Question 1

What item is a good food source of copper?

Accepted Answer

A)  whole grains 
B)  nuts 
C)  citrus fruits 
D)  deep orange vegetables 
E)  dairy products 
A)  whole grains 
B)  nuts 
C)  citrus fruits 
D)  deep orange vegetables 
E)  dairy products A

Question 2

What proportion of muscle is composed of water?

Accepted Answer

A)  10 percent 
B)  20 percent` 
C)  35 percent 
D)  50 percent 
E)  75 percent 
A)  10 percent 
B)  20 percent` 
C)  35 percent 
D)  50 percent 
E)  75 percent E

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The Answer of enlargement of the thyroid gland caused by is...

Question 4

Soy sauce, poultry, and cocoa are all good sources of calcium.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which description is a sure way to tell that you have high blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

A)  You stand up and get a bit dizzy. 
B)  Your arm is numb when you wake up in the morning. 
C)  Your parents had high blood pressure. 
D)  You have it measured and it is rated as elevated. 
E)  You eat salty snacks two or more times per week. 
A)  You stand up and get a bit dizzy. 
B)  Your arm is numb when you wake up in the morning. 
C)  Your parents had high blood pressure. 
D)  You have it measured and it is rated as elevated. 
E)  You eat salty snacks two or more times per week.

Question 6

Iodine has a role in maintaining the basal metabolic rate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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 has never known 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, about 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 8

Sodium, potassium, chloride, and phosphorus play a major role in ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  carbohydrate metabolism 
B)  the distribution of water inside and outside body cells 
C)  regulating insulin production 
D)  the production of thyroid hormones 
E)  muscle contraction and relaxation 
A)  carbohydrate metabolism 
B)  the distribution of water inside and outside body cells 
C)  regulating insulin production 
D)  the production of thyroid hormones 
E)  muscle contraction and relaxation

Question 9

When selecting a calcium supplement, one should avoid those supplements derived from dolomite, oyster shell, or bone meal, because some have been found to be contaminated with lead.

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)  prednisone 
C)  DEXA 
D)  teriparatide (Forteo) 
E)  oxytocin 
A)  calcitonin 
B)  prednisone 
C)  DEXA 
D)  teriparatide (Forteo) 
E)  oxytocin

Question 11

Iron overload is more common in women than in men.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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 has never known 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, about 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)  A diet high in potassium and low in complex carbohydrates 
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)  A diet high in potassium and low in complex carbohydrates

Question 13

Briefly describe the condition and consequences of iron toxicity and how it can be avoided.

Accepted Answer

Large amounts of iron can be toxic to th

Question 14

One teaspoon of iodized salt meets the entire adult RDA for iodine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

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 16

A sedentary lifestyle can lead to bone loss.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Since zinc is stored in the liver, it can be replenished by consuming good sources only occasionally.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

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

Question 19

Discuss the factors that enhance iron absorption and those that prevent iron absorption.

Accepted Answer

Iron occurs in two forms in foods: as he

Question 20

Hypertension is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  high salt concentration 
B)  plaque build-up in the arteries 
C)  high blood pressure 
D)  excessive muscular contraction 
E)  high blood sugar 
A)  high salt concentration 
B)  plaque build-up in the arteries 
C)  high blood pressure 
D)  excessive muscular contraction 
E)  high blood sugar

What item is a good food source of copper?

What proportion of muscle is composed of water?

Soy sauce, poultry, and cocoa are all good sources of calcium.

Which description is a sure way to tell that you have high blood pressure?

Iodine has a role in maintaining the basal metabolic rate.

Sodium, potassium, chloride, and phosphorus play a major role in ____.

When selecting a calcium supplement, one should avoid those supplements derived from dolomite, oyster shell, or bone meal, because some have been found to be contaminated with lead.

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

Iron overload is more common in women than in men.

Briefly describe the condition and consequences of iron toxicity and how it can be avoided.

One teaspoon of iodized salt meets the entire adult RDA for iodine.

An iodine deficiency can cause ____.

A sedentary lifestyle can lead to bone loss.

Since zinc is stored in the liver, it can be replenished by consuming good sources only occasionally.

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 ____.

Discuss the factors that enhance iron absorption and those that prevent iron absorption.

Hypertension is ____.

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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

What item is a good food source of copper?

What proportion of muscle is composed of water?

Soy sauce, poultry, and cocoa are all good sources of calcium.

Which description is a sure way to tell that you have high blood pressure?

Iodine has a role in maintaining the basal metabolic rate.

Sodium, potassium, chloride, and phosphorus play a major role in ____.

When selecting a calcium supplement, one should avoid those supplements derived from dolomite, oyster shell, or bone meal, because some have been found to be contaminated with lead.

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

Iron overload is more common in women than in men.

Briefly describe the condition and consequences of iron toxicity and how it can be avoided.

One teaspoon of iodized salt meets the entire adult RDA for iodine.

An iodine deficiency can cause ____.

A sedentary lifestyle can lead to bone loss.

Since zinc is stored in the liver, it can be replenished by consuming good sources only occasionally.

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 ____.

Discuss the factors that enhance iron absorption and those that prevent iron absorption.

Hypertension is ____.

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