Question 1

The chief ion used to maintain the volume of fluid outside cells is:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Anyone who eats a meal high in salt can temporarily increase his or her body's water content.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

The best way to obtain the calcium you need is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  consume more spinach, rhubarb, and Swiss chard. 
B)  eat more cottage cheese and frozen yogurt. 
C)  consume more milk, cheese, and yogurt. 
D)  consume more cream cheese, butter, and cream.
Application-Level Multiple-Choice Items 
A)  consume more spinach, rhubarb, and Swiss chard. 
B)  eat more cottage cheese and frozen yogurt. 
C)  consume more milk, cheese, and yogurt. 
D)  consume more cream cheese, butter, and cream.
Application-Level Multiple-Choice Items C

Question 4

Which of the following is true about groundwater as a drinking water supply?

Accepted Answer

A)  It comes from deep, protected underground aquifers. 
B)  It is protected from new contaminants. 
C)  Contaminants break down very quickly underground. 
D)  Fast movement and aeration help keep it clean. 
A)  It comes from deep, protected underground aquifers. 
B)  It is protected from new contaminants. 
C)  Contaminants break down very quickly underground. 
D)  Fast movement and aeration help keep it clean.

Question 5

Which of the following is not characteristic of water?

Accepted Answer

A)  Its molecules resist being crowded together. 
B)  It dissolves amino acids, glucose, and minerals. 
C)  It is truly a universal solvent. 
D)  It acts as a lubricant around joints. 
A)  Its molecules resist being crowded together. 
B)  It dissolves amino acids, glucose, and minerals. 
C)  It is truly a universal solvent. 
D)  It acts as a lubricant around joints.

Question 6

Use the calcium supplements label to answer questions
  
-The amount of calcium in one dose of this supplement:

Accepted Answer

A)  is potentially toxic and should be avoided. 
B)  is a typical dose found in most calcium supplements. 
C)  is too low to provide any benefit. 
D)  can help with magnesium absorption in the body. 
A)  is potentially toxic and should be avoided. 
B)  is a typical dose found in most calcium supplements. 
C)  is too low to provide any benefit. 
D)  can help with magnesium absorption in the body.

Question 7

During physical activity the body will cool down by:

Accepted Answer

A)  sweating to carry heat away from the surface of the body. 
B)  increasing urination to carry heat away through the kidneys. 
C)  drawing the blood away from the surface of the skin to let the body core cool it. 
D)  using the water from metabolism to cool the body core. 
A)  sweating to carry heat away from the surface of the body. 
B)  increasing urination to carry heat away through the kidneys. 
C)  drawing the blood away from the surface of the skin to let the body core cool it. 
D)  using the water from metabolism to cool the body core.

Question 8

What would you tell someone who is considering taking chromium supplements?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chromium supplements help prevent diabetes in people at risk for developing it. 
B)  Chromium supplements have been shown to increase muscle mass in athletes. 
C)  No benefit for reducing body fat with chromium supplements has been proven. 
D)  There is an increased risk of developing cancer with chromium supplementation. 
A)  Chromium supplements help prevent diabetes in people at risk for developing it. 
B)  Chromium supplements have been shown to increase muscle mass in athletes. 
C)  No benefit for reducing body fat with chromium supplements has been proven. 
D)  There is an increased risk of developing cancer with chromium supplementation.

Question 9

Phosphorus is critical to the acid-base balance in cells because of its role in:

Accepted Answer

A)  creating buffers to maintain the correct pH. 
B)  creating phospholipids to carry fats through the blood. 
C)  binding with calcium in muscle tissues. 
D)  transporting sodium from the cells. 
A)  creating buffers to maintain the correct pH. 
B)  creating phospholipids to carry fats through the blood. 
C)  binding with calcium in muscle tissues. 
D)  transporting sodium from the cells.

Question 10

A young woman wanting to build maximum bone density should do all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  reduce her intake of protein. 
B)  reduce her sodium intake. 
C)  limit her intake of regular cola drinks. 
D)  participate in regular weight-bearing exercise. 
A)  reduce her intake of protein. 
B)  reduce her sodium intake. 
C)  limit her intake of regular cola drinks. 
D)  participate in regular weight-bearing exercise.

Question 11

Calcium absorption declines in the elderly because:

Accepted Answer

A)  older people tend to lose lean body mass. 
B)  aging skin is less efficient at making vitamin D. 
C)  many elderly people get inadequate sun exposure. 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c 
A)  older people tend to lose lean body mass. 
B)  aging skin is less efficient at making vitamin D. 
C)  many elderly people get inadequate sun exposure. 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c

Question 12

Which of the following foods provides the highest amount of zinc?

Accepted Answer

A)  legumes 
B)  whole-grain bread 
C)  shellfish 
D)  spinach 
A)  legumes 
B)  whole-grain bread 
C)  shellfish 
D)  spinach

Question 13

The strongest genetic influence on the development of osteoporosis is:

Accepted Answer

A)  the maximum bone mass that can be attained during growth. 
B)  its influence over the absorption rate of vitamin A. 
C)  its influence over the amount of bone lost in early adulthood. 
D)  its effect on estrogen production in young women. 
A)  the maximum bone mass that can be attained during growth. 
B)  its influence over the absorption rate of vitamin A. 
C)  its influence over the amount of bone lost in early adulthood. 
D)  its effect on estrogen production in young women.

Question 14

Your best friend complains that she is tired all of the time and has a problem concentrating. In addition, she likes to chew ice. Which of the following is your friend likely to have?

Accepted Answer

A)  potassium deficiency 
B)  zinc deficiency 
C)  magnesium deficiency 
D)  iron deficiency 
A)  potassium deficiency 
B)  zinc deficiency 
C)  magnesium deficiency 
D)  iron deficiency

Question 15

The body will signal thirst before dehydration occurs to prevent problems with fluid loss.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A friend informs you that she is planning to purchase a water softener. Which of the following statements would be most appropriate for you to make to your friend?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hard water makes more bubbles with less soap than soft water and is more desirable. 
B)  Soft water leaves a ring in the tub and a gray residue in the wash, which are undesirable. 
C)  Soft water appears to aggravate hypertension and heart disease, which is undesirable. 
D)  Soft water has higher concentrations of calcium and magnesium than hard water, which is desirable. 
A)  Hard water makes more bubbles with less soap than soft water and is more desirable. 
B)  Soft water leaves a ring in the tub and a gray residue in the wash, which are undesirable. 
C)  Soft water appears to aggravate hypertension and heart disease, which is undesirable. 
D)  Soft water has higher concentrations of calcium and magnesium than hard water, which is desirable.

Question 17

Use the calcium supplements label to answer questions
  
-If an individual with diabetes plans to take this supplement, what would be the recommendation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Avoid this supplement because it has a high sugar content. 
B)  Don't worry-the amount of carbohydrate in a dose is very low. 
C)  Because the carbohydrate is in a mineral supplement, it poses no concern. 
D)  Count the carbohydrate content of the supplement as part of total daily intake. 
A)  Avoid this supplement because it has a high sugar content. 
B)  Don't worry-the amount of carbohydrate in a dose is very low. 
C)  Because the carbohydrate is in a mineral supplement, it poses no concern. 
D)  Count the carbohydrate content of the supplement as part of total daily intake.

Question 18

How much sodium is consumed by a person who eats two grams of salt?

Accepted Answer

A)  400 mg 
B)  800 mg 
C)  1000 mg 
D)  1200 mg 
A)  400 mg 
B)  800 mg 
C)  1000 mg 
D)  1200 mg

Question 19

A deficiency of sodium is not harmful.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

When your body gives the thirst signal it is important to:

Accepted Answer

A)  consider drinking fluids in the near future to prevent dehydration. 
B)  ignore the signal because you just had a large glass of water. 
C)  drink fluids to relieve the symptoms of dehydration. 
D)  drink large volumes of plain water to prevent water intoxication. 
A)  consider drinking fluids in the near future to prevent dehydration. 
B)  ignore the signal because you just had a large glass of water. 
C)  drink fluids to relieve the symptoms of dehydration. 
D)  drink large volumes of plain water to prevent water intoxication.

The chief ion used to maintain the volume of fluid outside cells is:

Anyone who eats a meal high in salt can temporarily increase his or her body's water content.

The best way to obtain the calcium you need is to:

Which of the following is true about groundwater as a drinking water supply?

Which of the following is not characteristic of water?

Use the calcium supplements label to answer questions -The amount of calcium in one dose of this supplement:

During physical activity the body will cool down by:

What would you tell someone who is considering taking chromium supplements?

Phosphorus is critical to the acid-base balance in cells because of its role in:

A young woman wanting to build maximum bone density should do all of the following except:

Calcium absorption declines in the elderly because:

Which of the following foods provides the highest amount of zinc?

The strongest genetic influence on the development of osteoporosis is:

Your best friend complains that she is tired all of the time and has a problem concentrating. In addition, she likes to chew ice. Which of the following is your friend likely to have?

The body will signal thirst before dehydration occurs to prevent problems with fluid loss.

A friend informs you that she is planning to purchase a water softener. Which of the following statements would be most appropriate for you to make to your friend?

Use the calcium supplements label to answer questions -If an individual with diabetes plans to take this supplement, what would be the recommendation?

How much sodium is consumed by a person who eats two grams of salt?

A deficiency of sodium is not harmful.

When your body gives the thirst signal it is important to:

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The chief ion used to maintain the volume of fluid outside cells is:

Anyone who eats a meal high in salt can temporarily increase his or her body's water content.

The best way to obtain the calcium you need is to:

Which of the following is true about groundwater as a drinking water supply?

Which of the following is not characteristic of water?

Use the calcium supplements label to answer questions -The amount of calcium in one dose of this supplement:

During physical activity the body will cool down by:

What would you tell someone who is considering taking chromium supplements?

Phosphorus is critical to the acid-base balance in cells because of its role in:

A young woman wanting to build maximum bone density should do all of the following except:

Calcium absorption declines in the elderly because:

Which of the following foods provides the highest amount of zinc?

The strongest genetic influence on the development of osteoporosis is:

Your best friend complains that she is tired all of the time and has a problem concentrating. In addition, she likes to chew ice. Which of the following is your friend likely to have?

The body will signal thirst before dehydration occurs to prevent problems with fluid loss.

A friend informs you that she is planning to purchase a water softener. Which of the following statements would be most appropriate for you to make to your friend?

Use the calcium supplements label to answer questions -If an individual with diabetes plans to take this supplement, what would be the recommendation?

How much sodium is consumed by a person who eats two grams of salt?

A deficiency of sodium is not harmful.

When your body gives the thirst signal it is important to:

Food Choices and Human Health

Nutrition Toolsstandards and Guidelines

The Remarkable Body

The Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starch, Glycogen, and Fiber

The Lipids: Fats, Oils, Phospholipids, and Sterols

The Proteins and Amino Acids

The Vitamins

Energy Balance and Healthy Body Weight

Nutrients, Physical Activity, and the Bodys Responses

Diet and Health

Food Safety and Food Technology

Life Cycle Nutrition: Mother and Infant

Child, Teen, and Older Adult

Hunger and the Global Environment

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