Question 1

Absorption of iron increases as intake increases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Discuss why iron is so important to the body and some of the ways the body tries to prevent losing iron.

Accepted Answer

Every living cell-both plant and animal-

Question 3

Fluoride seems to be helpful in preventing:

Accepted Answer

A) cancer. 
B) diabetes. 
C) dental decay. 
D) heart disease. 
E) goiter. 
A) cancer. 
B) diabetes. 
C) dental decay. 
D) heart disease. 
E) goiter.

Question 4

The largest percentage of sodium in people's diets comes from:

Accepted Answer

A) salt added during cooking. 
B) salt added to foods by manufacturers. 
C) salt added at the table. 
D) the natural salt content of foods. 
E) drinking carbonated beverages. 
A) salt added during cooking. 
B) salt added to foods by manufacturers. 
C) salt added at the table. 
D) the natural salt content of foods. 
E) drinking carbonated beverages.

Question 5

Water is involved in:

Accepted Answer

A) causing kidney stones. 
B) acting as a lubricant around joints. 
C) serving as a precipitate of minerals and vitamins. 
D) causing gallstones. 
E) converting lipids to amino acids. 
A) causing kidney stones. 
B) acting as a lubricant around joints. 
C) serving as a precipitate of minerals and vitamins. 
D) causing gallstones. 
E) converting lipids to amino acids.

Question 6

The best way to ensure an adequate intake of trace minerals is to:

Accepted Answer

A) eat foods containing the major minerals. 
B) make sure your diet is sufficient in vitamins. 
C) consume a variety of foods. 
D) practice dietary adequacy. 
E) take supplements. 
A) eat foods containing the major minerals. 
B) make sure your diet is sufficient in vitamins. 
C) consume a variety of foods. 
D) practice dietary adequacy. 
E) take supplements.

Question 7

The most reliable food source(s)of chloride is(are):

Accepted Answer

A) meats and whole-grain cereals. 
B) salt. 
C) dark green vegetables. 
D) drinking water. 
E) citrus fruits. 
A) meats and whole-grain cereals. 
B) salt. 
C) dark green vegetables. 
D) drinking water. 
E) citrus fruits.

Question 8

In the U.S., low iron intake is often associated with:

Accepted Answer

A) high sugar and high fat intakes. 
B) high protein intake. 
C) low carbohydrate intake. 
D) low intake of fruits and vegetables. 
E) high carbohydrate intake. 
A) high sugar and high fat intakes. 
B) high protein intake. 
C) low carbohydrate intake. 
D) low intake of fruits and vegetables. 
E) high carbohydrate intake.

Question 9

Which food, food component, or nutrient contributes to iron deficiency?

Accepted Answer

A) legumes 
B) clams 
C) MFP factor 
D) tannins 
E) vitamin C 
A) legumes 
B) clams 
C) MFP factor 
D) tannins 
E) vitamin C

Question 10

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. 
C) regulate the transmission of nerve impulses. 
D) regulate muscle contraction. 
E) up-regulate coenzyme factors. 
A) provide energy for cells. 
B) provide rigidity for the bones. 
C) regulate the transmission of nerve impulses. 
D) regulate muscle contraction. 
E) up-regulate coenzyme factors.

Question 11

Which food is low in sodium?

Accepted Answer

A) pickles 
B) fresh carrots 
C) processed cheese 
D) bologna 
E) pizza 
A) pickles 
B) fresh carrots 
C) processed cheese 
D) bologna 
E) pizza

Question 12

Iodine deficiency is associated with:

Accepted Answer

A) hair loss. 
B) arthritis. 
C) goiter. 
D) jaundice. 
E) weight loss. 
A) hair loss. 
B) arthritis. 
C) goiter. 
D) jaundice. 
E) weight loss.

Question 13

Which body process is dependent upon the presence of calcium in the body fluids?

Accepted Answer

A) tear production 
B) blood plasma production 
C) hair growth, especially on the face 
D) transmission of nerve impulses 
E) transportation of oxygen in the bloodstream 
A) tear production 
B) blood plasma production 
C) hair growth, especially on the face 
D) transmission of nerve impulses 
E) transportation of oxygen in the bloodstream

Question 14

A person who is severely lacking in dietary _____ may experience a sulfur deficiency.

Accepted Answer

A) carbohydrate 
B) fatty acids 
C) protein 
D) vitamins 
E) water 
A) carbohydrate 
B) fatty acids 
C) protein 
D) vitamins 
E) water

Question 15

Discuss fluid and electrolyte balance and why they are important to normal body functioning.

Accepted Answer

When mineral salts  dissolve in water, t

Question 16

Worldwide, the most common nutrient deficiency is:

Accepted Answer

A) zinc. 
B) selenium. 
C) iron. 
D) iodine. 
E) magnesium. 
A) zinc. 
B) selenium. 
C) iron. 
D) iodine. 
E) magnesium.

Question 17

High intake of _____ interfere with copper absorption and can lead to a deficiency.

Accepted Answer

A) zinc 
B) iron 
C) chromium 
D) manganese 
E) selenium 
A) zinc 
B) iron 
C) chromium 
D) manganese 
E) selenium

Question 18

Most of the body's calcium is stored in the:

Accepted Answer

A) bones. 
B) liver. 
C) kidneys. 
D) blood. 
E) brain. 
A) bones. 
B) liver. 
C) kidneys. 
D) blood. 
E) brain.

Question 19

Match between columns
                        Premises: hypothalamus

Accepted Answer

The Answer of fluid residing outside the cells; includes the is...

Question 20

What is the minimum amount of urine the body must excrete each day to remove waste products?

Accepted Answer

A) 500 mL 
B) 700 mL 
C) 2300 mL 
D) 3000 mL 
E) 3500 mL 
A) 500 mL 
B) 700 mL 
C) 2300 mL 
D) 3000 mL 
E) 3500 mL

Exam 9: Water and the Minerals

Absorption of iron increases as intake increases.

Discuss why iron is so important to the body and some of the ways the body tries to prevent losing iron.

Fluoride seems to be helpful in preventing:

The largest percentage of sodium in people's diets comes from:

Water is involved in:

The best way to ensure an adequate intake of trace minerals is to:

The most reliable food source(s)of chloride is(are):

In the U.S., low iron intake is often associated with:

Which food, food component, or nutrient contributes to iron deficiency?

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

Which food is low in sodium?

Iodine deficiency is associated with:

Which body process is dependent upon the presence of calcium in the body fluids?

A person who is severely lacking in dietary _____ may experience a sulfur deficiency.

Discuss fluid and electrolyte balance and why they are important to normal body functioning.

Worldwide, the most common nutrient deficiency is:

High intake of _____ interfere with copper absorption and can lead to a deficiency.

Most of the body's calcium is stored in the:

What is the minimum amount of urine the body must excrete each day to remove waste products?

Overview of Nutrition and Health

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Digestion and Absorption

Metabolism, Energy Balance, and Body Composition

Weight Management

The Vitamins

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Nutrition Through the Life Span: Pregnancy and Lactation

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Nutrition Through the Life Span: Later Adulthood

Illness and Nutrition Care

Medications, Diet-Drug Interactions, and Herbal Supplements

Specialized Nutrition Support: Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition

Foods and Food Consistency for Upper Gi Disorders

Fiber-Modified Diets for Lower Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders

Carbohydrate- and Fat-Modified Diets for Malabsorption Disorders

Nutrition Therapy for Liver and Gallbladder Diseases

Carbohydrate-Controlled Diets for Diabetes Mellitus

Fat-Controlled, Mineral-Modified Diets for Cardiovascular Diseases

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