Question 1

Paul wants to maintain his bone mass.To help him achieve this goal,which of the following activities would be the best for him to perform?

Accepted Answer

A) Cycling on a stationary bike for 45 minutes daily 
B) Swimming 15 laps every other day 
C) Stretching hamstrings for 15 minutes daily 
D) Playing basketball with friends for 45 minutes,every other day 
A) Cycling on a stationary bike for 45 minutes daily 
B) Swimming 15 laps every other day 
C) Stretching hamstrings for 15 minutes daily 
D) Playing basketball with friends for 45 minutes,every other day

Question 2

Lydia's diet lacks _____,which is classified as a major mineral.

Accepted Answer

A) iron 
B) calcium 
C) iodine 
D) selenium 
A) iron 
B) calcium 
C) iodine 
D) selenium

Question 3

Parathyroid hormone

Accepted Answer

A) increases the body's rate of potassium excretion. 
B) enhances the body's ability to retain calcium. 
C) signals osteoblasts to release calcium from bones. 
D) enables glucose to enter cells. 
A) increases the body's rate of potassium excretion. 
B) enhances the body's ability to retain calcium. 
C) signals osteoblasts to release calcium from bones. 
D) enables glucose to enter cells.

Question 4

When Benson had his blood pressure tested,it was normal.Based on this information,what was his blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

A) 70/120 mm Hg 
B) 118/69 mm Hg 
C) 80/120 mm Hg 
D) 145/60 mm Hg 
A) 70/120 mm Hg 
B) 118/69 mm Hg 
C) 80/120 mm Hg 
D) 145/60 mm Hg

Question 5

Maintenance of normal extracellular fluid volume depends largely on the extracellular concentration of _____ ions.

Accepted Answer

A) sodium 
B) nitrogen 
C) hydride 
D) iodide 
A) sodium 
B) nitrogen 
C) hydride 
D) iodide

Question 6

Scientists are uncertain whether ____ is an essential mineral for humans.

Accepted Answer

A) chromium 
B) potassium 
C) vanadium 
D) magnesium 
A) chromium 
B) potassium 
C) vanadium 
D) magnesium

Question 7

Rebecca has hypertension.To help lower her blood pressure,she should

Accepted Answer

A) follow a high-glycemic diet. 
B) reduce her potassium intake. 
C) follow the DASH diet. 
D) consume more foods that contain iron and zinc. 
A) follow a high-glycemic diet. 
B) reduce her potassium intake. 
C) follow the DASH diet. 
D) consume more foods that contain iron and zinc.

Question 8

According to the 2015-2020 version of the Dietary Guidelines,which of the following minerals is a nutrient of public health concern?

Accepted Answer

A) Calcium 
B) Copper 
C) Manganese 
D) Selenium 
A) Calcium 
B) Copper 
C) Manganese 
D) Selenium

Question 9

Which of the following nutrients helps the body maintain normal fluid balance?

Accepted Answer

A) Potassium 
B) Fluoride 
C) Iron 
D) Copper 
A) Potassium 
B) Fluoride 
C) Iron 
D) Copper

Question 10

The RDA for iron is 8 mg and 18 mg,for young men and women,respectively.Based on this information,iron is a ____ mineral.

Accepted Answer

A) conditionally essential 
B) major 
C) trace 
D) possible essential 
A) conditionally essential 
B) major 
C) trace 
D) possible essential

Question 11

Young women who _____ have higher risk of developing osteoporosis than young women who do not have this characteristic.

Accepted Answer

A) have African-American ancestry 
B) smoke cigarettes 
C) consume kale,spinach,and yogurt 
D) exercise for 30 minutes each day 
A) have African-American ancestry 
B) smoke cigarettes 
C) consume kale,spinach,and yogurt 
D) exercise for 30 minutes each day

Question 12

Christine loves to eat canned salmon and sardines.These fish are good sources of

Accepted Answer

A) folate. 
B) calcium. 
C) magnesium. 
D) vitamin 
A) folate. 
B) calcium. 
C) magnesium. 
D) vitamin

Question 13

Which of the following compounds is a hormone that helps the body maintain fluid balance?

Accepted Answer

A) Insulin 
B) Pepsin 
C) Glucagon 
D) Aldosterone 
A) Insulin 
B) Pepsin 
C) Glucagon 
D) Aldosterone

Question 14

Which of the following foods is not a good source of calcium?

Accepted Answer

A) Fried chicken 
B) Raw kale 
C) Fat-free yogurt 
D) Canned sardines 
A) Fried chicken 
B) Raw kale 
C) Fat-free yogurt 
D) Canned sardines

Question 15

Which of the following statements about bottled water in the United States is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Bottled water must be in sealed containers and have no added ingredients,except an agent that prevents the growth of microbes. 
B) The production of bottled water must follow regulations established by the EPA and CDC. 
C) Bottled water that has "artesian well" shown on its label as the water's source must be from fresh water lakes in Artesia. 
D) The government requires manufacturers of bottled water to follow safety standards that are more strict than the standards for tap water from public water supplies. 
A) Bottled water must be in sealed containers and have no added ingredients,except an agent that prevents the growth of microbes. 
B) The production of bottled water must follow regulations established by the EPA and CDC. 
C) Bottled water that has "artesian well" shown on its label as the water's source must be from fresh water lakes in Artesia. 
D) The government requires manufacturers of bottled water to follow safety standards that are more strict than the standards for tap water from public water supplies.

Question 16

In the United States,the plastic used to make water bottles may contain

Accepted Answer

A) EPA. 
B) acetyl CoA. 
C) bisphenol 
D) EDTA. 
A) EPA. 
B) acetyl CoA. 
C) bisphenol 
D) EDTA.

Question 17

Jade is concerned about her risk of osteoporosis.To help reduce her risk of this condition,Jade should

Accepted Answer

A) consume more iron-rich foods. 
B) avoid smoking cigarettes. 
C) avoid foods such as kale and frozen yogurt. 
D) reduce her physical activity level. 
A) consume more iron-rich foods. 
B) avoid smoking cigarettes. 
C) avoid foods such as kale and frozen yogurt. 
D) reduce her physical activity level.

Question 18

Which of the following groups of Americans has the highest risk of hypertension?

Accepted Answer

A) Asian Americans 
B) Native Americans 
C) African Americans 
D) Non-Hispanic white Americans 
A) Asian Americans 
B) Native Americans 
C) African Americans 
D) Non-Hispanic white Americans

Question 19

In the United States,_____ deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency.

Accepted Answer

A) magnesium 
B) calcium 
C) iron 
D) selenium 
A) magnesium 
B) calcium 
C) iron 
D) selenium

Question 20

A young man in a rural Iranian village eats very little meat and dairy products,but his diet contains a lot of unleavened whole-grain flat bread.He is very short for his age; his sexual organs are not fully developed; his intelligence is lower than normal; and he suffers from iron deficiency anemia.Based on this information,the man probably has ____ deficiency.

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin K 
B) acetyl-CoA 
C) folate 
D) zinc 
A) vitamin K 
B) acetyl-CoA 
C) folate 
D) zinc

Paul wants to maintain his bone mass.To help him achieve this goal,which of the following activities would be the best for him to perform?

Lydia's diet lacks _____,which is classified as a major mineral.

Parathyroid hormone

When Benson had his blood pressure tested,it was normal.Based on this information,what was his blood pressure?

Maintenance of normal extracellular fluid volume depends largely on the extracellular concentration of _____ ions.

Scientists are uncertain whether ____ is an essential mineral for humans.

Rebecca has hypertension.To help lower her blood pressure,she should

According to the 2015-2020 version of the Dietary Guidelines,which of the following minerals is a nutrient of public health concern?

Which of the following nutrients helps the body maintain normal fluid balance?

The RDA for iron is 8 mg and 18 mg,for young men and women,respectively.Based on this information,iron is a ____ mineral.

Young women who _____ have higher risk of developing osteoporosis than young women who do not have this characteristic.

Christine loves to eat canned salmon and sardines.These fish are good sources of

Which of the following compounds is a hormone that helps the body maintain fluid balance?

Which of the following foods is not a good source of calcium?

Which of the following statements about bottled water in the United States is true?

In the United States,the plastic used to make water bottles may contain

Jade is concerned about her risk of osteoporosis.To help reduce her risk of this condition,Jade should

Which of the following groups of Americans has the highest risk of hypertension?

In the United States,_____ deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency.

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Evaluating Nutrition Information

Planning Nutritious Diets

Body Basics

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Vitamins

Energy Balance and Weight Control

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Exam 9: Water and Minerals

Paul wants to maintain his bone mass.To help him achieve this goal,which of the following activities would be the best for him to perform?

Lydia's diet lacks _____,which is classified as a major mineral.

Parathyroid hormone

When Benson had his blood pressure tested,it was normal.Based on this information,what was his blood pressure?

Maintenance of normal extracellular fluid volume depends largely on the extracellular concentration of _____ ions.

Scientists are uncertain whether ____ is an essential mineral for humans.

Rebecca has hypertension.To help lower her blood pressure,she should

According to the 2015-2020 version of the Dietary Guidelines,which of the following minerals is a nutrient of public health concern?

Which of the following nutrients helps the body maintain normal fluid balance?

The RDA for iron is 8 mg and 18 mg,for young men and women,respectively.Based on this information,iron is a ____ mineral.

Young women who _____ have higher risk of developing osteoporosis than young women who do not have this characteristic.

Christine loves to eat canned salmon and sardines.These fish are good sources of

Which of the following compounds is a hormone that helps the body maintain fluid balance?

Which of the following foods is not a good source of calcium?

Which of the following statements about bottled water in the United States is true?

In the United States,the plastic used to make water bottles may contain

Jade is concerned about her risk of osteoporosis.To help reduce her risk of this condition,Jade should

Which of the following groups of Americans has the highest risk of hypertension?

In the United States,_____ deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency.

The Basics of Nutrition

Evaluating Nutrition Information

Planning Nutritious Diets

Body Basics

Carbohydrates

Fats and Other Lipids

Proteins

Vitamins

Energy Balance and Weight Control

Nutrition for Physically-Active Lifestyles

Food Safety Concerns

Nutrition for a Lifetime

Filters