Question 1

The first sign of dehydration is:​

Accepted Answer

A) headache. 
B) confusion. 
C) ​thirst. 
D) ​fatigue. 
E) ​stomachache. 
A) headache. 
B) confusion. 
C) ​thirst. 
D) ​fatigue. 
E) ​stomachache.

Question 2

Osteoporosis is most often associated with:​

Accepted Answer

A) heavier body weights. 
B) underweight. 
C) ​higher body fatness. 
D) ​exercise. 
E) ​being male. 
A) heavier body weights. 
B) underweight. 
C) ​higher body fatness. 
D) ​exercise. 
E) ​being male.

Question 3

What would you consume with a food source of iron in order to facilitate iron absorption?​

Accepted Answer

A) tea and a soy protein hamburger 
B) tomato and meat,fish,or poultry 
C) ​coffee and wheat bran muffins 
D) ​calcium supplement and whole-wheat bread 
E) ​high-fiber cereal and milk 
A) tea and a soy protein hamburger 
B) tomato and meat,fish,or poultry 
C) ​coffee and wheat bran muffins 
D) ​calcium supplement and whole-wheat bread 
E) ​high-fiber cereal and milk

Question 4

How much sodium is consumed by a person who eats two grams of salt?​

Accepted Answer

A) 400 mg 
B) 800 mg 
C) ​1000 mg 
D) ​1200 mg 
E) ​2000 mg 
A) 400 mg 
B) 800 mg 
C) ​1000 mg 
D) ​1200 mg 
E) ​2000 mg

Question 5

Which of the following helps prevent changes in the acid-base balance of body fluids?​

Accepted Answer

A) iron and zinc 
B) vitamins 
C) ​excess hydrogen ions 
D) ​proteins and some minerals 
E) ​pH fluctuations 
A) iron and zinc 
B) vitamins 
C) ​excess hydrogen ions 
D) ​proteins and some minerals 
E) ​pH fluctuations

Question 6

A deficiency of sodium is not harmful.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

When you eat pizza,the body will respond to the sodium you ingest by:​

Accepted Answer

A) controlling water movement tightly to prevent any fluctuations in body weight. 
B) turning off the thirst signal to reduce additional intake of fluids. 
C) ​signaling the kidneys to immediately begin removing fluid from the body. 
D) ​shifting water back into the bloodstream to reduce the sodium concentration. 
E) ​first signaling immediate thirst to offset the sodium intake. 
A) controlling water movement tightly to prevent any fluctuations in body weight. 
B) turning off the thirst signal to reduce additional intake of fluids. 
C) ​signaling the kidneys to immediately begin removing fluid from the body. 
D) ​shifting water back into the bloodstream to reduce the sodium concentration. 
E) ​first signaling immediate thirst to offset the sodium intake.

Question 8

What is the best beverage choice?​

Accepted Answer

A) sports drinks because they replace important minerals missing from the diet 
B) hard water because it has a high concentration of calcium and magnesium 
C) ​soft water because it replaces sodium that is lost from the body 
D) ​fruit juices because they naturally contain vitamins and minerals 
E) ​bottled water because it is guaranteed to be safe 
A) sports drinks because they replace important minerals missing from the diet 
B) hard water because it has a high concentration of calcium and magnesium 
C) ​soft water because it replaces sodium that is lost from the body 
D) ​fruit juices because they naturally contain vitamins and minerals 
E) ​bottled water because it is guaranteed to be safe

Question 9

Breast-fed infants absorb about _____ percent of ingested calcium.​

Accepted Answer

A) 10 
B) 30 
C) ​40 
D) ​60 
E) ​70 
A) 10 
B) 30 
C) ​40 
D) ​60 
E) ​70

Question 10

When your body gives the thirst signal,it is important to:​

Accepted Answer

A) consider drinking fluids in the near future to prevent dehydration. 
B) ignore the signal because you just had a large glass of water. 
C) ​drink fluids to relieve the symptoms of dehydration. 
D) ​drink large volumes of plain water to prevent water intoxication. 
E) ​drink a sports beverage because thirst is a signal of electrolyte imbalance. 
A) consider drinking fluids in the near future to prevent dehydration. 
B) ignore the signal because you just had a large glass of water. 
C) ​drink fluids to relieve the symptoms of dehydration. 
D) ​drink large volumes of plain water to prevent water intoxication. 
E) ​drink a sports beverage because thirst is a signal of electrolyte imbalance.

Question 11

It is critical for body cells to maintain fluid and electrolyte balance by:​

Accepted Answer

A) increasing intake of sodium when a person becomes dehydrated. 
B) allowing minerals to slip freely across the cell membranes. 
C) ​attracting water into the cell through increased electrolyte concentrations. 
D) ​keeping the majority of water outside the cells. 
E) ​allowing minerals to follow the flow of water. 
A) increasing intake of sodium when a person becomes dehydrated. 
B) allowing minerals to slip freely across the cell membranes. 
C) ​attracting water into the cell through increased electrolyte concentrations. 
D) ​keeping the majority of water outside the cells. 
E) ​allowing minerals to follow the flow of water.

Question 12

What statement is true regarding water chlorination?​

Accepted Answer

A) It has no effect on many harmful microorganisms found in water. 
B) It has been documented to cause cancer in people who drink it regularly. 
C) ​Alternative treatment systems for water are much less expensive and faster to use than chlorination. 
D) Deaths from organisms in non-chlorinated water are common in some parts of the world. 
E) ​It does not easily kill disease-causing organisms in water. 
A) It has no effect on many harmful microorganisms found in water. 
B) It has been documented to cause cancer in people who drink it regularly. 
C) ​Alternative treatment systems for water are much less expensive and faster to use than chlorination. 
D) Deaths from organisms in non-chlorinated water are common in some parts of the world. 
E) ​It does not easily kill disease-causing organisms in water.

Question 13

Calcium in the body's fluids performs all of the following major roles except:​

Accepted Answer

A) regulating the transport of ions across cell membranes. 
B) helping maintain normal blood glucose. 
C) ​participating in blood clotting. 
D) ​facilitating muscle contraction. 
E) ​activating cellular enzymes. 
A) regulating the transport of ions across cell membranes. 
B) helping maintain normal blood glucose. 
C) ​participating in blood clotting. 
D) ​facilitating muscle contraction. 
E) ​activating cellular enzymes.

Question 14

The bioavailability of calcium in calcium-fortified orange juice is comparable to that of milk.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Do high intakes of iron from foods pose a danger to healthy people?​

Accepted Answer

A) Yes,if they include large amounts of fortified grains and cereals. 
B) No,because the body adjusts the amount of iron absorbed. 
C) ​Yes,because of high intakes of vitamin C supplements among many people. 
D) No,because non-heme iron blocks the absorption of heme iron. 
E) ​Yes,because iron toxicity is a relatively common occurrence. 
A) Yes,if they include large amounts of fortified grains and cereals. 
B) No,because the body adjusts the amount of iron absorbed. 
C) ​Yes,because of high intakes of vitamin C supplements among many people. 
D) No,because non-heme iron blocks the absorption of heme iron. 
E) ​Yes,because iron toxicity is a relatively common occurrence.

Question 16

Low salt intakes have been linked with lower rates of stomach cancer.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The lacy crystals of the ____ bone are tapped to raise blood calcium when the supply from the day's diet runs short.​

Accepted Answer

A) nerve tissue 
B) red blood cells 
C) ​trabecular bone 
D) ​cortical bone 
E) ​kidney tissue 
A) nerve tissue 
B) red blood cells 
C) ​trabecular bone 
D) ​cortical bone 
E) ​kidney tissue

Question 18

Which food provides the least amount of available zinc?​

Accepted Answer

A) meats 
B) poultry 
C) ​legumes 
D) ​shellfish 
E) ​milk 
A) meats 
B) poultry 
C) ​legumes 
D) ​shellfish 
E) ​milk

Question 19

The DASH diet is more effective in reducing blood pressure than just decreasing sodium alone because it includes which guideline?​

Accepted Answer

A) Reduce the intake of dairy products. 
B) Add moderate amounts of salt to prepared foods. 
C) ​Greatly increase intakes of fruits and vegetables. 
D) ​Eliminate grain products from the diet. 
E) ​Increase intake of high-fat foods. 
A) Reduce the intake of dairy products. 
B) Add moderate amounts of salt to prepared foods. 
C) ​Greatly increase intakes of fruits and vegetables. 
D) ​Eliminate grain products from the diet. 
E) ​Increase intake of high-fat foods.

Question 20

A friend informs you that she is planning to purchase a water softener.Which statement is most appropriate for you to make to your friend?​

Accepted Answer

A) Hard water makes more bubbles with less soap than soft water and is more desirable. 
B) Soft water leaves a ring in the tub and a gray residue in the wash,which are undesirable. 
C) ​Soft water appears to aggravate hypertension,which is undesirable. 
D) ​Soft water has higher concentrations of calcium and magnesium than hard water,which is desirable. 
E) ​There is no difference in mineral content of soft and hard waters. 
A) Hard water makes more bubbles with less soap than soft water and is more desirable. 
B) Soft water leaves a ring in the tub and a gray residue in the wash,which are undesirable. 
C) ​Soft water appears to aggravate hypertension,which is undesirable. 
D) ​Soft water has higher concentrations of calcium and magnesium than hard water,which is desirable. 
E) ​There is no difference in mineral content of soft and hard waters.

The first sign of dehydration is:

Osteoporosis is most often associated with:

What would you consume with a food source of iron in order to facilitate iron absorption?

How much sodium is consumed by a person who eats two grams of salt?

Which of the following helps prevent changes in the acid-base balance of body fluids?

A deficiency of sodium is not harmful.

When you eat pizza,the body will respond to the sodium you ingest by:

What is the best beverage choice?

Breast-fed infants absorb about _____ percent of ingested calcium.

When your body gives the thirst signal,it is important to:

It is critical for body cells to maintain fluid and electrolyte balance by:

What statement is true regarding water chlorination?

Calcium in the body's fluids performs all of the following major roles except:

The bioavailability of calcium in calcium-fortified orange juice is comparable to that of milk.

Do high intakes of iron from foods pose a danger to healthy people?

Low salt intakes have been linked with lower rates of stomach cancer.

The lacy crystals of the ____ bone are tapped to raise blood calcium when the supply from the day's diet runs short.

Which food provides the least amount of available zinc?

The DASH diet is more effective in reducing blood pressure than just decreasing sodium alone because it includes which guideline?

A friend informs you that she is planning to purchase a water softener.Which statement is most appropriate for you to make to your friend?

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Exam 8: Water and Minerals

The first sign of dehydration is:​

Osteoporosis is most often associated with:​

What would you consume with a food source of iron in order to facilitate iron absorption?​

How much sodium is consumed by a person who eats two grams of salt?​

Which of the following helps prevent changes in the acid-base balance of body fluids?​

A deficiency of sodium is not harmful.​

When you eat pizza,the body will respond to the sodium you ingest by:​

What is the best beverage choice?​

Breast-fed infants absorb about _____ percent of ingested calcium.​

When your body gives the thirst signal,it is important to:​

It is critical for body cells to maintain fluid and electrolyte balance by:​

What statement is true regarding water chlorination?​

Calcium in the body's fluids performs all of the following major roles except:​

The bioavailability of calcium in calcium-fortified orange juice is comparable to that of milk.​

Do high intakes of iron from foods pose a danger to healthy people?​

Low salt intakes have been linked with lower rates of stomach cancer.​

The lacy crystals of the ____ bone are tapped to raise blood calcium when the supply from the day's diet runs short.​

Which food provides the least amount of available zinc?​

The DASH diet is more effective in reducing blood pressure than just decreasing sodium alone because it includes which guideline?​

A friend informs you that she is planning to purchase a water softener.Which statement is most appropriate for you to make to your friend?​

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

The first sign of dehydration is:

Osteoporosis is most often associated with:

What would you consume with a food source of iron in order to facilitate iron absorption?

How much sodium is consumed by a person who eats two grams of salt?

Which of the following helps prevent changes in the acid-base balance of body fluids?

A deficiency of sodium is not harmful.

When you eat pizza,the body will respond to the sodium you ingest by:

What is the best beverage choice?

Breast-fed infants absorb about _____ percent of ingested calcium.

When your body gives the thirst signal,it is important to:

It is critical for body cells to maintain fluid and electrolyte balance by:

What statement is true regarding water chlorination?

Calcium in the body's fluids performs all of the following major roles except:

The bioavailability of calcium in calcium-fortified orange juice is comparable to that of milk.

Do high intakes of iron from foods pose a danger to healthy people?

Low salt intakes have been linked with lower rates of stomach cancer.

The lacy crystals of the ____ bone are tapped to raise blood calcium when the supply from the day's diet runs short.

Which food provides the least amount of available zinc?

The DASH diet is more effective in reducing blood pressure than just decreasing sodium alone because it includes which guideline?

A friend informs you that she is planning to purchase a water softener.Which statement is most appropriate for you to make to your friend?