Question 1

High intakes of zinc stimulate the synthesis of _____________ in the mucosal cells.

Accepted Answer

A) ferritin 
B) metallothionein 
C) transferrin 
D) zinc oxide dismutase 
A) ferritin 
B) metallothionein 
C) transferrin 
D) zinc oxide dismutase

Question 2

Which is the most sensitive indicator of iron stores in the body?

Accepted Answer

A) Ferritin 
B) Hematocrit 
C) Hemoglobin 
D) Transferrin 
A) Ferritin 
B) Hematocrit 
C) Hemoglobin 
D) Transferrin

Question 3

Which of the following groups is at risk for zinc deficiency in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A) Children aged 1-3 years 
B) Adults older than 71 years of age 
C) Adolescent boys 
D) All of the above 
A) Children aged 1-3 years 
B) Adults older than 71 years of age 
C) Adolescent boys 
D) All of the above

Question 4

Which of the following statements about Keshan disease is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) A virus appears to be involved. 
B) It causes an enlarged heart and poor heart function. 
C) Middle aged men are most at risk. 
D) Keshan disease occurred in areas of China where soil selenium is very low. 
A) A virus appears to be involved. 
B) It causes an enlarged heart and poor heart function. 
C) Middle aged men are most at risk. 
D) Keshan disease occurred in areas of China where soil selenium is very low.

Question 5

Which is NOT a factor in determining the rates of iron absorption?

Accepted Answer

A) Blood glucose levels 
B) Levels of iron stores 
C) Presence of vitamin C in foods 
D) Form of iron ingested 
A) Blood glucose levels 
B) Levels of iron stores 
C) Presence of vitamin C in foods 
D) Form of iron ingested

Question 6

Excess fluoride consumption may cause:

Accepted Answer

A) arthritis. 
B) diarrhea. 
C) hives and dermatitis. 
D) mottled teeth. 
A) arthritis. 
B) diarrhea. 
C) hives and dermatitis. 
D) mottled teeth.

Question 7

For which population groups is iron deficiency most likely? Why?

Accepted Answer

Iron deficiency is a common nutritional

Question 8

Molybdenum is required for all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) the metabolism of sulfur containing amino acids. 
B) the production of uric acid. 
C) the synthesis of collagen. 
D) the metabolism of nitrogen containing compounds in RNA and DNA. 
A) the metabolism of sulfur containing amino acids. 
B) the production of uric acid. 
C) the synthesis of collagen. 
D) the metabolism of nitrogen containing compounds in RNA and DNA.

Question 9

The water supply in the small city where you live is not fluoridated.There is an initiative on an upcoming ballot to add fluoride in small amounts to the water in order to decrease dental caries.What is your opinion on the issue?

Accepted Answer

As a resident of the small city, I belie

Question 10

Of the following,the best source of chromium is:

Accepted Answer

A) dairy. 
B) whole grains. 
C) vegetables. 
D) fruits. 
A) dairy. 
B) whole grains. 
C) vegetables. 
D) fruits.

Question 11

If the initiative does not pass and fluoride is not added to the drinking water,what are other means by which the dental health of children in the community could be protected?

Accepted Answer

There are several other means by which t

Question 12

All of the following are adequate sources of nonheme iron EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) apples. 
B) enriched white rice. 
C) garbanzo beans. 
D) spinach. 
A) apples. 
B) enriched white rice. 
C) garbanzo beans. 
D) spinach.

Question 13

A naturally occurring molybdenum deficiency:

Accepted Answer

A) has never been reported. 
B) is most common in the elderly. 
C) is more common in women than men. 
D) is becoming more and common. 
A) has never been reported. 
B) is most common in the elderly. 
C) is more common in women than men. 
D) is becoming more and common.

Question 14

Which of the following is an excellent source of selenium?

Accepted Answer

A) Salmon 
B) Kiwi 
C) Potato 
D) Drinking water 
A) Salmon 
B) Kiwi 
C) Potato 
D) Drinking water

Question 15

____________is needed to activate enzymes and in the production of uric acid.

Accepted Answer

A) Chromium 
B) Molybdenum 
C) Selenium 
D) Zinc 
A) Chromium 
B) Molybdenum 
C) Selenium 
D) Zinc

Question 16

Which statement about manganese toxicity is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Toxic levels can occur in mineworkers exposed to manganese dust. 
B) Manganese toxicity damages the nervous system. 
C) Manganese toxicity is not the result of eating manganese-containing foods. 
D) Manganese toxicity is a common cause of birth defects. 
A) Toxic levels can occur in mineworkers exposed to manganese dust. 
B) Manganese toxicity damages the nervous system. 
C) Manganese toxicity is not the result of eating manganese-containing foods. 
D) Manganese toxicity is a common cause of birth defects.

Question 17

Lack of which trace element is the most common nutritional deficiency worldwide?

Accepted Answer

A) Copper 
B) Zinc 
C) Iron 
D) Iodine 
A) Copper 
B) Zinc 
C) Iron 
D) Iodine

Question 18

In most people,taking selenium supplements to increase intake over the RDA:

Accepted Answer

A) will protect against environmental pollutants. 
B) will prevent heart disease. 
C) will not provide any additional benefits. 
D) will slow the aging process. 
A) will protect against environmental pollutants. 
B) will prevent heart disease. 
C) will not provide any additional benefits. 
D) will slow the aging process.

Question 19

Manganese homeostasis is maintained through:

Accepted Answer

A) excretion by the kidneys. 
B) no controlled process. 
C) regulation of absorption and excretion in the bile. 
D) competition with other minerals. 
A) excretion by the kidneys. 
B) no controlled process. 
C) regulation of absorption and excretion in the bile. 
D) competition with other minerals.

Question 20

There is not sufficient data to establish an AI or an RDA for the element:

Accepted Answer

A) molybdenum. 
B) nickel. 
C) chromium. 
D) selenium. 
A) molybdenum. 
B) nickel. 
C) chromium. 
D) selenium.

Exam 12: The Trace Minerals

High intakes of zinc stimulate the synthesis of _____________ in the mucosal cells.

Which is the most sensitive indicator of iron stores in the body?

Which of the following groups is at risk for zinc deficiency in the United States?

Which of the following statements about Keshan disease is FALSE?

Which is NOT a factor in determining the rates of iron absorption?

Excess fluoride consumption may cause:

For which population groups is iron deficiency most likely? Why?

Molybdenum is required for all of the following EXCEPT:

The water supply in the small city where you live is not fluoridated.There is an initiative on an upcoming ballot to add fluoride in small amounts to the water in order to decrease dental caries.What is your opinion on the issue?

Of the following,the best source of chromium is:

If the initiative does not pass and fluoride is not added to the drinking water,what are other means by which the dental health of children in the community could be protected?

All of the following are adequate sources of nonheme iron EXCEPT:

A naturally occurring molybdenum deficiency:

Which of the following is an excellent source of selenium?

____________is needed to activate enzymes and in the production of uric acid.

Which statement about manganese toxicity is FALSE?

Lack of which trace element is the most common nutritional deficiency worldwide?

In most people,taking selenium supplements to increase intake over the RDA:

Manganese homeostasis is maintained through:

There is not sufficient data to establish an AI or an RDA for the element:

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