Question 1

The USDA is responsible for the safety of U.S.public water supplies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Water intoxication is rare.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

In the recent past,the presence of BPA in plastic bottles was considered potentially unsafe,especially for _____.

Accepted Answer

A) pregnant women (only) 
B) young children (only) 
C) adolescents (only) 
D) pregnant women and young children 
E) ​young children and adolescents 
A) pregnant women (only) 
B) young children (only) 
C) adolescents (only) 
D) pregnant women and young children 
E) ​young children and adolescents D

Question 4

Most seltzers become bubbly by the commercial addition of pressurized _____.

Accepted Answer

A) carbon dioxide 
B) nitrogen 
C) hydrogen 
D) oxygen 
E) sodium chloride 
A) carbon dioxide 
B) nitrogen 
C) hydrogen 
D) oxygen 
E) sodium chloride

Question 5

Which food contains the lowest percentage of water?

Accepted Answer

A) eggs 
B) bread 
C) chicken 
D) milk 
E) ​peanut butter 
A) eggs 
B) bread 
C) chicken 
D) milk 
E) ​peanut butter

Question 6

You lose more water when you breathe warm,moist air.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What is a condition in which the amount of sodium in the blood is lower than normal?

Accepted Answer

A) hypoglycemia 
B) hypoxia 
C) hyponatremia 
D) hypothermia 
E) ​hypotension 
A) hypoglycemia 
B) hypoxia 
C) hyponatremia 
D) hypothermia 
E) ​hypotension

Question 8

A tomato contains approximately 95% water.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

​Water _____.

Accepted Answer

A) ​participates in energy formation 
B) prevents dry skin 
C) can help cure migraines 
D) is required by few tissues in the body 
E) ​promotes and quickens weight loss 
A) ​participates in energy formation 
B) prevents dry skin 
C) can help cure migraines 
D) is required by few tissues in the body 
E) ​promotes and quickens weight loss

Question 10

An important function of water is to _____.

Accepted Answer

A) act as the body's cooling system 
B) improve motor and sensory nerve function 
C) relieve pain 
D) flush toxins from the body 
E) ​lessen fatigue 
A) act as the body's cooling system 
B) improve motor and sensory nerve function 
C) relieve pain 
D) flush toxins from the body 
E) ​lessen fatigue

Question 11

BPA is a harmful chemical found naturally in spring and mineral waters.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which food contains the highest percentage of water?

Accepted Answer

A) banana 
B) corn oil 
C) turkey 
D) hamburger 
E) ​watermelon 
A) banana 
B) corn oil 
C) turkey 
D) hamburger 
E) ​watermelon

Question 13

The water content of foods contribute little to our daily intake of water.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Cody and Casey are friends who enjoy working out together.They enjoy going on hikes,running,and biking.During their last adventure,they traveled to the Rocky Mountains for a two-day hiking trip.During the first day of their journey,Cody made sure to keep drinking water and refuel with healthy snacks throughout the day.Casey,who was less diligent in drinking and refueling,slowed the hiking pace,got a severe muscle cramp in her calf,and felt dizzy shortly before they made it to camp.After a little break,she and Cody were able to make it to camp.That night Cody and Casey ate well and relaxed.After dinner,Cody drank three beers by the campfire before going to sleep.?After a good night's sleep and a healthy breakfast of fruit,peanut butter sandwiches,and coffee,they set out on their second day of hiking.In an attempt to avoid the fatigue and muscle cramps she experienced during day one of the hike,Casey made sure to drink about two cups of water every 10-15 minutes even though she was not thirsty to avoid becoming dehydrated.Cody was confident that he would be able to stay hydrated and fueled based on his success from day one.However,he noticed that he was extremely thirsty early in the hike and had to drink more water than he did on day one.Several hours into the hike,Casey started to feel a headache coming on so she increased her water intake.A short while later she had to stop hiking because she became confused,felt nauseated,and began to vomit.Cody called the park rangers to get her some medical attention.
-Since Cody and Casey are engaged in strenuous work,they should increase their water intake by _____%.

Accepted Answer

A) 20 
B) 30 
C) 40 
D) 50 
E) ​60 
A) 20 
B) 30 
C) 40 
D) 50 
E) ​60

Question 15

Bottled waters have been criticized for their general lack of _____.

Accepted Answer

A) sodium 
B) calcium 
C) magnesium 
D) fluoride 
E) ​potassium 
A) sodium 
B) calcium 
C) magnesium 
D) fluoride 
E) ​potassium

Question 16

Individuals are in water balance when water intake equals water output.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which factor increases water loss?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​physical activity only 
B) moist air only 
C) exposure to cold weather only 
D) physical activity and moist air 
E) ​physical activity and exposure to cold weather 
A) ​physical activity only 
B) moist air only 
C) exposure to cold weather only 
D) physical activity and moist air 
E) ​physical activity and exposure to cold weather

Question 18

What percentage of the total water supply is fresh water?

Accepted Answer

A) ​3% 
B) 10% 
C) 25% 
D) 35% 
E) ​50% 
A) ​3% 
B) 10% 
C) 25% 
D) 35% 
E) ​50%

Question 19

Water is our body's main source of fluoride.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which type of medication produces a strong craving for water?

Accepted Answer

A) painkillers 
B) antipsychotics 
C) opioids 
D) stimulants 
E) ​amphetamines 
A) painkillers 
B) antipsychotics 
C) opioids 
D) stimulants 
E) ​amphetamines

Exam 25: Water Is an Essential Nutrient

The USDA is responsible for the safety of U.S.public water supplies.

Water intoxication is rare.

In the recent past,the presence of BPA in plastic bottles was considered potentially unsafe,especially for _____.

Most seltzers become bubbly by the commercial addition of pressurized _____.

Which food contains the lowest percentage of water?

You lose more water when you breathe warm,moist air.

What is a condition in which the amount of sodium in the blood is lower than normal?

A tomato contains approximately 95% water.

​Water _____.

An important function of water is to _____.

BPA is a harmful chemical found naturally in spring and mineral waters.

Which food contains the highest percentage of water?

The water content of foods contribute little to our daily intake of water.

Bottled waters have been criticized for their general lack of _____.

Individuals are in water balance when water intake equals water output.

Which factor increases water loss?​

What percentage of the total water supply is fresh water?

Water is our body's main source of fluoride.

Which type of medication produces a strong craving for water?

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Water _____.

Which factor increases water loss?