Question 1

The body's temperature regulation mechanism depends on

Accepted Answer

A)  drinking enough water to remove heat by way of the urine. 
B)  water within the body absorbing heat energy, and on the evaporation of perspiration removing heat energy. 
C)  water being delivered to the lungs, where the heat energy will be exhaled as water vapor. 
D)  excretion of body wastes. 
A)  drinking enough water to remove heat by way of the urine. 
B)  water within the body absorbing heat energy, and on the evaporation of perspiration removing heat energy. 
C)  water being delivered to the lungs, where the heat energy will be exhaled as water vapor. 
D)  excretion of body wastes.

Question 2

Most of our dietary chloride comes from

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A)  fresh fruits. 
B)  vegetables. 
C)  meat. 
D)  seed oils. 
E)  table salt. 
A)  fresh fruits. 
B)  vegetables. 
C)  meat. 
D)  seed oils. 
E)  table salt.

Question 3

Joe Smith,age 52,has a blood pressure of 145 mm Hg over 95 mm Hg.This is considered

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A)  normal blood pressure. 
B)  low blood pressure. 
C)  hypertension or high blood pressure. 
D)  None of these choices are accurate. 
A)  normal blood pressure. 
B)  low blood pressure. 
C)  hypertension or high blood pressure. 
D)  None of these choices are accurate.

Question 4

Aldosterone increases

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A)  potassium retention by the kidneys. 
B)  water excretion by the kidneys. 
C)  sodium retention by the kidneys. 
D)  sodium absorption by the intestinal villi. 
A)  potassium retention by the kidneys. 
B)  water excretion by the kidneys. 
C)  sodium retention by the kidneys. 
D)  sodium absorption by the intestinal villi.

Question 5

The organs that are most likely to be damaged because of hypertension are the

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A)  liver, pancreas, gastrointestinal tract, and lungs. 
B)  heart, brain, kidney, and eye. 
C)  liver, heart, pancreas, and kidney. 
D)  brain, eye, heart, lungs. 
A)  liver, pancreas, gastrointestinal tract, and lungs. 
B)  heart, brain, kidney, and eye. 
C)  liver, heart, pancreas, and kidney. 
D)  brain, eye, heart, lungs.

Question 6

According to FDA labeling rules,the Daily Value for sodium is listed as

Accepted Answer

A)  7 grams per day. 
B)  4 grams per day. 
C)  2.4 grams per day. 
D)  200 mg per day. 
A)  7 grams per day. 
B)  4 grams per day. 
C)  2.4 grams per day. 
D)  200 mg per day.

Question 7

Plant foods are good sources of the minerals potassium and magnesium.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

________ replacement after menopause greatly reduces bone loss in women.

Accepted Answer

A)  Calcium 
B)  Calcitriol 
C)  Estrogen 
D)  Calcitonin 
A)  Calcium 
B)  Calcitriol 
C)  Estrogen 
D)  Calcitonin

Question 9

In a healthy person,sodium consumed in excess of body needs is

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A)  stored in the liver. 
B)  excreted by the kidneys. 
C)  metabolized in cells. 
D)  excreted in the feces. 
A)  stored in the liver. 
B)  excreted by the kidneys. 
C)  metabolized in cells. 
D)  excreted in the feces.

Question 10

Describe several actions an individual can take to prevent hypertension.

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There are several actions an individual

Question 11

Drinking too much water can result in dilution of sodium in the blood,a condition known as

Accepted Answer

A)  hypernatremia 
B)  hyperkalemia 
C)  hyponatremia 
D)  ADH syndrome 
A)  hypernatremia 
B)  hyperkalemia 
C)  hyponatremia 
D)  ADH syndrome

Question 12

Consumption of ______ inhibits the action of antidiuretic hormone causing increased urinary output.

Accepted Answer

A)  one or two cups of coffee 
B)  alcoholic beverages 
C)  high-sodium foods 
D)  high-sugar beverages 
A)  one or two cups of coffee 
B)  alcoholic beverages 
C)  high-sodium foods 
D)  high-sugar beverages

Question 13

Most of our dietary sulfur is supplied by

Accepted Answer

A)  protein-rich foods. 
B)  carbohydrates. 
C)  vitamins. 
D)  lipids. 
A)  protein-rich foods. 
B)  carbohydrates. 
C)  vitamins. 
D)  lipids.

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the DASH diet?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is rich in the minerals magnesium, potassium, and calcium. 
B)  It is high in fiber. 
C)  It contains 8-10 servings of fruits and vegetables per day. 
D)  It is low in protein. 
A)  It is rich in the minerals magnesium, potassium, and calcium. 
B)  It is high in fiber. 
C)  It contains 8-10 servings of fruits and vegetables per day. 
D)  It is low in protein.

Question 15

The human body has more of this substance (by weight)than any other substance.

Accepted Answer

A)  protein 
B)  glycogen 
C)  fat 
D)  water 
A)  protein 
B)  glycogen 
C)  fat 
D)  water

Question 16

The two life stage groups with the highest RDAs for calcium are _________ and _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  children; adolescents 
B)  infants; children 
C)  adolescents; adults over age 50 
D)  infants; adolescents 
A)  children; adolescents 
B)  infants; children 
C)  adolescents; adults over age 50 
D)  infants; adolescents

Question 17

Which of the following population groups has the highest rate of calcium absorption?

Accepted Answer

A)  Postmenopausal women 
B)  Pregnant women 
C)  Premenopausal women (not pregnant or lactating) 
D)  Athletes in training 
A)  Postmenopausal women 
B)  Pregnant women 
C)  Premenopausal women (not pregnant or lactating) 
D)  Athletes in training

Question 18

A strategy that can help prevent or reduce high blood pressure in women is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  consume a daily calcium supplement of 1,000 mg. 
B)  consume a multi-vitamin mineral supplement. 
C)  eliminate all caffeine-containing beverages from the diet. 
D)  limit alcohol consumption to no more than 1 drink per day. 
A)  consume a daily calcium supplement of 1,000 mg. 
B)  consume a multi-vitamin mineral supplement. 
C)  eliminate all caffeine-containing beverages from the diet. 
D)  limit alcohol consumption to no more than 1 drink per day.

Question 19

A diet that contains an average of 4,000 mg sodium and 1,500 mg potassium daily is likely to

Accepted Answer

A)  decrease the risk of hypertension. 
B)  result from an eating disorder. 
C)  increase the risk of hypertension. 
D)  have no effect on blood pressure. 
A)  decrease the risk of hypertension. 
B)  result from an eating disorder. 
C)  increase the risk of hypertension. 
D)  have no effect on blood pressure.

Question 20

Which of the following situations is/are life threatening?

Accepted Answer

A)  hypokalemia 
B)  hyperkalemia 
C)  hypokalemia and hyperkalemia 
D)  neither hypokalemia nor hyperkalemia 
A)  hypokalemia 
B)  hyperkalemia 
C)  hypokalemia and hyperkalemia 
D)  neither hypokalemia nor hyperkalemia

The body's temperature regulation mechanism depends on

Most of our dietary chloride comes from

Joe Smith,age 52,has a blood pressure of 145 mm Hg over 95 mm Hg.This is considered

Aldosterone increases

The organs that are most likely to be damaged because of hypertension are the

According to FDA labeling rules,the Daily Value for sodium is listed as

Plant foods are good sources of the minerals potassium and magnesium.

________ replacement after menopause greatly reduces bone loss in women.

In a healthy person,sodium consumed in excess of body needs is

Describe several actions an individual can take to prevent hypertension.

Drinking too much water can result in dilution of sodium in the blood,a condition known as

Consumption of ______ inhibits the action of antidiuretic hormone causing increased urinary output.

Most of our dietary sulfur is supplied by

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the DASH diet?

The human body has more of this substance (by weight)than any other substance.

The two life stage groups with the highest RDAs for calcium are _ and _.

Which of the following population groups has the highest rate of calcium absorption?

A strategy that can help prevent or reduce high blood pressure in women is to:

A diet that contains an average of 4,000 mg sodium and 1,500 mg potassium daily is likely to

Which of the following situations is/are life threatening?

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Tools of a Healthy Diet

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Human Digestion and Absorption

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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

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The body's temperature regulation mechanism depends on

Most of our dietary chloride comes from

Joe Smith,age 52,has a blood pressure of 145 mm Hg over 95 mm Hg.This is considered

Aldosterone increases

The organs that are most likely to be damaged because of hypertension are the

According to FDA labeling rules,the Daily Value for sodium is listed as

Plant foods are good sources of the minerals potassium and magnesium.

________ replacement after menopause greatly reduces bone loss in women.

In a healthy person,sodium consumed in excess of body needs is

Describe several actions an individual can take to prevent hypertension.

Drinking too much water can result in dilution of sodium in the blood,a condition known as

Consumption of ______ inhibits the action of antidiuretic hormone causing increased urinary output.

Most of our dietary sulfur is supplied by

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the DASH diet?

The human body has more of this substance (by weight)than any other substance.

The two life stage groups with the highest RDAs for calcium are _________ and _________.

Which of the following population groups has the highest rate of calcium absorption?

A strategy that can help prevent or reduce high blood pressure in women is to:

A diet that contains an average of 4,000 mg sodium and 1,500 mg potassium daily is likely to

Which of the following situations is/are life threatening?

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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The two life stage groups with the highest RDAs for calcium are _ and _.