Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) Avocado 
B) Lettuce 
C) Stick margarine 
D) Baked white potato in skin 
A) Avocado 
B) Lettuce 
C) Stick margarine 
D) Baked white potato in skin

Question 2

The introduction of iodized salt in the 1920s dramatically reduced rates of _____ in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) hypogonadism 
B) pellagra 
C) anemia 
D) goiter 
A) hypogonadism 
B) pellagra 
C) anemia 
D) goiter

Question 3

Yesterday,Jenny ran in a marathon race.While she ran,she drank several large cups of water at water stations along the race course.At the end of the race,she experienced difficulty making it to the finish line.She was confused,and she complained of having a headache and feeling dizzy.Based on this information,Jenny was probably suffering from

Accepted Answer

A) water intoxication. 
B) heat cramps. 
C) kidney failure. 
D) brain cancer. 
A) water intoxication. 
B) heat cramps. 
C) kidney failure. 
D) brain cancer.

Question 4

The body eliminates excess water through the

Accepted Answer

A) skin. 
B) adrenal glands. 
C) lymphatic system. 
D) spleen. 
A) skin. 
B) adrenal glands. 
C) lymphatic system. 
D) spleen.

Question 5

Which of the following substances is a diuretic?

Accepted Answer

A) Salt 
B) Alcohol 
C) Calcium 
D) Iron 
A) Salt 
B) Alcohol 
C) Calcium 
D) Iron

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) Leaf lettuce 
B) Corn oil 
C) Whole-wheat bread 
D) Apple with skin 
A) Leaf lettuce 
B) Corn oil 
C) Whole-wheat bread 
D) Apple with skin

Question 7

While at a garage sale,Jenna purchased a set of used plastic baby bottles.She noticed the symbol "7" in a triangle on the bottom of the bottles.What would you tell her concerning the use of these bottles to feed her baby?

Accepted Answer

A) These bottles are not safe to use,unless they are washed and dried in a dishwasher before filling them with formula. 
B) These bottles should not be used because they probably contain bisphenol 
C) The symbol "7" in a triangle means the bottles have been approved for daily use by the EPA. 
D) Jenna should fill these bottles with formula and heat them in a microwave oven before feeding her baby. 
A) These bottles are not safe to use,unless they are washed and dried in a dishwasher before filling them with formula. 
B) These bottles should not be used because they probably contain bisphenol 
C) The symbol "7" in a triangle means the bottles have been approved for daily use by the EPA. 
D) Jenna should fill these bottles with formula and heat them in a microwave oven before feeding her baby.

Question 8

While Aaron was at a party,he drank too much alcohol.The following morning,he had a headache and his mouth felt very dry.Based on this information,Aaron was

Accepted Answer

A) suffering from ion overload syndrome,which often occurs after excess alcohol ingestion. 
B) being affected by the dehydration that resulted from drinking alcohol. 
C) displaying the typical signs and symptoms of alcohol spectrum disease. 
D) experiencing the effects of delayed ethanol metabolism disorder. 
A) suffering from ion overload syndrome,which often occurs after excess alcohol ingestion. 
B) being affected by the dehydration that resulted from drinking alcohol. 
C) displaying the typical signs and symptoms of alcohol spectrum disease. 
D) experiencing the effects of delayed ethanol metabolism disorder.

Question 9

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) "Deli" meats,such as bologna and ham,are rich sources of potassium and poor sources of sodium. 
B) A blood pressure reading of 165/90 mm Hg is within the normal range. 
C) Approximately one-third of adult Americans have hypertension. 
D) It is safe to take large doses of potassium supplements,because the mineral is non-toxic. 
A) "Deli" meats,such as bologna and ham,are rich sources of potassium and poor sources of sodium. 
B) A blood pressure reading of 165/90 mm Hg is within the normal range. 
C) Approximately one-third of adult Americans have hypertension. 
D) It is safe to take large doses of potassium supplements,because the mineral is non-toxic.

Question 10

Monique would like to perform exercises that increase her bone mass.To help achieve this goal,which of the following activities would be the best for her to perform?

Accepted Answer

A) Yoga 
B) Walking 
C) Swimming 
D) Cycling 
A) Yoga 
B) Walking 
C) Swimming 
D) Cycling

Question 11

Which of the following minerals is necessary for proper muscle contraction?

Accepted Answer

A) Selenium 
B) Cesium 
C) Calcium 
D) Aluminum 
A) Selenium 
B) Cesium 
C) Calcium 
D) Aluminum

Question 12

Which of the following individuals is most likely to develop osteoporosis?

Accepted Answer

A) A sedentary white male college student who smokes cigarettes. 
B) A 30-year-old overweight Hispanic man who plays basketball 5 days a week. 
C) A tall 35-year-old African-American woman who consumes 3 cups of dairy products daily. 
D) A 25-year-old white woman who exposes her skin to sunlight every day for at least 30 minutes. 
A) A sedentary white male college student who smokes cigarettes. 
B) A 30-year-old overweight Hispanic man who plays basketball 5 days a week. 
C) A tall 35-year-old African-American woman who consumes 3 cups of dairy products daily. 
D) A 25-year-old white woman who exposes her skin to sunlight every day for at least 30 minutes.

Question 13

Which of the following foods is a good source of potassium?

Accepted Answer

A) Ground beef 
B) Corn oil 
C) Canned tomato soup 
D) Papaya 
A) Ground beef 
B) Corn oil 
C) Canned tomato soup 
D) Papaya

Question 14

Which of the following practices would help a total vegetarian increase his or her iron intake from plant foods?

Accepted Answer

A) Drinking more milk and avoiding in-between-meal snacks 
B) Adding cheese to salads and sandwiches 
C) Cooking vegetables in a cast iron skillet with tomatoes or lemon juice 
D) Taking zinc,calcium,and selenium supplements daily 
A) Drinking more milk and avoiding in-between-meal snacks 
B) Adding cheese to salads and sandwiches 
C) Cooking vegetables in a cast iron skillet with tomatoes or lemon juice 
D) Taking zinc,calcium,and selenium supplements daily

Question 15

Lawrence wants to increase his zinc intake without relying on dietary supplements.Which of the following foods should he avoid eating,because they can interfere with intestinal absorption of zinc?

Accepted Answer

A) Barbequed chicken wings 
B) Unleavened whole wheat breads 
C) Grilled hamburger on a bun 
D) Breaded,fried oysters 
A) Barbequed chicken wings 
B) Unleavened whole wheat breads 
C) Grilled hamburger on a bun 
D) Breaded,fried oysters

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A) sodium and chloride 
B) nitrogen and potassium 
C) iodide and sulfide 
D) hydride and bromide 
A) sodium and chloride 
B) nitrogen and potassium 
C) iodide and sulfide 
D) hydride and bromide

Question 17

If extracellular water has an excess of sodium ions,

Accepted Answer

A) extracellular fluid moves into cells. 
B) excess zinc and fluoride ions are eliminated in feces. 
C) sodium ions move into cells. 
D) cells lose intracellular fluid and shrink. 
A) extracellular fluid moves into cells. 
B) excess zinc and fluoride ions are eliminated in feces. 
C) sodium ions move into cells. 
D) cells lose intracellular fluid and shrink.

Question 18

Which of the following foods is a good source of nonheme iron,but very little of the mineral is absorbed by the human intestinal tract?

Accepted Answer

A) Red meats 
B) Liver 
C) Spinach 
D) Fat-free milk 
A) Red meats 
B) Liver 
C) Spinach 
D) Fat-free milk

Question 19

Extracellular water

Accepted Answer

A) is within the nucleus and DNA. 
B) is within cells. 
C) includes plasma and tissue fluid. 
D) provides cellular energy. 
A) is within the nucleus and DNA. 
B) is within cells. 
C) includes plasma and tissue fluid. 
D) provides cellular energy.

Question 20

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Cells produce water as a by-product of metabolism. 
B) In general,fruits and vegetables are less than 25% water by weight. 
C) Most of the water that enters the digestive tract is excreted in feces. 
D) Water and beverages comprise 100% of a person's total water intake. 
A) Cells produce water as a by-product of metabolism. 
B) In general,fruits and vegetables are less than 25% water by weight. 
C) Most of the water that enters the digestive tract is excreted in feces. 
D) Water and beverages comprise 100% of a person's total water intake.

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

The introduction of iodized salt in the 1920s dramatically reduced rates of _____ in the United States.

The body eliminates excess water through the

Which of the following substances is a diuretic?

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

While at a garage sale,Jenna purchased a set of used plastic baby bottles.She noticed the symbol "7" in a triangle on the bottom of the bottles.What would you tell her concerning the use of these bottles to feed her baby?

While Aaron was at a party,he drank too much alcohol.The following morning,he had a headache and his mouth felt very dry.Based on this information,Aaron was

Which of the following statements is true?

Monique would like to perform exercises that increase her bone mass.To help achieve this goal,which of the following activities would be the best for her to perform?

Which of the following minerals is necessary for proper muscle contraction?

Which of the following individuals is most likely to develop osteoporosis?

Which of the following foods is a good source of potassium?

Which of the following practices would help a total vegetarian increase his or her iron intake from plant foods?

Lawrence wants to increase his zinc intake without relying on dietary supplements.Which of the following foods should he avoid eating,because they can interfere with intestinal absorption of zinc?

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

If extracellular water has an excess of sodium ions,

Which of the following foods is a good source of nonheme iron,but very little of the mineral is absorbed by the human intestinal tract?

Extracellular water

Which of the following statements is true?

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Exam 9: Water and Minerals

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

The introduction of iodized salt in the 1920s dramatically reduced rates of _____ in the United States.

The body eliminates excess water through the

Which of the following substances is a diuretic?

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

While at a garage sale,Jenna purchased a set of used plastic baby bottles.She noticed the symbol "7" in a triangle on the bottom of the bottles.What would you tell her concerning the use of these bottles to feed her baby?

While Aaron was at a party,he drank too much alcohol.The following morning,he had a headache and his mouth felt very dry.Based on this information,Aaron was

Which of the following statements is true?

Monique would like to perform exercises that increase her bone mass.To help achieve this goal,which of the following activities would be the best for her to perform?

Which of the following minerals is necessary for proper muscle contraction?

Which of the following individuals is most likely to develop osteoporosis?

Which of the following foods is a good source of potassium?

Which of the following practices would help a total vegetarian increase his or her iron intake from plant foods?

Lawrence wants to increase his zinc intake without relying on dietary supplements.Which of the following foods should he avoid eating,because they can interfere with intestinal absorption of zinc?

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

If extracellular water has an excess of sodium ions,

Which of the following foods is a good source of nonheme iron,but very little of the mineral is absorbed by the human intestinal tract?

Extracellular water

Which of the following statements is true?

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