Question 1

Which population group is considered at low risk for iron-deficiency anemia?

Accepted Answer

A) pregnant women 
B) infants and preschool children 
C) vegans 
D) middle-aged businessmen 
A) pregnant women 
B) infants and preschool children 
C) vegans 
D) middle-aged businessmen D

Question 2

Zinc is transported in the blood to tissues by the proteins albumin and alpha-2 macroglobulin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

The richest sources of iron in the diet are

Accepted Answer

A) fruits and vegetables. 
B) nuts and seeds. 
C) meats and seafood. 
D) breads and pastries. 
A) fruits and vegetables. 
B) nuts and seeds. 
C) meats and seafood. 
D) breads and pastries. C

Question 4

The enzyme superoxide dismutase contains both copper and zinc.The function of this enzyme is

Accepted Answer

A) to decrease serum cholesterol levels. 
B) to protect an individual from developing night blindness. 
C) to act as a scavenger of free radicals,thus protecting the lipid components of the cell. 
D) to prevent GI reflux and symptoms of heartburn. 
A) to decrease serum cholesterol levels. 
B) to protect an individual from developing night blindness. 
C) to act as a scavenger of free radicals,thus protecting the lipid components of the cell. 
D) to prevent GI reflux and symptoms of heartburn.

Question 5

The hemoglobin molecule

Accepted Answer

A) contains 4 heme compounds. 
B) carries oxygen from the lungs to the tissues. 
C) decreases during iron deficiency anemia. 
D) All of these choices are accurate. 
A) contains 4 heme compounds. 
B) carries oxygen from the lungs to the tissues. 
C) decreases during iron deficiency anemia. 
D) All of these choices are accurate.

Question 6

Dietary zinc absorption is increased by

Accepted Answer

A) phytic acid. 
B) zinc deficiency. 
C) ferritin status. 
D) the amount of vitamin C in the diet. 
A) phytic acid. 
B) zinc deficiency. 
C) ferritin status. 
D) the amount of vitamin C in the diet.

Question 7

Which nutrient increases the absorption of non-heme iron by reducing ferric iron (Fe3+)to ferrous iron (Fe2+)?

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin A 
B) vitamin C 
C) vitamin E 
D) vitamin D 
A) vitamin A 
B) vitamin C 
C) vitamin E 
D) vitamin D

Question 8

Which of the following foods is a good source of non-heme iron?

Accepted Answer

A) eggs 
B) spinach 
C) grilled chicken 
D) clams 
A) eggs 
B) spinach 
C) grilled chicken 
D) clams

Question 9

Whole grains,nuts,legumes,and tea are the best sources of manganese.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A low serum concentration of hemoglobin is most often associated with a deficiency of

Accepted Answer

A) zinc. 
B) iodine. 
C) copper. 
D) iron. 
A) zinc. 
B) iodine. 
C) copper. 
D) iron.

Question 11

Copper plays a role in connective tissue formation as a component of lysyl oxidase.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Ferritin is a key iron-binding protein in the intestinal mucosa that prevents it from entering the bloodstream.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Iodine deficiency and iron deficiency are the most common mineral deficiencies worldwide.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which group of foods would provide the most bioavailable zinc?

Accepted Answer

A) refined breads and cereals 
B) oysters and other seafood 
C) spinach and leafy greens 
D) black-eyed peas and lentils 
A) refined breads and cereals 
B) oysters and other seafood 
C) spinach and leafy greens 
D) black-eyed peas and lentils

Question 15

Approximately ____ of dietary iron is absorbed each day from typical Westernized diets.

Accepted Answer

A) 1-3% 
B) 14-18% 
C) 55-65% 
D) 90-99% 
A) 1-3% 
B) 14-18% 
C) 55-65% 
D) 90-99%

Question 16

The ultratrace mineral boron does not yet have an established UL.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is a symptom of zinc deficiency?

Accepted Answer

A) megaloblastic anemia 
B) increased taste sensitivity 
C) poor wound healing 
D) cretinism 
A) megaloblastic anemia 
B) increased taste sensitivity 
C) poor wound healing 
D) cretinism

Question 18

In humans,impaired glucose tolerance and weight loss have been associated with a dietary deficiency of

Accepted Answer

A) selenium. 
B) manganese. 
C) molybdenum. 
D) chromium. 
A) selenium. 
B) manganese. 
C) molybdenum. 
D) chromium.

Question 19

The fluoridation of public drinking water is

Accepted Answer

A) responsible for a 40% to 60% reduction in dental caries in children. 
B) an effective means of providing dietary selenium. 
C) not as effective as fluoridated toothpaste. 
D) mandatory in all states in the U.S. 
A) responsible for a 40% to 60% reduction in dental caries in children. 
B) an effective means of providing dietary selenium. 
C) not as effective as fluoridated toothpaste. 
D) mandatory in all states in the U.S.

Question 20

A dietary deficiency of ______ is associated with retarded growth and inadequate sexual development in humans.

Accepted Answer

A) copper 
B) iodine 
C) selenium 
D) zinc 
A) copper 
B) iodine 
C) selenium 
D) zinc

Which population group is considered at low risk for iron-deficiency anemia?

Zinc is transported in the blood to tissues by the proteins albumin and alpha-2 macroglobulin.

The richest sources of iron in the diet are

The enzyme superoxide dismutase contains both copper and zinc.The function of this enzyme is

The hemoglobin molecule

Dietary zinc absorption is increased by

Which nutrient increases the absorption of non-heme iron by reducing ferric iron (Fe³⁺)to ferrous iron (Fe²⁺)?

Which of the following foods is a good source of non-heme iron?

Whole grains,nuts,legumes,and tea are the best sources of manganese.

A low serum concentration of hemoglobin is most often associated with a deficiency of

Copper plays a role in connective tissue formation as a component of lysyl oxidase.

Ferritin is a key iron-binding protein in the intestinal mucosa that prevents it from entering the bloodstream.

Iodine deficiency and iron deficiency are the most common mineral deficiencies worldwide.

Which group of foods would provide the most bioavailable zinc?

Approximately ____ of dietary iron is absorbed each day from typical Westernized diets.

The ultratrace mineral boron does not yet have an established UL.

Which of the following is a symptom of zinc deficiency?

In humans,impaired glucose tolerance and weight loss have been associated with a dietary deficiency of

The fluoridation of public drinking water is

A dietary deficiency of ______ is associated with retarded growth and inadequate sexual development in humans.

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Exam 15: Trace Minerals

Which population group is considered at low risk for iron-deficiency anemia?

Zinc is transported in the blood to tissues by the proteins albumin and alpha-2 macroglobulin.

The richest sources of iron in the diet are

The enzyme superoxide dismutase contains both copper and zinc.The function of this enzyme is

The hemoglobin molecule

Dietary zinc absorption is increased by

Which nutrient increases the absorption of non-heme iron by reducing ferric iron (Fe3+)to ferrous iron (Fe2+)?

Which of the following foods is a good source of non-heme iron?

Whole grains,nuts,legumes,and tea are the best sources of manganese.

A low serum concentration of hemoglobin is most often associated with a deficiency of

Copper plays a role in connective tissue formation as a component of lysyl oxidase.

Ferritin is a key iron-binding protein in the intestinal mucosa that prevents it from entering the bloodstream.

Iodine deficiency and iron deficiency are the most common mineral deficiencies worldwide.

Which group of foods would provide the most bioavailable zinc?

Approximately ____ of dietary iron is absorbed each day from typical Westernized diets.

The ultratrace mineral boron does not yet have an established UL.

Which of the following is a symptom of zinc deficiency?

In humans,impaired glucose tolerance and weight loss have been associated with a dietary deficiency of

The fluoridation of public drinking water is

A dietary deficiency of ______ is associated with retarded growth and inadequate sexual development in humans.

The Science of Nutrition

Tools of a Healthy Diet

The Food Supply

Human Digestion and Absorption

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Proteins

Alcohol

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance, weight Control, and Eating Disorders

Nutrition, exercise and Sports

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins

The Water-Soluble Vitamins

Water and Major Minerals

Nutritional Aspects of Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition During the Growing Years

Nutrition During the Adult Years

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Which nutrient increases the absorption of non-heme iron by reducing ferric iron (Fe³⁺)to ferrous iron (Fe²⁺)?