Question 1

What is the major cause of iron deficiency?

Accepted Answer

A) Blood loss 
B) Poor nutrition 
C) Hereditary defect 
D) Parasitic infections of the GI tract 
E) Exposure to environmental toxins 
A) Blood loss 
B) Poor nutrition 
C) Hereditary defect 
D) Parasitic infections of the GI tract 
E) Exposure to environmental toxins

Question 2

A measure of the rate at which a nutrient is absorbed and used by the body is termed

Accepted Answer

A) net utilization. 
B) bioavailability. 
C) biological value. 
D) utilization efficiency. 
E) biofunctionality. 
A) net utilization. 
B) bioavailability. 
C) biological value. 
D) utilization efficiency. 
E) biofunctionality.

Question 3

Discuss the essential nature of chromium, and list good food sources of chromium. Why are chromium supplements promoted by the supplements industry?

Accepted Answer

Chromium helps maintain glucose homeosta

Question 4

The most common cause of iodine deficiency is

Accepted Answer

A) insufficient intake of iodine from foods. 
B) overconsumption of other trace elements. 
C) overconsumption of anti-thyroid substances. 
D) pituitary deficiencies of thyroid-stimulating hormone. 
E) excess alcohol intake. 
A) insufficient intake of iodine from foods. 
B) overconsumption of other trace elements. 
C) overconsumption of anti-thyroid substances. 
D) pituitary deficiencies of thyroid-stimulating hormone. 
E) excess alcohol intake.

Question 5

MATCHING
-Craving for non-food substances

Accepted Answer

A) Tea 
B) Iron 
C) Pica 
D) Zinc 
E) Heme
F)Goiter
G)Cobalt
H)Ferritin
I)Keshan
J)Nonheme
K)Chromium
L)Fluorosis
M)Myoglobin
N)MFP Factor
O)Hemoglobin
P)Tannic acid
Q)Fluorapatite
R)Fortified salt
S)Metallothionein
T)Hemochromatosis 
A) Tea 
B) Iron 
C) Pica 
D) Zinc 
E) Heme
F)Goiter
G)Cobalt
H)Ferritin
I)Keshan
J)Nonheme
K)Chromium
L)Fluorosis
M)Myoglobin
N)MFP Factor
O)Hemoglobin
P)Tannic acid
Q)Fluorapatite
R)Fortified salt
S)Metallothionein
T)Hemochromatosis

Question 6

Choose any three trace elements and discuss their major functions, deficiency symptoms, toxicity symptoms, and food sources.

Accepted Answer

Iron
Functions: Part of the protein hemo

Question 7

Keshan disease risk increases with a deficiency of

Accepted Answer

A) copper. 
B) selenium. 
C) manganese. 
D) molybdenum. 
E) rubidium. 
A) copper. 
B) selenium. 
C) manganese. 
D) molybdenum. 
E) rubidium.

Question 8

Which of the following represents the most reliable dietary source of zinc?

Accepted Answer

A) Nuts and oils 
B) Milk and yogurt 
C) Fruits 
D) Meats and whole-grain cereals 
E) Vegetables 
A) Nuts and oils 
B) Milk and yogurt 
C) Fruits 
D) Meats and whole-grain cereals 
E) Vegetables

Question 9

MATCHING
-Iron storage protein

Accepted Answer

A) Tea 
B) Iron 
C) Pica 
D) Zinc 
E) Heme
F)Goiter
G)Cobalt
H)Ferritin
I)Keshan
J)Nonheme
K)Chromium
L)Fluorosis
M)Myoglobin
N)MFP Factor
O)Hemoglobin
P)Tannic acid
Q)Fluorapatite
R)Fortified salt
S)Metallothionein
T)Hemochromatosis 
A) Tea 
B) Iron 
C) Pica 
D) Zinc 
E) Heme
F)Goiter
G)Cobalt
H)Ferritin
I)Keshan
J)Nonheme
K)Chromium
L)Fluorosis
M)Myoglobin
N)MFP Factor
O)Hemoglobin
P)Tannic acid
Q)Fluorapatite
R)Fortified salt
S)Metallothionein
T)Hemochromatosis

Question 10

The rare genetic disorders Menkes disease and Wilson's disease result from abnormal utilization of

Accepted Answer

A) iron. 
B) zinc. 
C) copper. 
D) manganese. 
E) fluoride. 
A) iron. 
B) zinc. 
C) copper. 
D) manganese. 
E) fluoride.

Question 11

Which of the following is a feature of iodide utilization?

Accepted Answer

A) It is an integral part of pituitary thyroid-stimulating hormone. 
B) Ingestion of plants of the cabbage family stimulates iodide uptake. 
C) A deficiency or a toxicity leads to enlargement of the thyroid gland. 
D) The amount in foods is unrelated to the amount of iodine present in the soil. 
E) Use of iodized salt has resulted in significant increases in iodine toxicity. 
A) It is an integral part of pituitary thyroid-stimulating hormone. 
B) Ingestion of plants of the cabbage family stimulates iodide uptake. 
C) A deficiency or a toxicity leads to enlargement of the thyroid gland. 
D) The amount in foods is unrelated to the amount of iodine present in the soil. 
E) Use of iodized salt has resulted in significant increases in iodine toxicity.

Question 12

Which of the following meats would be 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 13

Which of the following is found in the first stage of iron deficiency?

Accepted Answer

A) Iron stores decline, as assessed by serum ferritin. 
B) Hemoglobin levels fall, as assessed by complete blood count. 
C) Red blood cell count falls, as assessed by hematocrit count. 
D) Hemoglobin synthesis declines, as assessed by erythrocyte protoporphyrin. 
E) Erythrocyte protoporphyrin, begins to accumulate. 
A) Iron stores decline, as assessed by serum ferritin. 
B) Hemoglobin levels fall, as assessed by complete blood count. 
C) Red blood cell count falls, as assessed by hematocrit count. 
D) Hemoglobin synthesis declines, as assessed by erythrocyte protoporphyrin. 
E) Erythrocyte protoporphyrin, begins to accumulate.

Question 14

The erythrocyte protoporphyrin level is used as an indicator of

Accepted Answer

A) late iron toxicity. 
B) early iron toxicity. 
C) late iron deficiency. 
D) early iron deficiency. 
E) adequacy or iron stores. 
A) late iron toxicity. 
B) early iron toxicity. 
C) late iron deficiency. 
D) early iron deficiency. 
E) adequacy or iron stores.

Question 15

Miners who inhale large quantities of ____________________ dust on the job over prolonged periods show symptoms of a brain disease, along with abnormalities in appearance and behavior.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Miners who inhale large quantities of ____________________...

Question 16

Which of the following would most likely result from an excessive intake of iodine?

Accepted Answer

A) Diarrhea 
B) Skin rashes 
C) Dehydration 
D) Thyroid gland enlargement 
E) Pineal stimulation 
A) Diarrhea 
B) Skin rashes 
C) Dehydration 
D) Thyroid gland enlargement 
E) Pineal stimulation

Question 17

What percent of the total iron content of a normal diet is heme iron?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 
B) 5 
C) 10 
D) 15 
E) 20 
A) 1 
B) 5 
C) 10 
D) 15 
E) 20

Question 18

MATCHING
-Form of iron found in both plant and animal foods

Accepted Answer

A) Tea 
B) Iron 
C) Pica 
D) Zinc 
E) Heme
F)Goiter
G)Cobalt
H)Ferritin
I)Keshan
J)Nonheme
K)Chromium
L)Fluorosis
M)Myoglobin
N)MFP Factor
O)Hemoglobin
P)Tannic acid
Q)Fluorapatite
R)Fortified salt
S)Metallothionein
T)Hemochromatosis 
A) Tea 
B) Iron 
C) Pica 
D) Zinc 
E) Heme
F)Goiter
G)Cobalt
H)Ferritin
I)Keshan
J)Nonheme
K)Chromium
L)Fluorosis
M)Myoglobin
N)MFP Factor
O)Hemoglobin
P)Tannic acid
Q)Fluorapatite
R)Fortified salt
S)Metallothionein
T)Hemochromatosis

Question 19

What is the Tolerable Upper Intake Level 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 20

Flaxseed is a rich source of

Accepted Answer

A) lutein. 
B) lignans. 
C) sulforaphane. 
D) organosulfur compounds. 
E) phytoestrogens. 
A) lutein. 
B) lignans. 
C) sulforaphane. 
D) organosulfur compounds. 
E) phytoestrogens.

What is the major cause of iron deficiency?

A measure of the rate at which a nutrient is absorbed and used by the body is termed

Discuss the essential nature of chromium, and list good food sources of chromium. Why are chromium supplements promoted by the supplements industry?

The most common cause of iodine deficiency is

MATCHING -Craving for non-food substances

Choose any three trace elements and discuss their major functions, deficiency symptoms, toxicity symptoms, and food sources.

Keshan disease risk increases with a deficiency of

Which of the following represents the most reliable dietary source of zinc?

MATCHING -Iron storage protein

The rare genetic disorders Menkes disease and Wilson's disease result from abnormal utilization of

Which of the following is a feature of iodide utilization?

Which of the following meats would be the best source of copper?

Which of the following is found in the first stage of iron deficiency?

The erythrocyte protoporphyrin level is used as an indicator of

Miners who inhale large quantities of ____________________ dust on the job over prolonged periods show symptoms of a brain disease, along with abnormalities in appearance and behavior.

Which of the following would most likely result from an excessive intake of iodine?

What percent of the total iron content of a normal diet is heme iron?

MATCHING -Form of iron found in both plant and animal foods

What is the Tolerable Upper Intake Level for zinc for adults?

Flaxseed is a rich source of

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 123 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

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Exam 13: The Trace Minerals

What is the major cause of iron deficiency?

A measure of the rate at which a nutrient is absorbed and used by the body is termed

Discuss the essential nature of chromium, and list good food sources of chromium. Why are chromium supplements promoted by the supplements industry?

The most common cause of iodine deficiency is

MATCHING -Craving for non-food substances

Choose any three trace elements and discuss their major functions, deficiency symptoms, toxicity symptoms, and food sources.

Keshan disease risk increases with a deficiency of

Which of the following represents the most reliable dietary source of zinc?

MATCHING -Iron storage protein

The rare genetic disorders Menkes disease and Wilson's disease result from abnormal utilization of

Which of the following is a feature of iodide utilization?

Which of the following meats would be the best source of copper?

Which of the following is found in the first stage of iron deficiency?

The erythrocyte protoporphyrin level is used as an indicator of

Miners who inhale large quantities of ____________________ dust on the job over prolonged periods show symptoms of a brain disease, along with abnormalities in appearance and behavior.

Which of the following would most likely result from an excessive intake of iodine?

What percent of the total iron content of a normal diet is heme iron?

MATCHING -Form of iron found in both plant and animal foods

What is the Tolerable Upper Intake Level for zinc for adults?

Flaxseed is a rich source of

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 123 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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