Question 1

Whether a person develops osteoporosis seems to depend partly on heredity and partly on the environment,including nutrition.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Chromium works closely with:​

Accepted Answer

A) insulin. 
B) collagen. 
C) ​hemoglobin. 
D) ​enzymes. 
E) ​iron. 
A) insulin. 
B) collagen. 
C) ​hemoglobin. 
D) ​enzymes. 
E) ​iron.

Question 3

The main source of iodine in the U.S.is plants grown in the middle part of the country.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

When trying to consume adequate dietary iron,it is helpful to:​

Accepted Answer

A) eat non-heme iron found only in plants because it is absorbed more efficiently. 
B) consider adding supplements because they are better absorbed than iron in foods. 
C) combine vitamin C-rich foods with non-heme iron sources to increase absorption. 
D) avoid combining heme-iron foods with non-heme-iron foods in the same meal. 
E) combine vitamin C-rich foods with heme iron sources to increase absorption. 
A) eat non-heme iron found only in plants because it is absorbed more efficiently. 
B) consider adding supplements because they are better absorbed than iron in foods. 
C) combine vitamin C-rich foods with non-heme iron sources to increase absorption. 
D) avoid combining heme-iron foods with non-heme-iron foods in the same meal. 
E) combine vitamin C-rich foods with heme iron sources to increase absorption.

Question 5

Which element stabilizes bones and makes teeth resistant to decay?​

Accepted Answer

A) chromium 
B) chloride 
C) ​fluoride 
D) ​zinc 
E) ​selenium 
A) chromium 
B) chloride 
C) ​fluoride 
D) ​zinc 
E) ​selenium

Question 6

Which statement about selenium levels in the body is accurate?​

Accepted Answer

A) Men with high blood levels of selenium from taking supplements have decreased cancer risk. 
B) Many healthy,well-fed people have a hidden selenium deficiency. 
C) ​There is no danger of toxicity when taking selenium supplements. 
D) ​It is difficult to obtain enough selenium from foods in the diet. 
E) ​Selenium works with a group of enzymes to protect body compounds from oxidative damage. 
A) Men with high blood levels of selenium from taking supplements have decreased cancer risk. 
B) Many healthy,well-fed people have a hidden selenium deficiency. 
C) ​There is no danger of toxicity when taking selenium supplements. 
D) ​It is difficult to obtain enough selenium from foods in the diet. 
E) ​Selenium works with a group of enzymes to protect body compounds from oxidative damage.

Question 7

When a child has a virus that has caused vomiting and diarrhea over several days' time,it is critical for her to receive medical care because:​

Accepted Answer

A) her fever will cause her to retain too much extra fluid. 
B) she may need help in replacing extreme fluid losses. 
C) ​in the cells,sodium concentration increases,leading to danger of swelling. 
D) ​her kidneys will pump extra fluids into the bloodstream. 
E) ​the illness may have been caused by contaminated drinking water. 
A) her fever will cause her to retain too much extra fluid. 
B) she may need help in replacing extreme fluid losses. 
C) ​in the cells,sodium concentration increases,leading to danger of swelling. 
D) ​her kidneys will pump extra fluids into the bloodstream. 
E) ​the illness may have been caused by contaminated drinking water.

Question 8

The vitamin D included in this supplement has what effect?​

Accepted Answer

A) limits the absorption of calcium 
B) may increase the risk of fractures 
C) ​can cause toxicity if combined with other vitamin D sources in the diet 
D) ​has no effect on the calcium in the supplement 
A) limits the absorption of calcium 
B) may increase the risk of fractures 
C) ​can cause toxicity if combined with other vitamin D sources in the diet 
D) ​has no effect on the calcium in the supplement

Question 9

Phosphorus is critical to the acid-base balance in cells because of its role in:​

Accepted Answer

A) creating buffers to maintain the correct pH. 
B) creating phospholipids to carry fats through the blood. 
C) ​binding with calcium in muscle tissues. 
D) ​transporting sodium from the cells. 
E) ​synthesizing amino acids. 
A) creating buffers to maintain the correct pH. 
B) creating phospholipids to carry fats through the blood. 
C) ​binding with calcium in muscle tissues. 
D) ​transporting sodium from the cells. 
E) ​synthesizing amino acids.

Question 10

Which agency is responsible for ensuring that public water systems meet minimum standards for protection of public health?​

Accepted Answer

A) Food and Drug Administration 
B) Environmental Protection Agency 
C) ​Food Safety and Inspection Service 
D) ​World Health Organization 
E) ​Water Protection Agency 
A) Food and Drug Administration 
B) Environmental Protection Agency 
C) ​Food Safety and Inspection Service 
D) ​World Health Organization 
E) ​Water Protection Agency

Question 11

What is the DRI iron intake recommendation for men and women over 51 years old?​

Accepted Answer

A) 8 g/day 
B) 1 mg/day 
C) ​2 mg/day 
D) ​18 mg/day 
E) ​8 mg/day 
A) 8 g/day 
B) 1 mg/day 
C) ​2 mg/day 
D) ​18 mg/day 
E) ​8 mg/day

Question 12

The recommended source of fluid for healthy U.S.adults is:​

Accepted Answer

A) plain drinking water,because it is safe and noncaloric. 
B) carbonated beverages,because they have good flavor. 
C) ​tea or coffee,because caffeine helps maintain fluid in the body. 
D) ​fruit juice,because it has additional nutrients we need. 
E) ​soft tap water,because it is fluoridated. 
A) plain drinking water,because it is safe and noncaloric. 
B) carbonated beverages,because they have good flavor. 
C) ​tea or coffee,because caffeine helps maintain fluid in the body. 
D) ​fruit juice,because it has additional nutrients we need. 
E) ​soft tap water,because it is fluoridated.

Question 13

Describe the characteristics of DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension).​

Accepted Answer

A proven eating pattern that can help pe

Question 14

Differentiate between iron deficiency and iron-deficiency anemia and describe the causes and symptoms of the latter.​

Accepted Answer

Iron deficiency and iron-deficiency anem

Question 15

After about 25 years of age,regardless of calcium intake,bones begin to lose density.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which individual will likely absorb the least amount of calcium?​

Accepted Answer

A) a 42-year-old man 
B) a 3-year-old girl 
C) ​a 14-year-old boy 
D) ​a 21-year-old pregnant women 
E) ​a breastfed infant 
A) a 42-year-old man 
B) a 3-year-old girl 
C) ​a 14-year-old boy 
D) ​a 21-year-old pregnant women 
E) ​a breastfed infant

Question 17

​Jennifer says she drinks bottled water because it is safer than tap water.You tell her that bottled water:

Accepted Answer

A) has been withdrawn from an underwater spring and is naturally pure. 
B) has been filtered by the manufacturer to remove contaminants. 
C) ​all tastes exactly the same as tap water. 
D) ​may be treated tap water. 
E) ​is a sound environmental decision. 
A) has been withdrawn from an underwater spring and is naturally pure. 
B) has been filtered by the manufacturer to remove contaminants. 
C) ​all tastes exactly the same as tap water. 
D) ​may be treated tap water. 
E) ​is a sound environmental decision.

Question 18

What is peak bone mass and when is it developed?​

Accepted Answer

From birth to about age 20,the bones are

Question 19

The principal food source of chloride is:

Accepted Answer

A) salt. 
B) animal products. 
C) ​plants. 
D) ​grains. 
E) ​dairy products. 
A) salt. 
B) animal products. 
C) ​plants. 
D) ​grains. 
E) ​dairy products.

Question 20

Describe what is known about the relationship between protein intakes (both low and high)and bone health.​

Accepted Answer

The mineral crystals of bone form on a p

Whether a person develops osteoporosis seems to depend partly on heredity and partly on the environment,including nutrition.

Chromium works closely with:

The main source of iodine in the U.S.is plants grown in the middle part of the country.

When trying to consume adequate dietary iron,it is helpful to:

Which element stabilizes bones and makes teeth resistant to decay?

Which statement about selenium levels in the body is accurate?

When a child has a virus that has caused vomiting and diarrhea over several days' time,it is critical for her to receive medical care because:

The vitamin D included in this supplement has what effect?

Phosphorus is critical to the acid-base balance in cells because of its role in:

Which agency is responsible for ensuring that public water systems meet minimum standards for protection of public health?

What is the DRI iron intake recommendation for men and women over 51 years old?

The recommended source of fluid for healthy U.S.adults is:

Describe the characteristics of DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension).

Differentiate between iron deficiency and iron-deficiency anemia and describe the causes and symptoms of the latter.

After about 25 years of age,regardless of calcium intake,bones begin to lose density.

Which individual will likely absorb the least amount of calcium?

Jennifer says she drinks bottled water because it is safer than tap water.You tell her that bottled water:

What is peak bone mass and when is it developed?

The principal food source of chloride is:

Describe what is known about the relationship between protein intakes (both low and high)and bone health.

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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

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Whether a person develops osteoporosis seems to depend partly on heredity and partly on the environment,including nutrition.​

Chromium works closely with:​

The main source of iodine in the U.S.is plants grown in the middle part of the country.​

When trying to consume adequate dietary iron,it is helpful to:​

Which element stabilizes bones and makes teeth resistant to decay?​

Which statement about selenium levels in the body is accurate?​

When a child has a virus that has caused vomiting and diarrhea over several days' time,it is critical for her to receive medical care because:​

The vitamin D included in this supplement has what effect?​

Phosphorus is critical to the acid-base balance in cells because of its role in:​

Which agency is responsible for ensuring that public water systems meet minimum standards for protection of public health?​

What is the DRI iron intake recommendation for men and women over 51 years old?​

The recommended source of fluid for healthy U.S.adults is:​

Describe the characteristics of DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension).​

Differentiate between iron deficiency and iron-deficiency anemia and describe the causes and symptoms of the latter.​

After about 25 years of age,regardless of calcium intake,bones begin to lose density.​

Which individual will likely absorb the least amount of calcium?​

​Jennifer says she drinks bottled water because it is safer than tap water.You tell her that bottled water:

What is peak bone mass and when is it developed?​

The principal food source of chloride is:

Describe what is known about the relationship between protein intakes (both low and high)and bone health.​

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

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Whether a person develops osteoporosis seems to depend partly on heredity and partly on the environment,including nutrition.

Chromium works closely with:

The main source of iodine in the U.S.is plants grown in the middle part of the country.

When trying to consume adequate dietary iron,it is helpful to:

Which element stabilizes bones and makes teeth resistant to decay?

Which statement about selenium levels in the body is accurate?

When a child has a virus that has caused vomiting and diarrhea over several days' time,it is critical for her to receive medical care because:

The vitamin D included in this supplement has what effect?

Phosphorus is critical to the acid-base balance in cells because of its role in:

Which agency is responsible for ensuring that public water systems meet minimum standards for protection of public health?

What is the DRI iron intake recommendation for men and women over 51 years old?

The recommended source of fluid for healthy U.S.adults is:

Describe the characteristics of DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension).

Differentiate between iron deficiency and iron-deficiency anemia and describe the causes and symptoms of the latter.

After about 25 years of age,regardless of calcium intake,bones begin to lose density.

Which individual will likely absorb the least amount of calcium?

Jennifer says she drinks bottled water because it is safer than tap water.You tell her that bottled water:

What is peak bone mass and when is it developed?

Describe what is known about the relationship between protein intakes (both low and high)and bone health.