Question 1

Which of the following individuals has the highest risk of developing osteoporosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 40-year-old, white woman who has a large body frame and plays singles tennis twice a week. 
B)  A tall 35-year-old African-American woman who consumes 3 cups of dairy products daily. 
C)  A 30-year-old Hispanic-American man who plays basketball 5 days a week. 
D)  A sedentary white male college student who smokes cigarettes. 
A)  A 40-year-old, white woman who has a large body frame and plays singles tennis twice a week. 
B)  A tall 35-year-old African-American woman who consumes 3 cups of dairy products daily. 
C)  A 30-year-old Hispanic-American man who plays basketball 5 days a week. 
D)  A sedentary white male college student who smokes cigarettes.

Question 2

Cameron takes megadoses of a single mineral supplement. Lately, he's noticed that his fingernails break easily, his hair is falling out, and he's more tired than usual. His friends have told him that he smells like garlic. Based on this information, Cameron has consumed too much

Accepted Answer

A)  iron. 
B)  selenium. 
C)  magnesium. 
D)  calcium. 
A)  iron. 
B)  selenium. 
C)  magnesium. 
D)  calcium.

Question 3

_____ is the iron-containing protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen.

Accepted Answer

A)  Thyroxin 
B)  Phytic acid 
C)  Myoglobin 
D)  Hemoglobin 
A)  Thyroxin 
B)  Phytic acid 
C)  Myoglobin 
D)  Hemoglobin

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Tomato 
B)  Whole-wheat bread 
C)  Apple with skin 
D)  Corn oil 
A)  Tomato 
B)  Whole-wheat bread 
C)  Apple with skin 
D)  Corn oil

Question 5

If extracellular water has an excess of sodium ions,

Accepted Answer

A)  sodium ions move into cells. 
B)  cells lose intracellular fluid and shrink. 
C)  excess zinc and fluoride ions are eliminated in feces. 
D)  the body uses the sodium ions for energy. 
A)  sodium ions move into cells. 
B)  cells lose intracellular fluid and shrink. 
C)  excess zinc and fluoride ions are eliminated in feces. 
D)  the body uses the sodium ions for energy.

Question 6

Extracellular water

Accepted Answer

A)  is within cells. 
B)  provides cellular energy. 
C)  includes plasma and tissue fluid. 
D)  is within the nucleus and DNA. 
A)  is within cells. 
B)  provides cellular energy. 
C)  includes plasma and tissue fluid. 
D)  is within the nucleus and DNA.

Question 7

Which of the following statements is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  Efforts to reduce the risk of osteoporosis should begin early in life. 
B)  Bones store calcium and can release the mineral when it's needed. 
C)  Calcium is needed for muscle contraction and blood clot formation. 
D)  Women generally have the highest risk of osteoporosis before menopause. 
A)  Efforts to reduce the risk of osteoporosis should begin early in life. 
B)  Bones store calcium and can release the mineral when it's needed. 
C)  Calcium is needed for muscle contraction and blood clot formation. 
D)  Women generally have the highest risk of osteoporosis before menopause.

Question 8

Manny's blood alcohol concentration is 0.32. Based on this information, Manny is

Accepted Answer

A)  sociable. 
B)  acting aggressively toward his partner. 
C)  confused. 
D)  able to drive safely. 
A)  sociable. 
B)  acting aggressively toward his partner. 
C)  confused. 
D)  able to drive safely.

Question 9

Calcitonin

Accepted Answer

A)  signals certain bone cells to remove excess calcium from blood. 
B)  enables glucose to enter cells. 
C)  increases iodine absorption in the small intestine. 
D)  increases the kidney's rate of potassium excretion. 
A)  signals certain bone cells to remove excess calcium from blood. 
B)  enables glucose to enter cells. 
C)  increases iodine absorption in the small intestine. 
D)  increases the kidney's rate of potassium excretion.

Question 10

_____ is the iron-containing protein in muscle tissue that controls the cells' uptake of oxygen from red blood cells.

Accepted Answer

A)  Thyroxin 
B)  Phytic acid 
C)  Hemoglobin 
D)  Myoglobin 
A)  Thyroxin 
B)  Phytic acid 
C)  Hemoglobin 
D)  Myoglobin

Question 11

Constance is making a vegetable soup that contains carrots, beans, water, salt, pepper, bits of ham, and onions. The soup has to cook for 4 hours. While the soup is cooking, what will happen to some of the minerals that are in its ingredients?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cooking the soup's ingredients for this extensive amount of time will enable the minerals to become antioxidants. 
B)  The minerals will leach out of the food and into the cooking water, becoming part of the soup in the process. 
C)  The relatively high temperature that's needed to cook the soup will destroy the iron, phosphorus, and sulfur in the vegetables. 
D)  The minerals will leach out of the ham and vegetables and lose their natural bioavailability. 
A)  Cooking the soup's ingredients for this extensive amount of time will enable the minerals to become antioxidants. 
B)  The minerals will leach out of the food and into the cooking water, becoming part of the soup in the process. 
C)  The relatively high temperature that's needed to cook the soup will destroy the iron, phosphorus, and sulfur in the vegetables. 
D)  The minerals will leach out of the ham and vegetables and lose their natural bioavailability.

Question 12

In the United States, the practice of fortifying _____ with iodide has reduced the risk of cretinism.

Accepted Answer

A)  oatmeal products 
B)  table salt 
C)  processed vegetables 
D)  soft drinks 
A)  oatmeal products 
B)  table salt 
C)  processed vegetables 
D)  soft drinks

Question 13

Which of the following statements is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  Calcium is needed for muscle contraction and blood clot formation. 
B)  Efforts to reduce the risk of osteoporosis should begin early in life. 
C)  People with African ancestry have a higher risk of osteoporosis than people with Asian or white ancestry. 
D)  Women generally have the highest risk of osteoporosis after menopause. 
A)  Calcium is needed for muscle contraction and blood clot formation. 
B)  Efforts to reduce the risk of osteoporosis should begin early in life. 
C)  People with African ancestry have a higher risk of osteoporosis than people with Asian or white ancestry. 
D)  Women generally have the highest risk of osteoporosis after menopause.

Question 14

Which of the following substances is a mild diuretic?

Accepted Answer

A)  Phenylalanine 
B)  Iron 
C)  Caffeine 
D)  Vitamin A 
A)  Phenylalanine 
B)  Iron 
C)  Caffeine 
D)  Vitamin A

Question 15

Which of the following blood pressure values is normal?

Accepted Answer

A)  145/60 mm Hg 
B)  80/120 mm Hg 
C)  117/69 mm Hg 
D)  70/120 mm Hg 
A)  145/60 mm Hg 
B)  80/120 mm Hg 
C)  117/69 mm Hg 
D)  70/120 mm Hg

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A)  chloride 
B)  chromium 
C)  potassium 
D)  magnesium 
A)  chloride 
B)  chromium 
C)  potassium 
D)  magnesium

Question 17

While at a party, Jenna drank 24 ounces of beer and 10 ounces of wine. Based on this information, her alcohol consumption was equivalent to ____ standard alcoholic drinks.

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  4 
C)  6 
D)  8 
A)  2 
B)  4 
C)  6 
D)  8

Question 18

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The risk of developing hypertension decreases as a person grows older. 
B)  "Deli" meats, such as bologna and ham, are rich sources of potassium and poor sources of sodium. 
C)  Approximately one-third of adult Americans have hypertension. 
D)  A blood pressure reading of 165/90 mm Hg is within the normal range. 
A)  The risk of developing hypertension decreases as a person grows older. 
B)  "Deli" meats, such as bologna and ham, are rich sources of potassium and poor sources of sodium. 
C)  Approximately one-third of adult Americans have hypertension. 
D)  A blood pressure reading of 165/90 mm Hg is within the normal range.

Question 19

Which of the following foods isn't a good source of magnesium?

Accepted Answer

A)  White bread 
B)  Chocolate 
C)  Leafy greens 
D)  Beans 
A)  White bread 
B)  Chocolate 
C)  Leafy greens 
D)  Beans

Question 20

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vegetable oils are about 25 to 50% water by weight. 
B)  Most of the water that enters the digestive tract is excreted in feces. 
C)  Beverages comprise 100% of a person's total water intake. 
D)  Cells produce water as a by-product of energy metabolism. 
A)  Vegetable oils are about 25 to 50% water by weight. 
B)  Most of the water that enters the digestive tract is excreted in feces. 
C)  Beverages comprise 100% of a person's total water intake. 
D)  Cells produce water as a by-product of energy metabolism.

Which of the following individuals has the highest risk of developing osteoporosis?

Cameron takes megadoses of a single mineral supplement. Lately, he's noticed that his fingernails break easily, his hair is falling out, and he's more tired than usual. His friends have told him that he smells like garlic. Based on this information, Cameron has consumed too much

_____ is the iron-containing protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen.

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

If extracellular water has an excess of sodium ions,

Extracellular water

Which of the following statements is false?

Manny's blood alcohol concentration is 0.32. Based on this information, Manny is

Calcitonin

_____ is the iron-containing protein in muscle tissue that controls the cells' uptake of oxygen from red blood cells.

Constance is making a vegetable soup that contains carrots, beans, water, salt, pepper, bits of ham, and onions. The soup has to cook for 4 hours. While the soup is cooking, what will happen to some of the minerals that are in its ingredients?

In the United States, the practice of fortifying _____ with iodide has reduced the risk of cretinism.

Which of the following statements is false?

Which of the following substances is a mild diuretic?

Which of the following blood pressure values is normal?

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

While at a party, Jenna drank 24 ounces of beer and 10 ounces of wine. Based on this information, her alcohol consumption was equivalent to ____ standard alcoholic drinks.

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following foods isn't a good source of magnesium?

Which of the following statements is true?

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

Which of the following individuals has the highest risk of developing osteoporosis?

Cameron takes megadoses of a single mineral supplement. Lately, he's noticed that his fingernails break easily, his hair is falling out, and he's more tired than usual. His friends have told him that he smells like garlic. Based on this information, Cameron has consumed too much

_____ is the iron-containing protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen.

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

If extracellular water has an excess of sodium ions,

Extracellular water

Which of the following statements is false?

Manny's blood alcohol concentration is 0.32. Based on this information, Manny is

Calcitonin

_____ is the iron-containing protein in muscle tissue that controls the cells' uptake of oxygen from red blood cells.

Constance is making a vegetable soup that contains carrots, beans, water, salt, pepper, bits of ham, and onions. The soup has to cook for 4 hours. While the soup is cooking, what will happen to some of the minerals that are in its ingredients?

In the United States, the practice of fortifying _____ with iodide has reduced the risk of cretinism.

Which of the following statements is false?

Which of the following substances is a mild diuretic?

Which of the following blood pressure values is normal?

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

While at a party, Jenna drank 24 ounces of beer and 10 ounces of wine. Based on this information, her alcohol consumption was equivalent to ____ standard alcoholic drinks.

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following foods isn't a good source of magnesium?

Which of the following statements is true?

Food Is More Than Something to Eat

Nutrition Information: Fact or Fiction

Making More Nutritious Choices

How Food Becomes You

Carbohydrates: Fuel and Fiber

Lipids: Focusing on Fats and Cholesterol

Proteins: Lifes Building Blocks

Vitamins: Nutrients That Multitask

Nutrition for a Healthy Weight and Fit Body

Nutrition for Your Life, Environment, and World

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