Question 1

An iodine deficiency can cause:

Accepted Answer

A)  anemia. 
B)  hypertension. 
C)  goiter. 
D)  gout. 
E)  depression. 
A)  anemia. 
B)  hypertension. 
C)  goiter. 
D)  gout. 
E)  depression.

Question 2

Which of the following is not one of the reasons that iodine intakes in the U.S. decreased in the 1980s and 1990s?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bromine salts have replaced iodine as a dough conditioner in commercial bread production. 
B)  People don't like the taste of iodized salt and so are buying the non-iodized version more often. 
C)  The dairy industry has reduced the amount of iodine in milk. 
D)  Food manufacturers have increased their use of noniodized salt in processed foods. 
A)  Bromine salts have replaced iodine as a dough conditioner in commercial bread production. 
B)  People don't like the taste of iodized salt and so are buying the non-iodized version more often. 
C)  The dairy industry has reduced the amount of iodine in milk. 
D)  Food manufacturers have increased their use of noniodized salt in processed foods.

Question 3

Which mineral is vital to lipid transport in the blood and to cell membrane structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Phosphorus 
B)  Iodine 
C)  Zinc 
D)  Potassium 
A)  Phosphorus 
B)  Iodine 
C)  Zinc 
D)  Potassium

Question 4

The potassium-to-sodium ratio of foods is affected by:

Accepted Answer

A)  prolonged storage. 
B)  processing. 
C)  cooking. 
D)  washing. 
A)  prolonged storage. 
B)  processing. 
C)  cooking. 
D)  washing.

Question 5

The term "contamination iron" refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  the iron added to fortified foods. 
B)  the amount of iron that is toxic when too much is ingested. 
C)  the dietary iron obtained when cooking in iron cookware. 
D)  the iron children ingest when eating paint chips. 
A)  the iron added to fortified foods. 
B)  the amount of iron that is toxic when too much is ingested. 
C)  the dietary iron obtained when cooking in iron cookware. 
D)  the iron children ingest when eating paint chips.

Question 6

Which statement is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Water helps to transport many substances in the body. 
B)  The majority of the body's water is found in the blood vessels. 
C)  The bones and teeth contain almost no water. 
D)  Water does not flow freely across cell membranes. 
A)  Water helps to transport many substances in the body. 
B)  The majority of the body's water is found in the blood vessels. 
C)  The bones and teeth contain almost no water. 
D)  Water does not flow freely across cell membranes.

Question 7

The most reliable source of fluoride is:

Accepted Answer

A)  meats and whole-grain cereals. 
B)  iodized salt. 
C)  dark green vegetables. 
D)  public water. 
E)  milk and milk products. 
A)  meats and whole-grain cereals. 
B)  iodized salt. 
C)  dark green vegetables. 
D)  public water. 
E)  milk and milk products.

Question 8

Which nutrient enhances iron absorption from the intestinal tract?

Accepted Answer

A)  Biotin 
B)  Vitamin C 
C)  Vitamin D 
D)  Calcium 
A)  Biotin 
B)  Vitamin C 
C)  Vitamin D 
D)  Calcium

Question 9

Dark green leafy vegetables, canned sardines, and canned salmon may all be sources of calcium.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Dietary proteins, the hormone insulin, thiamin, and biotin all contain _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  iron 
B)  iodine 
C)  sodium 
D)  sulfur 
A)  iron 
B)  iodine 
C)  sodium 
D)  sulfur

Question 11

The sudden deaths that occur during fasting, severe diarrhea, or severe vomiting are thought to be due to heart failure caused by a loss of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  potassium 
B)  magnesium 
C)  selenium 
D)  chloride 
A)  potassium 
B)  magnesium 
C)  selenium 
D)  chloride

Question 12

Which statement does not describe a role of major minerals in the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  They give teeth and bone their rigidity and strength. 
B)  They regulate body processes. 
C)  They provide energy. 
D)  They help maintain acid-base balance. 
A)  They give teeth and bone their rigidity and strength. 
B)  They regulate body processes. 
C)  They provide energy. 
D)  They help maintain acid-base balance.

Question 13

A deficiency of _____ in children is associated with retarded growth and sexual development.

Accepted Answer

A)  chromium 
B)  fluoride 
C)  zinc 
D)  iodine 
E)  cadmium 
A)  chromium 
B)  fluoride 
C)  zinc 
D)  iodine 
E)  cadmium

Question 14

_____ helps muscles to relax after contraction and tooth enamel to retain calcium.

Accepted Answer

A)  Fluoride 
B)  Potassium 
C)  Magnesium 
D)  Zinc 
A)  Fluoride 
B)  Potassium 
C)  Magnesium 
D)  Zinc

Question 15

The DASH diet resembles a high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Cortical bone:

Accepted Answer

A)  is relied on first as a source of calcium for the blood. 
B)  is sponge-like in appearance. 
C)  is the thick, ivory-like outer portion of bone. 
D)  is the lacy network of crystals forming the interior of bone. 
A)  is relied on first as a source of calcium for the blood. 
B)  is sponge-like in appearance. 
C)  is the thick, ivory-like outer portion of bone. 
D)  is the lacy network of crystals forming the interior of bone.

Question 17

Which minerals help make hemoglobin in red blood cells?

Accepted Answer

A)  Iron and copper 
B)  Selenium and phosphorus 
C)  Chromium and magnesium 
D)  Sulfur and zinc 
A)  Iron and copper 
B)  Selenium and phosphorus 
C)  Chromium and magnesium 
D)  Sulfur and zinc

Question 18

Gertrude has a young son named Ben, and wants to know how to make sure he grows strong bones. Ben's pediatrician advises her to include calcium-rich foods in his daily diet so he can attain a high bone mass. Why is this so important?

Accepted Answer

A)  Calcium is only deposited in the bones during childhood 
B)  Bone mass is the main factor influencing bone health 
C)  Calcium intake is the only factor that significantly affects bone health 
D)  Bones are rigid structures that never change once they grow 
A)  Calcium is only deposited in the bones during childhood 
B)  Bone mass is the main factor influencing bone health 
C)  Calcium intake is the only factor that significantly affects bone health 
D)  Bones are rigid structures that never change once they grow

Question 19

Which of the following would be the safest and best absorbed calcium supplement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Oyster shell calcium 
B)  Calcium citrate 
C)  Calcium carbonate 
D)  All of the above are equally recommended. 
A)  Oyster shell calcium 
B)  Calcium citrate 
C)  Calcium carbonate 
D)  All of the above are equally recommended.

Question 20

How do body cells keep the right amount of water inside themselves?

Accepted Answer

A)  By releasing hormones to regulate fluid balance 
B)  By changing their electrical charges 
C)  By pumping ions across their membranes 
D)  By pumping water across their membranes 
A)  By releasing hormones to regulate fluid balance 
B)  By changing their electrical charges 
C)  By pumping ions across their membranes 
D)  By pumping water across their membranes

An iodine deficiency can cause:

Which of the following is not one of the reasons that iodine intakes in the U.S. decreased in the 1980s and 1990s?

Which mineral is vital to lipid transport in the blood and to cell membrane structure?

The potassium-to-sodium ratio of foods is affected by:

The term "contamination iron" refers to

Which statement is true?

The most reliable source of fluoride is:

Which nutrient enhances iron absorption from the intestinal tract?

Dark green leafy vegetables, canned sardines, and canned salmon may all be sources of calcium.

Dietary proteins, the hormone insulin, thiamin, and biotin all contain _____.

The sudden deaths that occur during fasting, severe diarrhea, or severe vomiting are thought to be due to heart failure caused by a loss of _____.

Which statement does not describe a role of major minerals in the body?

A deficiency of _____ in children is associated with retarded growth and sexual development.

_____ helps muscles to relax after contraction and tooth enamel to retain calcium.

The DASH diet resembles a high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet.

Cortical bone:

Which minerals help make hemoglobin in red blood cells?

Gertrude has a young son named Ben, and wants to know how to make sure he grows strong bones. Ben's pediatrician advises her to include calcium-rich foods in his daily diet so he can attain a high bone mass. Why is this so important?

Which of the following would be the safest and best absorbed calcium supplement?

How do body cells keep the right amount of water inside themselves?

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

An iodine deficiency can cause:

Which of the following is not one of the reasons that iodine intakes in the U.S. decreased in the 1980s and 1990s?

Which mineral is vital to lipid transport in the blood and to cell membrane structure?

The potassium-to-sodium ratio of foods is affected by:

The term "contamination iron" refers to

Which statement is true?

The most reliable source of fluoride is:

Which nutrient enhances iron absorption from the intestinal tract?

Dark green leafy vegetables, canned sardines, and canned salmon may all be sources of calcium.

Dietary proteins, the hormone insulin, thiamin, and biotin all contain _____.

The sudden deaths that occur during fasting, severe diarrhea, or severe vomiting are thought to be due to heart failure caused by a loss of _____.

Which statement does not describe a role of major minerals in the body?

A deficiency of _____ in children is associated with retarded growth and sexual development.

_____ helps muscles to relax after contraction and tooth enamel to retain calcium.

The DASH diet resembles a high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet.

Cortical bone:

Which minerals help make hemoglobin in red blood cells?

Gertrude has a young son named Ben, and wants to know how to make sure he grows strong bones. Ben's pediatrician advises her to include calcium-rich foods in his daily diet so he can attain a high bone mass. Why is this so important?

Which of the following would be the safest and best absorbed calcium supplement?

How do body cells keep the right amount of water inside themselves?

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