Question 1

Why are chronic alcoholics at risk for zinc deficiency?

Accepted Answer

A)  They eat too many calories. 
B)  They sleep too much. 
C)  Their kidneys are overworked. 
D)  Alcohol reduces zinc absorption and increases zinc excretion via urine. 
E)  Alcohol increases metabolism. 
A)  They eat too many calories. 
B)  They sleep too much. 
C)  Their kidneys are overworked. 
D)  Alcohol reduces zinc absorption and increases zinc excretion via urine. 
E)  Alcohol increases metabolism.

Question 2

Nonheme iron is found in:

Accepted Answer

A)  meat and fish. 
B)  legumes and lentils. 
C)  dried fruits. 
D)  legumes, lentils and dried fruits. 
E)  All of these are correct. 
A)  meat and fish. 
B)  legumes and lentils. 
C)  dried fruits. 
D)  legumes, lentils and dried fruits. 
E)  All of these are correct.

Question 3

List two potential negative outcomes related to iodine deficiency in pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

infant dea

Question 4

Intervention trials have shown that supplementation with chromium:

Accepted Answer

A)  improves mood. 
B)  increases weight loss. 
C)  improves muscle mass. 
D)  controls blood sugar. 
E)  None of these is correct. 
A)  improves mood. 
B)  increases weight loss. 
C)  improves muscle mass. 
D)  controls blood sugar. 
E)  None of these is correct.

Question 5

Name one dietary factor that can enhance iron absorption and one dietary factor that can inhibit iron absorption.

Accepted Answer

Dietary factors that can enhance iron ab

Question 6

Explain why adequate intakes of iodine and iron are important during pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

Adequate intakes of iodine and iron are

Question 7

A naturally occurring source of iodine can be found in:

Accepted Answer

A)  vegetables. 
B)  poultry. 
C)  seafood. 
D)  fruit. 
E)  beef. 
A)  vegetables. 
B)  poultry. 
C)  seafood. 
D)  fruit. 
E)  beef.

Question 8

To increase the absorption of nonheme iron in beans, you can eat a food with _____ alongside the beans.

Accepted Answer

A)  calcium 
B)  vitamin D 
C)  sodium 
D)  vitamin C 
E)  potassium 
A)  calcium 
B)  vitamin D 
C)  sodium 
D)  vitamin C 
E)  potassium

Question 9

The trace mineral that is NOT an essential nutrient is:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Heme iron is found in:

Accepted Answer

A)  myoglobin only. 
B)  hemoglobin only. 
C)  both hemoglobin and myoglobin. 
D)  neither hemoglobin nor myoglobin. 
E)  anemia-globin. 
A)  myoglobin only. 
B)  hemoglobin only. 
C)  both hemoglobin and myoglobin. 
D)  neither hemoglobin nor myoglobin. 
E)  anemia-globin.

Question 11

A vegetarian could consume good sources of dietary iron by eating:

Accepted Answer

A)  iron-fortified cereal. 
B)  raisins. 
C)  dried plums. 
D)  beans/legumes. 
E)  All of these are correct. 
A)  iron-fortified cereal. 
B)  raisins. 
C)  dried plums. 
D)  beans/legumes. 
E)  All of these are correct.

Question 12

The bioavailability of trace minerals can be affected by:

Accepted Answer

A)  the form of the food. 
B)  our nutrition status. 
C)  pregnancy. 
D)  age. 
E)  All of these are correct. 
A)  the form of the food. 
B)  our nutrition status. 
C)  pregnancy. 
D)  age. 
E)  All of these are correct.

Question 13

The most common mineral deficiency worldwide is:

Accepted Answer

A)  iron deficiency. 
B)  selenium deficiency. 
C)  zinc deficiency. 
D)  calcium deficiency. 
E)  magnesium deficiency. 
A)  iron deficiency. 
B)  selenium deficiency. 
C)  zinc deficiency. 
D)  calcium deficiency. 
E)  magnesium deficiency.

Question 14

Which of the following is TRUE about thyroid-stimulating hormone?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is released by the kidneys. 
B)  It is released by the liver. 
C)  It is released by the gallbladder. 
D)  It is released by the pituitary gland. 
E)  It is released by the hippocampus. 
A)  It is released by the kidneys. 
B)  It is released by the liver. 
C)  It is released by the gallbladder. 
D)  It is released by the pituitary gland. 
E)  It is released by the hippocampus.

Question 15

An example of a salad that could be consumed by a vegetarian to maximize iron absorption would be:

Accepted Answer

A)  iceberg lettuce and ranch dressing. 
B)  iceberg lettuce and carrots. 
C)  all fruit salad. 
D)  spinach, beans, and mandarin oranges. 
E)  spinach and cottage cheese. 
A)  iceberg lettuce and ranch dressing. 
B)  iceberg lettuce and carrots. 
C)  all fruit salad. 
D)  spinach, beans, and mandarin oranges. 
E)  spinach and cottage cheese.

Question 16

Trace minerals are those needed in daily amounts of:

Accepted Answer

A)  less than 25 mg. 
B)  between 25 and 50 mg. 
C)  less than 100 mg. 
D)  more than 250 mg. 
E)  more than 500 mg. 
A)  less than 25 mg. 
B)  between 25 and 50 mg. 
C)  less than 100 mg. 
D)  more than 250 mg. 
E)  more than 500 mg.

Question 17

Meredith is a freshman who runs on the cross-country team for her university and trains year-round. Her training intensity has increased significantly in the three months she has been on campus. She is feeling tired and sluggish and is struggling in class. She has recently adopted a vegetarian diet, but she is wondering if she should modify her diet again. Explain why Meredith might be feeling the way she is. Give suggestions for one day's worth of vegetarian meals and snacks and the reasons you selected these food and beverage items.

Accepted Answer

Meredith may be feeling tired and sluggi

Question 18

The majority of total iodine intake in the United States comes from:

Accepted Answer

A)  iodized table salt. 
B)  milk and processed grain products. 
C)  ready-to-eat frozen foods. 
D)  salad dressing. 
E)  fresh fruit. 
A)  iodized table salt. 
B)  milk and processed grain products. 
C)  ready-to-eat frozen foods. 
D)  salad dressing. 
E)  fresh fruit.

Question 19

Why are women aged 19 to 50 years more likely to be iron deficient than men of the same age-group?

Accepted Answer

Premenopausal women are more s

Question 20

Develop a one-day menu that promotes adequate iron intake in a premenopausal female. Do you suggest a supplement? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

One-day menu to promote adequate iron in

Why are chronic alcoholics at risk for zinc deficiency?

Nonheme iron is found in:

List two potential negative outcomes related to iodine deficiency in pregnancy.

Intervention trials have shown that supplementation with chromium:

Name one dietary factor that can enhance iron absorption and one dietary factor that can inhibit iron absorption.

Explain why adequate intakes of iodine and iron are important during pregnancy.

A naturally occurring source of iodine can be found in:

To increase the absorption of nonheme iron in beans, you can eat a food with _____ alongside the beans.

The trace mineral that is NOT an essential nutrient is:

Heme iron is found in:

A vegetarian could consume good sources of dietary iron by eating:

The bioavailability of trace minerals can be affected by:

The most common mineral deficiency worldwide is:

Which of the following is TRUE about thyroid-stimulating hormone?

An example of a salad that could be consumed by a vegetarian to maximize iron absorption would be:

Trace minerals are those needed in daily amounts of:

The majority of total iodine intake in the United States comes from:

Why are women aged 19 to 50 years more likely to be iron deficient than men of the same age-group?

Develop a one-day menu that promotes adequate iron intake in a premenopausal female. Do you suggest a supplement? Why or why not?

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Exam 10: Trace Minerals

Why are chronic alcoholics at risk for zinc deficiency?

Nonheme iron is found in:

List two potential negative outcomes related to iodine deficiency in pregnancy.

Intervention trials have shown that supplementation with chromium:

Name one dietary factor that can enhance iron absorption and one dietary factor that can inhibit iron absorption.

Explain why adequate intakes of iodine and iron are important during pregnancy.

A naturally occurring source of iodine can be found in:

To increase the absorption of nonheme iron in beans, you can eat a food with _____ alongside the beans.

The trace mineral that is NOT an essential nutrient is:

Heme iron is found in:

A vegetarian could consume good sources of dietary iron by eating:

The bioavailability of trace minerals can be affected by:

The most common mineral deficiency worldwide is:

Which of the following is TRUE about thyroid-stimulating hormone?

An example of a salad that could be consumed by a vegetarian to maximize iron absorption would be:

Trace minerals are those needed in daily amounts of:

The majority of total iodine intake in the United States comes from:

Why are women aged 19 to 50 years more likely to be iron deficient than men of the same age-group?

Develop a one-day menu that promotes adequate iron intake in a premenopausal female. Do you suggest a supplement? Why or why not?

The Science and Scope of Nutrition Eating for a Lifetime: a New Field in Nutrition Research Is Revealing Surprising Details About How Food Affects Our Genes

Healthy Diets

Digestive System and Digestive Disorders

Carbohydrates,

The Lipids

Protein

Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Major Minerals and Water

Energy Balance and Obesitythe Sitting Disease: Understand the Causes and Consequences of Obesity

Nutrition and Fitness

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