Question 1

Mariyah loves leafy green salads,so which of the following items should she add to the salads to increase their calcium content?

Accepted Answer

A) Cooked chicken strips 
B) Raw,shredded bok choy 
C) Shredded red cabbage 
D) Raw apple slices 
A) Cooked chicken strips 
B) Raw,shredded bok choy 
C) Shredded red cabbage 
D) Raw apple slices

Question 2

Which of the following organs is not directly involved in maintaining the body's fluid balance?

Accepted Answer

A) Kidneys 
B) Skin 
C) Lungs 
D) Thyroid gland 
A) Kidneys 
B) Skin 
C) Lungs 
D) Thyroid gland

Question 3

Which of the following statements about calcium is false?

Accepted Answer

A) The calcium in dairy products is well absorbed by the body. 
B) Adolescents should consume adequate dairy products to build strong bones. 
C) After bones are formed early in life,the body has no need for calcium. 
D) A person's calcium intake early in life can affect his or her bone density later. 
A) The calcium in dairy products is well absorbed by the body. 
B) Adolescents should consume adequate dairy products to build strong bones. 
C) After bones are formed early in life,the body has no need for calcium. 
D) A person's calcium intake early in life can affect his or her bone density later.

Question 4

The most bioavailable and safest sources of calcium are

Accepted Answer

A) dietary supplements that contain calcium and zinc. 
B) spinach and broccoli. 
C) meat,fish,and poultry. 
D) dairy products. 
A) dietary supplements that contain calcium and zinc. 
B) spinach and broccoli. 
C) meat,fish,and poultry. 
D) dairy products.

Question 5

Which of the following statements is false?

Accepted Answer

A) Efforts to reduce the risk of osteoporosis should begin early in life. 
B) Women generally have the highest risk of osteoporosis before menopause. 
C) Loss of height is a sign of osteoporosis. 
D) Estrogen and testosterone are needed for good bone health. 
A) Efforts to reduce the risk of osteoporosis should begin early in life. 
B) Women generally have the highest risk of osteoporosis before menopause. 
C) Loss of height is a sign of osteoporosis. 
D) Estrogen and testosterone are needed for good bone health.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) White bread 
B) Leafy greens 
C) Beans 
D) Chocolate 
A) White bread 
B) Leafy greens 
C) Beans 
D) Chocolate

Question 7

Which of the following substances is a mild diuretic?

Accepted Answer

A) Phenylalanine 
B) Calcium 
C) Caffeine 
D) Iron 
A) Phenylalanine 
B) Calcium 
C) Caffeine 
D) Iron

Question 8

In the human body,water is involved in

Accepted Answer

A) storing wastes. 
B) regulating energy metabolism. 
C) protecting cell membranes from oxidants. 
D) digesting foods. 
A) storing wastes. 
B) regulating energy metabolism. 
C) protecting cell membranes from oxidants. 
D) digesting foods.

Question 9

The body eliminates water through the

Accepted Answer

A) thyroid gland. 
B) liver. 
C) lymphatic system. 
D) lungs. 
A) thyroid gland. 
B) liver. 
C) lymphatic system. 
D) lungs.

Question 10

Alex is concerned about the safety of the bottled water he prefers to drink.Which of the following agencies should he contact to learn more about the safety of his bottled water?

Accepted Answer

A) USDA 
B) EPA 
C) BPA 
D) FDA 
A) USDA 
B) EPA 
C) BPA 
D) FDA

Question 11

_____ is a major source of sodium in the typical American's diet.

Accepted Answer

A) Salty food 
B) Fresh fruit 
C) Unprocessed food 
D) Tap water 
A) Salty food 
B) Fresh fruit 
C) Unprocessed food 
D) Tap water

Question 12

Which of the following nutrients is a major mineral?

Accepted Answer

A) Potassium 
B) Iodine 
C) Zinc 
D) Iron 
A) Potassium 
B) Iodine 
C) Zinc 
D) Iron

Question 13

Hyperthermia occurs when the body's

Accepted Answer

A) temperature is too high. 
B) blood glucose level rises too quickly. 
C) metabolic rate is too slow. 
D) calcium content increases. 
A) temperature is too high. 
B) blood glucose level rises too quickly. 
C) metabolic rate is too slow. 
D) calcium content increases.

Question 14

Which of the following statements is false?

Accepted Answer

A) Efforts to reduce the risk of osteoporosis should begin early in life. 
B) Loss of height is a sign of osteoporosis. 
C) Women generally have the highest risk of osteoporosis after menopause. 
D) People with African ancestry have a higher risk of osteoporosis than people with Asian or white ancestry. 
A) Efforts to reduce the risk of osteoporosis should begin early in life. 
B) Loss of height is a sign of osteoporosis. 
C) Women generally have the highest risk of osteoporosis after menopause. 
D) People with African ancestry have a higher risk of osteoporosis than people with Asian or white ancestry.

Question 15

In the United States,_____ have a high risk of hypertension.

Accepted Answer

A) college-age non-Hispanic white females who do not drink alcohol 
B) people who are 65 years of age and older 
C) young,physically active non-Hispanic white males 
D) teens who consume large amounts of fruit 
A) college-age non-Hispanic white females who do not drink alcohol 
B) people who are 65 years of age and older 
C) young,physically active non-Hispanic white males 
D) teens who consume large amounts of fruit

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A) sulfide and bromide 
B) hydride and iodide 
C) oxide and nitride 
D) potassium and phosphate 
A) sulfide and bromide 
B) hydride and iodide 
C) oxide and nitride 
D) potassium and phosphate

Question 17

In the human body,water is involved in

Accepted Answer

A) providing energy for physical activities. 
B) protecting DNA from oxidizing agents. 
C) regulating body temperature. 
D) making mineral nutrients. 
A) providing energy for physical activities. 
B) protecting DNA from oxidizing agents. 
C) regulating body temperature. 
D) making mineral nutrients.

Question 18

Lola doesn't like to cook,so she eats fast food at least three times a week.When she doesn't eat fast food,she opens a can of soup and makes a ham and cheese sandwich.For snacks,she prefers processed cheese cubes,potato chips,and pretzels.Based on this information,her diet is very high in

Accepted Answer

A) potassium. 
B) vitamin 
C) sodium. 
D) beta-carotene. 
A) potassium. 
B) vitamin 
C) sodium. 
D) beta-carotene.

Question 19

According to Adequate Intake recommendations,the total water intake for healthy young adults is approximately _____ cups/day.

Accepted Answer

A) 18 to 20.5 
B) 11 to 15.5 
C) 4 to 6.5 
D) 22 to 25.5 
A) 18 to 20.5 
B) 11 to 15.5 
C) 4 to 6.5 
D) 22 to 25.5

Question 20

Which of the following characteristics is a risk factor for hypertension?

Accepted Answer

A) Asian ancestry 
B) Underweight 
C) High-potassium diet 
D) Cigarette smoking 
A) Asian ancestry 
B) Underweight 
C) High-potassium diet 
D) Cigarette smoking

Mariyah loves leafy green salads,so which of the following items should she add to the salads to increase their calcium content?

Which of the following organs is not directly involved in maintaining the body's fluid balance?

Which of the following statements about calcium is false?

The most bioavailable and safest sources of calcium are

Which of the following statements is false?

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

Which of the following substances is a mild diuretic?

In the human body,water is involved in

The body eliminates water through the

Alex is concerned about the safety of the bottled water he prefers to drink.Which of the following agencies should he contact to learn more about the safety of his bottled water?

_____ is a major source of sodium in the typical American's diet.

Which of the following nutrients is a major mineral?

Hyperthermia occurs when the body's

Which of the following statements is false?

In the United States,_____ have a high risk of hypertension.

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

In the human body,water is involved in

Lola doesn't like to cook,so she eats fast food at least three times a week.When she doesn't eat fast food,she opens a can of soup and makes a ham and cheese sandwich.For snacks,she prefers processed cheese cubes,potato chips,and pretzels.Based on this information,her diet is very high in

According to Adequate Intake recommendations,the total water intake for healthy young adults is approximately _____ cups/day.

Which of the following characteristics is a risk factor for hypertension?

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Exam 9: Water and Minerals

Mariyah loves leafy green salads,so which of the following items should she add to the salads to increase their calcium content?

Which of the following organs is not directly involved in maintaining the body's fluid balance?

Which of the following statements about calcium is false?

The most bioavailable and safest sources of calcium are

Which of the following statements is false?

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

Which of the following substances is a mild diuretic?

In the human body,water is involved in

The body eliminates water through the

Alex is concerned about the safety of the bottled water he prefers to drink.Which of the following agencies should he contact to learn more about the safety of his bottled water?

_____ is a major source of sodium in the typical American's diet.

Which of the following nutrients is a major mineral?

Hyperthermia occurs when the body's

Which of the following statements is false?

In the United States,_____ have a high risk of hypertension.

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

In the human body,water is involved in

Lola doesn't like to cook,so she eats fast food at least three times a week.When she doesn't eat fast food,she opens a can of soup and makes a ham and cheese sandwich.For snacks,she prefers processed cheese cubes,potato chips,and pretzels.Based on this information,her diet is very high in

According to Adequate Intake recommendations,the total water intake for healthy young adults is approximately _____ cups/day.

Which of the following characteristics is a risk factor for hypertension?

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