Question 1

________ enhances the effects of insulin on cell membranes.

Accepted Answer

A) Cobalamin 
B) Boron 
C) Chromium 
D) Selenium 
A) Cobalamin 
B) Boron 
C) Chromium 
D) Selenium

Question 2

Which of the following increases iron bioavailability?

Accepted Answer

A) Consumption of foods rich in vitamin C 
B) Consumption of foods rich in calcium 
C) Consumption of whole grain foods 
D) Taking medications to reduce stomach acidity 
A) Consumption of foods rich in vitamin C 
B) Consumption of foods rich in calcium 
C) Consumption of whole grain foods 
D) Taking medications to reduce stomach acidity

Question 3

A medical researcher is developing a formula for babies that simulates the composition of human breast milk.He wants to fortify the formula so it contains the RDA/AI amounts of all essential nutrients. One of the minerals that he wants to use in the formula has an RDA of 11 mg for infants. According to this information,how should he classify this mineral?

Accepted Answer

A) Trace mineral 
B) Major mineral 
C) Minor mineral 
D) Electrolytic mineral 
A) Trace mineral 
B) Major mineral 
C) Minor mineral 
D) Electrolytic mineral

Question 4

In the United States,________ deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency.

Accepted Answer

A) selenium 
B) iron 
C) calcium 
D) magnesium 
A) selenium 
B) iron 
C) calcium 
D) magnesium

Question 5

Sylvia has hemochromatosis.Which of the following conditions is a common sign or symptom of this disorder?

Accepted Answer

A) Blocked bile ducts 
B) "Bronze" skin 
C) Megaloblastic anemia 
D) Iron-deficiency anemia 
A) Blocked bile ducts 
B) "Bronze" skin 
C) Megaloblastic anemia 
D) Iron-deficiency anemia

Question 6

Patients with Keshan disease have a form of cardiomyopathy that is caused by selenium deficiency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following foods is the richest source of zinc?

Accepted Answer

A) Beef roast 
B) Fried oysters 
C) Cooked turkey 
D) Roasted sunflower seed kernels 
A) Beef roast 
B) Fried oysters 
C) Cooked turkey 
D) Roasted sunflower seed kernels

Question 8

Angela is a 20-year-old college student.In addition to having a history of dental decay,she seems to break bones easily.Based on this information,Angela may need to increase her intake of ________.

Accepted Answer

A) iodine 
B) fluoride 
C) vanadium 
D) copper 
A) iodine 
B) fluoride 
C) vanadium 
D) copper

Question 9

Which of the following statements about selenium is true?  Check all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A) Selenoproteins require selenium to function and serve as antioxidants. 
B) Selenium is a major mineral. 
C) Selenium is important for DNA synthesis. 
D) Selenium is important for reproduction. 
A) Selenoproteins require selenium to function and serve as antioxidants. 
B) Selenium is a major mineral. 
C) Selenium is important for DNA synthesis. 
D) Selenium is important for reproduction.

Question 10

Which of the following foods is an excellent source of heme iron?

Accepted Answer

A) Corn oil margarine 
B) Broccoli 
C) Beef steak 
D) Fat-free milk 
A) Corn oil margarine 
B) Broccoli 
C) Beef steak 
D) Fat-free milk

Question 11

Because of their low body weights,infants and children are at a greater risk of health consequences due to arsenic intake than adults.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In persons with diabetes,chromium supplementation may improve blood triglyceride and HDL levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following minerals accumulates in abnormal deposits called Kayser-Fleischer rings?

Accepted Answer

A) Potassium 
B) Iron 
C) Fluoride 
D) Copper 
A) Potassium 
B) Iron 
C) Fluoride 
D) Copper

________ enhances the effects of insulin on cell membranes.

Which of the following increases iron bioavailability?

In the United States,________ deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency.

Sylvia has hemochromatosis.Which of the following conditions is a common sign or symptom of this disorder?

Patients with Keshan disease have a form of cardiomyopathy that is caused by selenium deficiency.

Which of the following foods is the richest source of zinc?

Angela is a 20-year-old college student.In addition to having a history of dental decay,she seems to break bones easily.Based on this information,Angela may need to increase her intake of ________.

Which of the following statements about selenium is true? Check all that apply.

Which of the following foods is an excellent source of heme iron?

Because of their low body weights,infants and children are at a greater risk of health consequences due to arsenic intake than adults.

In persons with diabetes,chromium supplementation may improve blood triglyceride and HDL levels.

Which of the following minerals accumulates in abnormal deposits called Kayser-Fleischer rings?

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

Water and Major 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 12: Trace Minerals

________ enhances the effects of insulin on cell membranes.

Which of the following increases iron bioavailability?

In the United States,________ deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency.

Sylvia has hemochromatosis.Which of the following conditions is a common sign or symptom of this disorder?

Patients with Keshan disease have a form of cardiomyopathy that is caused by selenium deficiency.

Which of the following foods is the richest source of zinc?

Angela is a 20-year-old college student.In addition to having a history of dental decay,she seems to break bones easily.Based on this information,Angela may need to increase her intake of ________.

Which of the following statements about selenium is true? Check all that apply.

Which of the following foods is an excellent source of heme iron?

Because of their low body weights,infants and children are at a greater risk of health consequences due to arsenic intake than adults.

In persons with diabetes,chromium supplementation may improve blood triglyceride and HDL levels.

Which of the following minerals accumulates in abnormal deposits called Kayser-Fleischer rings?

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

Water and Major 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