Question 1

Hard water has high concentrations of:​

Accepted Answer

A) sodium and chloride. 
B) calcium and fluoride. 
C) ​magnesium and sodium. 
D) ​sulfur and potassium. 
E) ​calcium and magnesium. 
A) sodium and chloride. 
B) calcium and fluoride. 
C) ​magnesium and sodium. 
D) ​sulfur and potassium. 
E) ​calcium and magnesium.

Question 2

Which characteristic or function of water allows it to act as a lubricant?​

Accepted Answer

A) ability to dissolve substances 
B) incompressibility 
C) ​heat-holding capacity 
D) ​chemical reactivity 
E) ​ability to bond with other substances 
A) ability to dissolve substances 
B) incompressibility 
C) ​heat-holding capacity 
D) ​chemical reactivity 
E) ​ability to bond with other substances

Question 3

​Which statement is true about groundwater as a drinking water supply?

Accepted Answer

A) It comes from deep,protected underground aquifers. 
B) It is protected from new contaminants. 
C) ​Contaminants break down very quickly underground. 
D) ​Fast movement and aeration help keep it clean. 
E) ​It flows from lakes,rivers,and reservoirs. 
A) It comes from deep,protected underground aquifers. 
B) It is protected from new contaminants. 
C) ​Contaminants break down very quickly underground. 
D) ​Fast movement and aeration help keep it clean. 
E) ​It flows from lakes,rivers,and reservoirs.

Question 4

If a person has a deficient dietary intake of calcium,what will be the result?​

Accepted Answer

A) a reduced rate of calcium absorption 
B) no change in levels of calcium in the blood because calcium will be pulled from the bones 
C) ​a gain of body weight 
D) ​lowered levels of calcium in the blood because of the deficiency 
E) ​increased calcium excretion in the urine 
A) a reduced rate of calcium absorption 
B) no change in levels of calcium in the blood because calcium will be pulled from the bones 
C) ​a gain of body weight 
D) ​lowered levels of calcium in the blood because of the deficiency 
E) ​increased calcium excretion in the urine

Question 5

A person is consuming 1000 mg a day of sodium preservatives in processed foods along with 2000 milligrams of added salt from the salt shaker on his foods.Does this sodium intake fall within the guidelines established by the DRI committee?​

Accepted Answer

A) No,3000 total milligrams of sodium exceeds the UL. 
B) Yes,3000 total milligrams of sodium is within the UL. 
C) ​No,1800 total milligrams of sodium exceeds the UL. 
D) ​Yes,1800 total milligrams of sodium is within the UL. 
E) ​Yes,1800 milligrams of sodium is the recommended intake for adequacy. 
A) No,3000 total milligrams of sodium exceeds the UL. 
B) Yes,3000 total milligrams of sodium is within the UL. 
C) ​No,1800 total milligrams of sodium exceeds the UL. 
D) ​Yes,1800 total milligrams of sodium is within the UL. 
E) ​Yes,1800 milligrams of sodium is the recommended intake for adequacy.

Question 6

Water assists in:​

Accepted Answer

A) gene expression. 
B) immune protection. 
C) ​acid-base regulation. 
D) ​temperature regulation. 
E) ​providing rigidity to bones and teeth. 
A) gene expression. 
B) immune protection. 
C) ​acid-base regulation. 
D) ​temperature regulation. 
E) ​providing rigidity to bones and teeth.

Question 7

The chief ion used to maintain the volume of fluid outside cells is:​

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Anyone who eats a meal high in salt can temporarily increase his or her body's water content.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Soft water contains sodium,which may aggravate hypertension.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which food provides the highest amount of zinc?​

Accepted Answer

A) legumes 
B) whole-grain bread 
C) ​shellfish 
D) ​spinach 
E) ​oranges 
A) legumes 
B) whole-grain bread 
C) ​shellfish 
D) ​spinach 
E) ​oranges

Question 11

You are working with a child in a health clinic who has growth retardation,impaired immunity,and a poor appetite.This child is most likely experiencing ____ deficiency.​

Accepted Answer

A) iron 
B) chromium 
C) ​zinc 
D) ​magnesium 
E) ​sodium 
A) iron 
B) chromium 
C) ​zinc 
D) ​magnesium 
E) ​sodium

Question 12

Adults in the United States consume an average of _____ milligrams per day of sodium.​

Accepted Answer

A) 500 
B) 1200 
C) ​2400 
D) ​3400 
E) ​6000 
A) 500 
B) 1200 
C) ​2400 
D) ​3400 
E) ​6000

Question 13

A young woman wanting to build maximum bone density should do all of the following except:​

Accepted Answer

A) reduce her intake of protein. 
B) reduce her sodium intake. 
C) ​limit her intake of regular cola drinks. 
D) ​participate in regular weight-bearing exercise. 
E) ​get plenty of calcium and vitamin D. 
A) reduce her intake of protein. 
B) reduce her sodium intake. 
C) ​limit her intake of regular cola drinks. 
D) ​participate in regular weight-bearing exercise. 
E) ​get plenty of calcium and vitamin D.

Question 14

What is currently known about fluoride in drinking water supplies?​

Accepted Answer

A) All bottled water contains fluoride added as part of the bottling process.​ 
B) Scientific evidence has shown that communities with fluoridated water have higher cancer rates. 
C) ​Very few communities in the U.S.have fluoridated water. 
D) ​In communities where fluoride is lacking in the water there is a high dental decay rate. 
E) ​Where the water supply contains too little fluoride,discoloration of the teeth occurs due to fluorosis. 
A) All bottled water contains fluoride added as part of the bottling process.​ 
B) Scientific evidence has shown that communities with fluoridated water have higher cancer rates. 
C) ​Very few communities in the U.S.have fluoridated water. 
D) ​In communities where fluoride is lacking in the water there is a high dental decay rate. 
E) ​Where the water supply contains too little fluoride,discoloration of the teeth occurs due to fluorosis.

Question 15

Which of the following impairs iron absorption?​

Accepted Answer

A) heme 
B) MFP factor 
C) ​vitamin C 
D) ​phytates 
E) ​sodium 
A) heme 
B) MFP factor 
C) ​vitamin C 
D) ​phytates 
E) ​sodium

Question 16

Water excretion is regulated by the brain and the:​

Accepted Answer

A) bloodstream. 
B) kidneys. 
C) ​stomach. 
D) ​salivary glands. 
E) ​pituitary gland. 
A) bloodstream. 
B) kidneys. 
C) ​stomach. 
D) ​salivary glands. 
E) ​pituitary gland.

Question 17

Your best friend complains that she is tired all of the time and has a problem concentrating.In addition,she likes to chew ice.Which of the following is your friend likely to have?​

Accepted Answer

A) potassium deficiency 
B) zinc deficiency 
C) ​magnesium deficiency 
D) ​iron deficiency 
E) ​sodium deficiency 
A) potassium deficiency 
B) zinc deficiency 
C) ​magnesium deficiency 
D) ​iron deficiency 
E) ​sodium deficiency

Question 18

Which group of food items will provide the best source of calcium in the diet?​

Accepted Answer

A) milk,yogurt,and ice milk 
B) kefir,butter,and cottage cheese 
C) ​buttermilk,cream cheese,and almonds 
D) ​cheese,cream,and broccoli 
E) ​spinach,grains,and cheese 
A) milk,yogurt,and ice milk 
B) kefir,butter,and cottage cheese 
C) ​buttermilk,cream cheese,and almonds 
D) ​cheese,cream,and broccoli 
E) ​spinach,grains,and cheese

Question 19

Authorities recommend foods as a source of calcium in preference to calcium supplements.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The best source of phosphorus is:​

Accepted Answer

A) animal protein. 
B) fruit. 
C) ​vegetable protein. 
D) ​grain products. 
E) ​fats and oils. 
A) animal protein. 
B) fruit. 
C) ​vegetable protein. 
D) ​grain products. 
E) ​fats and oils.

Hard water has high concentrations of:

Which characteristic or function of water allows it to act as a lubricant?

Which statement is true about groundwater as a drinking water supply?

If a person has a deficient dietary intake of calcium,what will be the result?

A person is consuming 1000 mg a day of sodium preservatives in processed foods along with 2000 milligrams of added salt from the salt shaker on his foods.Does this sodium intake fall within the guidelines established by the DRI committee?

Water assists in:

The chief ion used to maintain the volume of fluid outside cells is:

Anyone who eats a meal high in salt can temporarily increase his or her body's water content.

Soft water contains sodium,which may aggravate hypertension.

Which food provides the highest amount of zinc?

You are working with a child in a health clinic who has growth retardation,impaired immunity,and a poor appetite.This child is most likely experiencing ____ deficiency.

Adults in the United States consume an average of _____ milligrams per day of sodium.

A young woman wanting to build maximum bone density should do all of the following except:

What is currently known about fluoride in drinking water supplies?

Which of the following impairs iron absorption?

Water excretion is regulated by the brain and the:

Your best friend complains that she is tired all of the time and has a problem concentrating.In addition,she likes to chew ice.Which of the following is your friend likely to have?

Which group of food items will provide the best source of calcium in the diet?

Authorities recommend foods as a source of calcium in preference to calcium supplements.

The best source of phosphorus is:

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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Exam 8: Water and Minerals

Hard water has high concentrations of:​

Which characteristic or function of water allows it to act as a lubricant?​

​Which statement is true about groundwater as a drinking water supply?

If a person has a deficient dietary intake of calcium,what will be the result?​

A person is consuming 1000 mg a day of sodium preservatives in processed foods along with 2000 milligrams of added salt from the salt shaker on his foods.Does this sodium intake fall within the guidelines established by the DRI committee?​

Water assists in:​

The chief ion used to maintain the volume of fluid outside cells is:​

Anyone who eats a meal high in salt can temporarily increase his or her body's water content.​

Soft water contains sodium,which may aggravate hypertension.​

Which food provides the highest amount of zinc?​

You are working with a child in a health clinic who has growth retardation,impaired immunity,and a poor appetite.This child is most likely experiencing ____ deficiency.​

Adults in the United States consume an average of _____ milligrams per day of sodium.​

A young woman wanting to build maximum bone density should do all of the following except:​

What is currently known about fluoride in drinking water supplies?​

Which of the following impairs iron absorption?​

Water excretion is regulated by the brain and the:​

Your best friend complains that she is tired all of the time and has a problem concentrating.In addition,she likes to chew ice.Which of the following is your friend likely to have?​

Which group of food items will provide the best source of calcium in the diet?​

Authorities recommend foods as a source of calcium in preference to calcium supplements.​

The best source of phosphorus is:​

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

Hard water has high concentrations of:

Which characteristic or function of water allows it to act as a lubricant?

Which statement is true about groundwater as a drinking water supply?

If a person has a deficient dietary intake of calcium,what will be the result?

A person is consuming 1000 mg a day of sodium preservatives in processed foods along with 2000 milligrams of added salt from the salt shaker on his foods.Does this sodium intake fall within the guidelines established by the DRI committee?

Water assists in:

The chief ion used to maintain the volume of fluid outside cells is:

Anyone who eats a meal high in salt can temporarily increase his or her body's water content.

Soft water contains sodium,which may aggravate hypertension.

Which food provides the highest amount of zinc?

You are working with a child in a health clinic who has growth retardation,impaired immunity,and a poor appetite.This child is most likely experiencing ____ deficiency.

Adults in the United States consume an average of _____ milligrams per day of sodium.

A young woman wanting to build maximum bone density should do all of the following except:

What is currently known about fluoride in drinking water supplies?

Which of the following impairs iron absorption?

Water excretion is regulated by the brain and the:

Your best friend complains that she is tired all of the time and has a problem concentrating.In addition,she likes to chew ice.Which of the following is your friend likely to have?

Which group of food items will provide the best source of calcium in the diet?

Authorities recommend foods as a source of calcium in preference to calcium supplements.

The best source of phosphorus is: