Question 1

What are lifestyle factors that affect bone mass?

Accepted Answer

Gender,age,race,family history

Question 2

Which of the following has NOT been associated with a loss of bone mass in women?

Accepted Answer

A) alcohol consumption 
B) weight training 
C) high sodium intake 
D) smoking 
A) alcohol consumption 
B) weight training 
C) high sodium intake 
D) smoking

Question 3

Which statement best distinguishes between calcium carbonate and calcium citrate?

Accepted Answer

A) Because it is soluble at neutral pH,calcium citrate can be consumed without food;calcium carbonate must be consumed with food to be well absorbed. 
B) Calcium carbonate is more suitable for people with achlorohydria than calcium citrate. 
C) Calcium carbonate is typically the more expensive of the two supplements. 
D) Calcium citrate cannot be taken with food,while calcium carbonate can. 
A) Because it is soluble at neutral pH,calcium citrate can be consumed without food;calcium carbonate must be consumed with food to be well absorbed. 
B) Calcium carbonate is more suitable for people with achlorohydria than calcium citrate. 
C) Calcium carbonate is typically the more expensive of the two supplements. 
D) Calcium citrate cannot be taken with food,while calcium carbonate can.

Question 4

Which statement about age-related bone loss is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) Age-related bone loss occurs primarily in females. 
B) Age-related bone loss is independent of nutrient intake. 
C) Age-related bone loss proceeds occurs gradually after the age at which peak bone mass is attained. 
D) Age-related bone loss is related to a decrease in calcium activation by the kidney. 
A) Age-related bone loss occurs primarily in females. 
B) Age-related bone loss is independent of nutrient intake. 
C) Age-related bone loss proceeds occurs gradually after the age at which peak bone mass is attained. 
D) Age-related bone loss is related to a decrease in calcium activation by the kidney.

Question 5

Where is most of the body's magnesium found?

Accepted Answer

A) the bones. 
B) the blood. 
C) intracellular fluid. 
D) extracellular fluid. 
A) the bones. 
B) the blood. 
C) intracellular fluid. 
D) extracellular fluid.

Question 6

Which of the following is a good source of phosphorous?

Accepted Answer

A) dairy 
B) whole grains 
C) nuts 
D) All of the above answer choices are correct. 
A) dairy 
B) whole grains 
C) nuts 
D) All of the above answer choices are correct.

Question 7

Which compounds contain sulfur?

Accepted Answer

A) methionine,cysteine,thiamin and biotin. 
B) glutathione 
C) methionine and ATP 
D) Both a and b 
A) methionine,cysteine,thiamin and biotin. 
B) glutathione 
C) methionine and ATP 
D) Both a and b

Question 8

Which of the following dietary changes would increase calcium intake without significantly increasing kcalorie intake?

Accepted Answer

A) adding olive oil to a kale salad 
B) replacing a sweetened beverage with a glass of milk 
C) decreasing consumption of red meats 
D) adding an afternoon snack of carrots and celery sticks 
A) adding olive oil to a kale salad 
B) replacing a sweetened beverage with a glass of milk 
C) decreasing consumption of red meats 
D) adding an afternoon snack of carrots and celery sticks

Question 9

Phosphorous is essential for energy production since it is part of which molecule?

Accepted Answer

A) ATP. 
B) NADH. 
C) FADH2. 
D) DNA. 
A) ATP. 
B) NADH. 
C) FADH2. 
D) DNA.

Question 10

How does menopause affect bone density?

Accepted Answer

Bone loss is accelerated for w

Question 11

Which statement regarding lactose intolerance is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) Lactose intolerance must be treated with calcium supplements to avoid osteoporosis. 
B) Lactose intolerance means a person must completely avoid dairy products. 
C) Using products treated with the lactase enzyme is usually not an effective treatment for lactose intolerance. 
D) Fish bones and kale are non-lactose-containing sources of calcium. 
A) Lactose intolerance must be treated with calcium supplements to avoid osteoporosis. 
B) Lactose intolerance means a person must completely avoid dairy products. 
C) Using products treated with the lactase enzyme is usually not an effective treatment for lactose intolerance. 
D) Fish bones and kale are non-lactose-containing sources of calcium.

Question 12

What is the role of a mineral cofactor?

Accepted Answer

A cofactor combines with the i

Question 13

This condition is characterized by a loss of bone mass and increased risk of fractures associated with aging.What is being described?

Accepted Answer

A) osteofissure. 
B) osteomalacia. 
C) osteoporosis. 
D) osteopropensia. 
A) osteofissure. 
B) osteomalacia. 
C) osteoporosis. 
D) osteopropensia.

Question 14

Explain the process of bone remodelling.

Accepted Answer

Bone is a living,metabolically

Question 15

Which is NOT a consequence of low calcium intake?

Accepted Answer

A) lower peak bone mass. 
B) problems with cell communication and regulation. 
C) increased bone loss in adults. 
D) increased risk of osteoporosis. 
A) lower peak bone mass. 
B) problems with cell communication and regulation. 
C) increased bone loss in adults. 
D) increased risk of osteoporosis.

Question 16

Despite the fact that calcium is needed for fetal bone development,the RDA for pregnant and non-pregnant women is the same.Why?

Accepted Answer

A) the amount of required calcium is very small 
B) calcium absorption is decreased during pregnancy 
C) calcium absorption is increased during pregnancy 
D) the use of calcium supplements is common among pregnant women 
A) the amount of required calcium is very small 
B) calcium absorption is decreased during pregnancy 
C) calcium absorption is increased during pregnancy 
D) the use of calcium supplements is common among pregnant women

Question 17

If Sharon were to become pregnant and have a baby,how would her calcium needs change throughout pregnancy and lactation?

Accepted Answer

Calcium needs do not change during pregn

Question 18

Which statement concerning magnesium deficiency is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Magnesium deficiency is common in the general population. 
B) Magnesium deficiency symptoms include changes in heartbeat and blood pressure. 
C) Magnesium deficiency can be caused by diuretics. 
D) Magnesium deficiency is more common when gastrointestinal disease is present. 
A) Magnesium deficiency is common in the general population. 
B) Magnesium deficiency symptoms include changes in heartbeat and blood pressure. 
C) Magnesium deficiency can be caused by diuretics. 
D) Magnesium deficiency is more common when gastrointestinal disease is present.

Question 19

How does bone loss in space differ from osteoporosis?

Accepted Answer

A) Space-related bone loss does not respond to weight-bearing exercise. 
B) Astronauts who experience bone loss fully regain it on return to Earth,while bone loss from osteoporosis is not regained. 
C) Vitamin D and calcium supplements are not useful for space-related bone loss. 
D) None of the above. 
A) Space-related bone loss does not respond to weight-bearing exercise. 
B) Astronauts who experience bone loss fully regain it on return to Earth,while bone loss from osteoporosis is not regained. 
C) Vitamin D and calcium supplements are not useful for space-related bone loss. 
D) None of the above.

Question 20

Osteoporosis results in the loss of what components of bone?

Accepted Answer

A) the mineral component only. 
B) the organic component only. 
C) both protein and hydroxyapatite. 
D) calcium and phosphorus only. 
A) the mineral component only. 
B) the organic component only. 
C) both protein and hydroxyapatite. 
D) calcium and phosphorus only.

Exam 11: Major Minerals and Bone Health

What are lifestyle factors that affect bone mass?

Which of the following has NOT been associated with a loss of bone mass in women?

Which statement best distinguishes between calcium carbonate and calcium citrate?

Which statement about age-related bone loss is TRUE?

Where is most of the body's magnesium found?

Which of the following is a good source of phosphorous?

Which compounds contain sulfur?

Which of the following dietary changes would increase calcium intake without significantly increasing kcalorie intake?

Phosphorous is essential for energy production since it is part of which molecule?

How does menopause affect bone density?

Which statement regarding lactose intolerance is TRUE?

What is the role of a mineral cofactor?

This condition is characterized by a loss of bone mass and increased risk of fractures associated with aging.What is being described?

Explain the process of bone remodelling.

Which is NOT a consequence of low calcium intake?

Despite the fact that calcium is needed for fetal bone development,the RDA for pregnant and non-pregnant women is the same.Why?

If Sharon were to become pregnant and have a baby,how would her calcium needs change throughout pregnancy and lactation?

Which statement concerning magnesium deficiency is FALSE?

How does bone loss in space differ from osteoporosis?

Osteoporosis results in the loss of what components of bone?

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