Question 1

Which of the following foods is a good source of potassium?

Accepted Answer

A) catsup 
B) banana 
C) hot dog 
D) cured ham 
A) catsup 
B) banana 
C) hot dog 
D) cured ham

Question 2

While Aaron was at a party,he drank too much alcohol.The following morning,he had a headache and his mouth felt very dry.Based on this information,Aaron was

Accepted Answer

A) experiencing the effects of delayed alcohol metabolism disorder. 
B) suffering from ion overload syndrome,which often occurs after excess alcohol ingestion. 
C) being affected by the dehydration that resulted from drinking alcohol. 
D) displaying the typical signs and symptoms of alcohol spectrum disease. 
A) experiencing the effects of delayed alcohol metabolism disorder. 
B) suffering from ion overload syndrome,which often occurs after excess alcohol ingestion. 
C) being affected by the dehydration that resulted from drinking alcohol. 
D) displaying the typical signs and symptoms of alcohol spectrum disease.

Question 3

Osteoporosis is characterized by

Accepted Answer

A) defective collagen production. 
B) destruction of epithelial cells. 
C) loss of bone mass. 
D) immature red blood cells that lack hemoglobin. 
A) defective collagen production. 
B) destruction of epithelial cells. 
C) loss of bone mass. 
D) immature red blood cells that lack hemoglobin.

Question 4

Paige is 6-weeks pregnant.Although Paige drank alcohol before she became pregnant,she refuses to drink any alcohol now,because she does not want to have a baby born with

Accepted Answer

A) cirrhotic liver disease. 
B) hepatitis. 
C) fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. 
D) pancreatic cancer. 
A) cirrhotic liver disease. 
B) hepatitis. 
C) fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. 
D) pancreatic cancer.

Question 5

Performing weight-bearing exercise can

Accepted Answer

A) delay the development of goiter. 
B) strengthen bones. 
C) reduce the body's need for iron. 
D) increase intestinal absorption of zinc. 
A) delay the development of goiter. 
B) strengthen bones. 
C) reduce the body's need for iron. 
D) increase intestinal absorption of zinc.

Question 6

Scientists are uncertain whether ____ is an essential mineral for humans.

Accepted Answer

A) chromium 
B) magnesium 
C) potassium 
D) vanadium 
A) chromium 
B) magnesium 
C) potassium 
D) vanadium

Question 7

____ is a trace mineral in your body.

Accepted Answer

A) Calcium 
B) Copper 
C) Sulfur 
D) Magnesium 
A) Calcium 
B) Copper 
C) Sulfur 
D) Magnesium

Question 8

Which of the following conditions is a common sign of iron deficiency?

Accepted Answer

A) pale skin 
B) increased energy level 
C) increased appetite 
D) brittle bones 
A) pale skin 
B) increased energy level 
C) increased appetite 
D) brittle bones

Question 9

Which of the following statements is false?

Accepted Answer

A) Women generally have the highest risk of osteoporosis after menopause. 
B) Efforts to reduce the risk of osteoporosis should begin early in life. 
C) People with African ancestry have a higher risk of osteoporosis than people with Asian or white ancestry. 
D) Calcium is needed for muscle contraction and blood clot formation. 
A) Women generally have the highest risk of osteoporosis after menopause. 
B) Efforts to reduce the risk of osteoporosis should begin early in life. 
C) People with African ancestry have a higher risk of osteoporosis than people with Asian or white ancestry. 
D) Calcium is needed for muscle contraction and blood clot formation.

Question 10

Chronic alcohol abuse increases the risk of

Accepted Answer

A) skin tumors. 
B) liver cancer. 
C) low blood pressure. 
D) shrinkage of the heart. 
A) skin tumors. 
B) liver cancer. 
C) low blood pressure. 
D) shrinkage of the heart.

Question 11

Which of the following blood pressure values is normal?

Accepted Answer

A) 80/120 mm Hg 
B) 145/60 mm Hg 
C) 118/69 mm Hg 
D) 70/120 mm Hg 
A) 80/120 mm Hg 
B) 145/60 mm Hg 
C) 118/69 mm Hg 
D) 70/120 mm Hg

Question 12

_____ is the iron-containing protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen.

Accepted Answer

A) Thyroxin 
B) Phytic acid 
C) Myoglobin 
D) Hemoglobin 
A) Thyroxin 
B) Phytic acid 
C) Myoglobin 
D) Hemoglobin

Question 13

Which of the following activities is "weight-bearing"?

Accepted Answer

A) watching TV 
B) lying down 
C) lifting weights 
D) swimming laps 
A) watching TV 
B) lying down 
C) lifting weights 
D) swimming laps

Question 14

Which of the following minerals is necessary for proper muscle contraction?

Accepted Answer

A) aluminum 
B) cesium 
C) selenium 
D) calcium 
A) aluminum 
B) cesium 
C) selenium 
D) calcium

Question 15

The body eliminates excess water through the

Accepted Answer

A) spleen. 
B) lymphatic system. 
C) skin. 
D) thyroid gland. 
A) spleen. 
B) lymphatic system. 
C) skin. 
D) thyroid gland.

Question 16

Constance is making a vegetable soup that contains carrots,beans,water,salt,pepper,bits of ham,and onions.The soup has to cook for 4 hours.While the soup is cooking,what will happen to some of the minerals that are in its ingredients?

Accepted Answer

A) The minerals will leach out of the ham and vegetables and lose their natural bioavailability. 
B) The relatively high temperature that is needed to cook the soup will destroy the iron,phosphorus,and sulfur in the vegetables. 
C) Cooking the soup's ingredients for this extensive amount of time will enable the minerals to become antioxidants. 
D) The minerals will leach out of the food and into the cooking water,becoming part of the soup in the process. 
A) The minerals will leach out of the ham and vegetables and lose their natural bioavailability. 
B) The relatively high temperature that is needed to cook the soup will destroy the iron,phosphorus,and sulfur in the vegetables. 
C) Cooking the soup's ingredients for this extensive amount of time will enable the minerals to become antioxidants. 
D) The minerals will leach out of the food and into the cooking water,becoming part of the soup in the process.

Question 17

Which of the following foods is low in sodium and high in potassium?

Accepted Answer

A) dill pickles 
B) orange juice 
C) soy sauce 
D) canned soup 
A) dill pickles 
B) orange juice 
C) soy sauce 
D) canned soup

Question 18

_____ must be added to grains during the enrichment process.

Accepted Answer

A) Zinc 
B) Iron 
C) Magnesium 
D) Calcium 
A) Zinc 
B) Iron 
C) Magnesium 
D) Calcium

Question 19

For the past 4 years,23-year-old Maggie has been losing a lot of blood during her menstrual periods.Based on this information,which of the following conditions is she most likely to develop?

Accepted Answer

A) osteoporosis 
B) cretinism 
C) goiter 
D) iron deficiency 
A) osteoporosis 
B) cretinism 
C) goiter 
D) iron deficiency

Question 20

Marta is a pregnant woman suffering from severe iodine deficiency.As a result of the deficiency,she has a high risk of giving birth to a child with

Accepted Answer

A) type 2 diabetes. 
B) phenylketonuria. 
C) cretinism. 
D) ariboflavinosis. 
A) type 2 diabetes. 
B) phenylketonuria. 
C) cretinism. 
D) ariboflavinosis.

Which of the following foods is a good source of potassium?

While Aaron was at a party,he drank too much alcohol.The following morning,he had a headache and his mouth felt very dry.Based on this information,Aaron was

Osteoporosis is characterized by

Paige is 6-weeks pregnant.Although Paige drank alcohol before she became pregnant,she refuses to drink any alcohol now,because she does not want to have a baby born with

Performing weight-bearing exercise can

Scientists are uncertain whether ____ is an essential mineral for humans.

____ is a trace mineral in your body.

Which of the following conditions is a common sign of iron deficiency?

Which of the following statements is false?

Chronic alcohol abuse increases the risk of

Which of the following blood pressure values is normal?

_____ is the iron-containing protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen.

Which of the following activities is "weight-bearing"?

Which of the following minerals is necessary for proper muscle contraction?

The body eliminates excess water through the

Constance is making a vegetable soup that contains carrots,beans,water,salt,pepper,bits of ham,and onions.The soup has to cook for 4 hours.While the soup is cooking,what will happen to some of the minerals that are in its ingredients?

Which of the following foods is low in sodium and high in potassium?

_____ must be added to grains during the enrichment process.

For the past 4 years,23-year-old Maggie has been losing a lot of blood during her menstrual periods.Based on this information,which of the following conditions is she most likely to develop?

Marta is a pregnant woman suffering from severe iodine deficiency.As a result of the deficiency,she has a high risk of giving birth to a child with

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Exam 9: Key Minerals,Water,and the Nonnutrient Alcohol

Which of the following foods is a good source of potassium?

While Aaron was at a party,he drank too much alcohol.The following morning,he had a headache and his mouth felt very dry.Based on this information,Aaron was

Osteoporosis is characterized by

Paige is 6-weeks pregnant.Although Paige drank alcohol before she became pregnant,she refuses to drink any alcohol now,because she does not want to have a baby born with

Performing weight-bearing exercise can

Scientists are uncertain whether ____ is an essential mineral for humans.

____ is a trace mineral in your body.

Which of the following conditions is a common sign of iron deficiency?

Which of the following statements is false?

Chronic alcohol abuse increases the risk of

Which of the following blood pressure values is normal?

_____ is the iron-containing protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen.

Which of the following activities is "weight-bearing"?

Which of the following minerals is necessary for proper muscle contraction?

The body eliminates excess water through the

Constance is making a vegetable soup that contains carrots,beans,water,salt,pepper,bits of ham,and onions.The soup has to cook for 4 hours.While the soup is cooking,what will happen to some of the minerals that are in its ingredients?

Which of the following foods is low in sodium and high in potassium?

_____ must be added to grains during the enrichment process.

For the past 4 years,23-year-old Maggie has been losing a lot of blood during her menstrual periods.Based on this information,which of the following conditions is she most likely to develop?

Marta is a pregnant woman suffering from severe iodine deficiency.As a result of the deficiency,she has a high risk of giving birth to a child with

Food Is More Than Something to Eat

Nutrition Information: Fact or Fiction

Making More Nutritious Choices

How Food Becomes You

Carbohydrates: Fuel and Fiber

Lipids: Focusing on Fats and Cholesterol

Proteins: Lifes Building Blocks

Vitamins: Nutrients That Multitask

Nutrition for a Healthy Weight and Fit Body

Nutrition for Your Life, Environment, and World

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