Question 1

High zinc intakes can inhibit the absorption of copper.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The first period of rapid bone growth is

Accepted Answer

A)  during fetal development. 
B)  from birth to age 2. 
C)  from age 2 through age 5. 
D)  during adolescence. 
A)  during fetal development. 
B)  from birth to age 2. 
C)  from age 2 through age 5. 
D)  during adolescence.

Question 3

Formed in our bones,hydroxyapatite crystals are mineral complexes composed of calcium and

Accepted Answer

A)  sodium. 
B)  chloride. 
C)  phosphorus. 
D)  vitamin K. 
A)  sodium. 
B)  chloride. 
C)  phosphorus. 
D)  vitamin K.

Question 4

Which of the following statements about vitamin K is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Excessive intake of vitamin K quickly leads to toxicity. 
B)  Vitamin K is a water-soluble vitamin. 
C)  Because no foods provide more than trace amounts of vitamin K, the GI flora are our only source. 
D)  There is no RDA for vitamin K. 
A)  Excessive intake of vitamin K quickly leads to toxicity. 
B)  Vitamin K is a water-soluble vitamin. 
C)  Because no foods provide more than trace amounts of vitamin K, the GI flora are our only source. 
D)  There is no RDA for vitamin K.

Question 5

The average person will absorb no more than how many mg of calcium at one time?

Accepted Answer

A)  200 
B)  500 
C)  1000 
D)  1500 
A)  200 
B)  500 
C)  1000 
D)  1500

Question 6

Individuals suffering from a zinc deficiency should include more whole grains and beans in their diets.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Women over age 71 require more iron than women age 19 to 50.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In healthy adults,the majority of calcium consumed in the diet is absorbed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Microcytic anemia and macrocytic anemia are both forms of iron-deficiency anemia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The protein collagen forms the strong fibers in the matrix of connective tissues.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Vitamin B6 deficiency can lead to microcytic anemia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Females reach their full adult height earlier than males do.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Fluorosis is associated with

Accepted Answer

A)  insufficient intake of fluoride. 
B)  excessive intake of fluoride. 
C)  poor dental hygiene. 
D)  osteoporosis. 
A)  insufficient intake of fluoride. 
B)  excessive intake of fluoride. 
C)  poor dental hygiene. 
D)  osteoporosis.

Question 14

How can we increase our absorption of dietary magnesium?

Accepted Answer

A)  eat a high-fiber diet 
B)  eat a high-carbohydrate diet 
C)  eat a high-protein diet 
D)  eat a high-fat diet 
A)  eat a high-fiber diet 
B)  eat a high-carbohydrate diet 
C)  eat a high-protein diet 
D)  eat a high-fat diet

Question 15

Low blood levels of folate or vitamin B₁₂ are associated with

Accepted Answer

A)  failure of the first step of heme synthesis. 
B)  clotting disorders. 
C)  microcytic red blood cells. 
D)  macrocytic red blood cells. 
A)  failure of the first step of heme synthesis. 
B)  clotting disorders. 
C)  microcytic red blood cells. 
D)  macrocytic red blood cells.

Question 16

Cortical bone is more sensitive than trabecular bone to changes in hormonal and nutritional factors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The majority of our body's fluoride is stored in

Accepted Answer

A)  the liver. 
B)  the blood. 
C)  the bones and teeth. 
D)  interstitial fluid. 
A)  the liver. 
B)  the blood. 
C)  the bones and teeth. 
D)  interstitial fluid.

Exam 9: Nutrients Essential to Healthy Tissues

High zinc intakes can inhibit the absorption of copper.

The first period of rapid bone growth is

Formed in our bones,hydroxyapatite crystals are mineral complexes composed of calcium and

Which of the following statements about vitamin K is TRUE?

The average person will absorb no more than how many mg of calcium at one time?

Individuals suffering from a zinc deficiency should include more whole grains and beans in their diets.

Women over age 71 require more iron than women age 19 to 50.

In healthy adults,the majority of calcium consumed in the diet is absorbed.

Microcytic anemia and macrocytic anemia are both forms of iron-deficiency anemia.

The protein collagen forms the strong fibers in the matrix of connective tissues.

Vitamin B6 deficiency can lead to microcytic anemia.

Females reach their full adult height earlier than males do.

Fluorosis is associated with

How can we increase our absorption of dietary magnesium?

Low blood levels of folate or vitamin B₁₂ are associated with

Cortical bone is more sensitive than trabecular bone to changes in hormonal and nutritional factors.

The majority of our body's fluoride is stored in

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