Question 1

The symptoms of copper deficiency in humans include all of the following EXCEPT

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A) anemia. 
B) thyroid disorders. 
C) decreased white blood cell counts. 
D) bone loss (osteopenia). 
A) anemia. 
B) thyroid disorders. 
C) decreased white blood cell counts. 
D) bone loss (osteopenia).

Question 2

Iron plays a role in all of the following functions EXCEPT

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A) immune function. 
B) oxygen transport. 
C) cognitive development. 
D) synthesis of thyroid hormones. 
A) immune function. 
B) oxygen transport. 
C) cognitive development. 
D) synthesis of thyroid hormones.

Question 3

Iron-deficiency anemia often causes symptoms of

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A) fatigue. 
B) night blindness. 
C) dental decay. 
D) dermatitis. 
A) fatigue. 
B) night blindness. 
C) dental decay. 
D) dermatitis.

Question 4

Fluoride is typically provided by sources such as

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A) toothpaste. 
B) fluoride treatments by the dentist. 
C) drinking water. 
D) All of these choices are accurate. 
A) toothpaste. 
B) fluoride treatments by the dentist. 
C) drinking water. 
D) All of these choices are accurate.

Question 5

Molybdenum functions as a cofactor for several enzymes in human metabolism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is associated with selenium deficiency?

Accepted Answer

A) Wilson's disease 
B) Keshan disease 
C) Grave's disease 
D) Lou Gehrig's disease 
A) Wilson's disease 
B) Keshan disease 
C) Grave's disease 
D) Lou Gehrig's disease

Question 7

Which of the following nutrients have all been linked to a decreased risk in the development of cancer?

Accepted Answer

A) Vitamin E,vitamin C,selenium,vitamin D 
B) Saturated fat,sodium,chloride,manganese 
C) Protein,cholesterol,vitamin A,folate 
D) Vitamin B-12,vitamin B-6,biotin,fluoride 
A) Vitamin E,vitamin C,selenium,vitamin D 
B) Saturated fat,sodium,chloride,manganese 
C) Protein,cholesterol,vitamin A,folate 
D) Vitamin B-12,vitamin B-6,biotin,fluoride

Question 8

Most of the iron in the body is found as a part of

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A) ferritin. 
B) albumin. 
C) hemosiderin. 
D) hemoglobin. 
A) ferritin. 
B) albumin. 
C) hemosiderin. 
D) hemoglobin.

Question 9

Adequate selenium intake may lower risk of prostate,lung,and other cancers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Goitrogenic foods that can inhibit iodide metabolism include

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A) cabbage,broccoli,and cauliflower. 
B) yogurt,buttermilk,and cheese. 
C) oranges and grapefruit. 
D) beef,poultry,and fish. 
A) cabbage,broccoli,and cauliflower. 
B) yogurt,buttermilk,and cheese. 
C) oranges and grapefruit. 
D) beef,poultry,and fish.

Question 11

Phytic acid and oxalic acid ________ the absorption of dietary iron.

Accepted Answer

A) increase 
B) decrease 
C) do not have any effect on 
A) increase 
B) decrease 
C) do not have any effect on

Question 12

In the United States,salt can be purchased either with or without added iodine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following has been associated with a decreased risk of cancer?

Accepted Answer

A) low intakes of calcium 
B) high intakes of nitrates 
C) adequate intake of vitamin D 
D) low intakes of lycopene 
A) low intakes of calcium 
B) high intakes of nitrates 
C) adequate intake of vitamin D 
D) low intakes of lycopene

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT classified as an ultratrace mineral?

Accepted Answer

A) arsenic 
B) boron 
C) selenium 
D) vanadium 
A) arsenic 
B) boron 
C) selenium 
D) vanadium

Question 15

A friend has been complaining of weight gain and fatigue.She has recently cut out all table salt in an effort to decrease her sodium intake.Which of the following minerals is your friend most likely to be deficient in that is causing her symptoms?

Accepted Answer

A) Iron 
B) Iodine 
C) Zinc 
D) Sodium 
A) Iron 
B) Iodine 
C) Zinc 
D) Sodium

Question 16

When large doses of zinc are consumed,the excess is excreted primarily via

Accepted Answer

A) the sweat. 
B) the urine. 
C) the feces. 
D) expired air. 
A) the sweat. 
B) the urine. 
C) the feces. 
D) expired air.

Question 17

Copper absorption is the primary means of regulating copper balance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Manganese deficiency and toxicity rarely have been reported in humans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The amount of selenium in foods

Accepted Answer

A) is consistently high in plant-based foods. 
B) will depend on the total amount of other minerals in the food. 
C) depends on the type of water used to irrigate crops. 
D) depends on the amount of selenium in the soil where crops are grown. 
A) is consistently high in plant-based foods. 
B) will depend on the total amount of other minerals in the food. 
C) depends on the type of water used to irrigate crops. 
D) depends on the amount of selenium in the soil where crops are grown.

Question 20

Which may increase cancer risk?

Accepted Answer

A) viruses 
B) radiation 
C) dietary fat 
D) All of these factors may increase cancer risk. 
A) viruses 
B) radiation 
C) dietary fat 
D) All of these factors may increase cancer risk.

The symptoms of copper deficiency in humans include all of the following EXCEPT

Iron plays a role in all of the following functions EXCEPT

Iron-deficiency anemia often causes symptoms of

Fluoride is typically provided by sources such as

Molybdenum functions as a cofactor for several enzymes in human metabolism.

Which of the following is associated with selenium deficiency?

Which of the following nutrients have all been linked to a decreased risk in the development of cancer?

Most of the iron in the body is found as a part of

Adequate selenium intake may lower risk of prostate,lung,and other cancers.

Goitrogenic foods that can inhibit iodide metabolism include

Phytic acid and oxalic acid ________ the absorption of dietary iron.

In the United States,salt can be purchased either with or without added iodine.

Which of the following has been associated with a decreased risk of cancer?

Which of the following is NOT classified as an ultratrace mineral?

A friend has been complaining of weight gain and fatigue.She has recently cut out all table salt in an effort to decrease her sodium intake.Which of the following minerals is your friend most likely to be deficient in that is causing her symptoms?

When large doses of zinc are consumed,the excess is excreted primarily via

Copper absorption is the primary means of regulating copper balance.

Manganese deficiency and toxicity rarely have been reported in humans.

The amount of selenium in foods

Which may increase cancer risk?

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Human Digestion and Absorption

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Energy Balance, weight Control, and Eating Disorders

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The Water-Soluble Vitamins

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Exam 15: Trace Minerals

The symptoms of copper deficiency in humans include all of the following EXCEPT

Iron plays a role in all of the following functions EXCEPT

Iron-deficiency anemia often causes symptoms of

Fluoride is typically provided by sources such as

Molybdenum functions as a cofactor for several enzymes in human metabolism.

Which of the following is associated with selenium deficiency?

Which of the following nutrients have all been linked to a decreased risk in the development of cancer?

Most of the iron in the body is found as a part of

Adequate selenium intake may lower risk of prostate,lung,and other cancers.

Goitrogenic foods that can inhibit iodide metabolism include

Phytic acid and oxalic acid ________ the absorption of dietary iron.

In the United States,salt can be purchased either with or without added iodine.

Which of the following has been associated with a decreased risk of cancer?

Which of the following is NOT classified as an ultratrace mineral?

A friend has been complaining of weight gain and fatigue.She has recently cut out all table salt in an effort to decrease her sodium intake.Which of the following minerals is your friend most likely to be deficient in that is causing her symptoms?

When large doses of zinc are consumed,the excess is excreted primarily via

Copper absorption is the primary means of regulating copper balance.

Manganese deficiency and toxicity rarely have been reported in humans.

The amount of selenium in foods

Which may increase cancer risk?

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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