Question 1

Lowering blood pressure is associated with which of the following minerals?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sodium 
B)  Potassium 
C)  Cadmium 
D)  Chloride 
A)  Sodium 
B)  Potassium 
C)  Cadmium 
D)  Chloride

Question 2

The best food source of iron is

Accepted Answer

A)  whole wheat bread. 
B)  egg yolk. 
C)  raisins. 
D)  liver. 
A)  whole wheat bread. 
B)  egg yolk. 
C)  raisins. 
D)  liver.

Question 3

Potassium is found in the largest quantities in

Accepted Answer

A)  milk and dairy products. 
B)  meats. 
C)  fruits and vegetables. 
D)  refined grains. 
A)  milk and dairy products. 
B)  meats. 
C)  fruits and vegetables. 
D)  refined grains.

Question 4

Adult women need how much total water intake per day?

Accepted Answer

A)  1.5 liters (6 cups) 
B)  2.2 liters (9 cups) 
C)  2.7 liters (11 cups) 
D)  3 liters (13 cups) 
A)  1.5 liters (6 cups) 
B)  2.2 liters (9 cups) 
C)  2.7 liters (11 cups) 
D)  3 liters (13 cups)

Question 5

A suboptimal intake of chromium in individuals in the United States may be linked to

Accepted Answer

A)  impaired glucose tolerance. 
B)  elevated calcitriol levels. 
C)  lowered serum cholesterol levels. 
D)  elevated blood pressure. 
A)  impaired glucose tolerance. 
B)  elevated calcitriol levels. 
C)  lowered serum cholesterol levels. 
D)  elevated blood pressure.

Question 6

Sodium and chlide are the maj ____________ electrolytes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Sodium and chlide are the maj ____________...

Question 7

Consumption of this mineral in water has lowered the rate of dental caries because _______________ strengthens the crystal structure of teeth.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Consumption of this mineral in water has...

Question 8

A deficiency of _______________ results in impaired glucose tolerance and elevated blood cholesterol.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A deficiency of _______________ results in impaired...

Question 9

Which would you expect to furnish 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 10

A copper deficiency can be created by taking _______________ supplements in high amounts.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A copper deficiency can be created by...

Question 11

Which of the following is the best copper source?

Accepted Answer

A)  Beef liver 
B)  Milk 
C)  Carrots 
D)  Legumes 
A)  Beef liver 
B)  Milk 
C)  Carrots 
D)  Legumes

Question 12

Magnesium is provided in the diet primarily by

Accepted Answer

A)  whole grains. 
B)  meat. 
C)  legumes. 
D)  milk. 
A)  whole grains. 
B)  meat. 
C)  legumes. 
D)  milk.

Question 13

The amount of iron in the body is mostly regulated by

Accepted Answer

A)  excretion in the urine. 
B)  absorption in the small intestine. 
C)  absorption through the skin. 
D)  absorption in the large intestine. 
A)  excretion in the urine. 
B)  absorption in the small intestine. 
C)  absorption through the skin. 
D)  absorption in the large intestine.

Question 14

The maj source of ____________ in the American diet is processed foods.

Accepted Answer

sodium OR Na OR Na+

Question 15

The most nutrient-dense calcium food source is

Accepted Answer

A)  dark green vegetables. 
B)  meat. 
C)  milk and dairy products. 
D)  cereal grains. 
A)  dark green vegetables. 
B)  meat. 
C)  milk and dairy products. 
D)  cereal grains.

Question 16

The mineral that is least likely to be deficient in the American diet is

Accepted Answer

A)  calcium. 
B)  phosphorus. 
C)  iron. 
D)  copper. 
A)  calcium. 
B)  phosphorus. 
C)  iron. 
D)  copper.

Question 17

_______________ is best absbed as the heme fm present in animal products such as beef.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______________ is best absbed as the heme...

Question 18

_______________ 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

The answer of _______________ is a disease in which bone...

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A)  2 to 4 cups 
B)  4 to 6 cups 
C)  6 to 8 cups 
D)  8 to 10 cups 
A)  2 to 4 cups 
B)  4 to 6 cups 
C)  6 to 8 cups 
D)  8 to 10 cups

Lowering blood pressure is associated with which of the following minerals?

The best food source of iron is

Potassium is found in the largest quantities in

Adult women need how much total water intake per day?

A suboptimal intake of chromium in individuals in the United States may be linked to

Sodium and chlide are the maj ____________ electrolytes.

Consumption of this mineral in water has lowered the rate of dental caries because _______________ strengthens the crystal structure of teeth.

A deficiency of _______________ results in impaired glucose tolerance and elevated blood cholesterol.

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

A copper deficiency can be created by taking _______________ supplements in high amounts.

Which of the following is the best copper source?

Magnesium is provided in the diet primarily by

The amount of iron in the body is mostly regulated by

The maj source of ____________ in the American diet is processed foods.

The most nutrient-dense calcium food source is

The mineral that is least likely to be deficient in the American diet is

_______________ is best absbed as the heme fm present in animal products such as beef.

_______________ 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.

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

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Exam 9: Water and Minerals

Lowering blood pressure is associated with which of the following minerals?

The best food source of iron is

Potassium is found in the largest quantities in

Adult women need how much total water intake per day?

A suboptimal intake of chromium in individuals in the United States may be linked to

Sodium and chlide are the maj ____________ electrolytes.

Consumption of this mineral in water has lowered the rate of dental caries because _______________ strengthens the crystal structure of teeth.

A deficiency of _______________ results in impaired glucose tolerance and elevated blood cholesterol.

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

A copper deficiency can be created by taking _______________ supplements in high amounts.

Which of the following is the best copper source?

Magnesium is provided in the diet primarily by

The amount of iron in the body is mostly regulated by

The maj source of ____________ in the American diet is processed foods.

The most nutrient-dense calcium food source is

The mineral that is least likely to be deficient in the American diet is

_______________ is best absbed as the heme fm present in animal products such as beef.

_______________ 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.

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

What You Eat and Why

Guidelines F Designing a Healthy Diet

The Human Body: a Nutrition Perspective

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Proteins

Energy Balance and Weight Control

Vitamins

Nutrition: Fitness and Spts

Eating Disders: Anexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Other Conditions

Undernutrition Throughout the Wld

Safety of Food and Water

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition From Infancy Through Adolescence

Nutrition During Adulthood

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