Exam 9: Key Minerals, Water, and the Nonnutrient Alcohol

Which of the following minerals is necessary for proper muscle contraction?

The body eliminates water through the

Which of the following foods is low in sodium and high in potassium?

Chronic excessive alcohol use

Chronic alcohol abuse increases the risk of

Which of the following foods contains the most water by weight?

Parathyroid hormone

Derek's diet contains high amounts of _____, which is classified as a major mineral.

Scientists are uncertain whether ____ is an essential mineral for humans.

_____ is the primary source of sodium in the typical American's diet.

Lydia thinks she is 6-weeks pregnant. While she was at a party, she _____, because she did not want to endanger the embryo that was developing inside her body.

____ helps the body maintain normal fluid balance.

____ is a trace mineral in your body.

____ is a major mineral in your body.

Copper is a trace mineral, because the

According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, ____ is a nutrient of public health concern.

Pickled foods, canned soups, soy sauce and deli (luncheon) meats contain high amounts of

_____ helps insulin enter cells.

Joseph has hypertension. The last time he measured his blood pressure, the reading was ____ mm Hg.

Which of the following statements about dietary minerals is true?