Question 1

Which of the following substances can interfere with the absorption of iron?

Accepted Answer

A)  phytates 
B)  protein from animal foods 
C)  vitamin C 
D)  oxalates 
A)  phytates 
B)  protein from animal foods 
C)  vitamin C 
D)  oxalates A

Question 2

Over- consumption of calcium is the root cause of the development of kidney stones.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Sulfur, phosphorus, and magnesium are all considered major minerals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Processed foods provide about half of the sodium intake in the US.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In one study, individuals who drank water with high levels of manganese experienced symptoms similar to those of Parkinson's disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following elements is a major component of hemoglobin?

Accepted Answer

A)  sodium 
B)  selenium 
C)  iron 
D)  calcium 
A)  sodium 
B)  selenium 
C)  iron 
D)  calcium

Question 7

Which of the following conditions is defined as too much calcium in the blood?

Accepted Answer

A)  hypercalcemia 
B)  hypokalemia 
C)  hyponatremia 
D)  hemochromatosis 
A)  hypercalcemia 
B)  hypokalemia 
C)  hyponatremia 
D)  hemochromatosis

Question 8

Both magnesium and chromium may play roles in decreasing the risk of type 2 diabetes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following statements regarding potassium is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  High- protein, low- vegetable/fruit diets may cause a potassium deficiency. 
B)  A potassium deficiency can result from vomiting and/or diarrhea. 
C)  Low potassium levels can cause muscle weakness. 
D)  All the answers are correct. 
A)  High- protein, low- vegetable/fruit diets may cause a potassium deficiency. 
B)  A potassium deficiency can result from vomiting and/or diarrhea. 
C)  Low potassium levels can cause muscle weakness. 
D)  All the answers are correct.

Question 10

The skeleton is completely replaced with new bone about every

Accepted Answer

A)  five years. 
B)  twenty years. 
C)  ten years. 
D)  other year. 
A)  five years. 
B)  twenty years. 
C)  ten years. 
D)  other year.

Question 11

Selenium is a component of selenoproteins, which can function as antioxidants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Phosphorus is the second most abundant mineral in your body, after calcium.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Describe the effects of iodine deficiency on adults and fetuses. What food is routinely fortified with iodine to prevent these effects?

Accepted Answer

In adults, iodine deficiency results in

Question 14

Which of the following compounds is a typical ingredient in calcium supplements?

Accepted Answer

A)  calcium carbonate 
B)  calcium fluorate 
C)  calcium oxalate 
D)  All of the answers are correct. 
A)  calcium carbonate 
B)  calcium fluorate 
C)  calcium oxalate 
D)  All of the answers are correct.

Question 15

The two major electrolytes in the blood and outside of cells are

Accepted Answer

A)  sulfur and magnesium. 
B)  potassium and magnesium. 
C)  sodium and chloride. 
D)  zinc and iron. 
A)  sulfur and magnesium. 
B)  potassium and magnesium. 
C)  sodium and chloride. 
D)  zinc and iron.

Question 16

In the DASH study, which of the following amounts of sodium was found to be the most effective daily limit for lowering blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

A)  3,000 milligrams 
B)  1,500 milligrams 
C)  900 milligrams 
D)  2,500 milligrams 
A)  3,000 milligrams 
B)  1,500 milligrams 
C)  900 milligrams 
D)  2,500 milligrams

Question 17

Which of the following actions may not help reduce blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

A)  increasing sodium intake 
B)  losing excess weight 
C)  drinking less alcohol 
D)  following the DASH diet 
A)  increasing sodium intake 
B)  losing excess weight 
C)  drinking less alcohol 
D)  following the DASH diet

Question 18

Drinking orange juice with poultry decreases the bioavailability of nonheme iron in the poultry.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The bottling and sale of naturally obtained spring water is under the regulation of the FDA.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following conditions is a genetic disorder in which individuals absorb too much dietary iron?

Accepted Answer

A)  hypertension 
B)  cretinism 
C)  hypokalemia 
D)  hemochromatosis 
A)  hypertension 
B)  cretinism 
C)  hypokalemia 
D)  hemochromatosis

Which of the following substances can interfere with the absorption of iron?

Over- consumption of calcium is the root cause of the development of kidney stones.

Sulfur, phosphorus, and magnesium are all considered major minerals.

Processed foods provide about half of the sodium intake in the US.

In one study, individuals who drank water with high levels of manganese experienced symptoms similar to those of Parkinson's disease.

Which of the following elements is a major component of hemoglobin?

Which of the following conditions is defined as too much calcium in the blood?

Both magnesium and chromium may play roles in decreasing the risk of type 2 diabetes.

Which of the following statements regarding potassium is correct?

The skeleton is completely replaced with new bone about every

Selenium is a component of selenoproteins, which can function as antioxidants.

Phosphorus is the second most abundant mineral in your body, after calcium.

Describe the effects of iodine deficiency on adults and fetuses. What food is routinely fortified with iodine to prevent these effects?

Which of the following compounds is a typical ingredient in calcium supplements?

The two major electrolytes in the blood and outside of cells are

In the DASH study, which of the following amounts of sodium was found to be the most effective daily limit for lowering blood pressure?

Which of the following actions may not help reduce blood pressure?

Drinking orange juice with poultry decreases the bioavailability of nonheme iron in the poultry.

The bottling and sale of naturally obtained spring water is under the regulation of the FDA.

Which of the following conditions is a genetic disorder in which individuals absorb too much dietary iron?

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The Basics of Digestion

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Proteins and Amino Acids

Vitamins

Alcohol

Weight Management and Energy Balance

Nutrition and Fitness

Consumerism and Sustainability: From Farm to Table

Food Safety and Technology

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy Through Infancy

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Exam 8: Minerals and Water

Which of the following substances can interfere with the absorption of iron?

Over- consumption of calcium is the root cause of the development of kidney stones.

Sulfur, phosphorus, and magnesium are all considered major minerals.

Processed foods provide about half of the sodium intake in the US.

In one study, individuals who drank water with high levels of manganese experienced symptoms similar to those of Parkinson's disease.

Which of the following elements is a major component of hemoglobin?

Which of the following conditions is defined as too much calcium in the blood?

Both magnesium and chromium may play roles in decreasing the risk of type 2 diabetes.

Which of the following statements regarding potassium is correct?

The skeleton is completely replaced with new bone about every

Selenium is a component of selenoproteins, which can function as antioxidants.

Phosphorus is the second most abundant mineral in your body, after calcium.

Describe the effects of iodine deficiency on adults and fetuses. What food is routinely fortified with iodine to prevent these effects?

Which of the following compounds is a typical ingredient in calcium supplements?

The two major electrolytes in the blood and outside of cells are

In the DASH study, which of the following amounts of sodium was found to be the most effective daily limit for lowering blood pressure?

Which of the following actions may not help reduce blood pressure?

Drinking orange juice with poultry decreases the bioavailability of nonheme iron in the poultry.

The bottling and sale of naturally obtained spring water is under the regulation of the FDA.

Which of the following conditions is a genetic disorder in which individuals absorb too much dietary iron?

What Is Nutrition

Tools for Healthy Eating

The Basics of Digestion

Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starches, and Fiber

Fats, Oils, and Other Lipids

Proteins and Amino Acids

Vitamins

Alcohol

Weight Management and Energy Balance

Nutrition and Fitness

Consumerism and Sustainability: From Farm to Table

Food Safety and Technology

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy Through Infancy

Life Cycle Nutrition: Toddlers Through the Later Years

Hunger at Home and Abroad

Filters