Exam 11: Water and Major Minerals

Foster consumes about 350 g of protein daily,mostly in the form of meat and amino acid supplements.He does not use vitamin/mineral supplements,and he eats very few fruits,vegetables,and grains.Based on this information,Foster's diet lacks ________.

Osteoporosis is characterized by ________.

Consuming a diet rich in potassium has been associated with ________ blood pressure.

All of the following minerals play a role in bone health EXCEPT ________.

Sulfur is a component of which two amino acids?

Copper and magnesium are cofactors that certain enzymes need to function.

A scientist is creating a formula diet that supplies all essential nutrients.She knows the RDA/AI for each mineral,one of which has an AI of 30 mg/day.How should she classify this particular mineral?

Which of the following groups of Americans has the highest risk of hypertension?

Approximately ________ of the average adult male's body weight is water.

According to the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans,which of the following minerals is a nutrient of public health concern?

Which of the following foods contains the most potassium per serving and is low in fat and sodium?

Aldosterone ________.

Which vegetable is a rich source of chloride?

Phytic acid and oxalic acid are substances in certain animal foods that interfere with mineral absorption in the human intestinal tract.

Which of the following nutrients helps the body maintain normal fluid balance?

Phosphorus is involved in all of the following body functions EXCEPT ________.

The sulfur-containing amino acids are found only in animal foods,such as eggs and milk.

Liyah is a 22-year-old healthy female.  According to the adequate intake (AI)for total water,Liyah should consume approximately ________ cups of water daily.

Maintenance of normal intracellular fluid volume depends largely on the intracellular concentration of ________ ions.

Kevin is a healthy 30-year-old male.  According to the adequate intake (AI)for total water,Kevin should consume approximately ________ cups of water daily.