Question 1

Which of these therapies may be used to treat iron overload?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gastric bypass surgery 
B)  Chelation 
C)  Vitamin C supplements 
D)  Calcium supplements 
E)  Blood transfusion 
A)  Gastric bypass surgery 
B)  Chelation 
C)  Vitamin C supplements 
D)  Calcium supplements 
E)  Blood transfusion

Question 2

Which of the following is not a function of chromium?

Accepted Answer

A)  It enhances the activity of insulin. 
B)  It is involved in carbohydrate metabolism. 
C)  It is involved in protein metabolism. 
D)  It is involved in fat metabolism. 
E)  It helps maintain glucose homeostasis. 
A)  It enhances the activity of insulin. 
B)  It is involved in carbohydrate metabolism. 
C)  It is involved in protein metabolism. 
D)  It is involved in fat metabolism. 
E)  It helps maintain glucose homeostasis.

Question 3

What relationship,if any,does chromium have to diabetes? Name foods that are significant sources of chromium.

Accepted Answer

Chromium helps maintain glucose homeosta

Question 4

MATCHING
-Mineral whose deficiency is related to stunted growth and immature sexual development

Accepted Answer

A) Contaminant minerals 
B) Iron 
C) Milk 
D) Zinc 
E) Heme
F)Goiter
G)Nonessential trace minerals
H)Ferritin
I)Keshan
J)Nonheme
K)Chromium
L)Molybdenum
M)Myoglobin
N)MFP factor
O)Hemoglobin
P)Calcium
Q)Fluoride
R)Iodized salt
S)Metallothionein
T)Hemcidin 
A) Contaminant minerals 
B) Iron 
C) Milk 
D) Zinc 
E) Heme
F)Goiter
G)Nonessential trace minerals
H)Ferritin
I)Keshan
J)Nonheme
K)Chromium
L)Molybdenum
M)Myoglobin
N)MFP factor
O)Hemoglobin
P)Calcium
Q)Fluoride
R)Iodized salt
S)Metallothionein
T)Hemcidin

Question 5

What are the concerns of iron nutrition in vegetarians?

Accepted Answer

Overall,about 18 percent of dietary iron

Question 6

What is transferrin?

Accepted Answer

A)  An enzyme 
B)  An iron-storage protein 
C)  An iron transport protein 
D)  A muscle protein 
E)  A ketone 
A)  An enzyme 
B)  An iron-storage protein 
C)  An iron transport protein 
D)  A muscle protein 
E)  A ketone

Question 7

What protein in the red blood cells contains iron?

Accepted Answer

A)  Transferrin 
B)  Myoglobin 
C)  Hemoglobin 
D)  Cytochrome 
E)  Oxyglobin 
A)  Transferrin 
B)  Myoglobin 
C)  Hemoglobin 
D)  Cytochrome 
E)  Oxyglobin

Question 8

MATCHING
-Iron-containing protein in erythrocytes

Accepted Answer

A) Contaminant minerals 
B) Iron 
C) Milk 
D) Zinc 
E) Heme
F)Goiter
G)Nonessential trace minerals
H)Ferritin
I)Keshan
J)Nonheme
K)Chromium
L)Molybdenum
M)Myoglobin
N)MFP factor
O)Hemoglobin
P)Calcium
Q)Fluoride
R)Iodized salt
S)Metallothionein
T)Hemcidin 
A) Contaminant minerals 
B) Iron 
C) Milk 
D) Zinc 
E) Heme
F)Goiter
G)Nonessential trace minerals
H)Ferritin
I)Keshan
J)Nonheme
K)Chromium
L)Molybdenum
M)Myoglobin
N)MFP factor
O)Hemoglobin
P)Calcium
Q)Fluoride
R)Iodized salt
S)Metallothionein
T)Hemcidin

Question 9

Which of these foods is a good vegetarian source of iron?

Accepted Answer

A)  Yogurt 
B)  Milk 
C)  Cashews 
D)  Apples 
E)  Honey 
A)  Yogurt 
B)  Milk 
C)  Cashews 
D)  Apples 
E)  Honey

Question 10

What is a possible health benefit of anthocyanins?

Accepted Answer

A)  To promote weight loss 
B)  To prevent some cancers 
C)  To reduce complications of diabetes 
D)  To protect against the effects of aging 
E)  To lower blood cholesterol levels 
A)  To promote weight loss 
B)  To prevent some cancers 
C)  To reduce complications of diabetes 
D)  To protect against the effects of aging 
E)  To lower blood cholesterol levels

Question 11

Which of the following is not an essential trace mineral?

Accepted Answer

A)  Selenium 
B)  Copper 
C)  Nickel 
D)  Chromium 
E)  Molybdenum 
A)  Selenium 
B)  Copper 
C)  Nickel 
D)  Chromium 
E)  Molybdenum

Question 12

Which of these statements is true of nonheme iron?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is present in plant-derived foods only. 
B)  It is present in both plant-derived and animal-derived foods. 
C)  Only about 25 percent of nonheme iron in food is absorbed. 
D)  Citric acid interferes with its absorption. 
E)  Its absorption is enhanced by phytates. 
A)  It is present in plant-derived foods only. 
B)  It is present in both plant-derived and animal-derived foods. 
C)  Only about 25 percent of nonheme iron in food is absorbed. 
D)  Citric acid interferes with its absorption. 
E)  Its absorption is enhanced by phytates.

Question 13

What is pica?

Accepted Answer

A)  The craving and consumption of nonfood substances 
B)  A condition in which the body fails to adequately absorb iron 
C)  An iron supplement 
D)  A measure of hepcidin in the liver 
E)  The part of the liver where iron is stored 
A)  The craving and consumption of nonfood substances 
B)  A condition in which the body fails to adequately absorb iron 
C)  An iron supplement 
D)  A measure of hepcidin in the liver 
E)  The part of the liver where iron is stored

Question 14

Name and describe an example of a food or water fortification or enrichment program in the United States aimed at reducing deficiencies of an essential trace mineral.

Accepted Answer

Iron enrichment of flour and grain produ

Question 15

MATCHING
-Zinc-binding protein of the intestine

Accepted Answer

A) Contaminant minerals 
B) Iron 
C) Milk 
D) Zinc 
E) Heme
F)Goiter
G)Nonessential trace minerals
H)Ferritin
I)Keshan
J)Nonheme
K)Chromium
L)Molybdenum
M)Myoglobin
N)MFP factor
O)Hemoglobin
P)Calcium
Q)Fluoride
R)Iodized salt
S)Metallothionein
T)Hemcidin 
A) Contaminant minerals 
B) Iron 
C) Milk 
D) Zinc 
E) Heme
F)Goiter
G)Nonessential trace minerals
H)Ferritin
I)Keshan
J)Nonheme
K)Chromium
L)Molybdenum
M)Myoglobin
N)MFP factor
O)Hemoglobin
P)Calcium
Q)Fluoride
R)Iodized salt
S)Metallothionein
T)Hemcidin

Question 16

Average zinc intakes in the United States are ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  slightly lower than recommended 
B)  slightly higher than recommended 
C)  sufficient in men but too low in women 
D)  too low in children calcium 
E)  low in the very elderly 
A)  slightly lower than recommended 
B)  slightly higher than recommended 
C)  sufficient in men but too low in women 
D)  too low in children calcium 
E)  low in the very elderly

Question 17

What is the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL)for zinc for adults?

Accepted Answer

A)  20 mg 
B)  40 mg 
C)  80 mg 
D)  120 mg 
E)  160 mg 
A)  20 mg 
B)  40 mg 
C)  80 mg 
D)  120 mg 
E)  160 mg

Question 18

How is copper like iron?

Accepted Answer

A)  Both are needed in many of the reactions involved in energy metabolism. 
B)  Both are found in ample amounts in milk. 
C)  A deficiency of both causes anemia. 
D)  Both are better absorbed in presence of ascorbic acid. 
E)  Deficiencies of both are related to the development of pica. 
A)  Both are needed in many of the reactions involved in energy metabolism. 
B)  Both are found in ample amounts in milk. 
C)  A deficiency of both causes anemia. 
D)  Both are better absorbed in presence of ascorbic acid. 
E)  Deficiencies of both are related to the development of pica.

Question 19

Which of the following protein foods is the best source of copper?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chicken 
B)  Shellfish 
C)  Beefsteak 
D)  Hamburger 
E)  Lamb 
A)  Chicken 
B)  Shellfish 
C)  Beefsteak 
D)  Hamburger 
E)  Lamb

Question 20

Discuss phytochemicals.What are they? What functions do they provide? What effect,if any,do they have on health?

Accepted Answer

Phytochemicals are compounds found in pl

Which of these therapies may be used to treat iron overload?

Which of the following is not a function of chromium?

What relationship,if any,does chromium have to diabetes? Name foods that are significant sources of chromium.

MATCHING -Mineral whose deficiency is related to stunted growth and immature sexual development

What are the concerns of iron nutrition in vegetarians?

What is transferrin?

What protein in the red blood cells contains iron?

MATCHING -Iron-containing protein in erythrocytes

Which of these foods is a good vegetarian source of iron?

What is a possible health benefit of anthocyanins?

Which of the following is not an essential trace mineral?

Which of these statements is true of nonheme iron?

What is pica?

Name and describe an example of a food or water fortification or enrichment program in the United States aimed at reducing deficiencies of an essential trace mineral.

MATCHING -Zinc-binding protein of the intestine

Average zinc intakes in the United States are ______.

What is the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL)for zinc for adults?

How is copper like iron?

Which of the following protein foods is the best source of copper?

Discuss phytochemicals.What are they? What functions do they provide? What effect,if any,do they have on health?

An Overview of Nutrition

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion,Absorption and Transport

The Carbohydrates: Sugars,Starches and Fibers

The Lipids: Triglycerides,Phospholipids and Sterols

Protein: Amino Acids

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management: Overweight,obesity and Underweight

The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins,A,D,E and K

Water and the Major Minerals

Fitness: Physical Activity,Nutrients and Body Adaptations

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy,Childhood and Adolescence

Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years

Diet and Health

Consumer Concerns About Foods and Water

Hunger and the Global Environment

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Exam 13: The Trace Minerals

Which of these therapies may be used to treat iron overload?

Which of the following is not a function of chromium?

What relationship,if any,does chromium have to diabetes? Name foods that are significant sources of chromium.

MATCHING -Mineral whose deficiency is related to stunted growth and immature sexual development

What are the concerns of iron nutrition in vegetarians?

What is transferrin?

What protein in the red blood cells contains iron?

MATCHING -Iron-containing protein in erythrocytes

Which of these foods is a good vegetarian source of iron?

What is a possible health benefit of anthocyanins?

Which of the following is not an essential trace mineral?

Which of these statements is true of nonheme iron?

What is pica?

Name and describe an example of a food or water fortification or enrichment program in the United States aimed at reducing deficiencies of an essential trace mineral.

MATCHING -Zinc-binding protein of the intestine

Average zinc intakes in the United States are ______.

What is the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL)for zinc for adults?

How is copper like iron?

Which of the following protein foods is the best source of copper?

Discuss phytochemicals.What are they? What functions do they provide? What effect,if any,do they have on health?

An Overview of Nutrition

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion,Absorption and Transport

The Carbohydrates: Sugars,Starches and Fibers

The Lipids: Triglycerides,Phospholipids and Sterols

Protein: Amino Acids

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management: Overweight,obesity and Underweight

The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins,A,D,E and K

Water and the Major Minerals

Fitness: Physical Activity,Nutrients and Body Adaptations

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy,Childhood and Adolescence

Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years

Diet and Health

Consumer Concerns About Foods and Water

Hunger and the Global Environment

Filters