Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) Alcohol consumption 
B) Excessive walking 
C) High sodium intake 
D) Smoking 
A) Alcohol consumption 
B) Excessive walking 
C) High sodium intake 
D) Smoking B

Question 2

Milk-alkali syndrome is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) excessive use of calcium containing antacids. 
B) high blood calcium. 
C) increased secretion of PTH. 
D) calcification of the kidney. 
A) excessive use of calcium containing antacids. 
B) high blood calcium. 
C) increased secretion of PTH. 
D) calcification of the kidney. C

Question 3

Peak bone mass in women is typically achieved in:

Accepted Answer

A) infancy. 
B) early childhood. 
C) early adulthood. 
D) the menopausal period. 
A) infancy. 
B) early childhood. 
C) early adulthood. 
D) the menopausal period. C

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Calcium needs do not change during pregn

Question 5

Which is the FALSE statement about absorption of calcium?

Accepted Answer

A) Calcium absorption decreases during pregnancy. 
B) Calcium supplements may interfere with absorption of copper and iron. 
C) Lactose enhances the rate of calcium absorption. 
D) Vitamin D enhances calcium absorption. 
A) Calcium absorption decreases during pregnancy. 
B) Calcium supplements may interfere with absorption of copper and iron. 
C) Lactose enhances the rate of calcium absorption. 
D) Vitamin D enhances calcium absorption.

Question 6

Which group contains the highest proportion of individuals who do not meet their calcium requirement?

Accepted Answer

A) Boys 9-17 years 
B) Girls 9-17 years 
C) Adult men 
D) Adult women 
A) Boys 9-17 years 
B) Girls 9-17 years 
C) Adult men 
D) Adult women

Question 7

The group with the highest bone density is:

Accepted Answer

A) African Americans. 
B) Asians. 
C) Hispanics. 
D) Non-Hispanic whites. 
A) African Americans. 
B) Asians. 
C) Hispanics. 
D) Non-Hispanic whites.

Question 8

Bisphosphonates treat osteoporosis by/through:

Accepted Answer

A) their hormone action. 
B) inhibiting the action of osteoclasts. 
C) encouraging weight gain. 
D) providing more energy for exercise. 
A) their hormone action. 
B) inhibiting the action of osteoclasts. 
C) encouraging weight gain. 
D) providing more energy for exercise.

Question 9

What is the role of a mineral cofactor?

Accepted Answer

A cofactor combines with the i

Question 10

Good sources of magnesium include all of the following EXCEPT:

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 11

Which statement about osteoporosis is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) It relates to a decrease in bone density. 
B) It has no early symptoms. 
C) Osteoporosis may result in a loss of height. 
D) It is primarily an American disease. 
A) It relates to a decrease in bone density. 
B) It has no early symptoms. 
C) Osteoporosis may result in a loss of height. 
D) It is primarily an American disease.

Question 12

The most significant dietary factor contributing to osteoporosis is:

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin D. 
B) calcium. 
C) vitamin C. 
D) protein. 
A) vitamin D. 
B) calcium. 
C) vitamin C. 
D) protein.

Question 13

Which is the least plentiful source of calcium?

Accepted Answer

A) Carrots 
B) Eggs 
C) Sardines 
D) Yogurt 
A) Carrots 
B) Eggs 
C) Sardines 
D) Yogurt

Question 14

The following minerals all compete with each other for absorption EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Which of the following is a good source of phosphorus?

Accepted Answer

A) Dairy 
B) Whole grains 
C) Nuts 
D) All of these 
A) Dairy 
B) Whole grains 
C) Nuts 
D) All of these

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

Until puberty,girls and boys have simila

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a typical reason why women are at increased risk of osteoporosis?

Accepted Answer

A) Women achieve a lower peak bone mass than men. 
B) Bone breakdown accelerates after menopause. 
C) Calcium absorption declines for a few years post-menopause. 
D) The hormonal changes that accompany menopause affect appetite for calcium-containing foods. 
A) Women achieve a lower peak bone mass than men. 
B) Bone breakdown accelerates after menopause. 
C) Calcium absorption declines for a few years post-menopause. 
D) The hormonal changes that accompany menopause affect appetite for calcium-containing foods.

Question 18

Two hormones regulate blood calcium levels; ________ raises blood calcium and __________ lowers blood calcium levels.

Accepted Answer

A) calcitonin; aldosterone 
B) calcitonin; parathyroid hormone 
C) parathyroid hormone; calcitonin 
D) thyroid stimulating hormone; calcitonin 
A) calcitonin; aldosterone 
B) calcitonin; parathyroid hormone 
C) parathyroid hormone; calcitonin 
D) thyroid stimulating hormone; calcitonin

Question 19

Which of the following functions to inhibit calcium release from bone?

Accepted Answer

A) Calcitonin 
B) Parathyroid hormone 
C) Calmodulin 
D) Insulin 
A) Calcitonin 
B) Parathyroid hormone 
C) Calmodulin 
D) Insulin

Question 20

Magnesium's major functions in the body include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) blood clotting. 
B) being a cofactor for many enzymes. 
C) stabilizing ATP. 
D) maintenance of bones. 
A) blood clotting. 
B) being a cofactor for many enzymes. 
C) stabilizing ATP. 
D) maintenance of bones.

Exam 11: Major Minerals and Bone Health

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

Milk-alkali syndrome is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT:

Peak bone mass in women is typically achieved in:

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

Which is the FALSE statement about absorption of calcium?

Which group contains the highest proportion of individuals who do not meet their calcium requirement?

The group with the highest bone density is:

Bisphosphonates treat osteoporosis by/through:

What is the role of a mineral cofactor?

Good sources of magnesium include all of the following EXCEPT:

Which statement about osteoporosis is FALSE?

The most significant dietary factor contributing to osteoporosis is:

Which is the least plentiful source of calcium?

The following minerals all compete with each other for absorption EXCEPT:

Which of the following is a good source of phosphorus?

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

Which of the following is NOT a typical reason why women are at increased risk of osteoporosis?

Two hormones regulate blood calcium levels; ________ raises blood calcium and __________ lowers blood calcium levels.

Which of the following functions to inhibit calcium release from bone?

Magnesium's major functions in the body include all of the following EXCEPT:

Nutrition: Food for Health

Digestion, Absorption, and Metabolism

Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches, and Fibre

Lipids

Proteins and Amino Acids

Energy Balance and Weight Management

The Water-Soluble Vitamins

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water and the Electrolytes

The Trace Elements

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Nutrition During Pregnancy and Lactation

Nutrition From Infancy to Adolescence

Nutrition and Aging: the Adult Years

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