Question 1

What is the origin of goitrogens in the diet?

Accepted Answer

A) Naturally occurring 
B) Food industry additives 
C) Excessive use of fortified salt 
D) Hydrogenation of certain minerals 
E) Environmental contamination 
A) Naturally occurring 
B) Food industry additives 
C) Excessive use of fortified salt 
D) Hydrogenation of certain minerals 
E) Environmental contamination

Question 2

Which of the following is a characteristic of the mineral molybdenum?

Accepted Answer

A) The activity of insulin is enhanced. 
B) Deficiency symptoms in people are unknown. 
C) Unusually poor food sources are legumes and cereal grains. 
D) Toxicity symptoms in human beings include damage to red blood cells. 
E) Excess intake can result in reproductive abnormalities. 
A) The activity of insulin is enhanced. 
B) Deficiency symptoms in people are unknown. 
C) Unusually poor food sources are legumes and cereal grains. 
D) Toxicity symptoms in human beings include damage to red blood cells. 
E) Excess intake can result in reproductive abnormalities.

Question 3

Which of the following is a feature of copper nutrition?

Accepted Answer

A) Absorption efficiency is similar to that of iron. 
B) It is involved in collagen synthesis and wound healing. 
C) Soft water may provide significant amounts in the diet. 
D) Deficiency is common in children of Middle East countries. 
E) Wilson's disease is treated with IV copper administration. 
A) Absorption efficiency is similar to that of iron. 
B) It is involved in collagen synthesis and wound healing. 
C) Soft water may provide significant amounts in the diet. 
D) Deficiency is common in children of Middle East countries. 
E) Wilson's disease is treated with IV copper administration.

Question 4

Which of the following is a characteristic of iron deficiency?

Accepted Answer

A) Blood erythrocyte protoporphyrin levels decline as anemia worsens 
B) Iron supplements are not as effective at treating anemia as is proper nutrition 
C) People with anemia generally become fatigued only when they exert themselves 
D) The concave nails of iron-deficiency anemia result from abnormal ferritin levels 
E) Red blood cells become hypochromic and enlarged (macrocytic). 
A) Blood erythrocyte protoporphyrin levels decline as anemia worsens 
B) Iron supplements are not as effective at treating anemia as is proper nutrition 
C) People with anemia generally become fatigued only when they exert themselves 
D) The concave nails of iron-deficiency anemia result from abnormal ferritin levels 
E) Red blood cells become hypochromic and enlarged (macrocytic).

Question 5

One of the chief functions of chromium is participation in the metabolism of

Accepted Answer

A) iron. 
B) proteins. 
C) carbohydrates. 
D) metallothionein. 
E) lipids. 
A) iron. 
B) proteins. 
C) carbohydrates. 
D) metallothionein. 
E) lipids.

Question 6

Under normal circumstances, what is the average percentage of dietary iron that is absorbed from a mixed diet?

Accepted Answer

A) 9 
B) 18 
C) 27 
D) 37 
E) 45 
A) 9 
B) 18 
C) 27 
D) 37 
E) 45

Question 7

The most common cause of iron overload is

Accepted Answer

A) an injury to the GI tract. 
B) a genetic predisposition. 
C) excessive use of iron cookware. 
D) excessive use of iron supplements. 
E) environmental pollution. 
A) an injury to the GI tract. 
B) a genetic predisposition. 
C) excessive use of iron cookware. 
D) excessive use of iron supplements. 
E) environmental pollution.

Question 8

MATCHING
-Oxygen-carrying protein in muscle

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 9

MATCHING
-Toxicity from this mineral is twice as prevalent as deficiency in men

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

____________________ helps to maintain blood iron within the normal range by limiting absorption from the small intestine and controlling release from the liver, spleen, and bone marrow.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ helps to maintain blood iron within...

Question 11

About how much iron is absorbed from a vegetarian diet compared with an omnivorous diet?

Accepted Answer

A) One-tenth as much 
B) One-half as much 
C) The same 
D) Twice as much 
E) Three times as much 
A) One-tenth as much 
B) One-half as much 
C) The same 
D) Twice as much 
E) Three times as much

Question 12

Goiter is caused primarily by a deficiency of

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

MATCHING
-Mineral that forms integral part of vitamin B₁₂

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 14

Discuss factors that influence the bioavailability of dietary iron.

Accepted Answer

Meats, fish, and poultry contribute the

Question 15

Explain the difference between heme and nonheme iron. How can the efficiency of absorption be increased for both types of iron?

Accepted Answer

Iron absorption depends in part on its d

Question 16

MATCHING
-Enhances absorption of nonheme iron

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 17

____________________ is found only in foods derived from the flesh of animals.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is found only in foods derived...

Question 18

When iron concentrations become abnormally high, the liver produces a storage protein called ____________________ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of When iron concentrations become abnormally high, the...

Question 19

MATCHING
-Significant dietary source of fluoride

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 20

What population group is at the highest risk for iron overload?

Accepted Answer

A) Adult men 
B) Adult women 
C) Pregnant women 
D) Adolescents 
E) Infants 
A) Adult men 
B) Adult women 
C) Pregnant women 
D) Adolescents 
E) Infants

What is the origin of goitrogens in the diet?

Which of the following is a characteristic of the mineral molybdenum?

Which of the following is a feature of copper nutrition?

Which of the following is a characteristic of iron deficiency?

One of the chief functions of chromium is participation in the metabolism of

Under normal circumstances, what is the average percentage of dietary iron that is absorbed from a mixed diet?

The most common cause of iron overload is

MATCHING -Oxygen-carrying protein in muscle

MATCHING -Toxicity from this mineral is twice as prevalent as deficiency in men

____________________ helps to maintain blood iron within the normal range by limiting absorption from the small intestine and controlling release from the liver, spleen, and bone marrow.

About how much iron is absorbed from a vegetarian diet compared with an omnivorous diet?

Goiter is caused primarily by a deficiency of

MATCHING -Mineral that forms integral part of vitamin B₁₂

Discuss factors that influence the bioavailability of dietary iron.

Explain the difference between heme and nonheme iron. How can the efficiency of absorption be increased for both types of iron?

MATCHING -Enhances absorption of nonheme iron

____________________ is found only in foods derived from the flesh of animals.

When iron concentrations become abnormally high, the liver produces a storage protein called ____________________ .

MATCHING -Significant dietary source of fluoride

What population group is at the highest risk for iron overload?

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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Exam 13: The Trace Minerals

What is the origin of goitrogens in the diet?

Which of the following is a characteristic of the mineral molybdenum?

Which of the following is a feature of copper nutrition?

Which of the following is a characteristic of iron deficiency?

One of the chief functions of chromium is participation in the metabolism of

Under normal circumstances, what is the average percentage of dietary iron that is absorbed from a mixed diet?

The most common cause of iron overload is

MATCHING -Oxygen-carrying protein in muscle

MATCHING -Toxicity from this mineral is twice as prevalent as deficiency in men

____________________ helps to maintain blood iron within the normal range by limiting absorption from the small intestine and controlling release from the liver, spleen, and bone marrow.

About how much iron is absorbed from a vegetarian diet compared with an omnivorous diet?

Goiter is caused primarily by a deficiency of

MATCHING -Mineral that forms integral part of vitamin B₁₂

Discuss factors that influence the bioavailability of dietary iron.

Explain the difference between heme and nonheme iron. How can the efficiency of absorption be increased for both types of iron?

MATCHING -Enhances absorption of nonheme iron

____________________ is found only in foods derived from the flesh of animals.

When iron concentrations become abnormally high, the liver produces a storage protein called ____________________ .

MATCHING -Significant dietary source of fluoride

What population group is at the highest risk for iron overload?

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

Filters