Question 1

Nonheme iron is more bioavailable from unprocessed cereal products, compared to processed ones.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Trace minerals are absorbed primarily in the _____ and circulated in the _____,

Accepted Answer

A) small intestine, blood 
B) small intestine, lymph 
C) stomach, blood 
D) stomach, lymph 
A) small intestine, blood 
B) small intestine, lymph 
C) stomach, blood 
D) stomach, lymph A

Question 3

The American Dental Association recommends that water be fluoridated to contain _____ part(s) fluoride per million parts water.

Accepted Answer

A) 0.3 to 0.6 
B) 0.7 to 1.2 
C) 2.0 to 3.3 
D) 3.5 to 4.2 
A) 0.3 to 0.6 
B) 0.7 to 1.2 
C) 2.0 to 3.3 
D) 3.5 to 4.2 B

Question 4

Keshan disease results from selenium deficiency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Ferrous iron is more readily absorbed than ferric iron.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Low blood levels of _____ stimulate the pituitary gland to increase release of TSH.

Accepted Answer

A) iron 
B) copper 
C) selenium 
D) iodine 
A) iron 
B) copper 
C) selenium 
D) iodine

Question 7

Which trace mineral is needed for growth, reproduction, immunity, and protein synthesis?

Accepted Answer

A) Zinc 
B) Magnesium 
C) Iodine 
D) Chromium 
A) Zinc 
B) Magnesium 
C) Iodine 
D) Chromium

Question 8

Which of the following breakfast cereals is most likely to interfere with the bioavailability of the iron in the enriched toast you are eating at the same time?

Accepted Answer

A) Puffed rice 
B) Fruit-flavored Os 
C) Bran nuggets 
D) Corn flakes 
A) Puffed rice 
B) Fruit-flavored Os 
C) Bran nuggets 
D) Corn flakes

Question 9

When an elite athlete decides to donate blood during training and then have it transfused back into his body just before a competition, he is trying to increase his _____ and therefore the amount of _____ available to tissues in order to increase the rate of _____ energy metabolism.

Accepted Answer

A) myoglobin, cytochromes, aerobic 
B) transferrin, glucose, anaerobic 
C) hemoglobin, oxygen, aerobic 
D) hemosiderin, ATP, anaerobic 
A) myoglobin, cytochromes, aerobic 
B) transferrin, glucose, anaerobic 
C) hemoglobin, oxygen, aerobic 
D) hemosiderin, ATP, anaerobic

Question 10

Phytates increase zinc absorption.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What is the relationship between copper and iron?

Accepted Answer

-Copper and iron have many sim

Question 12

Alice is about to eat a three-bean salad. She will enhance her absorption of iron if she consumes _____ as part of her meal.

Accepted Answer

A) milk 
B) orange juice 
C) tea 
D) yogurt 
A) milk 
B) orange juice 
C) tea 
D) yogurt

Question 13

According to most controlled studies conducted to date, what is the effect of chromium supplements on athletic performance and blood glucose regulation?

Accepted Answer

A) The stamina of endurance athletes is increased and blood glucose levels are more stable. 
B) The stamina of high-intensity athletes is increased and blood glucose levels are more stable. 
C) There are no beneficial outcomes. 
D) The stamina of endurance athletes is increased; however, blood glucose levels are more variable. 
A) The stamina of endurance athletes is increased and blood glucose levels are more stable. 
B) The stamina of high-intensity athletes is increased and blood glucose levels are more stable. 
C) There are no beneficial outcomes. 
D) The stamina of endurance athletes is increased; however, blood glucose levels are more variable.

Question 14

Which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A) The bioavailability of nonheme iron is two to three times that of heme iron. 
B) Absorption of nonheme iron is generally most affected by the body's need for more iron. 
C) Enriched foods are good sources of nonheme iron. 
D) Nonheme iron is found in shellfish. 
A) The bioavailability of nonheme iron is two to three times that of heme iron. 
B) Absorption of nonheme iron is generally most affected by the body's need for more iron. 
C) Enriched foods are good sources of nonheme iron. 
D) Nonheme iron is found in shellfish.

Question 15

Vitamin C enhances the absorption of which trace mineral?

Accepted Answer

A) Manganese 
B) Copper 
C) Iron 
D) Selenium 
A) Manganese 
B) Copper 
C) Iron 
D) Selenium

Question 16

_____ transports copper.

Accepted Answer

A) Hematocrit 
B) Ceruloplasmin 
C) Cytochrome c oxidase 
D) Glutathione peroxidase 
A) Hematocrit 
B) Ceruloplasmin 
C) Cytochrome c oxidase 
D) Glutathione peroxidase

Question 17

When iodine deficiency occurs in children and adults, the thyroid gland grows and becomes enlarged, producing _____, the classic sign of iodine deficiency.

Accepted Answer

A) tracheatitis 
B) esophageal varices 
C) dysphagia 
D) a goiter 
A) tracheatitis 
B) esophageal varices 
C) dysphagia 
D) a goiter

Question 18

_____ is a selenoprotein.

Accepted Answer

A) Thyroxine 
B) Superoxide dismutase 
C) Cytochrome c oxidase 
D) Glutathione peroxidase 
A) Thyroxine 
B) Superoxide dismutase 
C) Cytochrome c oxidase 
D) Glutathione peroxidase

Question 19

The dietitian is checking on several AIDS patients. In monitoring dietary intake, which trace minerals should she pay particular attention to because of their importance for optimal immune function?

Accepted Answer

A) Chromium, iodine, molybdenum 
B) Iron, selenium, zinc 
C) Iodine, zinc, chromium 
D) Copper, manganese, selenium 
A) Chromium, iodine, molybdenum 
B) Iron, selenium, zinc 
C) Iodine, zinc, chromium 
D) Copper, manganese, selenium

Question 20

Marcia’s doctor has instructed the dietitian to assist her is developing an iron supplement regime to treat her iron-deficiency anemia. The dietitian will most likely follow the CDC recommendation and suggest that Marcia take one _____ mg tablet of ferrous sulfate twice daily for _____ months.

Accepted Answer

A) 100, 1 
B) 200, 2 
C) 300, 3 
D) 400, 4 
A) 100, 1 
B) 200, 2 
C) 300, 3 
D) 400, 4

Nonheme iron is more bioavailable from unprocessed cereal products, compared to processed ones.

Trace minerals are absorbed primarily in the _ and circulated in the _,

The American Dental Association recommends that water be fluoridated to contain _____ part(s) fluoride per million parts water.

Keshan disease results from selenium deficiency.

Ferrous iron is more readily absorbed than ferric iron.

Low blood levels of _____ stimulate the pituitary gland to increase release of TSH.

Which trace mineral is needed for growth, reproduction, immunity, and protein synthesis?

Which of the following breakfast cereals is most likely to interfere with the bioavailability of the iron in the enriched toast you are eating at the same time?

When an elite athlete decides to donate blood during training and then have it transfused back into his body just before a competition, he is trying to increase his ___ and therefore the amount of _ available to tissues in order to increase the rate of ___ energy metabolism.

Phytates increase zinc absorption.

What is the relationship between copper and iron?

Alice is about to eat a three-bean salad. She will enhance her absorption of iron if she consumes _____ as part of her meal.

According to most controlled studies conducted to date, what is the effect of chromium supplements on athletic performance and blood glucose regulation?

Which of the following is true?

Vitamin C enhances the absorption of which trace mineral?

_____ transports copper.

When iodine deficiency occurs in children and adults, the thyroid gland grows and becomes enlarged, producing _____, the classic sign of iodine deficiency.

_____ is a selenoprotein.

The dietitian is checking on several AIDS patients. In monitoring dietary intake, which trace minerals should she pay particular attention to because of their importance for optimal immune function?

Marcia’s doctor has instructed the dietitian to assist her is developing an iron supplement regime to treat her iron-deficiency anemia. The dietitian will most likely follow the CDC recommendation and suggest that Marcia take one _ mg tablet of ferrous sulfate twice daily for _ months.

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Nonheme iron is more bioavailable from unprocessed cereal products, compared to processed ones.

Trace minerals are absorbed primarily in the _____ and circulated in the _____,

The American Dental Association recommends that water be fluoridated to contain _____ part(s) fluoride per million parts water.

Keshan disease results from selenium deficiency.

Ferrous iron is more readily absorbed than ferric iron.

Low blood levels of _____ stimulate the pituitary gland to increase release of TSH.

Which trace mineral is needed for growth, reproduction, immunity, and protein synthesis?

Which of the following breakfast cereals is most likely to interfere with the bioavailability of the iron in the enriched toast you are eating at the same time?

When an elite athlete decides to donate blood during training and then have it transfused back into his body just before a competition, he is trying to increase his _____ and therefore the amount of _____ available to tissues in order to increase the rate of _____ energy metabolism.

Phytates increase zinc absorption.

What is the relationship between copper and iron?

Alice is about to eat a three-bean salad. She will enhance her absorption of iron if she consumes _____ as part of her meal.

According to most controlled studies conducted to date, what is the effect of chromium supplements on athletic performance and blood glucose regulation?

Which of the following is true?

Vitamin C enhances the absorption of which trace mineral?

_____ transports copper.

When iodine deficiency occurs in children and adults, the thyroid gland grows and becomes enlarged, producing _____, the classic sign of iodine deficiency.

_____ is a selenoprotein.

The dietitian is checking on several AIDS patients. In monitoring dietary intake, which trace minerals should she pay particular attention to because of their importance for optimal immune function?

Marcia’s doctor has instructed the dietitian to assist her is developing an iron supplement regime to treat her iron-deficiency anemia. The dietitian will most likely follow the CDC recommendation and suggest that Marcia take one _____ mg tablet of ferrous sulfate twice daily for _____ months.

The Science of Nutrition

Nutritional Assessmendietary Planning

Chemical, Biological, and Physiological Aspects of Nutrition

Carbohydrates

Protein

Lipids

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance and Body Weight Regulation

Physical Activity and Health

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Fat-Soluble Vitamins

The Major Minerals and Water

Life Cycle Nutrition

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Trace minerals are absorbed primarily in the _ and circulated in the _,

When an elite athlete decides to donate blood during training and then have it transfused back into his body just before a competition, he is trying to increase his ___ and therefore the amount of _ available to tissues in order to increase the rate of ___ energy metabolism.

Marcia’s doctor has instructed the dietitian to assist her is developing an iron supplement regime to treat her iron-deficiency anemia. The dietitian will most likely follow the CDC recommendation and suggest that Marcia take one _ mg tablet of ferrous sulfate twice daily for _ months.