Question 1

Which would you expect to provide the largest amount of calcium?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 medium egg 
B) 1 slice of bread 
C) 1 ounce of cheese 
D) 1 medium apple 
A) 1 medium egg 
B) 1 slice of bread 
C) 1 ounce of cheese 
D) 1 medium apple

Question 2

_______ is a disease in which bone mass is lost to such a degree that fractures can occur in bones,especially the wrist,spine,and hips.

Accepted Answer

A) Osteopenia 
B) Rickets 
C) Osteomalacia 
D) Osteoporosis 
A) Osteopenia 
B) Rickets 
C) Osteomalacia 
D) Osteoporosis

Question 3

Magnesium deficiency causes

Accepted Answer

A) irregular heartbeat. 
B) muscle pain. 
C) seizures. 
D) All of these are true. 
A) irregular heartbeat. 
B) muscle pain. 
C) seizures. 
D) All of these are true.

Question 4

The mixture of calcium and phosphorus that forms the structure of bone is called

Accepted Answer

A) dentin. 
B) calcium citrate. 
C) calcium carbonate. 
D) hydroxyapatite. 
A) dentin. 
B) calcium citrate. 
C) calcium carbonate. 
D) hydroxyapatite.

Question 5

The mineral that gives hardness to teeth and bones is

Accepted Answer

A) selenium. 
B) zinc. 
C) copper. 
D) fluoride. 
A) selenium. 
B) zinc. 
C) copper. 
D) fluoride.

Question 6

Regarding use of calcium supplements,which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Supplements containing oyster shell and dolomite should be labeled "purified" to be considered safe. 
B) Intakes over 500 milligrams per dose may interfere with absorption of iron and zinc. 
C) For maximum absorbability,any form of calcium supplements should be taken between meals. 
D) The USP label warns consumers that the supplement may contain high levels of lead or aluminum. 
A) Supplements containing oyster shell and dolomite should be labeled "purified" to be considered safe. 
B) Intakes over 500 milligrams per dose may interfere with absorption of iron and zinc. 
C) For maximum absorbability,any form of calcium supplements should be taken between meals. 
D) The USP label warns consumers that the supplement may contain high levels of lead or aluminum.

Question 7

Which of the following non-dairy milk beverages has the highest protein content?

Accepted Answer

A) Almond milk 
B) Flax milk 
C) Coconut milk 
D) Soy milk 
A) Almond milk 
B) Flax milk 
C) Coconut milk 
D) Soy milk

Question 8

Which of the following are functions of calcium?

Accepted Answer

A) Growth,development,and maintenance of bones 
B) Appetite regulation 
C) Homocysteine metabolism 
D) Transport of oxygen through the blood 
A) Growth,development,and maintenance of bones 
B) Appetite regulation 
C) Homocysteine metabolism 
D) Transport of oxygen through the blood

Question 9

What is magnesium's primary function?

Accepted Answer

A) It transports calcium in the blood. 
B) It is important in hemoglobin synthesis. 
C) It maintains mucus production in the digestive tract. 
D) It is important for nerve and heart function. 
A) It transports calcium in the blood. 
B) It is important in hemoglobin synthesis. 
C) It maintains mucus production in the digestive tract. 
D) It is important for nerve and heart function.

Question 10

Vitamin D regulates

Accepted Answer

A) energy metabolism. 
B) fluid balance. 
C) oxidation and reduction reactions. 
D) blood calcium levels. 
A) energy metabolism. 
B) fluid balance. 
C) oxidation and reduction reactions. 
D) blood calcium levels.

Question 11

The following populations are at risk for poor magnesium status.

Accepted Answer

A) Alcoholics,people using diuretics,and people experiencing excessive vomiting and diarrhea 
B) Diabetics,vegans,and people who are overweight 
C) Teenagers and middle-age males 
D) Individuals with autoimmune disease,young adults,and people with iron-deficiency anemia 
A) Alcoholics,people using diuretics,and people experiencing excessive vomiting and diarrhea 
B) Diabetics,vegans,and people who are overweight 
C) Teenagers and middle-age males 
D) Individuals with autoimmune disease,young adults,and people with iron-deficiency anemia

Question 12

Vitamin D is converted to its active form by the

Accepted Answer

A) liver and kidneys. 
B) bones. 
C) pancreas. 
D) skin. 
A) liver and kidneys. 
B) bones. 
C) pancreas. 
D) skin.

Question 13

Aging ______ dietary needs for calcium and vitamin

Accepted Answer

A) increases 
B) decreases 
C) does not affect 
A) increases 
B) decreases 
C) does not affect

Question 14

Excess body weight

Accepted Answer

A) accelerates bone loss. 
B) increases bone density. 
C) is associated with greater risk of fractures. 
D) enhances calcium absorption. 
A) accelerates bone loss. 
B) increases bone density. 
C) is associated with greater risk of fractures. 
D) enhances calcium absorption.

Question 15

Which of the following is the best source of magnesium?

Accepted Answer

A) Refined grains 
B) Meat 
C) Legumes 
D) Milk 
A) Refined grains 
B) Meat 
C) Legumes 
D) Milk

Question 16

Trabecular bone

Accepted Answer

A) has a porous structure. 
B) is the site of blood cell synthesis. 
C) is more rapidly remodeled than cortical bone. 
D) All of these choices are correct. 
A) has a porous structure. 
B) is the site of blood cell synthesis. 
C) is more rapidly remodeled than cortical bone. 
D) All of these choices are correct.

Question 17

The most accurate method of assessing bone health is

Accepted Answer

A) computed tomography. 
B) quantitative ultrasound. 
C) an x-ray of the back. 
D) dual energy x-ray absorptiometry. 
A) computed tomography. 
B) quantitative ultrasound. 
C) an x-ray of the back. 
D) dual energy x-ray absorptiometry.

Question 18

The childhood deficiency disease for vitamin D is called

Accepted Answer

A) osteopenia. 
B) osteomalacia. 
C) rickets. 
D) osteoporosis. 
A) osteopenia. 
B) osteomalacia. 
C) rickets. 
D) osteoporosis.

Question 19

Vitamin K is required for optimal bone health due to its role in activating

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin D in the liver. 
B) vitamin D in the kidneys. 
C) clotting factors in the blood. 
D) proteins that bind calcium. 
A) vitamin D in the liver. 
B) vitamin D in the kidneys. 
C) clotting factors in the blood. 
D) proteins that bind calcium.

Question 20

To prevent bone loss,a woman at risk for osteoporosis could

Accepted Answer

A) increase weight-bearing exercise. 
B) increase dietary intake of calcium and vitamin D 
C) consult a physician about estrogen replacement. 
D) All of these choices are correct. 
A) increase weight-bearing exercise. 
B) increase dietary intake of calcium and vitamin D 
C) consult a physician about estrogen replacement. 
D) All of these choices are correct.

Which would you expect to provide the largest amount of calcium?

_______ is a disease in which bone mass is lost to such a degree that fractures can occur in bones,especially the wrist,spine,and hips.

Magnesium deficiency causes

The mixture of calcium and phosphorus that forms the structure of bone is called

The mineral that gives hardness to teeth and bones is

Regarding use of calcium supplements,which of the following is true?

Which of the following non-dairy milk beverages has the highest protein content?

Which of the following are functions of calcium?

What is magnesium's primary function?

Vitamin D regulates

The following populations are at risk for poor magnesium status.

Vitamin D is converted to its active form by the

Aging ______ dietary needs for calcium and vitamin

Excess body weight

Which of the following is the best source of magnesium?

Trabecular bone

The most accurate method of assessing bone health is

The childhood deficiency disease for vitamin D is called

Vitamin K is required for optimal bone health due to its role in activating

To prevent bone loss,a woman at risk for osteoporosis could

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Designing a Healthy Dietary Pattern

The Human Body: A Nutrition Perspective

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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

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Exam 11: Nutrients Involved in Bone Health

Which would you expect to provide the largest amount of calcium?

_______ is a disease in which bone mass is lost to such a degree that fractures can occur in bones,especially the wrist,spine,and hips.

Magnesium deficiency causes

The mixture of calcium and phosphorus that forms the structure of bone is called

The mineral that gives hardness to teeth and bones is

Regarding use of calcium supplements,which of the following is true?

Which of the following non-dairy milk beverages has the highest protein content?

Which of the following are functions of calcium?

What is magnesium's primary function?

Vitamin D regulates

The following populations are at risk for poor magnesium status.

Vitamin D is converted to its active form by the

Aging ______ dietary needs for calcium and vitamin

Excess body weight

Which of the following is the best source of magnesium?

Trabecular bone

The most accurate method of assessing bone health is

The childhood deficiency disease for vitamin D is called

Vitamin K is required for optimal bone health due to its role in activating

To prevent bone loss,a woman at risk for osteoporosis could

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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