Question 1

Which of the following foods contains polyphenols?

Accepted Answer

A) Tea 
B) Chocolate 
C) Blueberries 
D) Tofu 
A) Tea 
B) Chocolate 
C) Blueberries 
D) Tofu

Question 2

Dave typically has several cups of coffee with cream and sugar with his breakfast sausage How much is his ability to absorb the iron in the sausage diminished as a result?

Accepted Answer

A) 0% 
B) 5%-15% 
C) 20%-30% 
D) 40%-70% 
A) 0% 
B) 5%-15% 
C) 20%-30% 
D) 40%-70%

Question 3

Myoglobin is found in the blood

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which food items are significant sources of zinc in the diet?

Accepted Answer

A) Shellfish, meat (especially organ meats), dairy products, and legumes 
B) Citrus fruits (especially grapefruit), leafy green vegetables, apples, and cherries 
C) Broccoli, cauliflower, kale, and spinach 
D) Grain and cereal products including pasta, rice, and oats 
A) Shellfish, meat (especially organ meats), dairy products, and legumes 
B) Citrus fruits (especially grapefruit), leafy green vegetables, apples, and cherries 
C) Broccoli, cauliflower, kale, and spinach 
D) Grain and cereal products including pasta, rice, and oats

Question 6

Ferritin and metallothionine are _____ synthesized by the body to _____

Accepted Answer

A) enzymes; promote absorption of iron and selenium, respectively 
B) transport proteins; facilitate the absorption of iron and chromium, respectively 
C) proteins; block excess absorption of iron and zinc, respectively 
D) transport proteins; deliver iron and copper, respectively, to the liver 
A) enzymes; promote absorption of iron and selenium, respectively 
B) transport proteins; facilitate the absorption of iron and chromium, respectively 
C) proteins; block excess absorption of iron and zinc, respectively 
D) transport proteins; deliver iron and copper, respectively, to the liver

Question 7

Which form of supplemental iron below is least absorbed by the body?

Accepted Answer

A) Ferrous fumarate 
B) Ferrous sulfate 
C) Ferrous gluconate 
D) Ferric sulfate 
A) Ferrous fumarate 
B) Ferrous sulfate 
C) Ferrous gluconate 
D) Ferric sulfate

Question 8

Which of the following is an example of a chelator that binds nonheme iron, making it unavailable for absorption?

Accepted Answer

A) Polyphytates 
B) Phenosorbates 
C) Phenolphytates 
D) Polyphenols 
A) Polyphytates 
B) Phenosorbates 
C) Phenolphytates 
D) Polyphenols

Question 9

Green leafy vegetables and legumes are excellent sources of heme iron

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What are the general characteristics of trace minerals?

Accepted Answer

General characteristics of trace mineral

Question 11

Iron deficiency is uncommon in the US

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The snack item richest in nonheme iron is:

Accepted Answer

A) mushrooms stuffed with bread crumbs. 
B) non-fat yogurt with fruit. 
C) potato chips. 
D) pretzels dipped in peanut butter. 
A) mushrooms stuffed with bread crumbs. 
B) non-fat yogurt with fruit. 
C) potato chips. 
D) pretzels dipped in peanut butter.

Question 13

Compounds that inhibit iodine uptake by the thyroid gland are found in which of the following foods?

Accepted Answer

A) Cruciferous vegetables 
B) Citrus fruits 
C) Red meats 
D) Milk products 
A) Cruciferous vegetables 
B) Citrus fruits 
C) Red meats 
D) Milk products

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

What recommendations would you give to a parent with regard to fluoride intake for their young child?

Accepted Answer

Because it has long been recognized that

Question 16

Dan's grandfather has a goiter The goiter could be the result of _____

Accepted Answer

A) iodine deficiency but not iodine toxicity 
B) either an iodine deficiency or iodine toxicity 
C) either iodine deficiency or an enzyme imbalance 
D) iodine toxicity but not iodine deficiency 
A) iodine deficiency but not iodine toxicity 
B) either an iodine deficiency or iodine toxicity 
C) either iodine deficiency or an enzyme imbalance 
D) iodine toxicity but not iodine deficiency

Question 17

Kate is shopping for an iron supplement To enhance absorption, which of the following iron forms will her dietitian suggest she look for on the label of the product she chooses?

Accepted Answer

A) Ferric 
B) Ferrous 
C) Ferrite 
D) Ferryte 
A) Ferric 
B) Ferrous 
C) Ferrite 
D) Ferryte

Question 18

Carla is the dietitian for an inpatient drug rehab facility In order to provide her newly admitted clients with sufficient _____ for production of some of the enzymes used by the liver to detoxify drugs, she plans menus that include _____

Accepted Answer

A) molybdenum; peas, grains, and nuts 
B) zinc; milk, meat, and seafood 
C) chromium; fruits, vegetables, and grains 
D) selenium; meat, seafood, and nuts 
A) molybdenum; peas, grains, and nuts 
B) zinc; milk, meat, and seafood 
C) chromium; fruits, vegetables, and grains 
D) selenium; meat, seafood, and nuts

Question 19

Copper homeostasis occurs in part through adjustments in _____

Accepted Answer

A) losses via sweat 
B) absorption 
C) losses via urine 
D) ionization 
A) losses via sweat 
B) absorption 
C) losses via urine 
D) ionization

Question 20

Which trace mineral is an essential component of the hormones produced by the thyroid gland?

Accepted Answer

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

Which of the following foods contains polyphenols?

Dave typically has several cups of coffee with cream and sugar with his breakfast sausage How much is his ability to absorb the iron in the sausage diminished as a result?

Myoglobin is found in the blood

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

Which food items are significant sources of zinc in the diet?

Ferritin and metallothionine are _ synthesized by the body to _

Which form of supplemental iron below is least absorbed by the body?

Which of the following is an example of a chelator that binds nonheme iron, making it unavailable for absorption?

Green leafy vegetables and legumes are excellent sources of heme iron

What are the general characteristics of trace minerals?

Iron deficiency is uncommon in the US

The snack item richest in nonheme iron is:

Compounds that inhibit iodine uptake by the thyroid gland are found in which of the following foods?

Which of the following is true?

What recommendations would you give to a parent with regard to fluoride intake for their young child?

Dan's grandfather has a goiter The goiter could be the result of _____

Kate is shopping for an iron supplement To enhance absorption, which of the following iron forms will her dietitian suggest she look for on the label of the product she chooses?

Carla is the dietitian for an inpatient drug rehab facility In order to provide her newly admitted clients with sufficient _ for production of some of the enzymes used by the liver to detoxify drugs, she plans menus that include _

Copper homeostasis occurs in part through adjustments in _____

Which trace mineral is an essential component of the hormones produced by the thyroid gland?

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Which of the following foods contains polyphenols?

Dave typically has several cups of coffee with cream and sugar with his breakfast sausage How much is his ability to absorb the iron in the sausage diminished as a result?

Myoglobin is found in the blood

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

Which food items are significant sources of zinc in the diet?

Ferritin and metallothionine are _____ synthesized by the body to _____

Which form of supplemental iron below is least absorbed by the body?

Which of the following is an example of a chelator that binds nonheme iron, making it unavailable for absorption?

Green leafy vegetables and legumes are excellent sources of heme iron

What are the general characteristics of trace minerals?

Iron deficiency is uncommon in the US

The snack item richest in nonheme iron is:

Compounds that inhibit iodine uptake by the thyroid gland are found in which of the following foods?

Which of the following is true?

What recommendations would you give to a parent with regard to fluoride intake for their young child?

Dan's grandfather has a goiter The goiter could be the result of _____

Kate is shopping for an iron supplement To enhance absorption, which of the following iron forms will her dietitian suggest she look for on the label of the product she chooses?

Carla is the dietitian for an inpatient drug rehab facility In order to provide her newly admitted clients with sufficient _____ for production of some of the enzymes used by the liver to detoxify drugs, she plans menus that include _____

Copper homeostasis occurs in part through adjustments in _____

Which trace mineral is an essential component of the hormones produced by the thyroid gland?

The Science of Nutrition

Nutritional Assessment and Dietary 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

Filters

Ferritin and metallothionine are _ synthesized by the body to _

Carla is the dietitian for an inpatient drug rehab facility In order to provide her newly admitted clients with sufficient _ for production of some of the enzymes used by the liver to detoxify drugs, she plans menus that include _