Question 1

Which of the following is not a feature of zinc supplements?

Accepted Answer

A) They induce nausea and bad taste reactions when administered in zinc lozenges 
B) They reduce the incidence of goiter in developing countries 
C) They reduce the incidence of diarrhea-related deaths in children 
D) They reduce the incidence of pneumonia-related deaths in the elderly 
A) They induce nausea and bad taste reactions when administered in zinc lozenges 
B) They reduce the incidence of goiter in developing countries 
C) They reduce the incidence of diarrhea-related deaths in children 
D) They reduce the incidence of pneumonia-related deaths in the elderly

Question 2

In the body, lead is known to significantly interfere with utilization of all of the following minerals except

Accepted Answer

A) iron. 
B) zinc. 
C) calcium. 
D) selenium.
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A) iron. 
B) zinc. 
C) calcium. 
D) selenium.
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Question 3

Iron overload is also known as

Accepted Answer

A) ferrocyanosis. 
B) hemoglobinemia. 
C) hemochromatosis. 
D) metalloferrothionosis. 
A) ferrocyanosis. 
B) hemoglobinemia. 
C) hemochromatosis. 
D) metalloferrothionosis.

Question 4

A person with high blood levels of hepcidin responds by

Accepted Answer

A) decreasing iron absorption. 
B) increasing iron absorption. 
C) decreasing zinc absorption. 
D) increasing zinc absorption. 
A) decreasing iron absorption. 
B) increasing iron absorption. 
C) decreasing zinc absorption. 
D) increasing zinc absorption.

Question 5

Which of the following conditions is known to lead to copper deficiency?

Accepted Answer

A) Excess zinc 
B) Excess protein 
C) Insufficient iodine 
D) Insufficient calcium 
A) Excess zinc 
B) Excess protein 
C) Insufficient iodine 
D) Insufficient calcium

Question 6

All of the following are known to reduce the absorption of iron except

Accepted Answer

A) tea. 
B) coffee. 
C) sugars. 
D) phytates. 
A) tea. 
B) coffee. 
C) sugars. 
D) phytates.

Question 7

An enzyme in which zinc or copper is an integral part of its structure is classified as a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) metalloenzyme. 
B) oxidoreductase. 
C) cytochromidase. 
D) metallothionase. 
A) metalloenzyme. 
B) oxidoreductase. 
C) cytochromidase. 
D) metallothionase.

Question 8

Approximately how much higher is the RDA for iron for a vegetarian woman of childbearing age compared with her nonvegetarian counterpart?

Accepted Answer

A) 33% 
B) 80% 
C) 150% 
D) 200% 
A) 33% 
B) 80% 
C) 150% 
D) 200%

Question 9

Which of the following is found in the first stage of iron deficiency?

Accepted Answer

A) Iron stores decline, as assessed by serum ferritin 
B) Hemoglobin levels fall, as assessed by complete blood count 
C) Red blood cell count falls, as assessed by hematocrit count 
D) Hemoglobin synthesis declines, as assessed by erythrocyte protoporphyrin 
A) Iron stores decline, as assessed by serum ferritin 
B) Hemoglobin levels fall, as assessed by complete blood count 
C) Red blood cell count falls, as assessed by hematocrit count 
D) Hemoglobin synthesis declines, as assessed by erythrocyte protoporphyrin

Question 10

Among the following, which does not contain the MFP factor?

Accepted Answer

A) Tuna 
B) Spinach 
C) Hamburger 
D) Chicken leg 
A) Tuna 
B) Spinach 
C) Hamburger 
D) Chicken leg

Question 11

Under normal circumstances, what is the average percentage of dietary iron that is absorbed?

Accepted Answer

A) 10 
B) 18 
C) 33 
D) 60 
A) 10 
B) 18 
C) 33 
D) 60

Question 12

How does vitamin C enhance iron absorption when consumed in the same meal?

Accepted Answer

A) It activates transferrin 
B) It keeps iron in the reduced ferrous form 
C) It releases iron from the proteins in the stomach 
D) It complexes with iron and promotes mucosal transport 
A) It activates transferrin 
B) It keeps iron in the reduced ferrous form 
C) It releases iron from the proteins in the stomach 
D) It complexes with iron and promotes mucosal transport

Question 13

What fraction of the total iron content of a normal diet is heme iron?

Accepted Answer

A) 1/100 
B) 1/10 
C) 1/3 
D) 1/2 
A) 1/100 
B) 1/10 
C) 1/3 
D) 1/2

Question 14

You have just been hired by the World Health Organization to promote nutrition education and policies in a small country in Asia, whose population has a high prevalence of goiter.Which of the following policies would be the best to implement with respect to iodine status, cost, and efficiency?

Accepted Answer

A) Fortify the salt with iodine 
B) Promote free iodine supplements for all who want them 
C) Educate the population to avoid all goitrogens in their diet 
D) Educate the population to spend more time at the beach as seawater, sea mist, and seafood are sources of iodine 
A) Fortify the salt with iodine 
B) Promote free iodine supplements for all who want them 
C) Educate the population to avoid all goitrogens in their diet 
D) Educate the population to spend more time at the beach as seawater, sea mist, and seafood are sources of iodine

Question 15

Which of the following nutrients enhances iron absorption from the intestinal tract?

Accepted Answer

A) Biotin 
B) Calcium 
C) Vitamin D 
D) Vitamin C 
A) Biotin 
B) Calcium 
C) Vitamin D 
D) Vitamin C

Question 16

Which of the following is not known to affect iron bioavailability from complete meals?

Accepted Answer

A) Caffeine 
B) Phytates 
C) Vitamin C 
D) MFP factor 
A) Caffeine 
B) Phytates 
C) Vitamin C 
D) MFP factor

Question 17

What is a goitrogen?

Accepted Answer

A) One of the hormones produced by the thyroid gland 
B) A substance that enhances absorption of dietary iodide 
C) A substance that interferes with the functioning of the thyroid gland 
D) A compound used to supplement salt as a way to increase iodide intake 
A) One of the hormones produced by the thyroid gland 
B) A substance that enhances absorption of dietary iodide 
C) A substance that interferes with the functioning of the thyroid gland 
D) A compound used to supplement salt as a way to increase iodide intake

Question 18

What is the Tolerable Upper Intake Level for iodine?

Accepted Answer

A) 200 µg 
B) 450 µg 
C) 1100 µg 
D) 2000 µg 
A) 200 µg 
B) 450 µg 
C) 1100 µg 
D) 2000 µg

Question 19

Which of the following is a major binding protein for zinc?

Accepted Answer

A) Ligand 
B) Ferritin 
C) Hemosiderin 
D) Metallothionein 
A) Ligand 
B) Ferritin 
C) Hemosiderin 
D) Metallothionein

Question 20

What formulation of zinc has been found effective in treating the symptoms of the common cold?

Accepted Answer

A) Zinc chelator 
B) Zinc gluconate 
C) Zinc plus ferrous iron 
D) Zinc plus copper salt 
A) Zinc chelator 
B) Zinc gluconate 
C) Zinc plus ferrous iron 
D) Zinc plus copper salt

Exam 13: The Trace Minerals

Which of the following is not a feature of zinc supplements?

In the body, lead is known to significantly interfere with utilization of all of the following minerals except

Iron overload is also known as

A person with high blood levels of hepcidin responds by

Which of the following conditions is known to lead to copper deficiency?

All of the following are known to reduce the absorption of iron except

An enzyme in which zinc or copper is an integral part of its structure is classified as a(n)

Approximately how much higher is the RDA for iron for a vegetarian woman of childbearing age compared with her nonvegetarian counterpart?

Which of the following is found in the first stage of iron deficiency?

Among the following, which does not contain the MFP factor?

Under normal circumstances, what is the average percentage of dietary iron that is absorbed?

How does vitamin C enhance iron absorption when consumed in the same meal?

What fraction of the total iron content of a normal diet is heme iron?

You have just been hired by the World Health Organization to promote nutrition education and policies in a small country in Asia, whose population has a high prevalence of goiter.Which of the following policies would be the best to implement with respect to iodine status, cost, and efficiency?

Which of the following nutrients enhances iron absorption from the intestinal tract?

Which of the following is not known to affect iron bioavailability from complete meals?

What is a goitrogen?

What is the Tolerable Upper Intake Level for iodine?

Which of the following is a major binding protein for zinc?

What formulation of zinc has been found effective in treating the symptoms of the common cold?

An Overview of Nutrition

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion, Absorption, and Transport

The Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches and Fibers

The Lipids: Triglycerides, Phospholipids, and Sterols

Protein: Amino Acids

Metabolism: Transformations and Interactions

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management: Overweight, Obesity, and Underweight

The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins: A, D, E, and K

Water and the Major Minerals

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years

Nutrition Care and Assessment

Nutrition Intervention

Medications, Diet-Drug Interactions, and Herbal Products

Enteral Nutrition Support

Parenteral Nutrition Support

Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders

Lower Gastrointestinal Disorders

Liver Disease and Gallstones

Diabetes Mellitus

Cardiovascular Diseases

Kidney Diseases

Cancer and Hiv Infection

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