Question 1

All of the following are characteristics of a zinc deficiency except :

Accepted Answer

A)  delayed sexual maturity. 
B)  severe growth retardation. 
C)  poor wound healing. 
D)  discoloration of the teeth. 
A)  delayed sexual maturity. 
B)  severe growth retardation. 
C)  poor wound healing. 
D)  discoloration of the teeth.

Question 2

Which nutrient works closely with insulin to help the cells take up glucose?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

The mineral critical to the synthesis of thyroid hormones is:

Accepted Answer

A)  iron. 
B)  copper. 
C)  magnesium. 
D)  iodine. 
A)  iron. 
B)  copper. 
C)  magnesium. 
D)  iodine.

Question 4

Brodie's doctor wants his blood pressure to be reduced because his systolic pressure is too high. What does systolic pressure measure?

Accepted Answer

A)  The force exerted by the heart as it contracts to pump blood throughout the body. 
B)  The pressure the blood exerts on artery walls between heart beats. 
C)  The force the blood exerts as it flows through the lungs. 
D)  The pressure of the blood as it rushes to the brain. 
A)  The force exerted by the heart as it contracts to pump blood throughout the body. 
B)  The pressure the blood exerts on artery walls between heart beats. 
C)  The force the blood exerts as it flows through the lungs. 
D)  The pressure of the blood as it rushes to the brain.

Question 5

List the vitamins and minerals involved in building and maintaining bone and the role each plays in the process.

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

What health issues is the DASH diet designed to address? Describe a typical day's meals for someone following this plan.

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

Cycling and swimming are more effective than other activities at building bone mass.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which group is least susceptible to iron-deficiency anemia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Women of childbearing age 
B)  Children 
C)  Older infants 
D)  People with low incomes 
E)  Men 20-45 years of age 
A)  Women of childbearing age 
B)  Children 
C)  Older infants 
D)  People with low incomes 
E)  Men 20-45 years of age

Question 9

_____ helps maintain the strong acidity in the stomach and the appropriate balance of acids and bases in the blood.

Accepted Answer

A)  Phosphorus 
B)  Selenium 
C)  Chloride 
D)  Sodium 
A)  Phosphorus 
B)  Selenium 
C)  Chloride 
D)  Sodium

All of the following are characteristics of a zinc deficiency except :

Which nutrient works closely with insulin to help the cells take up glucose?

The mineral critical to the synthesis of thyroid hormones is:

Brodie's doctor wants his blood pressure to be reduced because his systolic pressure is too high. What does systolic pressure measure?

List the vitamins and minerals involved in building and maintaining bone and the role each plays in the process.

What health issues is the DASH diet designed to address? Describe a typical day's meals for someone following this plan.

Cycling and swimming are more effective than other activities at building bone mass.

Which group is least susceptible to iron-deficiency anemia?

_____ helps maintain the strong acidity in the stomach and the appropriate balance of acids and bases in the blood.

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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

All of the following are characteristics of a zinc deficiency except :

Which nutrient works closely with insulin to help the cells take up glucose?

The mineral critical to the synthesis of thyroid hormones is:

Brodie's doctor wants his blood pressure to be reduced because his systolic pressure is too high. What does systolic pressure measure?

List the vitamins and minerals involved in building and maintaining bone and the role each plays in the process.

What health issues is the DASH diet designed to address? Describe a typical day's meals for someone following this plan.

Cycling and swimming are more effective than other activities at building bone mass.

Which group is least susceptible to iron-deficiency anemia?

_____ helps maintain the strong acidity in the stomach and the appropriate balance of acids and bases in the blood.

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