Question 1

Which form of exercise is the least effective in preventing osteoporosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tennis 
B)  Hiking 
C)  Swimming 
D)  Weight training 
E)  Dancing 
A)  Tennis 
B)  Hiking 
C)  Swimming 
D)  Weight training 
E)  Dancing

Question 2

Peak bone mass is reached at approximately _____ years of age.

Accepted Answer

A)  13 
B)  20 
C)  30 
D)  40 
A)  13 
B)  20 
C)  30 
D)  40

Question 3

Almost all (99%) of the calcium in the body is used to:

Accepted Answer

A)  provide energy for cells. 
B)  provide rigidity for the bones and teeth. 
C)  regulate the transmission of nerve impulses. 
D)  maintain the blood level of calcium within very narrow limits. 
A)  provide energy for cells. 
B)  provide rigidity for the bones and teeth. 
C)  regulate the transmission of nerve impulses. 
D)  maintain the blood level of calcium within very narrow limits.

Question 4

Match between columns
                        Premises: fluorosis
calcitonin
iron-deficiency anemia
cretinism
bisphosphonates
heat stroke
iron overload
goiter
osteoporosis
hypertension

Accepted Answer

The Answer of severe mental and physical retardation of an is...

Question 5

Vignette While waiting for a prescription to be filled, Dan decides to measure his blood pressure using the automated machine in the pharmacy. His blood pressure reading is 140 over 92 millimeters of mercury. He knows he has a few pounds to lose but never knew his blood pressure. Before returning home he goes to a fast-food restaurant and enjoys a cheeseburger and fries. At home, Dan tells his wife, Tracy, his findings and waits for her response. Let's see if you know as much as Tracy about the implications of blood pressure. Which eating plan should Dan try to follow?

Accepted Answer

A)  A diet high in saturated fat and high in soluble fiber 
B)  A diet low in potassium and high in whole grains 
C)  A diet high in produce and whole grains and low in total fat 
D)  A diet low in calories and starches 
E)  All of these diets could be useful. 
A)  A diet high in saturated fat and high in soluble fiber 
B)  A diet low in potassium and high in whole grains 
C)  A diet high in produce and whole grains and low in total fat 
D)  A diet low in calories and starches 
E)  All of these diets could be useful.

Question 6

Vignette While waiting for a prescription to be filled, Dan decides to measure his blood pressure using the automated machine in the pharmacy. His blood pressure reading is 140 over 92 millimeters of mercury. He knows he has a few pounds to lose but never knew his blood pressure. Before returning home he goes to a fast-food restaurant and enjoys a cheeseburger and fries. At home, Dan tells his wife, Tracy, his findings and waits for her response. Let's see if you know as much as Tracy about the implications of blood pressure. What is the main risk factor linked to hypertension?

Accepted Answer

A)  Drinking alcohol 
B)  Obesity 
C)  Sodium intake 
D)  High calcium intake 
E)  Exercising only twice per week 
A)  Drinking alcohol 
B)  Obesity 
C)  Sodium intake 
D)  High calcium intake 
E)  Exercising only twice per week

Question 7

HRT and ERT are often recommended to reduce the risk of breast cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Since iron is widespread in food sources, deficiencies are rare.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Ninety-nine percent of the calcium in the body is in bones and teeth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which drug can be administered as a nasal spray to inhibit bone resorption activity of osteoclasts?

Accepted Answer

A)  Calcitonin 
B)  Raloxifene (Evista) 
C)  Bisphosphonates 
D)  Designer estrogens 
A)  Calcitonin 
B)  Raloxifene (Evista) 
C)  Bisphosphonates 
D)  Designer estrogens

Question 11

Calcium is required for transmission of nerve impulses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

All public water in the United States is fluoridated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

People from which ethnic background have the lowest risk for osteoporosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chinese 
B)  Japanese 
C)  African American 
D)  British 
E)  Northern European 
A)  Chinese 
B)  Japanese 
C)  African American 
D)  British 
E)  Northern European

Question 14

Jan has a new baby girl and wants to do everything possible to ensure her health. She knows her town has fluoridated water and prepares the baby's formula with it. To make sure she is getting enough fluoride she also bought a fluoride supplement to add to the baby's diet. Is this a good idea?

Accepted Answer

A)  No, too much fluoride can lead to discoloration of the teeth. 
B)  Yes, she is taking the right steps to ensure the baby's health. 
C)  Yes, extra fluoride leads to a reduced risk of tooth decay. 
D)  No, fluoride is in toothpaste and that is the only way we are intended to be exposed to it. 
A)  No, too much fluoride can lead to discoloration of the teeth. 
B)  Yes, she is taking the right steps to ensure the baby's health. 
C)  Yes, extra fluoride leads to a reduced risk of tooth decay. 
D)  No, fluoride is in toothpaste and that is the only way we are intended to be exposed to it.

Question 15

When selecting a calcium supplement, a generic brand is just as good as a name brand.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Most of the sodium in our diet is:

Accepted Answer

A)  added to foods during cooking. 
B)  added to foods at the table. 
C)  naturally found in the whole foods we eat. 
D)  added by food manufacturers. 
A)  added to foods during cooking. 
B)  added to foods at the table. 
C)  naturally found in the whole foods we eat. 
D)  added by food manufacturers.

Question 17

Vignette While waiting for a prescription to be filled, Dan decides to measure his blood pressure using the automated machine in the pharmacy. His blood pressure reading is 140 over 92 millimeters of mercury. He knows he has a few pounds to lose but never knew his blood pressure. Before returning home he goes to a fast-food restaurant and enjoys a cheeseburger and fries. At home, Dan tells his wife, Tracy, his findings and waits for her response. Let's see if you know as much as Tracy about the implications of blood pressure. How would Dan's blood pressure be interpreted?

Accepted Answer

A)  Low blood pressure 
B)  Optimal blood pressure 
C)  Prehypertension 
D)  High blood pressure (hypertension) 
A)  Low blood pressure 
B)  Optimal blood pressure 
C)  Prehypertension 
D)  High blood pressure (hypertension)

Question 18

All of the following are ways to reduce your risk of high blood pressure except :

Accepted Answer

A)  adopting a diet similar to the DASH diet. 
B)  maintaining a normal weight. 
C)  eating no more than 3,500 milligrams of sodium a day. 
D)  exercising 60 minutes daily. 
E)  drinking alcohol in moderation. 
A)  adopting a diet similar to the DASH diet. 
B)  maintaining a normal weight. 
C)  eating no more than 3,500 milligrams of sodium a day. 
D)  exercising 60 minutes daily. 
E)  drinking alcohol in moderation.

Question 19

Some diuretics cause the excretion of _____, increasing dietary need for this mineral.

Accepted Answer

A)  iron 
B)  potassium 
C)  sodium 
D)  calcium 
A)  iron 
B)  potassium 
C)  sodium 
D)  calcium

Question 20

Osteoporosis is more prevalent in women for all the following reasons except :

Accepted Answer

A)  Women typically exercise more than men. 
B)  Women typically have lower calcium intakes than men. 
C)  Pregnancy and lactation can decrease the calcium reserves in women. 
D)  Women have accelerated bone loss at menopause. 
A)  Women typically exercise more than men. 
B)  Women typically have lower calcium intakes than men. 
C)  Pregnancy and lactation can decrease the calcium reserves in women. 
D)  Women have accelerated bone loss at menopause.

Which form of exercise is the least effective in preventing osteoporosis?

Peak bone mass is reached at approximately _____ years of age.

Almost all (99%) of the calcium in the body is used to:

HRT and ERT are often recommended to reduce the risk of breast cancer.

Since iron is widespread in food sources, deficiencies are rare.

Ninety-nine percent of the calcium in the body is in bones and teeth.

Which drug can be administered as a nasal spray to inhibit bone resorption activity of osteoclasts?

Calcium is required for transmission of nerve impulses.

All public water in the United States is fluoridated.

People from which ethnic background have the lowest risk for osteoporosis?

Jan has a new baby girl and wants to do everything possible to ensure her health. She knows her town has fluoridated water and prepares the baby's formula with it. To make sure she is getting enough fluoride she also bought a fluoride supplement to add to the baby's diet. Is this a good idea?

When selecting a calcium supplement, a generic brand is just as good as a name brand.

Most of the sodium in our diet is:

All of the following are ways to reduce your risk of high blood pressure except :

Some diuretics cause the excretion of _____, increasing dietary need for this mineral.

Osteoporosis is more prevalent in women for all the following reasons except :

The Basics of Understanding Nutrition

The Pursuit of a Healthy Diet

Anatomy for Nutritions Sake

The Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starch, and Fiber

The Lipids: Fats and Oils

The Proteins and Amino Acids

The Vitamins: A Functional Approach

Impact of Fluids and Beverages on Nutritional Health

Weight Management

Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Fitness

The Life Cycle: Conception Through the Later Years

Food Safety and the Global Food Supply

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Exam 8: The Minerals and Water: A Functional Approach

Which form of exercise is the least effective in preventing osteoporosis?

Peak bone mass is reached at approximately _____ years of age.

Almost all (99%) of the calcium in the body is used to:

HRT and ERT are often recommended to reduce the risk of breast cancer.

Since iron is widespread in food sources, deficiencies are rare.

Ninety-nine percent of the calcium in the body is in bones and teeth.

Which drug can be administered as a nasal spray to inhibit bone resorption activity of osteoclasts?

Calcium is required for transmission of nerve impulses.

All public water in the United States is fluoridated.

People from which ethnic background have the lowest risk for osteoporosis?

Jan has a new baby girl and wants to do everything possible to ensure her health. She knows her town has fluoridated water and prepares the baby's formula with it. To make sure she is getting enough fluoride she also bought a fluoride supplement to add to the baby's diet. Is this a good idea?

When selecting a calcium supplement, a generic brand is just as good as a name brand.

Most of the sodium in our diet is:

All of the following are ways to reduce your risk of high blood pressure except :

Some diuretics cause the excretion of _____, increasing dietary need for this mineral.

Osteoporosis is more prevalent in women for all the following reasons except :

The Basics of Understanding Nutrition

The Pursuit of a Healthy Diet

Anatomy for Nutritions Sake

The Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starch, and Fiber

The Lipids: Fats and Oils

The Proteins and Amino Acids

The Vitamins: A Functional Approach

Impact of Fluids and Beverages on Nutritional Health

Weight Management

Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Fitness

The Life Cycle: Conception Through the Later Years

Food Safety and the Global Food Supply

Filters