Question 1

In comparison to major minerals, trace minerals occur in the body in minute quantities and are needed in smaller amounts in the daily diet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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 3

Which mineral helps muscles to relax after contraction and tooth enamel to retain calcium?

Accepted Answer

A)  fluoride 
B)  potassium 
C)  magnesium 
D)  zinc 
E)  iodine 
A)  fluoride 
B)  potassium 
C)  magnesium 
D)  zinc 
E)  iodine

Question 4

A cup of milk contains approximately ____ milligrams of calcium.

Accepted Answer

A)  100 
B)  300 
C)  500 
D)  750 
E)  1,000 
A)  100 
B)  300 
C)  500 
D)  750 
E)  1,000

Question 5

List seven functions of water in the body.

Accepted Answer

The Functions of Water in the Body 
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Question 6

Which food is fortified with iodine to prevent deficiencies?
Which food is fortified with iodine to prevent deficiencies?

Accepted Answer

A)  salt 
B)  milk 
C)  butter and margarine 
D)  breads and cereals 
E)  orange juice 
A)  salt 
B)  milk 
C)  butter and margarine 
D)  breads and cereals 
E)  orange juice

Question 7

People from which ethnic background tend to 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 8

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

Accepted Answer

A)  13 
B)  20 
C)  30 
D)  40 
E)  50 
A)  13 
B)  20 
C)  30 
D)  40 
E)  50

Question 9

Briefly describe what happens when high levels of zinc are consumed.

Accepted Answer

Zinc is a relatively nontoxic element. H

Question 10

Which nutrient is most needed by the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  calcium 
B)  phosphorus 
C)  iron 
D)  water 
E)  potassium 
A)  calcium 
B)  phosphorus 
C)  iron 
D)  water 
E)  potassium

Question 11

Calcium is required for transmission of nerve impulses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The term "contamination iron" refers to the ____.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Vitamins are inorganic compounds whereas minerals are organic compounds.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What should be considered when buying iodized salt in the grocery store to ensure adequate iodine intake?

Accepted Answer

People sometimes ask if they should be s

Question 15

Copper is used by the body to help manufacture ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  thyroid hormone 
B)  white blood cells 
C)  insulin 
D)  HDL cholesterol 
E)  collagen 
A)  thyroid hormone 
B)  white blood cells 
C)  insulin 
D)  HDL cholesterol 
E)  collagen

Question 16

What specific role does iron play in the blood? What are the symptoms of an iron deficiency?

Accepted Answer

Every living cell contains iron. Bound i

Question 17

What controls the water balance between body cells and their environment?

Accepted Answer

A)  temperature 
B)  vitamins 
C)  minerals 
D)  fiber 
E)  glucose 
A)  temperature 
B)  vitamins 
C)  minerals 
D)  fiber 
E)  glucose

Question 18

Major minerals contribute energy (calories) in the diet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which individual would be at the lowest risk for osteoporosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Joe, who walks for one hour, 3 times each week 
B)  Jill, who has a glass of wine every day after work 
C)  Stephanie, whose mother and grandmother broke their hips 
D)  Mark, who had a kidney transplant two years ago 
E)  Rachel, who has athletic amenorrhea 
A)  Joe, who walks for one hour, 3 times each week 
B)  Jill, who has a glass of wine every day after work 
C)  Stephanie, whose mother and grandmother broke their hips 
D)  Mark, who had a kidney transplant two years ago 
E)  Rachel, who has athletic amenorrhea

Question 20

A cofactor ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  assists protein carriers 
B)  inhibits zinc absorption 
C)  substitutes for a coenzyme 
D)  facilitates enzyme action 
E)  enhances nutrient absorption 
A)  assists protein carriers 
B)  inhibits zinc absorption 
C)  substitutes for a coenzyme 
D)  facilitates enzyme action 
E)  enhances nutrient absorption

In comparison to major minerals, trace minerals occur in the body in minute quantities and are needed in smaller amounts in the daily diet.

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

Which mineral helps muscles to relax after contraction and tooth enamel to retain calcium?

A cup of milk contains approximately ____ milligrams of calcium.

List seven functions of water in the body.

Which food is fortified with iodine to prevent deficiencies? Which food is fortified with iodine to prevent deficiencies?

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

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

Briefly describe what happens when high levels of zinc are consumed.

Which nutrient is most needed by the body?

Calcium is required for transmission of nerve impulses.

The term "contamination iron" refers to the ____.

Vitamins are inorganic compounds whereas minerals are organic compounds.

What should be considered when buying iodized salt in the grocery store to ensure adequate iodine intake?

Copper is used by the body to help manufacture ____.

What specific role does iron play in the blood? What are the symptoms of an iron deficiency?

What controls the water balance between body cells and their environment?

Major minerals contribute energy (calories) in the diet.

Which individual would be at the lowest risk for osteoporosis?

A cofactor ____.

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

In comparison to major minerals, trace minerals occur in the body in minute quantities and are needed in smaller amounts in the daily diet.

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

Which mineral helps muscles to relax after contraction and tooth enamel to retain calcium?

A cup of milk contains approximately ____ milligrams of calcium.

List seven functions of water in the body.

Which food is fortified with iodine to prevent deficiencies? Which food is fortified with iodine to prevent deficiencies?

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

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

Briefly describe what happens when high levels of zinc are consumed.

Which nutrient is most needed by the body?

Calcium is required for transmission of nerve impulses.

The term "contamination iron" refers to the ____.

Vitamins are inorganic compounds whereas minerals are organic compounds.

What should be considered when buying iodized salt in the grocery store to ensure adequate iodine intake?

Copper is used by the body to help manufacture ____.

What specific role does iron play in the blood? What are the symptoms of an iron deficiency?

What controls the water balance between body cells and their environment?

Major minerals contribute energy (calories) in the diet.

Which individual would be at the lowest risk for osteoporosis?

A cofactor ____.

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