Question 1

The two most likely sources of larger-than-normal mineral losses in athletes are ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  urine and sweat 
B)  urine and feces 
C)  sweat and feces 
D)  sweat and gastrointestinal bleeding 
A)  urine and sweat 
B)  urine and feces 
C)  sweat and feces 
D)  sweat and gastrointestinal bleeding A

Question 2

The most prevalent clinical mineral deficiencies in industrialized countries are ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  sodium and potassium 
B)  boron and selenium 
C)  iodine and zinc 
D)  iron and calcium 
A)  sodium and potassium 
B)  boron and selenium 
C)  iodine and zinc 
D)  iron and calcium D

Question 3

Supplemental zinc can interfere with the absorption of iron and copper.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

The two factors that best explain the increased risk for osteoporosis in elite female distance runners are ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  age and poor diet 
B)  African-American heritage and poor diet 
C)  family history and low estrogen 
D)  low caloric intake and low estrogen 
A)  age and poor diet 
B)  African-American heritage and poor diet 
C)  family history and low estrogen 
D)  low caloric intake and low estrogen

Question 5

Discuss how the immune system is influenced by various minerals.
Answer Key

Accepted Answer

The immune system is influenced by vario

Question 6

The Tolerable Upper Intake Level is listed on supplement labels and is a good guide for determining if the supplement contains a potentially toxic amount.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Synthesis of hemoglobin is dependent on which of the following microminerals?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

________ and ________ represent the two most likely sources of larger-than-normal losses of minerals from the body.

Accepted Answer

Sweat urin

Question 9

What is the role of myoglobin?

Accepted Answer

A)  To store excess iron when iron storage in the liver reaches full capacity 
B)  To bind oxygen within skeletal muscle to facilitate rapid oxygen utilization 
C)  To bind excess iron in the GI tract to help prevent overconsumption 
D)  To facilitate the transfer of oxygen from the lungs into the blood 
A)  To store excess iron when iron storage in the liver reaches full capacity 
B)  To bind oxygen within skeletal muscle to facilitate rapid oxygen utilization 
C)  To bind excess iron in the GI tract to help prevent overconsumption 
D)  To facilitate the transfer of oxygen from the lungs into the blood

Question 10

If an adult consumes 1,000 mg of calcium daily, what is the estimated average amount absorbed from the intestinal tract?

Accepted Answer

A)  800 mg 
B)  600 mg 
C)  500 mg 
D)  300 mg 
A)  800 mg 
B)  600 mg 
C)  500 mg 
D)  300 mg

Question 11

A symptom of toxicity of which mineral can result in impaired renal function?

Accepted Answer

A)  iron 
B)  chloride 
C)  calcium 
D)  boron 
A)  iron 
B)  chloride 
C)  calcium 
D)  boron

Question 12

How does the dietary intake of zinc by endurance athletes typically compare to the Dietary Reference Intake (DRI)?

Accepted Answer

A)  About 10 percent meet the DRI 
B)  About 40 percent meet the DRI 
C)  About 75 percent meet the DRI 
D)  About 90 percent meet the DRI 
A)  About 10 percent meet the DRI 
B)  About 40 percent meet the DRI 
C)  About 75 percent meet the DRI 
D)  About 90 percent meet the DRI

Question 13

The nutrient that enhances iron absorption is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  copper 
B)  potassium 
C)  sodium 
D)  vitamin C 
A)  copper 
B)  potassium 
C)  sodium 
D)  vitamin C

Question 14

Describe the development of a sub-clinical and clinical iron deficiency. What impact will these conditions have on endurance performance? Why might athletes develop these conditions? Explain how an iron toxicity might develop.

Accepted Answer

Iron deficiency can develop in two stage

Question 15

When the body wants to limit iron absorption it can leave iron in mucosal cells and wait for those cells to die and slough off.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What is the potential problem with consuming excess supplemental zinc?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anorexic (appetite suppressing) effect 
B)  Increase in urinary tract infections 
C)  Interference with iron absorption 
D)  Excessive bruising 
A)  Anorexic (appetite suppressing) effect 
B)  Increase in urinary tract infections 
C)  Interference with iron absorption 
D)  Excessive bruising

Question 17

Which athlete is likely to have above-normal bone mineral density?

Accepted Answer

A)  Amenorrheic gymnast 
B)  Amenorrheic distance runner 
C)  Distance swimmer 
D)  Sprint swimmer 
A)  Amenorrheic gymnast 
B)  Amenorrheic distance runner 
C)  Distance swimmer 
D)  Sprint swimmer

Question 18

The source of calcium during the process known as fast calcium exchange is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  dissolution of bone 
B)  blood plasma 
C)  bone fluid 
D)  liver calcium stores 
A)  dissolution of bone 
B)  blood plasma 
C)  bone fluid 
D)  liver calcium stores

Question 19

Microminerals, also known as ________, are found in comparatively smaller amounts than macronutrients.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Microminerals, also known as ________, are found...

Question 20

A good source of zinc is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  table salt 
B)  mushrooms 
C)  meat 
D)  green leafy vegetables 
A)  table salt 
B)  mushrooms 
C)  meat 
D)  green leafy vegetables

The two most likely sources of larger-than-normal mineral losses in athletes are ____.

The most prevalent clinical mineral deficiencies in industrialized countries are ____.

Supplemental zinc can interfere with the absorption of iron and copper.

The two factors that best explain the increased risk for osteoporosis in elite female distance runners are ____.

Discuss how the immune system is influenced by various minerals. Answer Key

The Tolerable Upper Intake Level is listed on supplement labels and is a good guide for determining if the supplement contains a potentially toxic amount.

Synthesis of hemoglobin is dependent on which of the following microminerals?

and represent the two most likely sources of larger-than-normal losses of minerals from the body.

What is the role of myoglobin?

If an adult consumes 1,000 mg of calcium daily, what is the estimated average amount absorbed from the intestinal tract?

A symptom of toxicity of which mineral can result in impaired renal function?

How does the dietary intake of zinc by endurance athletes typically compare to the Dietary Reference Intake (DRI)?

The nutrient that enhances iron absorption is ____.

Describe the development of a sub-clinical and clinical iron deficiency. What impact will these conditions have on endurance performance? Why might athletes develop these conditions? Explain how an iron toxicity might develop.

When the body wants to limit iron absorption it can leave iron in mucosal cells and wait for those cells to die and slough off.

What is the potential problem with consuming excess supplemental zinc?

Which athlete is likely to have above-normal bone mineral density?

The source of calcium during the process known as fast calcium exchange is ____.

Microminerals, also known as ________, are found in comparatively smaller amounts than macronutrients.

A good source of zinc is ____.

Introduction to Sports Nutrition

Defining and Measuring Energy

Energy Systems and Exercise

Carbohydrates

Proteins

Fats

Water and Electrolytes

Vitamins

Diet Planning: Food First, Supplements Second

Weight and Body Composition

Disordered Eating and Exercise Patterns in Athletes

Diet and Exercise for Lifelong Fitness and Health

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Exam 9: Minerals

The two most likely sources of larger-than-normal mineral losses in athletes are ____.

The most prevalent clinical mineral deficiencies in industrialized countries are ____.

Supplemental zinc can interfere with the absorption of iron and copper.

The two factors that best explain the increased risk for osteoporosis in elite female distance runners are ____.

Discuss how the immune system is influenced by various minerals. Answer Key

The Tolerable Upper Intake Level is listed on supplement labels and is a good guide for determining if the supplement contains a potentially toxic amount.

Synthesis of hemoglobin is dependent on which of the following microminerals?

________ and ________ represent the two most likely sources of larger-than-normal losses of minerals from the body.

What is the role of myoglobin?

If an adult consumes 1,000 mg of calcium daily, what is the estimated average amount absorbed from the intestinal tract?

A symptom of toxicity of which mineral can result in impaired renal function?

How does the dietary intake of zinc by endurance athletes typically compare to the Dietary Reference Intake (DRI)?

The nutrient that enhances iron absorption is ____.

Describe the development of a sub-clinical and clinical iron deficiency. What impact will these conditions have on endurance performance? Why might athletes develop these conditions? Explain how an iron toxicity might develop.

When the body wants to limit iron absorption it can leave iron in mucosal cells and wait for those cells to die and slough off.

What is the potential problem with consuming excess supplemental zinc?

Which athlete is likely to have above-normal bone mineral density?

The source of calcium during the process known as fast calcium exchange is ____.

Microminerals, also known as ________, are found in comparatively smaller amounts than macronutrients.

A good source of zinc is ____.

Introduction to Sports Nutrition

Defining and Measuring Energy

Energy Systems and Exercise

Carbohydrates

Proteins

Fats

Water and Electrolytes

Vitamins

Diet Planning: Food First, Supplements Second

Weight and Body Composition

Disordered Eating and Exercise Patterns in Athletes

Diet and Exercise for Lifelong Fitness and Health

Filters

and represent the two most likely sources of larger-than-normal losses of minerals from the body.