Exam 11: Water and Major Minerals

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

For adults under the age of 51 years,the adequate intake for sodium is ________ daily.

Osteclast cells are a type of bone cell that break down bone tissue.

Children who are deficient in phosphorus experience symptoms of marasmus.

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

Thirty-year-old Laney is concerned about her risk for osteoporosis as both her grandmother and mother have experienced broken bones as a result of osteoporosis.  To reduce her risk for osteoporosis,Laney should ________.

Which of the following is an example of a trace mineral?

In the human body,water is involved in ________.

The movement of water through a selectively permeable membrane is called ________.

Use of calcium supplements has been associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.

When participating in an event,endurance athletes often use which of the following foods or beverages to avoid sodium depletion?

Which of the following minerals is important as part of an antioxidant defense system?

Phosphorus is necessary for the body to synthesize phospholipids and ATP.

Which of the following foods contains the most water by weight?

Magnesium is a critical component of hemoglobin,the green pigment in plants.

Hyperphosphatemia contributes to the progression of cardiovascular disease due to the formation of calcium-phosphorus deposits in blood vessels.

Which of the following groups of people has the highest risk of magnesium deficiency?

Iron is the only mineral added to processed grain products during enrichment.

Consuming too much rhubarb,which contains ________,can inhibit absorption of calcium in the GI tract.

Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor for osteoporosis?