Question 1

What is the most accurate statement about the body's water balance?​

Accepted Answer

A) The reference man and woman both need8 cups of fluid from beverages daily. 
B) All water must come from beverages because foods don't contain enough to contribute to intake. 
C) ​Fluid needs for an individual person are the same every day. 
D) ​Water intoxication can occur witheven a few too many cups of water. 
E) ​Metabolic water is generated in the tissues as a product of chemical reactions. 
A) The reference man and woman both need8 cups of fluid from beverages daily. 
B) All water must come from beverages because foods don't contain enough to contribute to intake. 
C) ​Fluid needs for an individual person are the same every day. 
D) ​Water intoxication can occur witheven a few too many cups of water. 
E) ​Metabolic water is generated in the tissues as a product of chemical reactions.

Question 2

Which is the most accurate statement about beverage consumption practices in the U.S.?​

Accepted Answer

A) The average calorie intake from beverages among U.S.adults over 20 years old increases with age. 
B) Vegetable juices are a concern because their intake adds a significant amount of discretionary calories. 
C) ​The mild diuretic effect of a moderate intake of caffeinated beverages does not prevent people from meeting fluid needs. 
D) ​Artificially sweetened carbonated beverages do not crowd more nutritious foods out of the diet. 
E) ​Sports beverages are beneficial because most exercisers need the extra carbohydrate for fuel. 
A) The average calorie intake from beverages among U.S.adults over 20 years old increases with age. 
B) Vegetable juices are a concern because their intake adds a significant amount of discretionary calories. 
C) ​The mild diuretic effect of a moderate intake of caffeinated beverages does not prevent people from meeting fluid needs. 
D) ​Artificially sweetened carbonated beverages do not crowd more nutritious foods out of the diet. 
E) ​Sports beverages are beneficial because most exercisers need the extra carbohydrate for fuel.

Question 3

What effect does zinc deficiency have on the body?​

Accepted Answer

A) a minor effect because zinc has only a limited role in the body 
B) impairs the immune response,leading to increased infections 
C) ​increases metabolism and increases appetite,leading to weight gain 
D) ​reduces iron absorption because iron needs zinc for transport 
E) ​increases hair growth and red blood cell breakdown 
A) a minor effect because zinc has only a limited role in the body 
B) impairs the immune response,leading to increased infections 
C) ​increases metabolism and increases appetite,leading to weight gain 
D) ​reduces iron absorption because iron needs zinc for transport 
E) ​increases hair growth and red blood cell breakdown

Question 4

The primary role of fluoride is to prevent dental caries throughout life.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The body will signal thirst before dehydration occurs to prevent problems with fluid loss.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

What is the most accurate statement about the body's water balance?

Which is the most accurate statement about beverage consumption practices in the U.S.?

What effect does zinc deficiency have on the body?

The primary role of fluoride is to prevent dental caries throughout life.

The body will signal thirst before dehydration occurs to prevent problems with fluid loss.

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