Question 1

Which of the following foods is the best source of phosphorus per serving?

Accepted Answer

A) Plain,low-fat yogurt 
B) Raw,firm tofu 
C) Hummus 
D) Smooth peanut butter 
A) Plain,low-fat yogurt 
B) Raw,firm tofu 
C) Hummus 
D) Smooth peanut butter

Question 2

In the human body,water is involved in ________.

Accepted Answer

A) transporting substances 
B) providing energy to fuel cellular activity 
C) protecting polyunsaturated fatty acids from free radical damage 
D) alcohol digestion 
A) transporting substances 
B) providing energy to fuel cellular activity 
C) protecting polyunsaturated fatty acids from free radical damage 
D) alcohol digestion

Question 3

A scientist is creating a formula diet that supplies all essential nutrients.One of the minerals in her formula has a Recommended Dietary Allowance of 130 mg/day.How should she classify this particular mineral?

Accepted Answer

A) Trace mineral 
B) Major mineral 
C) Possible essential mineral 
D) Nonessential mineral 
A) Trace mineral 
B) Major mineral 
C) Possible essential mineral 
D) Nonessential mineral

Question 4

Sulfur is essential for the activity of several enzymes in the human body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Most of the water that enters the digestive tract is excreted in feces. 
B) Water and beverages comprise 100% of a person's total water intake. 
C) Cells produce water as a by-product of metabolism. 
D) In general,fruits and vegetables are less than 25% water by weight. 
A) Most of the water that enters the digestive tract is excreted in feces. 
B) Water and beverages comprise 100% of a person's total water intake. 
C) Cells produce water as a by-product of metabolism. 
D) In general,fruits and vegetables are less than 25% water by weight.

Question 6

Which of the following minerals is necessary for proper muscle contraction?

Accepted Answer

A) Aluminum 
B) Cesium 
C) Selenium 
D) Calcium 
A) Aluminum 
B) Cesium 
C) Selenium 
D) Calcium

Question 7

Aldosterone and antidiuretic hormone act to increase urinary ________.

Accepted Answer

A) water excretion 
B) water conservation 
C) sodium elimination 
D) iron metabolism 
A) water excretion 
B) water conservation 
C) sodium elimination 
D) iron metabolism

Which of the following foods is the best source of phosphorus per serving?

In the human body,water is involved in ________.

A scientist is creating a formula diet that supplies all essential nutrients.One of the minerals in her formula has a Recommended Dietary Allowance of 130 mg/day.How should she classify this particular mineral?

Sulfur is essential for the activity of several enzymes in the human body.

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following minerals is necessary for proper muscle contraction?

Aldosterone and antidiuretic hormone act to increase urinary ________.

Introduction to Nutrition

Evaluating Nutrition Information

Basis of a Healthy Diet

Human Digestion, absorption, and Transport

Carbohydrates: Sugars, starches, and Fiber

Lipids: Triglycerides, phospholipids, and Sterols

Proteins: Amino Acids

Metabolism

Vitamin Overview and Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Trace Minerals

Obesity, energy Balance, and Weight Management

Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating

Nutrition for Fitness and Sport

Pregnancy and Lactation

Infants, children, and Adolescents

Nutrition for Older Adults

Food and Water Safety

Global Nutrition

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Exam 11: Water and Major Minerals

Which of the following foods is the best source of phosphorus per serving?

In the human body,water is involved in ________.

A scientist is creating a formula diet that supplies all essential nutrients.One of the minerals in her formula has a Recommended Dietary Allowance of 130 mg/day.How should she classify this particular mineral?

Sulfur is essential for the activity of several enzymes in the human body.

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following minerals is necessary for proper muscle contraction?

Aldosterone and antidiuretic hormone act to increase urinary ________.

Introduction to Nutrition

Evaluating Nutrition Information

Basis of a Healthy Diet

Human Digestion, absorption, and Transport

Carbohydrates: Sugars, starches, and Fiber

Lipids: Triglycerides, phospholipids, and Sterols

Proteins: Amino Acids

Metabolism

Vitamin Overview and Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Trace Minerals

Obesity, energy Balance, and Weight Management

Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating

Nutrition for Fitness and Sport

Pregnancy and Lactation

Infants, children, and Adolescents

Nutrition for Older Adults

Food and Water Safety

Global Nutrition

Filters