Question 1

The amount of iodine in a food is affected by:

Accepted Answer

A)  the iodine content of the soil in which the plant grew. 
B)  whether the plant or fish is from the ocean (fish, seaweed, etc.). 
C)  whether iodized salt has been added. 
D)  the iodine content of the soil in which the plant grew and whether iodized salt has been added. 
E)  All of these are correct. 
A)  the iodine content of the soil in which the plant grew. 
B)  whether the plant or fish is from the ocean (fish, seaweed, etc.). 
C)  whether iodized salt has been added. 
D)  the iodine content of the soil in which the plant grew and whether iodized salt has been added. 
E)  All of these are correct. E

Question 2

In which trace minerals is someone following a vegan diet most likely to be deficient?

Accepted Answer

A)  iodine and chromium 
B)  iron and zinc 
C)  zinc and copper 
D)  iron and copper 
E)  manganese and copper 
A)  iodine and chromium 
B)  iron and zinc 
C)  zinc and copper 
D)  iron and copper 
E)  manganese and copper B

Question 3

Which trace mineral is needed for the regulation of protein synthesis, reproduction, and immune functions?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

List three of the six general properties of the trace minerals.

Accepted Answer

Must include three of the following:
Les

Question 5

Which one of the following describes the primary function of selenium?

Accepted Answer

A)  cofactor for antioxidant enzymes 
B)  clotting factor to prevent bleeding 
C)  wound healing 
D)  protecting vision 
E)  transporting oxygen to organs throughout the body 
A)  cofactor for antioxidant enzymes 
B)  clotting factor to prevent bleeding 
C)  wound healing 
D)  protecting vision 
E)  transporting oxygen to organs throughout the body

Question 6

An underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) slows the metabolic rate. This translates to symptoms such as:

Accepted Answer

A)  weight loss and increased energy. 
B)  weight loss and fatigue. 
C)  weight gain and excessive sweat. 
D)  weight gain and reduced work capacity. 
E)  None of these is correct. 
A)  weight loss and increased energy. 
B)  weight loss and fatigue. 
C)  weight gain and excessive sweat. 
D)  weight gain and reduced work capacity. 
E)  None of these is correct.

Question 7

A diet low in selenium may increase the likelihood of which vitamin deficiency if intake of the vitamin is also low?

Accepted Answer

A)  anemia 
B)  a goiter 
C)  headaches 
D)  vitamin E deficiency 
E)  blindness 
A)  anemia 
B)  a goiter 
C)  headaches 
D)  vitamin E deficiency 
E)  blindness

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT true about zinc deficiency?

Accepted Answer

A)  Approximately 20% of the world's population is zinc deficient. 
B)  Seniors may experience increased risk for zinc deficiency because of a reduction in intrinsic factor. 
C)  Chronic alcohol abusers are at increased risk of zinc deficiency. 
D)  High phytate intakes in vegetarians may decrease risk of zinc deficiency. 
E)  Risk of zinc deficiency affects less about 12% of people in the United States. 
A)  Approximately 20% of the world's population is zinc deficient. 
B)  Seniors may experience increased risk for zinc deficiency because of a reduction in intrinsic factor. 
C)  Chronic alcohol abusers are at increased risk of zinc deficiency. 
D)  High phytate intakes in vegetarians may decrease risk of zinc deficiency. 
E)  Risk of zinc deficiency affects less about 12% of people in the United States.

Question 9

Gus enjoys a variety of snacks, including popcorn, pistachios, oranges, bananas, and frozen yogurt. Which of those is the best source of dietary copper?

Accepted Answer

A)  popcorn 
B)  pistachios 
C)  orange 
D)  banana 
E)  frozen yogurt 
A)  popcorn 
B)  pistachios 
C)  orange 
D)  banana 
E)  frozen yogurt

Question 10

The thyroid gland is sensitive to the amount of iodine in the blood. If there is not enough iodine, the thyroid gland can:

Accepted Answer

A)  decrease in size. 
B)  increase in size. 
C)  interfere with blood clotting. 
D)  interfere with vision. 
E)  affect urination. 
A)  decrease in size. 
B)  increase in size. 
C)  interfere with blood clotting. 
D)  interfere with vision. 
E)  affect urination.

Question 11

Which mineral is taken up by the thyroid gland from the blood, stimulating the release of thyroid hormone?

Accepted Answer

A)  copper 
B)  iodine 
C)  iron 
D)  selenium 
E)  manganese 
A)  copper 
B)  iodine 
C)  iron 
D)  selenium 
E)  manganese

Question 12

Devon is a young adult who regularly eats fast food for all of his meals, primarily choosing items from the value menus. In which trace minerals is his diet most likely to be deficient, and why? What suggestions would you provide Devon for improving his intake of trace minerals?

Accepted Answer

Devon's diet is most likely to be defici

Question 13

Which of the following is TRUE about iron deficiency?

Accepted Answer

A)  Iron deficiency anemia occurs when iron levels decline and the body's ability to produce hemoglobin is impaired and hemoglobin levels in the blood fall. 
B)  A person with adequate iron status can develop anemia within two weeks if dietary iron intakes decline. 
C)  Adult men and postmenopausal women experience higher risk for iron deficiency anemia than premenopausal women. 
D)  Iron deficiency is rare across the globe. 
E)  Risk for iron deficiency is lower among vegetarians than non-vegetarians. 
A)  Iron deficiency anemia occurs when iron levels decline and the body's ability to produce hemoglobin is impaired and hemoglobin levels in the blood fall. 
B)  A person with adequate iron status can develop anemia within two weeks if dietary iron intakes decline. 
C)  Adult men and postmenopausal women experience higher risk for iron deficiency anemia than premenopausal women. 
D)  Iron deficiency is rare across the globe. 
E)  Risk for iron deficiency is lower among vegetarians than non-vegetarians.

Question 14

Two trace minerals have been added to American diets. What are they, and to which foods have they each been added?

Accepted Answer

iron to enriched and/or fortif

Question 15

Which one of the following could inhibit zinc absorption?

Accepted Answer

A)  milk 
B)  beef 
C)  whole grains 
D)  chicken 
E)  egg 
A)  milk 
B)  beef 
C)  whole grains 
D)  chicken 
E)  egg

Question 16

Cretinism is a consequence of a pregnant woman with an iodine deficiency and is associated with all of the following symptoms EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  muteness. 
B)  blindness. 
C)  delayed sexual maturation. 
D)  stunted growth. 
E)  mental retardation. 
A)  muteness. 
B)  blindness. 
C)  delayed sexual maturation. 
D)  stunted growth. 
E)  mental retardation.

Question 17

How would you identify an iodine deficiency?

Accepted Answer

A)  look for a goiter and test for hypothyroidism 
B)  perform a hearing test 
C)  administer a vision and hearing test 
D)  perform a urinalysis 
E)  calculate BMI 
A)  look for a goiter and test for hypothyroidism 
B)  perform a hearing test 
C)  administer a vision and hearing test 
D)  perform a urinalysis 
E)  calculate BMI

Question 18

Iron deficiency anemia can be caused by:

Accepted Answer

A)  blood loss due to menstruation. 
B)  frequent blood donations. 
C)  being pregnant. 
D)  insufficient intake of iron. 
E)  All of these are correct. 
A)  blood loss due to menstruation. 
B)  frequent blood donations. 
C)  being pregnant. 
D)  insufficient intake of iron. 
E)  All of these are correct.

Question 19

A child is admitted to the emergency department with symptoms of nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. His mother found an open children's dietary supplement bottle. A poisoning with which trace mineral would most likely have caused the child's symptoms?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

Food sources of selenium include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  light tuna (canned in water). 
B)  pork tenderloin. 
C)  salmon. 
D)  raw cherries. 
E)  parmesan cheese. 
A)  light tuna (canned in water). 
B)  pork tenderloin. 
C)  salmon. 
D)  raw cherries. 
E)  parmesan cheese.

The amount of iodine in a food is affected by:

In which trace minerals is someone following a vegan diet most likely to be deficient?

Which trace mineral is needed for the regulation of protein synthesis, reproduction, and immune functions?

List three of the six general properties of the trace minerals.

Which one of the following describes the primary function of selenium?

An underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) slows the metabolic rate. This translates to symptoms such as:

A diet low in selenium may increase the likelihood of which vitamin deficiency if intake of the vitamin is also low?

Which of the following is NOT true about zinc deficiency?

Gus enjoys a variety of snacks, including popcorn, pistachios, oranges, bananas, and frozen yogurt. Which of those is the best source of dietary copper?

The thyroid gland is sensitive to the amount of iodine in the blood. If there is not enough iodine, the thyroid gland can:

Which mineral is taken up by the thyroid gland from the blood, stimulating the release of thyroid hormone?

Devon is a young adult who regularly eats fast food for all of his meals, primarily choosing items from the value menus. In which trace minerals is his diet most likely to be deficient, and why? What suggestions would you provide Devon for improving his intake of trace minerals?

Which of the following is TRUE about iron deficiency?

Two trace minerals have been added to American diets. What are they, and to which foods have they each been added?

Which one of the following could inhibit zinc absorption?

Cretinism is a consequence of a pregnant woman with an iodine deficiency and is associated with all of the following symptoms EXCEPT:

How would you identify an iodine deficiency?

Iron deficiency anemia can be caused by:

A child is admitted to the emergency department with symptoms of nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. His mother found an open children's dietary supplement bottle. A poisoning with which trace mineral would most likely have caused the child's symptoms?

Food sources of selenium include all of the following EXCEPT:

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Exam 10: Trace Minerals

The amount of iodine in a food is affected by:

In which trace minerals is someone following a vegan diet most likely to be deficient?

Which trace mineral is needed for the regulation of protein synthesis, reproduction, and immune functions?

List three of the six general properties of the trace minerals.

Which one of the following describes the primary function of selenium?

An underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) slows the metabolic rate. This translates to symptoms such as:

A diet low in selenium may increase the likelihood of which vitamin deficiency if intake of the vitamin is also low?

Which of the following is NOT true about zinc deficiency?

Gus enjoys a variety of snacks, including popcorn, pistachios, oranges, bananas, and frozen yogurt. Which of those is the best source of dietary copper?

The thyroid gland is sensitive to the amount of iodine in the blood. If there is not enough iodine, the thyroid gland can:

Which mineral is taken up by the thyroid gland from the blood, stimulating the release of thyroid hormone?

Devon is a young adult who regularly eats fast food for all of his meals, primarily choosing items from the value menus. In which trace minerals is his diet most likely to be deficient, and why? What suggestions would you provide Devon for improving his intake of trace minerals?

Which of the following is TRUE about iron deficiency?

Two trace minerals have been added to American diets. What are they, and to which foods have they each been added?

Which one of the following could inhibit zinc absorption?

Cretinism is a consequence of a pregnant woman with an iodine deficiency and is associated with all of the following symptoms EXCEPT:

How would you identify an iodine deficiency?

Iron deficiency anemia can be caused by:

A child is admitted to the emergency department with symptoms of nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. His mother found an open children's dietary supplement bottle. A poisoning with which trace mineral would most likely have caused the child's symptoms?

Food sources of selenium include all of the following EXCEPT:

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