Question 1

Which food has the lowest percentage of water?​

Accepted Answer

A) Chinese cabbage 
B) fresh apple 
C) ​ready-to-eat cereals 
D) ​lean steak 
E) ​margarine 
A) Chinese cabbage 
B) fresh apple 
C) ​ready-to-eat cereals 
D) ​lean steak 
E) ​margarine C

Question 2

A person's absorption of calcium varies based on:​

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin A status. 
B) protein intakes. 
C) ​gender. 
D) ​age or life stage. 
E) ​body composition. 
A) vitamin A status. 
B) protein intakes. 
C) ​gender. 
D) ​age or life stage. 
E) ​body composition. D

Question 3

For women and men in the 19- to 50-year-old range,the calcium DRI is _____ milligrams.​

Accepted Answer

A) 600 
B) 800 
C) ​1000 
D) ​1200 
E) ​2500 
A) 600 
B) 800 
C) ​1000 
D) ​1200 
E) ​2500 C

Question 4

Describe the relationship between salt intake and blood pressure.Who is at greatest risk for adverse effects from excessive sodium intakes?​

Accepted Answer

The relationship between salt intake and

Question 5

Copper is an essential nutrient because of its role in:​

Accepted Answer

A) forming hemoglobin and collagen. 
B) increasing free radical activity. 
C) ​regulating zinc absorption. 
D) ​regulating blood glucose. 
E) ​regulating absorption of chromium. 
A) forming hemoglobin and collagen. 
B) increasing free radical activity. 
C) ​regulating zinc absorption. 
D) ​regulating blood glucose. 
E) ​regulating absorption of chromium.

Question 6

Which of the following makes up about 60 percent of the body's weight?​

Accepted Answer

A) major minerals 
B) protein 
C) ​water 
D) ​trace minerals 
E) ​gastrointestinal tract 
A) major minerals 
B) protein 
C) ​water 
D) ​trace minerals 
E) ​gastrointestinal tract

Question 7

Over half of the body's magnesium is stored in the:​

Accepted Answer

A) teeth. 
B) liver. 
C) ​bones. 
D) ​blood. 
E) ​skin cells. 
A) teeth. 
B) liver. 
C) ​bones. 
D) ​blood. 
E) ​skin cells.

Question 8

What is the principal positively charged ion inside body cells?​

Accepted Answer

A) calcium 
B) sodium 
C) ​magnesium 
D) ​potassium 
E) ​chloride 
A) calcium 
B) sodium 
C) ​magnesium 
D) ​potassium 
E) ​chloride

Question 9

Some minerals act as buffers to help maintain body fluids at the correct pH to permit life's processes.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which element must be available for thyroxine to be synthesized?​

Accepted Answer

A) iron 
B) iodine 
C) ​zinc 
D) ​fluoride 
E) ​chloride 
A) iron 
B) iodine 
C) ​zinc 
D) ​fluoride 
E) ​chloride

Question 11

Which of the following statements is true?​

Accepted Answer

A) People develop their peak bone mass during the first four decades of life. 
B) The skeleton no longer adds to bone density after 20 years of age. 
C) ​The bones begin to lose density after 40 years of age regardless of calcium intake. 
D) ​People do not need calcium throughout life. 
E) ​Low blood calcium is sensed by the brain and converted to a signal that increases intake of dairy foods. 
A) People develop their peak bone mass during the first four decades of life. 
B) The skeleton no longer adds to bone density after 20 years of age. 
C) ​The bones begin to lose density after 40 years of age regardless of calcium intake. 
D) ​People do not need calcium throughout life. 
E) ​Low blood calcium is sensed by the brain and converted to a signal that increases intake of dairy foods.

Question 12

During physical activity,the body will cool down by:​

Accepted Answer

A) sweating to carry heat away from the surface of the body. 
B) increasing urination to carry heat away through the kidneys. 
C) ​drawing the blood away from the surface of the skin to let the body core cool it. 
D) ​using the water from metabolism to cool the body core. 
E) ​inhaling oxygen and cooling the blood as it flows through the oxygenated lungs. 
A) sweating to carry heat away from the surface of the body. 
B) increasing urination to carry heat away through the kidneys. 
C) ​drawing the blood away from the surface of the skin to let the body core cool it. 
D) ​using the water from metabolism to cool the body core. 
E) ​inhaling oxygen and cooling the blood as it flows through the oxygenated lungs.

Question 13

Bone strength in later life depends on:​

Accepted Answer

A) the increased calcium absorption in the elderly. 
B) the increased production of estrogen after menopause. 
C) ​reducing physical activity to protect bones. 
D) ​the formation of dense bones during youth. 
E) ​smoking and alcohol consumption. 
A) the increased calcium absorption in the elderly. 
B) the increased production of estrogen after menopause. 
C) ​reducing physical activity to protect bones. 
D) ​the formation of dense bones during youth. 
E) ​smoking and alcohol consumption.

Question 14

A zinc toxicity reduces ____.​

Accepted Answer

A) iron absorption 
B) LDL cholesterol 
C) ​insulin response 
D) ​bone density 
E) ​chromium absorption 
A) iron absorption 
B) LDL cholesterol 
C) ​insulin response 
D) ​bone density 
E) ​chromium absorption

Question 15

The best way to obtain the calcium you need is to:​

Accepted Answer

A) consume more spinach,rhubarb,and Swiss chard. 
B) eat more cottage cheese and frozen yogurt. 
C) ​consume more milk,cheese,and yogurt. 
D) ​consume more cream cheese,butter,and cream. 
E) ​take a calcium supplement. 
A) consume more spinach,rhubarb,and Swiss chard. 
B) eat more cottage cheese and frozen yogurt. 
C) ​consume more milk,cheese,and yogurt. 
D) ​consume more cream cheese,butter,and cream. 
E) ​take a calcium supplement.

Question 16

Which ethnic group has the lowest risk for osteoporosis?​

Accepted Answer

A) Asians 
B) Hispanics 
C) ​Caucasians 
D) ​Africans 
E) ​There is no association between osteoporosis risk and ethnicity. 
A) Asians 
B) Hispanics 
C) ​Caucasians 
D) ​Africans 
E) ​There is no association between osteoporosis risk and ethnicity.

Question 17

The strongest genetic influence on the development of osteoporosis is:​

Accepted Answer

A) the maximum bone mass that can be attained during growth. 
B) its influence over the absorption rate of vitamin A. 
C) ​its influence over the amount of bone lost in early adulthood. 
D) ​its effect on estrogen production in young women. 
E) ​its influence over absorbing and employing vitamin D. 
A) the maximum bone mass that can be attained during growth. 
B) its influence over the absorption rate of vitamin A. 
C) ​its influence over the amount of bone lost in early adulthood. 
D) ​its effect on estrogen production in young women. 
E) ​its influence over absorbing and employing vitamin D.

Question 18

Sulfate is adequate in a diet that contains sufficient:

Accepted Answer

A) fat. 
B) protein. 
C) ​carbohydrate. 
D) ​vitamins. 
E) ​calcium. 
A) fat. 
B) protein. 
C) ​carbohydrate. 
D) ​vitamins. 
E) ​calcium.

Question 19

Magnesium is an important mineral that works with calcium in the body to:​

Accepted Answer

A) increase bone density. 
B) maintain acid-base balance in the cells. 
C) ​control blood glucose levels. 
D) ​help muscles contract and relax. 
E) ​transport proteins in the bloodstream. 
A) increase bone density. 
B) maintain acid-base balance in the cells. 
C) ​control blood glucose levels. 
D) ​help muscles contract and relax. 
E) ​transport proteins in the bloodstream.

Question 20

What is the most abundant mineral in the body?​

Accepted Answer

A) calcium 
B) phosphorus 
C) ​sodium 
D) ​iron 
E) ​potassium 
A) calcium 
B) phosphorus 
C) ​sodium 
D) ​iron 
E) ​potassium

Which food has the lowest percentage of water?

A person's absorption of calcium varies based on:

For women and men in the 19- to 50-year-old range,the calcium DRI is _____ milligrams.

Describe the relationship between salt intake and blood pressure.Who is at greatest risk for adverse effects from excessive sodium intakes?

Copper is an essential nutrient because of its role in:

Which of the following makes up about 60 percent of the body's weight?

Over half of the body's magnesium is stored in the:

What is the principal positively charged ion inside body cells?

Some minerals act as buffers to help maintain body fluids at the correct pH to permit life's processes.

Which element must be available for thyroxine to be synthesized?

Which of the following statements is true?

During physical activity,the body will cool down by:

Bone strength in later life depends on:

A zinc toxicity reduces ____.

The best way to obtain the calcium you need is to:

Which ethnic group has the lowest risk for osteoporosis?

The strongest genetic influence on the development of osteoporosis is:

Sulfate is adequate in a diet that contains sufficient:

Magnesium is an important mineral that works with calcium in the body to:

What is the most abundant mineral in the body?

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Which food has the lowest percentage of water?​

A person's absorption of calcium varies based on:​

For women and men in the 19- to 50-year-old range,the calcium DRI is _____ milligrams.​

Describe the relationship between salt intake and blood pressure.Who is at greatest risk for adverse effects from excessive sodium intakes?​

Copper is an essential nutrient because of its role in:​

Which of the following makes up about 60 percent of the body's weight?​

Over half of the body's magnesium is stored in the:​

What is the principal positively charged ion inside body cells?​

Some minerals act as buffers to help maintain body fluids at the correct pH to permit life's processes.​

Which element must be available for thyroxine to be synthesized?​

Which of the following statements is true?​

During physical activity,the body will cool down by:​

Bone strength in later life depends on:​

A zinc toxicity reduces ____.​

The best way to obtain the calcium you need is to:​

Which ethnic group has the lowest risk for osteoporosis?​

The strongest genetic influence on the development of osteoporosis is:​

Sulfate is adequate in a diet that contains sufficient:

Magnesium is an important mineral that works with calcium in the body to:​

What is the most abundant mineral in the body?​

Food Choices and Human Health

Nutrition Tools Standards and Guidelines

The Remarkable Body

The Carbohydrates Sugar Starch Glycogen and Fiber

The Lipids Fats Oils Phospholipids and Sterols

The Proteins and Amino Acids

The Vitamins

Energy Balance and Healthy Body Weight

Performance Nutrition

Diet and Health

Food Safety and Food Technology

Life Cycle Nutrition Mother and Infant

Child Teen and Older Adult

Hunger and the Global Environment

Filters

Which food has the lowest percentage of water?

A person's absorption of calcium varies based on:

For women and men in the 19- to 50-year-old range,the calcium DRI is _____ milligrams.

Describe the relationship between salt intake and blood pressure.Who is at greatest risk for adverse effects from excessive sodium intakes?

Copper is an essential nutrient because of its role in:

Which of the following makes up about 60 percent of the body's weight?

Over half of the body's magnesium is stored in the:

What is the principal positively charged ion inside body cells?

Some minerals act as buffers to help maintain body fluids at the correct pH to permit life's processes.

Which element must be available for thyroxine to be synthesized?

Which of the following statements is true?

During physical activity,the body will cool down by:

Bone strength in later life depends on:

A zinc toxicity reduces ____.

The best way to obtain the calcium you need is to:

Which ethnic group has the lowest risk for osteoporosis?

The strongest genetic influence on the development of osteoporosis is:

Magnesium is an important mineral that works with calcium in the body to:

What is the most abundant mineral in the body?