Question 1

Bottled water is often lower in _______ than municipal tap water.

Accepted Answer

A) calcium 
B) iron 
C) fluoride 
D) All of these choices are correct. 
A) calcium 
B) iron 
C) fluoride 
D) All of these choices are correct. C

Question 2

The AI for sodium for those under 51 years of age is ______ milligrams per day.

Accepted Answer

A) 500 
B) 1000 
C) 1500 
D) 2000 
A) 500 
B) 1000 
C) 1500 
D) 2000 C

Question 3

About ______ of adults are sodium sensitive.

Accepted Answer

A) 10%-15% 
B) 25%-30% 
C) 45%-50% 
D) 70%-75% 
A) 10%-15% 
B) 25%-30% 
C) 45%-50% 
D) 70%-75% A

Question 4

Intracellular water volume depends primarily on the concentration of

Accepted Answer

A) sodium and chloride. 
B) phosphate and potassium. 
C) potassium and sodium. 
D) chloride and potassium. 
A) sodium and chloride. 
B) phosphate and potassium. 
C) potassium and sodium. 
D) chloride and potassium.

Question 5

Which of the following foods is the best source of potassium?

Accepted Answer

A) Squash 
B) Skim milk 
C) White bread 
D) Canola oil 
A) Squash 
B) Skim milk 
C) White bread 
D) Canola oil

Question 6

The amount of water in each body compartment mainly is controlled by

Accepted Answer

A) oxygen concentration. 
B) glucose concentration. 
C) the presence of fatty acids. 
D) ion concentration. 
A) oxygen concentration. 
B) glucose concentration. 
C) the presence of fatty acids. 
D) ion concentration.

Question 7

The process of equalizing ion concentration by movement of fluid through a semipermeable membrane is known as

Accepted Answer

A) diuresis. 
B) osteoporosis. 
C) nerve impulse transmission. 
D) osmosis. 
A) diuresis. 
B) osteoporosis. 
C) nerve impulse transmission. 
D) osmosis.

Question 8

After an intense workout,Christa's weight was down 3 pounds.To rehydrate adequately,Christa should drink ______ cups of water over the next hour or two.

Accepted Answer

A) 1 - 2 
B) 2 - 3 
C) 4 - 6 
D) 6 - 9 
A) 1 - 2 
B) 2 - 3 
C) 4 - 6 
D) 6 - 9

Question 9

A liter of perspiration lost by the body represents _____ kilocalories.

Accepted Answer

A) 200 
B) 400 
C) 600 
D) 800 
A) 200 
B) 400 
C) 600 
D) 800

Question 10

Which of the following populations is especially sensitive to the effects of excess sodium intake on blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

A) Caucasians 
B) Hispanics 
C) African-Americans 
D) Native-Americans 
A) Caucasians 
B) Hispanics 
C) African-Americans 
D) Native-Americans

Question 11

The DASH diet recommends inclusion of ______ of nuts,seeds,or legumes.

Accepted Answer

A) 1 serving per day 
B) 4 to 5 servings per day 
C) 4 to 5 servings per week 
D) 2 to 3 servings per week 
A) 1 serving per day 
B) 4 to 5 servings per day 
C) 4 to 5 servings per week 
D) 2 to 3 servings per week

Question 12

Which of the following people is likely to have the highest percentage of body water?

Accepted Answer

A) A highly trained male athlete 
B) A highly trained female athlete 
C) An obese woman 
D) An elderly man 
A) A highly trained male athlete 
B) A highly trained female athlete 
C) An obese woman 
D) An elderly man

Question 13

Consumption of a diet high in salt by a healthy individual will

Accepted Answer

A) cause damage to the kidneys. 
B) result in edema. 
C) increase fecal excretion of sodium. 
D) increase urinary excretion of sodium. 
A) cause damage to the kidneys. 
B) result in edema. 
C) increase fecal excretion of sodium. 
D) increase urinary excretion of sodium.

Question 14

Chronic dehydration increases a man's risk of developing

Accepted Answer

A) gallstones. 
B) calcium deposits. 
C) a fever. 
D) kidney stones. 
A) gallstones. 
B) calcium deposits. 
C) a fever. 
D) kidney stones.

Question 15

Which of the following population groups is at high risk for low blood potassium?

Accepted Answer

A) Vegetarians 
B) Individuals with lactose intolerance 
C) People with eating disorders 
D) Physically inactive adults 
A) Vegetarians 
B) Individuals with lactose intolerance 
C) People with eating disorders 
D) Physically inactive adults

Question 16

Joe is a wrestler and during his workouts he loses 2 pounds.How much water would he have to drink to replenish this water weight loss?

Accepted Answer

A) 2 - 3 cups 
B) 3 - 4 cups 
C) 4 - 6 cups 
D) 6 - 8 cups 
A) 2 - 3 cups 
B) 3 - 4 cups 
C) 4 - 6 cups 
D) 6 - 8 cups

Question 17

Mucus and synovial (joint)fluid exemplify water's role as a

Accepted Answer

A) lubricant. 
B) solvent. 
C) transport medium. 
D) participant in chemical reactions. 
A) lubricant. 
B) solvent. 
C) transport medium. 
D) participant in chemical reactions.

Question 18

About 95% of Americans exceed the Upper Level for

Accepted Answer

A) water. 
B) sodium. 
C) potassium. 
D) calcium. 
A) water. 
B) sodium. 
C) potassium. 
D) calcium.

Question 19

The typical American diet contains approximately ______ milligrams of sodium.

Accepted Answer

A) 700 to 1,200 
B) 1,300 to 2,200 
C) 2,300 to 4,700 
D) 5,000 to 10,000 
A) 700 to 1,200 
B) 1,300 to 2,200 
C) 2,300 to 4,700 
D) 5,000 to 10,000

Question 20

Composed primarily of water,metabolic wastes,and minerals,the body's major waste product is

Accepted Answer

A) sweat. 
B) urine. 
C) feces. 
D) bile. 
A) sweat. 
B) urine. 
C) feces. 
D) bile.

Bottled water is often lower in _______ than municipal tap water.

The AI for sodium for those under 51 years of age is ______ milligrams per day.

About ______ of adults are sodium sensitive.

Intracellular water volume depends primarily on the concentration of

Which of the following foods is the best source of potassium?

The amount of water in each body compartment mainly is controlled by

The process of equalizing ion concentration by movement of fluid through a semipermeable membrane is known as

After an intense workout,Christa's weight was down 3 pounds.To rehydrate adequately,Christa should drink ______ cups of water over the next hour or two.

A liter of perspiration lost by the body represents _____ kilocalories.

Which of the following populations is especially sensitive to the effects of excess sodium intake on blood pressure?

The DASH diet recommends inclusion of ______ of nuts,seeds,or legumes.

Which of the following people is likely to have the highest percentage of body water?

Consumption of a diet high in salt by a healthy individual will

Chronic dehydration increases a man's risk of developing

Which of the following population groups is at high risk for low blood potassium?

Joe is a wrestler and during his workouts he loses 2 pounds.How much water would he have to drink to replenish this water weight loss?

Mucus and synovial (joint)fluid exemplify water's role as a

About 95% of Americans exceed the Upper Level for

The typical American diet contains approximately ______ milligrams of sodium.

Composed primarily of water,metabolic wastes,and minerals,the body's major waste product is

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Exam 9: Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Bottled water is often lower in _______ than municipal tap water.

The AI for sodium for those under 51 years of age is ______ milligrams per day.

About ______ of adults are sodium sensitive.

Intracellular water volume depends primarily on the concentration of

Which of the following foods is the best source of potassium?

The amount of water in each body compartment mainly is controlled by

The process of equalizing ion concentration by movement of fluid through a semipermeable membrane is known as

After an intense workout,Christa's weight was down 3 pounds.To rehydrate adequately,Christa should drink ______ cups of water over the next hour or two.

A liter of perspiration lost by the body represents _____ kilocalories.

Which of the following populations is especially sensitive to the effects of excess sodium intake on blood pressure?

The DASH diet recommends inclusion of ______ of nuts,seeds,or legumes.

Which of the following people is likely to have the highest percentage of body water?

Consumption of a diet high in salt by a healthy individual will

Chronic dehydration increases a man's risk of developing

Which of the following population groups is at high risk for low blood potassium?

Joe is a wrestler and during his workouts he loses 2 pounds.How much water would he have to drink to replenish this water weight loss?

Mucus and synovial (joint)fluid exemplify water's role as a

About 95% of Americans exceed the Upper Level for

The typical American diet contains approximately ______ milligrams of sodium.

Composed primarily of water,metabolic wastes,and minerals,the body's major waste product is

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

Nutrients Involved in Body Defenses

Nutrients Involved in Bone Health

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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