Exam 9: Water and Minerals

Which of the following groups of people has the highest risk of magnesium deficiency?

Mario is concerned about the safety of his home's tap water,which is conveyed by pipes from a public source in his community.Which of the following agencies should he contact to learn more about the safety of his tap water?

Which of the following foods contains the most water by weight?

A scientist is creating a formula diet that supplies all essential nutrients.One of the minerals in her formula has a Recommended Dietary Allowance of 130 mg/day.How should she classify this particular mineral?

In general,fresh fruits and vegetables are good sources of

Intracellular water

_____ enhances the effects of insulin on cell membranes.

Marta is a pregnant woman suffering from severe iodine deficiency.As a result of the deficiency,she has a high risk of giving birth to a child with

The body constantly loses water through the skin as a result of _____ perspiration.

Which of the following minerals may have a physiological role,but more research is necessary to determine whether it is essential?

Foster consumes about 350 g of protein daily,mostly in the form of meat and amino acid supplements.He does not use vitamin/mineral supplements,and he eats very few fruits,vegetables,dairy products,and grains.Based on this information,Foster's diet lacks

After running in a marathon race in July,Joshua felt weak and his body weight was about 3% less than before the race.Based on this information,Joshua was probably suffering from

_____ must be added to grains during the enrichment process.

Which of the following foods supplies the most bioavailable calcium per 1 cup serving?

Sylvia has hemochromatosis.Which of the following conditions is a common sign or symptom of this disorder?

Derek's diet contains high amounts of _____,which is classified as a major mineral.

Consuming a high-sodium diet can increase the risk of

Which of the following foods is an excellent source of heme iron?

Although Tim's body is not zinc deficient,he takes large doses of zinc because his best friend told him it will enhance his athletic performance.He is likely to experience _____ as a result of this practice.

Iodine is necessary for