Question 1

Water assists in:

Accepted Answer

A)  temperature regulation. 
B)  shock protection. 
C)  acid-base regulation. 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c 
A)  temperature regulation. 
B)  shock protection. 
C)  acid-base regulation. 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c

Question 2

Which of the following is the most abundant mineral in the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  calcium 
B)  phosphorus 
C)  sodium 
D)  iron 
A)  calcium 
B)  phosphorus 
C)  sodium 
D)  iron

Question 3

A person is consuming 1000 mg a day of sodium preservatives in processed foods along with 2000 milligrams of added salt from the salt shaker on his foods. Is this less than the UL for sodium established by the DRI committee?

Accepted Answer

A)  no, 3000 total milligrams of sodium exceeds the UL 
B)  yes, 3000 total milligrams of sodium is within the UL 
C)  no, 1800 total milligrams of sodium exceeds the UL 
D)  yes, 1800 total milligrams of sodium is within the UL 
A)  no, 3000 total milligrams of sodium exceeds the UL 
B)  yes, 3000 total milligrams of sodium is within the UL 
C)  no, 1800 total milligrams of sodium exceeds the UL 
D)  yes, 1800 total milligrams of sodium is within the UL

Question 4

Which of the following statements about selenium levels in the body is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  men with high blood levels of selenium from taking supplements have decreased cancer risk 
B)  selenium works as an antioxidant to protect body chemicals from oxidative damage 
C)  there is no danger of toxicity when taking selenium supplements 
D)  it is difficult to obtain enough selenium from foods in the diet 
A)  men with high blood levels of selenium from taking supplements have decreased cancer risk 
B)  selenium works as an antioxidant to protect body chemicals from oxidative damage 
C)  there is no danger of toxicity when taking selenium supplements 
D)  it is difficult to obtain enough selenium from foods in the diet

Question 5

What is peak bone mass and when is it developed?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is peak bone mass and when...

Question 6

Use the calcium supplements label to answer questions
  
-What can you say about the chewable "gummy" form of this supplement?

Accepted Answer

A)  This may interfere with absorption because it has to be chewed. 
B)  It may be more difficult to swallow. 
C)  It may enhance the action of stomach acid on the supplement. 
D)  There are ingredients in the product that interfere with calcium absorption. 
A)  This may interfere with absorption because it has to be chewed. 
B)  It may be more difficult to swallow. 
C)  It may enhance the action of stomach acid on the supplement. 
D)  There are ingredients in the product that interfere with calcium absorption.

Question 7

Which characteristic of water allows it to act as a lubricant?

Accepted Answer

A)  ability to dissolve substances 
B)  incompressibility 
C)  heat-holding capacity 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c 
A)  ability to dissolve substances 
B)  incompressibility 
C)  heat-holding capacity 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c

Question 8

Water intake is governed by:

Accepted Answer

A)  thirst. 
B)  sodium intake. 
C)  satiety. 
D)  a and c 
E)  b and c 
A)  thirst. 
B)  sodium intake. 
C)  satiety. 
D)  a and c 
E)  b and c

Question 9

Which of the following helps prevent changes in the acid-base balance of body fluids?

Accepted Answer

A)  proteins 
B)  vitamins 
C)  mineral salts 
D)  a and c 
E)  b and c 
A)  proteins 
B)  vitamins 
C)  mineral salts 
D)  a and c 
E)  b and c

Question 10

Describe the relationship between salt intake and blood pressure. Who is at greatest risk for adverse effects from excessive sodium intakes?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe the relationship between salt intake and...

Question 11

Which of the following would you consume with a food source of iron in order to facilitate iron absorption?

Accepted Answer

A)  tea and a soy protein hamburger 
B)  tomato and meat, fish, or poultry 
C)  coffee and wheat bran muffins 
D)  calcium supplement and whole-wheat bread 
A)  tea and a soy protein hamburger 
B)  tomato and meat, fish, or poultry 
C)  coffee and wheat bran muffins 
D)  calcium supplement and whole-wheat bread

Question 12

Which of the following makes up about 60 percent of the body's weight?

Accepted Answer

A)  major minerals 
B)  protein 
C)  water 
D)  trace minerals 
A)  major minerals 
B)  protein 
C)  water 
D)  trace minerals

Question 13

Copper is an essential nutrient because of its role in:

Accepted Answer

A)  forming hemoglobin and collagen. 
B)  increasing free radical activity. 
C)  regulating zinc absorption. 
D)  regulating blood glucose. 
A)  forming hemoglobin and collagen. 
B)  increasing free radical activity. 
C)  regulating zinc absorption. 
D)  regulating blood glucose.

Question 14

Water excretion is regulated by the:

Accepted Answer

A)  brain. 
B)  kidneys. 
C)  stomach. 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c 
A)  brain. 
B)  kidneys. 
C)  stomach. 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c

Question 15

The main source of iodine in the U.S. is plants grown in the middle part of the country.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Would you discourage someone from purchasing a water softener? Provide a rationale for your answer.

Accepted Answer

As a water softener can have both benefi

Question 17

It is critical for body cells to maintain fluid and electrolyte balance by:

Accepted Answer

A)  increasing intake of sodium when a person becomes dehydrated. 
B)  allowing minerals to slip freely across the cell membranes. 
C)  attracting water into the cell through increased electrolyte concentrations. 
D)  keeping the majority of water outside the cells. 
A)  increasing intake of sodium when a person becomes dehydrated. 
B)  allowing minerals to slip freely across the cell membranes. 
C)  attracting water into the cell through increased electrolyte concentrations. 
D)  keeping the majority of water outside the cells.

Question 18

Which of the following ethnic groups has the lowest risk for osteoporosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Asians 
B)  Hispanics 
C)  Caucasians 
D)  Africans 
A)  Asians 
B)  Hispanics 
C)  Caucasians 
D)  Africans

Question 19

Breast-fed infants absorb about _____ percent of ingested calcium.

Accepted Answer

A)  10 
B)  30 
C)  40 
D)  60 
A)  10 
B)  30 
C)  40 
D)  60

Question 20

Which of the following would you look for on the label of bottled water to signify safety?

Accepted Answer

A)  "contains groundwater" 
B)  a statement that the source of the water is a spring in your state 
C)  "mountain spring water" 
D)  "contains filtered water" 
A)  "contains groundwater" 
B)  a statement that the source of the water is a spring in your state 
C)  "mountain spring water" 
D)  "contains filtered water"

Water assists in:

Which of the following is the most abundant mineral in the body?

A person is consuming 1000 mg a day of sodium preservatives in processed foods along with 2000 milligrams of added salt from the salt shaker on his foods. Is this less than the UL for sodium established by the DRI committee?

Which of the following statements about selenium levels in the body is accurate?

What is peak bone mass and when is it developed?

Use the calcium supplements label to answer questions -What can you say about the chewable "gummy" form of this supplement?

Which characteristic of water allows it to act as a lubricant?

Water intake is governed by:

Which of the following helps prevent changes in the acid-base balance of body fluids?

Describe the relationship between salt intake and blood pressure. Who is at greatest risk for adverse effects from excessive sodium intakes?

Which of the following would you consume with a food source of iron in order to facilitate iron absorption?

Which of the following makes up about 60 percent of the body's weight?

Copper is an essential nutrient because of its role in:

Water excretion is regulated by the:

The main source of iodine in the U.S. is plants grown in the middle part of the country.

Would you discourage someone from purchasing a water softener? Provide a rationale for your answer.

It is critical for body cells to maintain fluid and electrolyte balance by:

Which of the following ethnic groups has the lowest risk for osteoporosis?

Breast-fed infants absorb about _____ percent of ingested calcium.

Which of the following would you look for on the label of bottled water to signify safety?

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Exam 8: Water and Minerals

Water assists in:

Which of the following is the most abundant mineral in the body?

A person is consuming 1000 mg a day of sodium preservatives in processed foods along with 2000 milligrams of added salt from the salt shaker on his foods. Is this less than the UL for sodium established by the DRI committee?

Which of the following statements about selenium levels in the body is accurate?

What is peak bone mass and when is it developed?

Use the calcium supplements label to answer questions -What can you say about the chewable "gummy" form of this supplement?

Which characteristic of water allows it to act as a lubricant?

Water intake is governed by:

Which of the following helps prevent changes in the acid-base balance of body fluids?

Describe the relationship between salt intake and blood pressure. Who is at greatest risk for adverse effects from excessive sodium intakes?

Which of the following would you consume with a food source of iron in order to facilitate iron absorption?

Which of the following makes up about 60 percent of the body's weight?

Copper is an essential nutrient because of its role in:

Water excretion is regulated by the:

The main source of iodine in the U.S. is plants grown in the middle part of the country.

Would you discourage someone from purchasing a water softener? Provide a rationale for your answer.

It is critical for body cells to maintain fluid and electrolyte balance by:

Which of the following ethnic groups has the lowest risk for osteoporosis?

Breast-fed infants absorb about _____ percent of ingested calcium.

Which of the following would you look for on the label of bottled water to signify safety?

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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