Question 1

Symptoms of iron deficiency anemia include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  excessive bleeding. 
B)  difficulty maintaining body temperature. 
C)  fatigue. 
D)  susceptibility to infections. 
E)  slow childhood cognitive development. 
A)  excessive bleeding. 
B)  difficulty maintaining body temperature. 
C)  fatigue. 
D)  susceptibility to infections. 
E)  slow childhood cognitive development.

Question 2

National nutrition studies indicate that two populations in the United States are consuming less than the recommended amounts of iron. These groups are:

Accepted Answer

A)  older adults and alcoholics. 
B)  women of childbearing age and alcoholics. 
C)  older adults and women of childbearing age. 
D)  women of childbearing age and young children. 
E)  alcoholics and young children. 
A)  older adults and alcoholics. 
B)  women of childbearing age and alcoholics. 
C)  older adults and women of childbearing age. 
D)  women of childbearing age and young children. 
E)  alcoholics and young children.

Question 3

Describe risks associated with iodine deficiency and factors that may contribute to risk for this deficiency across the globe. What types of initiatives have been used to reduce iodine deficiency?

Accepted Answer

Iodine deficiency can lead to a range of

Question 4

All of the following are symptoms of zinc deficiency EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  impaired immune function. 
B)  delayed sexual maturation. 
C)  vision loss. 
D)  hair loss. 
E)  slowed growth in children. 
A)  impaired immune function. 
B)  delayed sexual maturation. 
C)  vision loss. 
D)  hair loss. 
E)  slowed growth in children.

Question 5

Macie has staining and pitting of her teeth. She drinks three glasses of milk per day and enjoys yogurt as a snack. She lives in an urban area of the United States and regularly brushes her teeth and rinses afterward with a cavity-fighting solution. The cause of the stains and pits in her teeth are most likely caused by:

Accepted Answer

A)  excessive copper. 
B)  inadequate iron. 
C)  excessive calcium. 
D)  inadequate fluoride. 
E)  excessive fluoride. 
A)  excessive copper. 
B)  inadequate iron. 
C)  excessive calcium. 
D)  inadequate fluoride. 
E)  excessive fluoride.

Question 6

A deficiency in which trace mineral (other than iron) may result in anemia?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Which trace mineral is listed on the Nutrition Facts label?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Compared to nonathletes, athletes who train on a regular basis experience:

Accepted Answer

A)  higher iron needs because of greater iron losses. 
B)  lower iron needs due to enhanced iron conservation. 
C)  higher iron needs due to greater oxygen delivery to working muscles. 
D)  lower iron needs due to enhanced iron absorption. 
E)  higher iron needs because of greater iron losses and higher iron needs due to greater oxygen delivery to working muscles. 
A)  higher iron needs because of greater iron losses. 
B)  lower iron needs due to enhanced iron conservation. 
C)  higher iron needs due to greater oxygen delivery to working muscles. 
D)  lower iron needs due to enhanced iron absorption. 
E)  higher iron needs because of greater iron losses and higher iron needs due to greater oxygen delivery to working muscles.

Question 9

To consume adequate trace minerals without taking a dietary supplement, a person should:

Accepted Answer

A)  eat a variety of foods across food groups. 
B)  focus on proteins. 
C)  focus on fruits. 
D)  focus on vegetables. 
E)  focus on grains. 
A)  eat a variety of foods across food groups. 
B)  focus on proteins. 
C)  focus on fruits. 
D)  focus on vegetables. 
E)  focus on grains.

Question 10

The thyroid gland is located in the:

Accepted Answer

A)  brain. 
B)  cheek. 
C)  neck. 
D)  armpit. 
E)  abdomen. 
A)  brain. 
B)  cheek. 
C)  neck. 
D)  armpit. 
E)  abdomen.

Symptoms of iron deficiency anemia include all of the following EXCEPT:

National nutrition studies indicate that two populations in the United States are consuming less than the recommended amounts of iron. These groups are:

Describe risks associated with iodine deficiency and factors that may contribute to risk for this deficiency across the globe. What types of initiatives have been used to reduce iodine deficiency?

All of the following are symptoms of zinc deficiency EXCEPT:

A deficiency in which trace mineral (other than iron) may result in anemia?

Which trace mineral is listed on the Nutrition Facts label?

Compared to nonathletes, athletes who train on a regular basis experience:

To consume adequate trace minerals without taking a dietary supplement, a person should:

The thyroid gland is located in the:

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Exam 10: Trace Minerals

Symptoms of iron deficiency anemia include all of the following EXCEPT:

National nutrition studies indicate that two populations in the United States are consuming less than the recommended amounts of iron. These groups are:

Describe risks associated with iodine deficiency and factors that may contribute to risk for this deficiency across the globe. What types of initiatives have been used to reduce iodine deficiency?

All of the following are symptoms of zinc deficiency EXCEPT:

A deficiency in which trace mineral (other than iron) may result in anemia?

Which trace mineral is listed on the Nutrition Facts label?

Compared to nonathletes, athletes who train on a regular basis experience:

To consume adequate trace minerals without taking a dietary supplement, a person should:

The thyroid gland is located in the:

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Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Major Minerals and Water

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