight gain and fatigue. 
E) There are no symptoms associated with a slowed metabolic ratE.

Question 19

Which one of the following could inhibit zinc absorption?

Accepted Answer

A) milk 
B) beef 
C) whole grains 
D) chicken 
E) fruit 
A) milk 
B) beef 
C) whole grains 
D) chicken 
E) fruit

Question 20

The majority of total iodine intake in the United States comes from

Accepted Answer

A) iodized table salt. 
B) milk and processed grain products. 
C) ready-to-eat frozen foods. 
D) salad dressing. 
E) fresh fruit. 
A) iodized table salt. 
B) milk and processed grain products. 
C) ready-to-eat frozen foods. 
D) salad dressing. 
E) fresh fruit.

Exam 14: Trace Minerals

Which of the following is the major function of fluoride?

A naturally occurring source of iodine can be found in

Gus enjoys a variety of snacks,including popcorn,pistachios,oranges,bananas,and frozen yogurt.Which of those is the best source of dietary copper?

To increase the absorption of iron,you can serve a food with non-heme iron with

Identify the primary reason to which the United States attributes the decline in tooth decay in the population.

To consume adequate trace minerals without taking a dietary supplement,a person should

An example of a salad that could be consumed by a vegetarian to maximize iron absorption would be

Which of the following is TRUE about thyroid-stimulating hormone?

Devon is a young adult who regularly eats fast food for all of his meals,primarily choosing items from the value menus.Which trace minerals is he most likely to have a deficiency of,and why?

Nonprotein,inorganic substances that enable enzymes to carry out chemical reactions are

Which trace mineral is needed for the regulation of protein synthesis and reproduction and immune functions?

When someone is already consuming a diet low in vitamin E,what may result from consuming a diet that is deficient in selenium?

Are any of the trace minerals listed on a Nutrition Facts label? If so,which one(s)?

Trace minerals are those needed in daily amounts of

Heme iron is found in

Vegans would be more likely to have deficiencies of which trace minerals?

Trace minerals include all of the following,except

An underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism)slows the metabolic rate.This translates to symptoms such as

Which one of the following could inhibit zinc absorption?

The majority of total iodine intake in the United States comes from

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