Question 1

Potassium, in combination with calcium, is necessary for strong bones and teeth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following is a major role of zinc in the body?

Accepted Answer

A) component of enzyme that acts as an antioxidant 
B) essential for growth and wound healing 
C) helps keep the body in electrolyte balance 
D) protects cells against oxidation 
A) component of enzyme that acts as an antioxidant 
B) essential for growth and wound healing 
C) helps keep the body in electrolyte balance 
D) protects cells against oxidation

Question 3

What conditions could cause a potassium deficiency, and what conditions could cause an excess potassium level?

Accepted Answer

Diarrhea, vomiting, diabetic acidosis, s

Question 4

What mineral is the most prevalent mineral in the body?

Accepted Answer

A) iron 
B) phosphorus 
C) calcium 
D) potassium 
A) iron 
B) phosphorus 
C) calcium 
D) potassium

Question 5

Describe the relationship between the electrolytes, potassium and sodium, and edema.

Accepted Answer

Potassium maintains the fluid level with

Question 6

Describe the deficiency condition that occurs as a result of inadequate iodine in the body.

Accepted Answer

In an attempt to take up more

Question 7

Describe the function of potassium.

Accepted Answer

It maintains the fluid level w

Question 8

Ms. James does not like milk. Give her a list of some alternate foods that are high in calcium.

Accepted Answer

Yogurt and cheese are both high in calci

Question 9

The two minerals that are major components of bones and teeth are ____.

Accepted Answer

A) calcium and phosphorus 
B) calcium and potassium 
C) calcium and zinc 
D) phosphorus and fluoride 
A) calcium and phosphorus 
B) calcium and potassium 
C) calcium and zinc 
D) phosphorus and fluoride

Question 10

What factor can reduce the amount of calcium absorbed in the body?

Accepted Answer

A) inadequate vitamin C 
B) a high potassium intake 
C) lack of weight-bearing exercise 
D) lack of nonweight-bearing exercise 
A) inadequate vitamin C 
B) a high potassium intake 
C) lack of weight-bearing exercise 
D) lack of nonweight-bearing exercise

Question 11

To retain the minerals when cooking plant foods, one should ____.

Accepted Answer

A) cook food in as much water as possible 
B) fry foods in vegetable oil 
C) steam foods 
D) cook them as long as possible 
A) cook food in as much water as possible 
B) fry foods in vegetable oil 
C) steam foods 
D) cook them as long as possible

Question 12

Discuss the consequences of sodium toxicity.

Accepted Answer

An excess of sodium may cause edema. Thi

Potassium, in combination with calcium, is necessary for strong bones and teeth.

Which of the following is a major role of zinc in the body?

What conditions could cause a potassium deficiency, and what conditions could cause an excess potassium level?

What mineral is the most prevalent mineral in the body?

Describe the relationship between the electrolytes, potassium and sodium, and edema.

Describe the deficiency condition that occurs as a result of inadequate iodine in the body.

Describe the function of potassium.

Ms. James does not like milk. Give her a list of some alternate foods that are high in calcium.

The two minerals that are major components of bones and teeth are ____.

What factor can reduce the amount of calcium absorbed in the body?

To retain the minerals when cooking plant foods, one should ____.

Discuss the consequences of sodium toxicity.

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Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion, Absorption, and Metabolism

Carbohydrates

Lipids Fats

Proteins

Vitamins

Water

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Lactation

Nutrition During Infancy

Nutrition During Childhood and Adolescence

Nutrition During Adulthood

Weight Management Across the Life Cycle

Diet and Pre-Diabetes and Diabetes

Diet and Cardiovascular Disease

Diet and Renal Disease

Diet and Gastrointestinal Disorders

Diet and Cancer

Foodborne Illness, Allergies, and Intolerances

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Exam 8: Minerals

Potassium, in combination with calcium, is necessary for strong bones and teeth.

Which of the following is a major role of zinc in the body?

What conditions could cause a potassium deficiency, and what conditions could cause an excess potassium level?

What mineral is the most prevalent mineral in the body?

Describe the relationship between the electrolytes, potassium and sodium, and edema.

Describe the deficiency condition that occurs as a result of inadequate iodine in the body.

Describe the function of potassium.

Ms. James does not like milk. Give her a list of some alternate foods that are high in calcium.

The two minerals that are major components of bones and teeth are ____.

What factor can reduce the amount of calcium absorbed in the body?

To retain the minerals when cooking plant foods, one should ____.

Discuss the consequences of sodium toxicity.

The Relationship of Nutrition and Health

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion, Absorption, and Metabolism

Carbohydrates

Lipids Fats

Proteins

Vitamins

Water

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Lactation

Nutrition During Infancy

Nutrition During Childhood and Adolescence

Nutrition During Adulthood

Weight Management Across the Life Cycle

Diet and Pre-Diabetes and Diabetes

Diet and Cardiovascular Disease

Diet and Renal Disease

Diet and Gastrointestinal Disorders

Diet and Cancer

Foodborne Illness, Allergies, and Intolerances

Nutritional Care of Clients With Special Needs

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