Question 1

After about 25 years of age, regardless of calcium intake, bones begin to lose density.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Identify and explain factors involved in governing water intake and water excretion.

Accepted Answer

There are several factors involved in go

Question 3

When you eat pizza, the body will respond to the high sodium intake in the ingredients by:

Accepted Answer

A)  controlling water movement tightly to prevent any fluctuations in body weight. 
B)  turning off the thirst signal to reduce additional intake of fluids. 
C)  signaling the kidneys to immediately begin removing fluid from the body. 
D)  shifting water back into the bloodstream to reduce the sodium concentration. 
A)  controlling water movement tightly to prevent any fluctuations in body weight. 
B)  turning off the thirst signal to reduce additional intake of fluids. 
C)  signaling the kidneys to immediately begin removing fluid from the body. 
D)  shifting water back into the bloodstream to reduce the sodium concentration.

Question 4

When a child has a virus that has caused vomiting and diarrhea over several days' time it is critical for her to receive medical care because:

Accepted Answer

A)  her fever will cause her to retain too much extra fluid. 
B)  she may need help in replacing extreme fluid losses. 
C)  in the cells, sodium concentration increases, leading to danger of swelling. 
D)  her kidneys will pump extra fluids into the bloodstream. 
A)  her fever will cause her to retain too much extra fluid. 
B)  she may need help in replacing extreme fluid losses. 
C)  in the cells, sodium concentration increases, leading to danger of swelling. 
D)  her kidneys will pump extra fluids into the bloodstream.

Question 5

Bone strength in later life depends on:

Accepted Answer

A)  the increased calcium absorption in the elderly. 
B)  the increased production of estrogen after menopause. 
C)  reducing physical activity to protect bones. 
D)  the formation of dense bones during youth. 
A)  the increased calcium absorption in the elderly. 
B)  the increased production of estrogen after menopause. 
C)  reducing physical activity to protect bones. 
D)  the formation of dense bones during youth.

Question 6

What is the best beverage choice?

Accepted Answer

A)  sport drinks because they replace important minerals missing from the diet 
B)  hard water because it has a high concentration of calcium and magnesium 
C)  soft water because it replaces sodium that is lost from the body 
D)  fruit juices because they naturally contain vitamins and minerals 
A)  sport drinks because they replace important minerals missing from the diet 
B)  hard water because it has a high concentration of calcium and magnesium 
C)  soft water because it replaces sodium that is lost from the body 
D)  fruit juices because they naturally contain vitamins and minerals

Question 7

Whether a person develops osteoporosis seems to depend partly on heredity and partly on the environment, including nutrition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A zinc toxicity reduces _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  iron absorption 
B)  LDL cholesterol 
C)  insulin response 
D)  bone density 
A)  iron absorption 
B)  LDL cholesterol 
C)  insulin response 
D)  bone density

Question 9

Low blood selenium correlates with development of:

Accepted Answer

A)  chronic fatigue. 
B)  prostate cancer. 
C)  poor immunity. 
D)  lung cancer. 
A)  chronic fatigue. 
B)  prostate cancer. 
C)  poor immunity. 
D)  lung cancer.

Question 10

Which is the most accurate statement about beverage consumption practices in the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

A)  The average calorie intake from beverages among U.S. adults increases with age. 
B)  Vegetable juices are a concern because their intake adds a significant amount of discretionary calories. 
C)  The mild diuretic effect of a moderate intake of caffeinated beverages does not prevent people from meeting fluid needs. 
D)  Because artificially sweetened carbonated beverages are chosen most often, beverages do not crowd more nutritious foods out of the diet. 
A)  The average calorie intake from beverages among U.S. adults increases with age. 
B)  Vegetable juices are a concern because their intake adds a significant amount of discretionary calories. 
C)  The mild diuretic effect of a moderate intake of caffeinated beverages does not prevent people from meeting fluid needs. 
D)  Because artificially sweetened carbonated beverages are chosen most often, beverages do not crowd more nutritious foods out of the diet.

Question 11

Calcium in the body's fluids performs all of the following major roles except:

Accepted Answer

A)  regulating the transport of ions across cell membranes. 
B)  helping maintain normal blood glucose. 
C)  participating in blood clotting. 
D)  facilitating muscle contraction. 
A)  regulating the transport of ions across cell membranes. 
B)  helping maintain normal blood glucose. 
C)  participating in blood clotting. 
D)  facilitating muscle contraction.

Question 12

Soft water contains sodium, which may aggravate hypertension.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Why do nutrition authorities recommend foods as the source of calcium rather than supplements?

Accepted Answer

Nutrition authorities often recommend ob

Question 14

For women and men in the 19- to 50-year-old range, the calcium DRI is _____ milligrams.

Accepted Answer

A)  600 
B)  800 
C)  1000 
D)  1200 
A)  600 
B)  800 
C)  1000 
D)  1200

Question 15

Adults in the United States consume an average of _____ milligrams per day of sodium.

Accepted Answer

A)  500 
B)  1200 
C)  2400 
D)  3400 
A)  500 
B)  1200 
C)  2400 
D)  3400

Question 16

Use the calcium supplements label to answer questions
  
-This supplement uses tricalcium phosphate as its source of calcium. What can you state about how well that form is absorbed?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is not absorbed well because of contaminants. 
B)  It is a form that is absorbed equally well as other forms. 
C)  It is a form that can accelerate calcium losses from the body. 
D)  It is absorbed too quickly and may lead to toxic levels. 
A)  It is not absorbed well because of contaminants. 
B)  It is a form that is absorbed equally well as other forms. 
C)  It is a form that can accelerate calcium losses from the body. 
D)  It is absorbed too quickly and may lead to toxic levels.

Question 17

Water chlorination is important because:

Accepted Answer

A)  it has no effect on many harmful microorganisms found in water. 
B)  it has been documented to cause cancer in people who drink it regularly. 
C)  alternative treatment systems for water are much less expensive and faster to use. 
D)  deaths from organisms in untreated water are high in other parts of the world. 
A)  it has no effect on many harmful microorganisms found in water. 
B)  it has been documented to cause cancer in people who drink it regularly. 
C)  alternative treatment systems for water are much less expensive and faster to use. 
D)  deaths from organisms in untreated water are high in other parts of the world.

Question 18

Which of the following must be available for thyroxine to be synthesized?

Accepted Answer

A)  iron 
B)  iodine 
C)  zinc 
D)  fluoride 
A)  iron 
B)  iodine 
C)  zinc 
D)  fluoride

Question 19

Explain the rationale for the argument against high-level iron fortification in foods.

Accepted Answer

The rationale for the argument against h

Question 20

The principal food source of chloride is:

Accepted Answer

A)  salt. 
B)  animal products. 
C)  plants. 
D)  grains. 
A)  salt. 
B)  animal products. 
C)  plants. 
D)  grains.

After about 25 years of age, regardless of calcium intake, bones begin to lose density.

Identify and explain factors involved in governing water intake and water excretion.

When you eat pizza, the body will respond to the high sodium intake in the ingredients by:

When a child has a virus that has caused vomiting and diarrhea over several days' time it is critical for her to receive medical care because:

Bone strength in later life depends on:

What is the best beverage choice?

Whether a person develops osteoporosis seems to depend partly on heredity and partly on the environment, including nutrition.

A zinc toxicity reduces _____.

Low blood selenium correlates with development of:

Which is the most accurate statement about beverage consumption practices in the U.S.?

Calcium in the body's fluids performs all of the following major roles except:

Soft water contains sodium, which may aggravate hypertension.

Why do nutrition authorities recommend foods as the source of calcium rather than supplements?

For women and men in the 19- to 50-year-old range, the calcium DRI is _____ milligrams.

Adults in the United States consume an average of _____ milligrams per day of sodium.

Use the calcium supplements label to answer questions -This supplement uses tricalcium phosphate as its source of calcium. What can you state about how well that form is absorbed?

Water chlorination is important because:

Which of the following must be available for thyroxine to be synthesized?

Explain the rationale for the argument against high-level iron fortification in foods.

The principal food source of chloride is:

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Exam 8: Water and Minerals

After about 25 years of age, regardless of calcium intake, bones begin to lose density.

Identify and explain factors involved in governing water intake and water excretion.

When you eat pizza, the body will respond to the high sodium intake in the ingredients by:

When a child has a virus that has caused vomiting and diarrhea over several days' time it is critical for her to receive medical care because:

Bone strength in later life depends on:

What is the best beverage choice?

Whether a person develops osteoporosis seems to depend partly on heredity and partly on the environment, including nutrition.

A zinc toxicity reduces _____.

Low blood selenium correlates with development of:

Which is the most accurate statement about beverage consumption practices in the U.S.?

Calcium in the body's fluids performs all of the following major roles except:

Soft water contains sodium, which may aggravate hypertension.

Why do nutrition authorities recommend foods as the source of calcium rather than supplements?

For women and men in the 19- to 50-year-old range, the calcium DRI is _____ milligrams.

Adults in the United States consume an average of _____ milligrams per day of sodium.

Use the calcium supplements label to answer questions -This supplement uses tricalcium phosphate as its source of calcium. What can you state about how well that form is absorbed?

Water chlorination is important because:

Which of the following must be available for thyroxine to be synthesized?

Explain the rationale for the argument against high-level iron fortification in foods.

The principal food source of chloride is:

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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