Question 1

Cortical bone

Accepted Answer

A) has a dense structure. 
B) has a spongy structure. 
C) is the site of red blood cell synthesis. 
D) is more rapidly remodeled than trabecular bone. 
A) has a dense structure. 
B) has a spongy structure. 
C) is the site of red blood cell synthesis. 
D) is more rapidly remodeled than trabecular bone.

Question 2

Which of the following would be the best source of vitamin D for a person following a vegan diet?

Accepted Answer

A) Fish oil 
B) Vitamin D-fortified soymilk 
C) Spinach 
D) Whole grain products 
A) Fish oil 
B) Vitamin D-fortified soymilk 
C) Spinach 
D) Whole grain products

Question 3

The most economical way to supply fluoride is

Accepted Answer

A) fluoride tablets. 
B) topical fluoride gels. 
C) fluoridation of the municipal water supply. 
D) fortification of foods with fluoride. 
A) fluoride tablets. 
B) topical fluoride gels. 
C) fluoridation of the municipal water supply. 
D) fortification of foods with fluoride.

Question 4

Bone remodeling refers to

Accepted Answer

A) continual degradation and regeneration of bone. 
B) loss of height that occurs with aging. 
C) bone marrow regeneration. 
D) use of metal pins to repair broken bones. 
A) continual degradation and regeneration of bone. 
B) loss of height that occurs with aging. 
C) bone marrow regeneration. 
D) use of metal pins to repair broken bones.

Question 5

Low levels of _______,a mineral found especially in plant foods,may be associated with poor cardiovascular health.

Accepted Answer

A) calcium 
B) fluoride 
C) phosphorus 
D) magnesium 
A) calcium 
B) fluoride 
C) phosphorus 
D) magnesium

Question 6

Vitamin C contributes to bone health by virtue of its role in

Accepted Answer

A) antioxidant reactions. 
B) collagen synthesis. 
C) immune function. 
D) mineral absorption. 
A) antioxidant reactions. 
B) collagen synthesis. 
C) immune function. 
D) mineral absorption.

Question 7

Blood phosphorus levels are primarily regulated by

Accepted Answer

A) the intestine. 
B) the kidneys. 
C) the liver. 
D) thyroid hormone. 
A) the intestine. 
B) the kidneys. 
C) the liver. 
D) thyroid hormone.

Question 8

Accumulation of bone mass occurs primarily during childhood and adolescence.Later in life,the rate of bone degradation exceeds the rate of bone synthesis.For average,healthy men and women,gradual bone loss begins around age

Accepted Answer

A) 20. 
B) 30. 
C) 40. 
D) 50. 
A) 20. 
B) 30. 
C) 40. 
D) 50.

Question 9

A good indicator of bone health is

Accepted Answer

A) bone mineral density. 
B) frame size. 
C) curvature of the spine. 
D) blood calcium concentration. 
A) bone mineral density. 
B) frame size. 
C) curvature of the spine. 
D) blood calcium concentration.

Question 10

Blood calcium concentration is regulated at the level of the

Accepted Answer

A) bones. 
B) intestines. 
C) kidneys. 
D) All of these choices are correct. 
A) bones. 
B) intestines. 
C) kidneys. 
D) All of these choices are correct.

Question 11

Postmenopausal women are more prone to fractures than premenopausal women primarily because

Accepted Answer

A) low estrogen levels accelerate bone loss. 
B) low progesterone levels accelerate bone loss. 
C) older women are unable to maintain physical activity. 
D) accumulation of iron in the blood depletes bone minerals. 
A) low estrogen levels accelerate bone loss. 
B) low progesterone levels accelerate bone loss. 
C) older women are unable to maintain physical activity. 
D) accumulation of iron in the blood depletes bone minerals.

Question 12

Coconut milk is not a good dairy substitute because of its high _______ content and relatively low __________ and _____________ contents.

Accepted Answer

A) cholesterol;phosphorus;magnesium 
B) sodium;fluoride;vitamin C 
C) fat;calcium;vitamin D 
D) sugar;lactose;starch 
A) cholesterol;phosphorus;magnesium 
B) sodium;fluoride;vitamin C 
C) fat;calcium;vitamin D 
D) sugar;lactose;starch

Question 13

Tetany may be a sign of low blood levels of

Accepted Answer

A) fluoride. 
B) phosphorus. 
C) calcium. 
D) vitamin D 
A) fluoride. 
B) phosphorus. 
C) calcium. 
D) vitamin D

Question 14

Calcium absorption is increased by

Accepted Answer

A) high caffeine intake and large intakes of phytic acid. 
B) foods that contain vitamin D and lactose. 
C) foods high in oxalates such as sweet potatoes,collard greens,spinach,and rhubarb. 
D) tannins in tea and some legumes. 
A) high caffeine intake and large intakes of phytic acid. 
B) foods that contain vitamin D and lactose. 
C) foods high in oxalates such as sweet potatoes,collard greens,spinach,and rhubarb. 
D) tannins in tea and some legumes.

Question 15

Exceeding the UL for phosphorus can lead to

Accepted Answer

A) kidney damage. 
B) excessive bone growth. 
C) blood clots. 
D) All of these choices are correct. 
A) kidney damage. 
B) excessive bone growth. 
C) blood clots. 
D) All of these choices are correct.

Question 16

Magnesium is related to vitamin D in that

Accepted Answer

A) magnesium is required for synthesis of vitamin D in the skin. 
B) magnesium increases intestinal absorption of vitamin D 
C) magnesium is required for activation of vitamin D in the liver. 
D) All of these choices are correct. 
A) magnesium is required for synthesis of vitamin D in the skin. 
B) magnesium increases intestinal absorption of vitamin D 
C) magnesium is required for activation of vitamin D in the liver. 
D) All of these choices are correct.

Question 17

The major effect of taking high doses of vitamin D is

Accepted Answer

A) excessive acne. 
B) calcium deposits in the kidneys and other organs. 
C) limb paralysis. 
D) a flaky skin rash. 
A) excessive acne. 
B) calcium deposits in the kidneys and other organs. 
C) limb paralysis. 
D) a flaky skin rash.

Question 18

Magnesium is required for

Accepted Answer

A) bone health. 
B) cardiovascular health. 
C) energy-yielding reactions. 
D) All of these choices are correct. 
A) bone health. 
B) cardiovascular health. 
C) energy-yielding reactions. 
D) All of these choices are correct.

Question 19

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) As we age,we need more vitamin D and more kilocalories. 
B) As we age,we need more vitamin D and fewer kilocalories. 
C) As we age,we need less vitamin D and fewer kilocalories. 
D) As we age,we need less vitamin D and more kilocalories. 
A) As we age,we need more vitamin D and more kilocalories. 
B) As we age,we need more vitamin D and fewer kilocalories. 
C) As we age,we need less vitamin D and fewer kilocalories. 
D) As we age,we need less vitamin D and more kilocalories.

Question 20

In North America,the major dietary source of vitamin ______ is fortified dairy products.

Accepted Answer

A) A 
B) C 
C) D 
D) K 
A) A 
B) C 
C) D 
D) K

Cortical bone

Which of the following would be the best source of vitamin D for a person following a vegan diet?

The most economical way to supply fluoride is

Bone remodeling refers to

Low levels of _______,a mineral found especially in plant foods,may be associated with poor cardiovascular health.

Vitamin C contributes to bone health by virtue of its role in

Blood phosphorus levels are primarily regulated by

Accumulation of bone mass occurs primarily during childhood and adolescence.Later in life,the rate of bone degradation exceeds the rate of bone synthesis.For average,healthy men and women,gradual bone loss begins around age

A good indicator of bone health is

Blood calcium concentration is regulated at the level of the

Postmenopausal women are more prone to fractures than premenopausal women primarily because

Coconut milk is not a good dairy substitute because of its high _ content and relatively low and _________ contents.

Tetany may be a sign of low blood levels of

Calcium absorption is increased by

Exceeding the UL for phosphorus can lead to

Magnesium is related to vitamin D in that

The major effect of taking high doses of vitamin D is

Magnesium is required for

Which of the following statements is true?

In North America,the major dietary source of vitamin ______ is fortified dairy products.

Nutrition, food Choices, and Health

Designing a Healthy Dietary Pattern

The Human Body: A Nutrition Perspective

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Proteins

Energy Balance and Weight Control

Overview of Micronutrients and Phytochemicals

Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Nutrients Involved in Body Defenses

Micronutrient Function in Energy Metabolism

Nutrients That Support Blood and Brain Health

Nutrition: Fitness and Sports

Eating Disorders

Undernutrition Throughout the World

Safety of Our Food Supply

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition From Infancy Through Adolescence

Nutrition During Adulthood

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Exam 11: Nutrients Involved in Bone Health

Cortical bone

Which of the following would be the best source of vitamin D for a person following a vegan diet?

The most economical way to supply fluoride is

Bone remodeling refers to

Low levels of _______,a mineral found especially in plant foods,may be associated with poor cardiovascular health.

Vitamin C contributes to bone health by virtue of its role in

Blood phosphorus levels are primarily regulated by

Accumulation of bone mass occurs primarily during childhood and adolescence.Later in life,the rate of bone degradation exceeds the rate of bone synthesis.For average,healthy men and women,gradual bone loss begins around age

A good indicator of bone health is

Blood calcium concentration is regulated at the level of the

Postmenopausal women are more prone to fractures than premenopausal women primarily because

Coconut milk is not a good dairy substitute because of its high _______ content and relatively low __________ and _____________ contents.

Tetany may be a sign of low blood levels of

Calcium absorption is increased by

Exceeding the UL for phosphorus can lead to

Magnesium is related to vitamin D in that

The major effect of taking high doses of vitamin D is

Magnesium is required for

Which of the following statements is true?

In North America,the major dietary source of vitamin ______ is fortified dairy products.

Nutrition, food Choices, and Health

Designing a Healthy Dietary Pattern

The Human Body: A Nutrition Perspective

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Proteins

Energy Balance and Weight Control

Overview of Micronutrients and Phytochemicals

Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Nutrients Involved in Body Defenses

Micronutrient Function in Energy Metabolism

Nutrients That Support Blood and Brain Health

Nutrition: Fitness and Sports

Eating Disorders

Undernutrition Throughout the World

Safety of Our Food Supply

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition From Infancy Through Adolescence

Nutrition During Adulthood

Filters

Coconut milk is not a good dairy substitute because of its high _ content and relatively low and _________ contents.