Question 1

For those under the age of 30 years, which of the following is the most commonly consumed fluid after water?

Accepted Answer

A) milk 
B) juice 
C) pop 
D) coffee 
A) milk 
B) juice 
C) pop 
D) coffee A

Question 2

The two most common intracellular ions are:

Accepted Answer

A) potassium and phosphate. 
B) sodium and potassium. 
C) phosphorus and calcium. 
D) sodium and chloride. 
A) potassium and phosphate. 
B) sodium and potassium. 
C) phosphorus and calcium. 
D) sodium and chloride. A

Question 3

What is the function of aldosterone?

Accepted Answer

A) acts as a powerful vasodilator 
B) stimulates the kidneys to filter out more water (increasing urine output) 
C) signals the kidneys to retain sodium and chloride 
D) signals the kidneys to retain phosphate and potassium 
A) acts as a powerful vasodilator 
B) stimulates the kidneys to filter out more water (increasing urine output) 
C) signals the kidneys to retain sodium and chloride 
D) signals the kidneys to retain phosphate and potassium C

Question 4

The majority of our body's phosphorus is stored in the:

Accepted Answer

A) kidneys. 
B) bones. 
C) blood. 
D) liver. 
A) kidneys. 
B) bones. 
C) blood. 
D) liver.

Question 5

What is the function of the antidiuretic hormone (ADH)?

Accepted Answer

A) stimulates the kidneys to reabsorb water (reducing urine output) 
B) stimulates the large intestine to absorb water (reducing fecal losses) 
C) signals the kidneys to retain sodium and chloride 
D) signals the pituitary gland to increase metabolism 
A) stimulates the kidneys to reabsorb water (reducing urine output) 
B) stimulates the large intestine to absorb water (reducing fecal losses) 
C) signals the kidneys to retain sodium and chloride 
D) signals the pituitary gland to increase metabolism

Question 6

Naresh has weighed himself before and after his basketball game. He found that he weighed 71 kg before the game and 70 kg after the game. How much fluid should he drink to replace his water loss?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 litre 
B) 1)5 litres 
C) 2 litres 
D) 3 litres 
A) 1 litre 
B) 1)5 litres 
C) 2 litres 
D) 3 litres

Question 7

Phosphorus absorption is enhanced by:

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin C. 
B) potassium. 
C) vitamin D. 
D) iron. 
A) vitamin C. 
B) potassium. 
C) vitamin D. 
D) iron.

Question 8

A patient has been admitted to the hospital with muscles spasm and convulsions. They are accompanied by their wife who explains that the patient has been taking vitamin D supplements and phosphorous-containing antacids because they suffer from severe heart burn. How would you diagnose the patient? Why did this occur?

Accepted Answer

The patient likely has extremely high le

Question 9

Which of the following is a common solvent in the body?

Accepted Answer

A) alcohol 
B) fat 
C) water 
D) carbohydrate 
A) alcohol 
B) fat 
C) water 
D) carbohydrate

Question 10

Intracellular fluid consists of:

Accepted Answer

A) tissue fluid (interstitial fluid). 
B) plasma. 
C) fluid between the body cells. 
D) fluid found within the cell. 
A) tissue fluid (interstitial fluid). 
B) plasma. 
C) fluid between the body cells. 
D) fluid found within the cell.

Question 11

Where is ADH released from?

Accepted Answer

A) the pituitary gland 
B) the hypothalamus 
C) the kidneys 
D) the liver 
A) the pituitary gland 
B) the hypothalamus 
C) the kidneys 
D) the liver

Question 12

Which of the following has been shown to improve blood pressure levels?

Accepted Answer

A) losing weight for those who are overweight or obese 
B) decreasing physical activity 
C) drinking 3 glasses of white wine per day 
D) limiting whole grains in the diet 
A) losing weight for those who are overweight or obese 
B) decreasing physical activity 
C) drinking 3 glasses of white wine per day 
D) limiting whole grains in the diet

Question 13

Which of the following symptoms are common in an individual with hypertension?

Accepted Answer

A) water retention 
B) chest pain 
C) dizziness 
D) no symptoms 
A) water retention 
B) chest pain 
C) dizziness 
D) no symptoms

Question 14

Who would have the highest percent of total body water?

Accepted Answer

A) 20-year-old obese male 
B) 20-year-old lean female 
C) 20-year-old lean male 
D) 20-year-old obese female 
A) 20-year-old obese male 
B) 20-year-old lean female 
C) 20-year-old lean male 
D) 20-year-old obese female

Question 15

A diet high in sodium:

Accepted Answer

A) causes an increase in blood pressure in everyone. 
B) can increase blood pressure in those with salt sensitivity. 
C) can increase blood pressure in those with salt resistance. 
D) does not impact blood pressure at all. 
A) causes an increase in blood pressure in everyone. 
B) can increase blood pressure in those with salt sensitivity. 
C) can increase blood pressure in those with salt resistance. 
D) does not impact blood pressure at all.

Question 16

Hypokalemia is:

Accepted Answer

A) low levels of sodium in the blood. 
B) high levels of calcium in the blood. 
C) low levels of potassium in the blood. 
D) high levels of chloride in the blood. 
A) low levels of sodium in the blood. 
B) high levels of calcium in the blood. 
C) low levels of potassium in the blood. 
D) high levels of chloride in the blood.

Question 17

The cause of hypertension for 90% to 95% of people is:

Accepted Answer

A) high intake of salt. 
B) kidney disease. 
C) sleep apnea. 
D) unknown. 
A) high intake of salt. 
B) kidney disease. 
C) sleep apnea. 
D) unknown.

Question 18

Most Canadians:

Accepted Answer

A) are deficient in phosphorous. 
B) barely consume the RDA for phosphorous. 
C) consume twice the RDA for phosphorous. 
D) consume toxic amounts phosphorous. 
A) are deficient in phosphorous. 
B) barely consume the RDA for phosphorous. 
C) consume twice the RDA for phosphorous. 
D) consume toxic amounts phosphorous.

Question 19

Approximately what percentage of the body is composed of fluid?

Accepted Answer

A) 10-20% 
B) 30-45% 
C) 50-70% 
D) 75-90% 
A) 10-20% 
B) 30-45% 
C) 50-70% 
D) 75-90%

Question 20

Liz has returned from her annual medical exam where her physician notes that her systolic blood pressure is 140 mm Hg and her diastolic blood pressure is 93 mm Hg. The doctor also notices that her total cholesterol is high and according to her body weight she would be classified as obese. A dietary analysis reveals that her daily average sodium intake is 3 400 mg/d and her potassium intakes are 2736 mg/d. How would diagnose Liz? Justify your diagnosis. Provide Liz with some diet and lifestyle changes that she can make to improve her situation. How would you impress upon Liz the importance of making these changes?

Accepted Answer

I would diagnose Liz with hypertension.

For those under the age of 30 years, which of the following is the most commonly consumed fluid after water?

The two most common intracellular ions are:

What is the function of aldosterone?

The majority of our body's phosphorus is stored in the:

What is the function of the antidiuretic hormone (ADH)?

Naresh has weighed himself before and after his basketball game. He found that he weighed 71 kg before the game and 70 kg after the game. How much fluid should he drink to replace his water loss?

Phosphorus absorption is enhanced by:

Which of the following is a common solvent in the body?

Intracellular fluid consists of:

Where is ADH released from?

Which of the following has been shown to improve blood pressure levels?

Which of the following symptoms are common in an individual with hypertension?

Who would have the highest percent of total body water?

A diet high in sodium:

Hypokalemia is:

The cause of hypertension for 90% to 95% of people is:

Most Canadians:

Approximately what percentage of the body is composed of fluid?

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For those under the age of 30 years, which of the following is the most commonly consumed fluid after water?

The two most common intracellular ions are:

What is the function of aldosterone?

The majority of our body's phosphorus is stored in the:

What is the function of the antidiuretic hormone (ADH)?

Naresh has weighed himself before and after his basketball game. He found that he weighed 71 kg before the game and 70 kg after the game. How much fluid should he drink to replace his water loss?

Phosphorus absorption is enhanced by:

Which of the following is a common solvent in the body?

Intracellular fluid consists of:

Where is ADH released from?

Which of the following has been shown to improve blood pressure levels?

Which of the following symptoms are common in an individual with hypertension?

Who would have the highest percent of total body water?

A diet high in sodium:

Hypokalemia is:

The cause of hypertension for 90% to 95% of people is:

Most Canadians:

Approximately what percentage of the body is composed of fluid?

The Role of Nutrition in Our Health

Designing a Healthy Diet

The Human Body: Are We Really What We Eat

Carbohydrates: Plant-Derived Energy Nutrients

Lipids: Essential Energy-Supplying Nutrients

Proteins: Crucial Components of All Body Tissues

Metabolism: From Food to Life

Micronutrients, Phytochemicals, and Functional Foods

Nutrients Involved in Energy Metabolism

Nutrients Involved in Antioxidant Function

Nutrients Involved in Bone Health

Nutrients Involved in Blood Health and Immunity

Achieving and Maintaining a Healthy Body Weight

Nutrition and Physical Activity: Keys to Good Health

Nutrition Through the Life Cycle: Pregnancy and the First Years of Life

Nutrition Through the Life Cycle: Childhood and Adolescence

Nutrition Through the Life Cycle: the Later Years

Malnutrition at Home and Around the World

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