Question 1

Which of the following statements regarding selenium/selenoproteins is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A)  Selenium plays an important role in the regulation of thyroid hormones. 
B)  The amount of selenium in foods depends upon the soil where the plants were grown and animals grazed. 
C)  Selenium functions as an antioxidant. 
D)  They are proven protection against colon cancer. 
A)  Selenium plays an important role in the regulation of thyroid hormones. 
B)  The amount of selenium in foods depends upon the soil where the plants were grown and animals grazed. 
C)  Selenium functions as an antioxidant. 
D)  They are proven protection against colon cancer.

Question 2

The overconsumption of fluids can cause hyponatremia, which can be fatal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following statements is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Water is a main component of the blood. 
B)  Water is used to regulate body temperature. 
C)  Water acts as a solvent within the body. 
D)  All of these statements are correct. 
A)  Water is a main component of the blood. 
B)  Water is used to regulate body temperature. 
C)  Water acts as a solvent within the body. 
D)  All of these statements are correct.

Question 4

Which of the following pairs of minerals combines to form hydroxyapatite?

Accepted Answer

A)  sulfur and magnesium 
B)  potassium and calcium 
C)  phosphorus and calcium 
D)  zinc and iron 
A)  sulfur and magnesium 
B)  potassium and calcium 
C)  phosphorus and calcium 
D)  zinc and iron

Question 5

The body of an average healthy adult is approximately__________ percent water.

Accepted Answer

A)  60- 70 
B)  50- 60 
C)  70- 80 
D)  40- 50 
A)  60- 70 
B)  50- 60 
C)  70- 80 
D)  40- 50

Question 6

Which of the following substances is an antioxidant and may lower deaths from certain types of cancer?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Which of the following conditions is commonly known as high blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Which of the following statements does not correctly describe a function of zinc?

Accepted Answer

A)  It helps in wound healing. 
B)  It is important for properly functioning taste buds. 
C)  It lowers blood pressure. 
D)  It may reduce the risk of age- related macular degeneration. 
A)  It helps in wound healing. 
B)  It is important for properly functioning taste buds. 
C)  It lowers blood pressure. 
D)  It may reduce the risk of age- related macular degeneration.

Question 9

The majority of the sodium in the typical American diet comes from processed foods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Describe the signs and symptoms of hyperkalemia, and the individuals who are at higher risk for this condition.

Accepted Answer

The common signs and symptoms of hyperka

Which of the following statements regarding selenium/selenoproteins is incorrect?

The overconsumption of fluids can cause hyponatremia, which can be fatal.

Which of the following statements is correct?

Which of the following pairs of minerals combines to form hydroxyapatite?

The body of an average healthy adult is approximately__________ percent water.

Which of the following substances is an antioxidant and may lower deaths from certain types of cancer?

Which of the following conditions is commonly known as high blood pressure?

Which of the following statements does not correctly describe a function of zinc?

The majority of the sodium in the typical American diet comes from processed foods.

Describe the signs and symptoms of hyperkalemia, and the individuals who are at higher risk for this condition.

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Exam 8: Minerals and Water

Which of the following statements regarding selenium/selenoproteins is incorrect?

The overconsumption of fluids can cause hyponatremia, which can be fatal.

Which of the following statements is correct?

Which of the following pairs of minerals combines to form hydroxyapatite?

The body of an average healthy adult is approximately__________ percent water.

Which of the following substances is an antioxidant and may lower deaths from certain types of cancer?

Which of the following conditions is commonly known as high blood pressure?

Which of the following statements does not correctly describe a function of zinc?

The majority of the sodium in the typical American diet comes from processed foods.

Describe the signs and symptoms of hyperkalemia, and the individuals who are at higher risk for this condition.

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