Question 1

One of the finding of CaMOS was that a certain event increased the risk of an elderly person dying.What is the event?

Accepted Answer

A) having reduced mobility 
B) having weakened muscles 
C) suffering a bone fracture 
D) suffering pneumonia 
A) having reduced mobility 
B) having weakened muscles 
C) suffering a bone fracture 
D) suffering pneumonia

Question 2

"The maintenance of total body magnesium balance over time." What is being described?

Accepted Answer

A) the criterion on which the RDA for magnesium is based 
B) the role of magnesium in bone health 
C) the regulation of blood magnesium levels 
D) the amount of magnesium found in soft tissue 
A) the criterion on which the RDA for magnesium is based 
B) the role of magnesium in bone health 
C) the regulation of blood magnesium levels 
D) the amount of magnesium found in soft tissue

Question 3

What is the most abundant mineral found in the body?

Accepted Answer

A) Calcium 
B) Sodium 
C) Potassium 
D) Water 
A) Calcium 
B) Sodium 
C) Potassium 
D) Water

Question 4

What is the best dietary advice to ensure that all mineral requirements are met?

Accepted Answer

A) consume mainly fortified foods 
B) consume mainly meat and alternatives 
C) contain mainly grain products 
D) consume foods from at all four food groups 
A) consume mainly fortified foods 
B) consume mainly meat and alternatives 
C) contain mainly grain products 
D) consume foods from at all four food groups

Question 5

Which is not a good sources of magnesium?

Accepted Answer

A) leafy green vegetables. 
B) processed foods. 
C) nuts. 
D) whole grains. 
A) leafy green vegetables. 
B) processed foods. 
C) nuts. 
D) whole grains.

Question 6

Which statement about phosphorous is CORRECT?

Accepted Answer

A) Phosphorous toxicity is common in Canada because of the increase in the use of phosphorous containing food additives. 
B) Phosphorous toxicity causes uncontrolled muscle contractions. 
C) Phosphorous toxicity causes bone resorption. 
D) Phosphorous toxicity increases the energy available to cells,leading to exhaustion. 
A) Phosphorous toxicity is common in Canada because of the increase in the use of phosphorous containing food additives. 
B) Phosphorous toxicity causes uncontrolled muscle contractions. 
C) Phosphorous toxicity causes bone resorption. 
D) Phosphorous toxicity increases the energy available to cells,leading to exhaustion.

Question 7

The following minerals all compete with each other,which one exception.Which one?

Accepted Answer

A) calcium. 
B) sodium. 
C) copper. 
D) zinc. 
A) calcium. 
B) sodium. 
C) copper. 
D) zinc.

Question 8

Which statement describes the relationship of bone calcium to blood calcium?

Accepted Answer

A) If dietary calcium is low,both blood and bone levels will decline. 
B) If dietary calcium is low,bone calcium is sacrificed to maintain blood calcium. 
C) If dietary calcium is low,blood calcium is sacrificed to maintain bone calcium. 
D) Blood levels of calcium are a good indicator of the calcium status of bone. 
A) If dietary calcium is low,both blood and bone levels will decline. 
B) If dietary calcium is low,bone calcium is sacrificed to maintain blood calcium. 
C) If dietary calcium is low,blood calcium is sacrificed to maintain bone calcium. 
D) Blood levels of calcium are a good indicator of the calcium status of bone.

Question 9

When is peak bone mass achieved?

Accepted Answer

A) in infancy. 
B) in early childhood. 
C) in young adulthood. 
D) during menopause. 
A) in infancy. 
B) in early childhood. 
C) in young adulthood. 
D) during menopause.

Question 10

How is sulfur different from the other major minerals? Why is there no recommended intake?

Accepted Answer

Sulfur is needed in the diet a

Question 11

Which of the following statements regarding the absorption of calcium is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Absorption of calcium decreases during pregnancy. 
B) Taking large amounts of calcium supplements may interfere with absorption of copper and iron. 
C) The presence of lactose enhances the rate of calcium absorption. 
D) The presence of vitamin D enhances calcium absorption. 
A) Absorption of calcium decreases during pregnancy. 
B) Taking large amounts of calcium supplements may interfere with absorption of copper and iron. 
C) The presence of lactose enhances the rate of calcium absorption. 
D) The presence of vitamin D enhances calcium absorption.

Question 12

Which of the following statements CORRECTLY describes the relationship between smoking and drinking and osteoporosis risk?

Accepted Answer

A) Smoking increases risk while drinking decreases it. 
B) Smoking and drinking both increase risk. 
C) Smoking decreases risk while drinking increases it. 
D) Smoking and drinking both decrease risk. 
A) Smoking increases risk while drinking decreases it. 
B) Smoking and drinking both increase risk. 
C) Smoking decreases risk while drinking increases it. 
D) Smoking and drinking both decrease risk.

Question 13

Which statement best describes the absorption of phosphorus?

Accepted Answer

A) increased absorption in phosphorus results in a corresponding increase in phosphorus levels in the blood 
B) unlike calcium,absorption is NOT affected by vitamin D status 
C) it is more efficient than calcium absorption and it not effected by the amount in the diet 
D) it is less efficient than calcium absorption and increases with increased dietary intake. 
A) increased absorption in phosphorus results in a corresponding increase in phosphorus levels in the blood 
B) unlike calcium,absorption is NOT affected by vitamin D status 
C) it is more efficient than calcium absorption and it not effected by the amount in the diet 
D) it is less efficient than calcium absorption and increases with increased dietary intake.

Question 14

Which statement about vitamin D is CORRECT?

Accepted Answer

A) Vitamin D induces the synthesis of proteins needed for the active transport of calcium across the intestine. 
B) Vitamin D induces the synthesis of proteins needed for the passive transport of calcium across the intestine. 
C) Vitamin D is most necessary when calcium intake is high. 
D) Adequate consumption of vitamin D increases the absorption of calcium to 50%. 
A) Vitamin D induces the synthesis of proteins needed for the active transport of calcium across the intestine. 
B) Vitamin D induces the synthesis of proteins needed for the passive transport of calcium across the intestine. 
C) Vitamin D is most necessary when calcium intake is high. 
D) Adequate consumption of vitamin D increases the absorption of calcium to 50%.

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a major function of phosphorus in the body?

Accepted Answer

A) contributor to bone and teeth structure 
B) constituent of DNA 
C) acid-base buffer 
D) regulation of blood pressure levels 
A) contributor to bone and teeth structure 
B) constituent of DNA 
C) acid-base buffer 
D) regulation of blood pressure levels

Question 16

According to the CCAC,which population has the poorest intake,from food,of which nutrient?

Accepted Answer

A) women and calcium 
B) women and magnesium 
C) men and calcium 
D) men and phosphorous 
A) women and calcium 
B) women and magnesium 
C) men and calcium 
D) men and phosphorous

Question 17

What is the criterion used to set the RDA for calcium in young adults?

Accepted Answer

A) an amount that allows for the maintenance of bone health 
B) an amount that allows for both the accretion of bone and the maintenance of bone health 
C) an amount that prevents the development of osteoporosis 
D) an amount that allows for the maintenance of blood calcium levels 
A) an amount that allows for the maintenance of bone health 
B) an amount that allows for both the accretion of bone and the maintenance of bone health 
C) an amount that prevents the development of osteoporosis 
D) an amount that allows for the maintenance of blood calcium levels

Question 18

Which of the following groups is LEAST at risk for phosphorous deficiency?

Accepted Answer

A) healthy adults 
B) vegans 
C) elderly 
D) alcoholics 
A) healthy adults 
B) vegans 
C) elderly 
D) alcoholics

Question 19

How does gender affect bone mass at different stages of the life cycle?

Accepted Answer

Until puberty,girls and boys have simila

Question 20

Which statement best distinguishes between the criterion of adequency used to set the EAR for phosphorus in adults and in children?

Accepted Answer

A) For adults the criterion is the amount required to maintain blood phosphorus levels,while for children the amount needed for bone and tissue growth is also included. 
B) For children the criterion is the amount required to maintain blood phosphorus levels,while for adults the amount needed for bone and tissue growth is also included. 
C) For adults the criterion is the amount required to minimize urinary excretion,while for children the amount needed for bone and tissue growth is also included. 
D) For adults the criterion is the amount required to maintain bone health,while for children the amount needed for bone and tissue growth is also included. 
A) For adults the criterion is the amount required to maintain blood phosphorus levels,while for children the amount needed for bone and tissue growth is also included. 
B) For children the criterion is the amount required to maintain blood phosphorus levels,while for adults the amount needed for bone and tissue growth is also included. 
C) For adults the criterion is the amount required to minimize urinary excretion,while for children the amount needed for bone and tissue growth is also included. 
D) For adults the criterion is the amount required to maintain bone health,while for children the amount needed for bone and tissue growth is also included.

Exam 11: Major Minerals and Bone Health

One of the finding of CaMOS was that a certain event increased the risk of an elderly person dying.What is the event?

"The maintenance of total body magnesium balance over time." What is being described?

What is the most abundant mineral found in the body?

What is the best dietary advice to ensure that all mineral requirements are met?

Which is not a good sources of magnesium?

Which statement about phosphorous is CORRECT?

The following minerals all compete with each other,which one exception.Which one?

Which statement describes the relationship of bone calcium to blood calcium?

When is peak bone mass achieved?

How is sulfur different from the other major minerals? Why is there no recommended intake?

Which of the following statements regarding the absorption of calcium is FALSE?

Which of the following statements CORRECTLY describes the relationship between smoking and drinking and osteoporosis risk?

Which statement best describes the absorption of phosphorus?

Which statement about vitamin D is CORRECT?

Which of the following is NOT a major function of phosphorus in the body?

According to the CCAC,which population has the poorest intake,from food,of which nutrient?

What is the criterion used to set the RDA for calcium in young adults?

Which of the following groups is LEAST at risk for phosphorous deficiency?

How does gender affect bone mass at different stages of the life cycle?

Which statement best distinguishes between the criterion of adequency used to set the EAR for phosphorus in adults and in children?

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