Question 1

As dehydration progresses and blood volume decreases,blood pressure will ______ and heart rate will _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  increase; increase 
B)  remain the same; decrease 
C)  decrease; decrease 
D)  decrease; increase 
A)  increase; increase 
B)  remain the same; decrease 
C)  decrease; decrease 
D)  decrease; increase

Question 2

Which of the following individuals is least likely to benefit from a diet containing less than 1500 mg sodium per day?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 65-year-old Hispanic male in good health. 
B)  A 35-year-old African American female. 
C)  A 40-year-old white male with diabetes and chronic kidney disease. 
D)  A healthy Asian female college student. 
A)  A 65-year-old Hispanic male in good health. 
B)  A 35-year-old African American female. 
C)  A 40-year-old white male with diabetes and chronic kidney disease. 
D)  A healthy Asian female college student.

Question 3

The most nutrient-dense food source of calcium with high bioavailability is

Accepted Answer

A)  leafy green vegetables. 
B)  fish fillets. 
C)  milk and dairy products. 
D)  cereal grains. 
E)  meats. 
A)  leafy green vegetables. 
B)  fish fillets. 
C)  milk and dairy products. 
D)  cereal grains. 
E)  meats.

Question 4

Bone health is easily determined by a measurement of blood calcium level.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

One teaspoon of salt contains about ________ of sodium.

Accepted Answer

A)  3400 mg 
B)  1000 mg 
C)  2300 mg 
D)  6000 mg 
A)  3400 mg 
B)  1000 mg 
C)  2300 mg 
D)  6000 mg

Question 6

The 250 mg of calcium found in a cup of spinach

Accepted Answer

A)  is the only source of calcium for a vegan. 
B)  has low bioavailability because the calcium is bound to oxalic acid. 
C)  is poorly absorbed unless the spinach is cooked. 
D)  has low bioavailability because the calcium is bound to phytic acid. 
A)  is the only source of calcium for a vegan. 
B)  has low bioavailability because the calcium is bound to oxalic acid. 
C)  is poorly absorbed unless the spinach is cooked. 
D)  has low bioavailability because the calcium is bound to phytic acid.

Question 7

Water intoxication is associated with

Accepted Answer

A)  headache and blurred vision. 
B)  muscle cramps and convulsions. 
C)  hyponatremia. 
D)  All of these answers are correct. 
A)  headache and blurred vision. 
B)  muscle cramps and convulsions. 
C)  hyponatremia. 
D)  All of these answers are correct.

Question 8

Which of the following foods provides the greatest amount of calcium per serving?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 cup of yogurt 
B)  1 slice of American cheese 
C)  3 oz. canned salmon with bones 
D)  1 cup cooked spinach 
A)  1 cup of yogurt 
B)  1 slice of American cheese 
C)  3 oz. canned salmon with bones 
D)  1 cup cooked spinach

Question 9

List at least five symptoms of dehydration.

Accepted Answer

Dehydration occurs when your body loses

Question 10

The consumption of a high-protein,high-sodium diet will tend to ________ ion concentration of the urine.

Accepted Answer

A)  have no effect on 
B)  increase 
C)  decrease 
A)  have no effect on 
B)  increase 
C)  decrease

Question 11

Urea is a major body waste from

Accepted Answer

A)  the catabolism of amino acids. 
B)  the action of the sodium-potassium pump. 
C)  intracellular fluid. 
D)  the excretion of minerals by the kidney. 
A)  the catabolism of amino acids. 
B)  the action of the sodium-potassium pump. 
C)  intracellular fluid. 
D)  the excretion of minerals by the kidney.

Question 12

In the U.S.,dietary intakes of the major minerals ______ and _______ often fall short of recommendations.

Accepted Answer

A)  sodium; phosphorus 
B)  calcium; phosphorus 
C)  sodium; potassium 
D)  potassium; calcium 
A)  sodium; phosphorus 
B)  calcium; phosphorus 
C)  sodium; potassium 
D)  potassium; calcium

Question 13

Minerals most involved in fluid balance are

Accepted Answer

A)  calcium and magnesium. 
B)  copper and iron. 
C)  calcium and phosphorus. 
D)  sodium and potassium. 
A)  calcium and magnesium. 
B)  copper and iron. 
C)  calcium and phosphorus. 
D)  sodium and potassium.

Question 14

Individuals advised to consume calcium supplements should consume

Accepted Answer

A)  about 2,000 mg in a single dose each day. 
B)  only calcium citrate as other calcium salts are poorly absorbed. 
C)  an amount of no more than 500 mg with or just after a meal. 
D)  the calcium supplement at the same time as other mineral supplements. 
A)  about 2,000 mg in a single dose each day. 
B)  only calcium citrate as other calcium salts are poorly absorbed. 
C)  an amount of no more than 500 mg with or just after a meal. 
D)  the calcium supplement at the same time as other mineral supplements.

Question 15

The AI recommendation for total water intake is

Accepted Answer

A)  1 liter per kcal expended. 
B)  12.4 liters per day. 
C)  8 cups per day. 
D)  15 cups for adult males and 11 cups for adult females. 
A)  1 liter per kcal expended. 
B)  12.4 liters per day. 
C)  8 cups per day. 
D)  15 cups for adult males and 11 cups for adult females.

Question 16

Too much dietary sodium,rather than too little dietary sodium,is a major nutritional problem today.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The very dense outer surface of bone is called

Accepted Answer

A)  osteoclastic bone. 
B)  osteoblastic bone. 
C)  trabecular bone. 
D)  cortical bone. 
A)  osteoclastic bone. 
B)  osteoblastic bone. 
C)  trabecular bone. 
D)  cortical bone.

Question 18

Renin,released from the kidney as a result of a decrease in blood pressure,acts on ________ produced in the liver.This triggers a series of reactions that culminate in the production of _______ in the adrenal glands.

Accepted Answer

A)  angiotensin II, renin 
B)  aldosterone, angiotensin 
C)  angiotensinogen, aldosterone 
D)  antidiuretic hormone, osmosis 
A)  angiotensin II, renin 
B)  aldosterone, angiotensin 
C)  angiotensinogen, aldosterone 
D)  antidiuretic hormone, osmosis

Question 19

Measuring blood calcium levels is not an accurate indicator of total body calcium because

Accepted Answer

A)  calcium in the blood reflects only the most recent dietary intake of calcium. 
B)  there are no reliable tests for measuring blood calcium. 
C)  blood calcium levels vary according to the intake of other positive ions (e.g., sodium, potassium, and magnesium). 
D)  blood calcium levels are strictly controlled by hormones and do not reflect total body stores. 
A)  calcium in the blood reflects only the most recent dietary intake of calcium. 
B)  there are no reliable tests for measuring blood calcium. 
C)  blood calcium levels vary according to the intake of other positive ions (e.g., sodium, potassium, and magnesium). 
D)  blood calcium levels are strictly controlled by hormones and do not reflect total body stores.

Question 20

Most of the world's water consumption is for __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  personal consumption for drinking, cooking, and bathing. 
B)  industrial consumption. 
C)  agriculture and irrigation. 
D)  None of these responses are correct. 
A)  personal consumption for drinking, cooking, and bathing. 
B)  industrial consumption. 
C)  agriculture and irrigation. 
D)  None of these responses are correct.

As dehydration progresses and blood volume decreases,blood pressure will and heart rate will _.

Which of the following individuals is least likely to benefit from a diet containing less than 1500 mg sodium per day?

The most nutrient-dense food source of calcium with high bioavailability is

Bone health is easily determined by a measurement of blood calcium level.

One teaspoon of salt contains about ________ of sodium.

The 250 mg of calcium found in a cup of spinach

Water intoxication is associated with

Which of the following foods provides the greatest amount of calcium per serving?

List at least five symptoms of dehydration.

The consumption of a high-protein,high-sodium diet will tend to ________ ion concentration of the urine.

Urea is a major body waste from

In the U.S.,dietary intakes of the major minerals and _ often fall short of recommendations.

Minerals most involved in fluid balance are

Individuals advised to consume calcium supplements should consume

The AI recommendation for total water intake is

Too much dietary sodium,rather than too little dietary sodium,is a major nutritional problem today.

The very dense outer surface of bone is called

Renin,released from the kidney as a result of a decrease in blood pressure,acts on __ produced in the liver.This triggers a series of reactions that culminate in the production of _ in the adrenal glands.

Measuring blood calcium levels is not an accurate indicator of total body calcium because

Most of the world's water consumption is for __________.

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As dehydration progresses and blood volume decreases,blood pressure will ______ and heart rate will _______.

Which of the following individuals is least likely to benefit from a diet containing less than 1500 mg sodium per day?

The most nutrient-dense food source of calcium with high bioavailability is

Bone health is easily determined by a measurement of blood calcium level.

One teaspoon of salt contains about ________ of sodium.

The 250 mg of calcium found in a cup of spinach

Water intoxication is associated with

Which of the following foods provides the greatest amount of calcium per serving?

List at least five symptoms of dehydration.

The consumption of a high-protein,high-sodium diet will tend to ________ ion concentration of the urine.

Urea is a major body waste from

In the U.S.,dietary intakes of the major minerals ______ and _______ often fall short of recommendations.

Minerals most involved in fluid balance are

Individuals advised to consume calcium supplements should consume

The AI recommendation for total water intake is

Too much dietary sodium,rather than too little dietary sodium,is a major nutritional problem today.

The very dense outer surface of bone is called

Renin,released from the kidney as a result of a decrease in blood pressure,acts on ________ produced in the liver.This triggers a series of reactions that culminate in the production of _______ in the adrenal glands.

Measuring blood calcium levels is not an accurate indicator of total body calcium because

Most of the world's water consumption is for __________.

The Science of Nutrition

Tools of a Healthy Diet

The Food Supply

Human Digestion and Absorption

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Protein

Alcohol

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance,weight Control, Eating Disorders

Nutrition, exercise, and Sports

Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Trace Minerals

Nutritional Aspects of Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition During the Growing Years

Nutrition Throughout Adulthood

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As dehydration progresses and blood volume decreases,blood pressure will and heart rate will _.

In the U.S.,dietary intakes of the major minerals and _ often fall short of recommendations.

Renin,released from the kidney as a result of a decrease in blood pressure,acts on __ produced in the liver.This triggers a series of reactions that culminate in the production of _ in the adrenal glands.