Question 1

Young women who _____ have higher risk of developing osteoporosis than young women who do not have this characteristic.

Accepted Answer

A) exercise regularly 
B) avoid alcohol 
C) have anorexia nervosa 
D) consume fluoridated water 
A) exercise regularly 
B) avoid alcohol 
C) have anorexia nervosa 
D) consume fluoridated water

Question 2

Which of the following practices would help a vegan (total vegetarian)increase his or her iron intake from plant foods?

Accepted Answer

A) taking zinc,calcium,and selenium supplements with meals 
B) cooking vegetables in a cast iron skillet with tomatoes or lemon juice 
C) drinking more milk and avoiding in-between-meal snacks 
D) replacing butter with olive oil 
A) taking zinc,calcium,and selenium supplements with meals 
B) cooking vegetables in a cast iron skillet with tomatoes or lemon juice 
C) drinking more milk and avoiding in-between-meal snacks 
D) replacing butter with olive oil

Question 3

Erika is a college student who has never experienced dental decay.Recently,she slipped and fell down a flight of stairs.Although she had bumps and bruises after the fall,she did not break any bones.Which of the following practices is the most likely reason for Erika's strong bones and decay-resistant teeth?

Accepted Answer

A) taking vitamin K supplements daily 
B) drinking fluoridated water 
C) eating a high-protein,low-carbohydrate diet 
D) consuming an alcohol-containing drink each day 
A) taking vitamin K supplements daily 
B) drinking fluoridated water 
C) eating a high-protein,low-carbohydrate diet 
D) consuming an alcohol-containing drink each day

Question 4

Lola doesn't like to cook,so she eats fast food at least three times a week.When she doesn't eat fast food,she opens a can of soup and makes a ham and cheese sandwich.For snacks,she prefers processed cheese cubes,potato chips,and pretzels.Based on this information,her diet is very high in

Accepted Answer

A) potassium. 
B) vitamin 
C) beta-carotene. 
D) sodium. 
A) potassium. 
B) vitamin 
C) beta-carotene. 
D) sodium.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) lack of energy 
B) "fishy" body odor 
C) increased appetite 
D) brittle bones 
A) lack of energy 
B) "fishy" body odor 
C) increased appetite 
D) brittle bones

Question 6

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) A person's body size doesn't influence the rate at which he or she metabolizes alcohol. 
B) When they drink the same amounts of alcohol,women tend to show the mind-altering effects of alcohol longer than men. 
C) Consuming food along with alcohol-containing beverages increases the rate at which the digestive tract absorbs the alcohol. 
D) Women make higher amounts of an enzyme that helps metabolize alcohol,so they sober up faster than men,after drinking the same amounts of alcohol. 
A) A person's body size doesn't influence the rate at which he or she metabolizes alcohol. 
B) When they drink the same amounts of alcohol,women tend to show the mind-altering effects of alcohol longer than men. 
C) Consuming food along with alcohol-containing beverages increases the rate at which the digestive tract absorbs the alcohol. 
D) Women make higher amounts of an enzyme that helps metabolize alcohol,so they sober up faster than men,after drinking the same amounts of alcohol.

Question 7

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Alcohol is stored in body fat. 
B) The pancreas is the primary site for alcohol metabolism. 
C) In the United States,a BAC of 0.12% is the legal limit for intoxication for adult drivers. 
D) Signs of alcohol poisoning include a slowed and irregular heart rate. 
A) Alcohol is stored in body fat. 
B) The pancreas is the primary site for alcohol metabolism. 
C) In the United States,a BAC of 0.12% is the legal limit for intoxication for adult drivers. 
D) Signs of alcohol poisoning include a slowed and irregular heart rate.

Question 8

Calcitonin

Accepted Answer

A) increases the kidney's rate of potassium excretion. 
B) signals certain bone cells to remove excess calcium from blood. 
C) enables glucose to enter cells. 
D) increases iodine absorption in the small intestine. 
A) increases the kidney's rate of potassium excretion. 
B) signals certain bone cells to remove excess calcium from blood. 
C) enables glucose to enter cells. 
D) increases iodine absorption in the small intestine.

Question 9

____ helps the body maintain normal fluid balance.

Accepted Answer

A) Sodium 
B) Iron 
C) Fluoride 
D) Copper 
A) Sodium 
B) Iron 
C) Fluoride 
D) Copper

Question 10

Which of the following foods contains the most water by weight?

Accepted Answer

A) tomato 
B) whole-wheat bread 
C) corn oil 
D) apple with skin 
A) tomato 
B) whole-wheat bread 
C) corn oil 
D) apple with skin

Question 11

In the United States,which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) No federal regulations cover bottled water that is sold throughout the country. 
B) The Environmental Protection Agency regulates the sanitation of public water supplies. 
C) The Food and Drug Administration permits manufacturers to add vitamins,minerals,and amino acids to their bottled water and flavored beverage products. 
D) Bottled water is safer to drink than tap water 
A) No federal regulations cover bottled water that is sold throughout the country. 
B) The Environmental Protection Agency regulates the sanitation of public water supplies. 
C) The Food and Drug Administration permits manufacturers to add vitamins,minerals,and amino acids to their bottled water and flavored beverage products. 
D) Bottled water is safer to drink than tap water

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A) silicon 
B) zinc 
C) iodide 
D) magnesium 
A) silicon 
B) zinc 
C) iodide 
D) magnesium

Question 13

In the United States,which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) No federal regulations cover bottled water that is sold throughout the country. 
B) The Food and Drug Administration regulates the sanitation of public water supplies. 
C) The Environmental Protection Agency permits manufacturers to add vitamins,minerals,and amino acids to their bottled water products. 
D) Tap water is less expensive to drink than bottled water. 
A) No federal regulations cover bottled water that is sold throughout the country. 
B) The Food and Drug Administration regulates the sanitation of public water supplies. 
C) The Environmental Protection Agency permits manufacturers to add vitamins,minerals,and amino acids to their bottled water products. 
D) Tap water is less expensive to drink than bottled water.

Question 14

Young women who _____ have higher risk of developing osteoporosis than young women who do not have this characteristic.

Accepted Answer

A) exercise regularly 
B) have African-American ancestry 
C) smoke cigarettes 
D) consume kale,spinach,and yogurt 
A) exercise regularly 
B) have African-American ancestry 
C) smoke cigarettes 
D) consume kale,spinach,and yogurt

Question 15

Which of the following individuals has the highest risk of developing osteoporosis?

Accepted Answer

A) A sedentary white male college student who smokes cigarettes. 
B) A 30-year-old Hispanic-American man who plays basketball 5 days a week. 
C) A tall 35-year-old African-American woman who consumes 3 cups of dairy products daily. 
D) A 40-year-old,white woman who has a large body frame and plays singles tennis twice a week. 
A) A sedentary white male college student who smokes cigarettes. 
B) A 30-year-old Hispanic-American man who plays basketball 5 days a week. 
C) A tall 35-year-old African-American woman who consumes 3 cups of dairy products daily. 
D) A 40-year-old,white woman who has a large body frame and plays singles tennis twice a week.

Question 16

According to Adequate Intake recommendations,the total water intake for healthy young adults is approximately _____ cups/day.

Accepted Answer

A) 4 to 6.5 
B) 11 to 15.5 
C) 18 to 20.5 
D) 22 to 25.5 
A) 4 to 6.5 
B) 11 to 15.5 
C) 18 to 20.5 
D) 22 to 25.5

Question 17

The body eliminates water through the

Accepted Answer

A) lungs. 
B) lymphatic system. 
C) liver. 
D) spleen. 
A) lungs. 
B) lymphatic system. 
C) liver. 
D) spleen.

Question 18

Intracellular water

Accepted Answer

A) surrounds cells. 
B) includes the plasma of blood. 
C) is within cells. 
D) supplies about 4 kcal/g. 
A) surrounds cells. 
B) includes the plasma of blood. 
C) is within cells. 
D) supplies about 4 kcal/g.

Question 19

Which of the following substances is a diuretic?

Accepted Answer

A) iron 
B) alcohol 
C) salt 
D) calcium 
A) iron 
B) alcohol 
C) salt 
D) calcium

Question 20

Christine loves to eat canned salmon and sardines,even though the fish have tiny bones in them.These fish are good sources of

Accepted Answer

A) folate. 
B) calcium. 
C) vitamin C. 
D) magnesium. 
A) folate. 
B) calcium. 
C) vitamin C. 
D) magnesium.

Young women who _____ have higher risk of developing osteoporosis than young women who do not have this characteristic.

Which of the following practices would help a vegan (total vegetarian)increase his or her iron intake from plant foods?

Lola doesn't like to cook,so she eats fast food at least three times a week.When she doesn't eat fast food,she opens a can of soup and makes a ham and cheese sandwich.For snacks,she prefers processed cheese cubes,potato chips,and pretzels.Based on this information,her diet is very high in

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

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following statements is true?

Calcitonin

____ helps the body maintain normal fluid balance.

Which of the following foods contains the most water by weight?

In the United States,which of the following statements is true?

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

In the United States,which of the following statements is true?

Young women who _____ have higher risk of developing osteoporosis than young women who do not have this characteristic.

Which of the following individuals has the highest risk of developing osteoporosis?

According to Adequate Intake recommendations,the total water intake for healthy young adults is approximately _____ cups/day.

The body eliminates water through the

Intracellular water

Which of the following substances is a diuretic?

Christine loves to eat canned salmon and sardines,even though the fish have tiny bones in them.These fish are good sources of

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

Young women who _____ have higher risk of developing osteoporosis than young women who do not have this characteristic.

Which of the following practices would help a vegan (total vegetarian)increase his or her iron intake from plant foods?

Lola doesn't like to cook,so she eats fast food at least three times a week.When she doesn't eat fast food,she opens a can of soup and makes a ham and cheese sandwich.For snacks,she prefers processed cheese cubes,potato chips,and pretzels.Based on this information,her diet is very high in

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

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following statements is true?

Calcitonin

____ helps the body maintain normal fluid balance.

Which of the following foods contains the most water by weight?

In the United States,which of the following statements is true?

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

In the United States,which of the following statements is true?

Young women who _____ have higher risk of developing osteoporosis than young women who do not have this characteristic.

Which of the following individuals has the highest risk of developing osteoporosis?

According to Adequate Intake recommendations,the total water intake for healthy young adults is approximately _____ cups/day.

The body eliminates water through the

Intracellular water

Which of the following substances is a diuretic?

Christine loves to eat canned salmon and sardines,even though the fish have tiny bones in them.These fish are good sources of

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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