Question 1

Significant loss of bone mass and increased risk of fractures associated with aging is termed:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

How do parathyroid hormone and calcitonin maintain blood calcium levels?

Accepted Answer

Parathyroid hormone raises blood calcium

Question 3

The absorption of some minerals is regulated by:

Accepted Answer

A) interaction with phospholipids. 
B) starches. 
C) transport proteins. 
D) binding to amino acids. 
A) interaction with phospholipids. 
B) starches. 
C) transport proteins. 
D) binding to amino acids.

Question 4

Phosphorus is essential for energy production since it is part of:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

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) pH balance 
D) Regulating blood pressure 
A) Contributor to bone and teeth structure 
B) Constituent of DNA 
C) pH balance 
D) Regulating blood pressure

Question 6

In the body,sulfur plays an important part in the structure of:

Accepted Answer

A) adipose tissue. 
B) bones and teeth. 
C) enzymes. 
D) some amino acids and vitamins. 
A) adipose tissue. 
B) bones and teeth. 
C) enzymes. 
D) some amino acids and vitamins.

Question 7

How does menopause affect bone density?

Accepted Answer

Bone loss is accelerated for women for a

Question 8

The recommended intake of sulfur for adults is _____ mg/d.

Accepted Answer

A) 500 
B) 700 
C) 1000 
D) There is no recommended intake. 
A) 500 
B) 700 
C) 1000 
D) There is no recommended intake.

Question 9

What functions does phosphorus have in the body?

Accepted Answer

Phosphorus provides rigidity to bones an

Question 10

Which statement concerning magnesium deficiency is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Deficiency is common in the general population. 
B) Symptoms include changes in heartbeat and blood pressure. 
C) It can be caused by diuretics. 
D) All of these statements are false. 
A) Deficiency is common in the general population. 
B) Symptoms include changes in heartbeat and blood pressure. 
C) It can be caused by diuretics. 
D) All of these statements are false.

Question 11

At what point in one's lifetime is peak bone mass achieved?

Accepted Answer

Peak bone mass is ac

Question 12

Which food group provides the largest variety of minerals?

Accepted Answer

A) Vegetables 
B) Fruits 
C) Dairy 
D) Meat and beans 
A) Vegetables 
B) Fruits 
C) Dairy 
D) Meat and beans

Question 13

The most abundant mineral in the body is:

Accepted Answer

A) calcium. 
B) sodium. 
C) potassium. 
D) magnesium. 
A) calcium. 
B) sodium. 
C) potassium. 
D) magnesium.

Question 14

Which statement about tetany is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) It occurs when the extracellular calcium concentration is too low. 
B) Tetany causes muscles to contract. 
C) It can cause death. 
D) Tetany is caused by a dietary calcium deficiency. 
A) It occurs when the extracellular calcium concentration is too low. 
B) Tetany causes muscles to contract. 
C) It can cause death. 
D) Tetany is caused by a dietary calcium deficiency.

Question 15

How do the phosphorus content of oranges,yogurt,and chicken compare? Which is the BEST source of phosphorus?

Accepted Answer

Yogurt is an excellent source of phospho

Question 16

Blood levels of magnesium are regulated primarily by:

Accepted Answer

A) the liver. 
B) the amount consumed in the diet. 
C) absorption across the small intestine. 
D) the kidneys. 
A) the liver. 
B) the amount consumed in the diet. 
C) absorption across the small intestine. 
D) the kidneys.

Question 17

Which mineral is found in varying amounts in food depending on where it is grown?

Accepted Answer

A) Calcium 
B) Iodine 
C) Magnesium 
D) Pyridoxine 
A) Calcium 
B) Iodine 
C) Magnesium 
D) Pyridoxine

Question 18

Which is the correct 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 19

The consumption of soda:

Accepted Answer

A) provides necessary nutrients. 
B) has led to a decrease in the consumption of milk. 
C) has remained constant for the last 20 years. 
D) is not of nutritional concern. 
A) provides necessary nutrients. 
B) has led to a decrease in the consumption of milk. 
C) has remained constant for the last 20 years. 
D) is not of nutritional concern.

Question 20

Which statement about vitamin D is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) It promotes active transport of calcium across the intestine. 
B) It is required for the passive transport of calcium across the intestine. 
C) Vitamin D is most necessary when calcium intake is high. 
D) Adequate consumption increases the absorption of calcium to 50%. 
A) It promotes active transport of calcium across the intestine. 
B) It is required for the passive transport of calcium across the intestine. 
C) Vitamin D is most necessary when calcium intake is high. 
D) Adequate consumption increases the absorption of calcium to 50%.

Exam 11: Major Minerals and Bone Health

Significant loss of bone mass and increased risk of fractures associated with aging is termed:

How do parathyroid hormone and calcitonin maintain blood calcium levels?

The absorption of some minerals is regulated by:

Phosphorus is essential for energy production since it is part of:

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

In the body,sulfur plays an important part in the structure of:

How does menopause affect bone density?

The recommended intake of sulfur for adults is _____ mg/d.

What functions does phosphorus have in the body?

Which statement concerning magnesium deficiency is FALSE?

At what point in one's lifetime is peak bone mass achieved?

Which food group provides the largest variety of minerals?

The most abundant mineral in the body is:

Which statement about tetany is FALSE?

How do the phosphorus content of oranges,yogurt,and chicken compare? Which is the BEST source of phosphorus?

Blood levels of magnesium are regulated primarily by:

Which mineral is found in varying amounts in food depending on where it is grown?

Which is the correct relationship between smoking and drinking and osteoporosis risk?

The consumption of soda:

Which statement about vitamin D is correct?

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Energy Balance and Weight Management

The Water-Soluble Vitamins

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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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