Question 1

Iodine deficiency during childhood and adolescence has been known to cause:

Accepted Answer

A) premature baldness. 
B) impaired mental function. 
C) cancer risk in later life. 
D) sudden death. 
A) premature baldness. 
B) impaired mental function. 
C) cancer risk in later life. 
D) sudden death.

Question 2

Fluoride has shown to be most effective in preventing:

Accepted Answer

A) colon cancer. 
B) dental caries. 
C) osteomalacia. 
D) obesity. 
A) colon cancer. 
B) dental caries. 
C) osteomalacia. 
D) obesity.

Question 3

The symptoms of zinc deficiency include all of the following EXCEPT:

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A) hair loss. 
B) impaired reproduction. 
C) anemia. 
D) reduced immune function. 
A) hair loss. 
B) impaired reproduction. 
C) anemia. 
D) reduced immune function.

Question 4

Which is NOT a plentiful source of zinc?

Accepted Answer

A) Beef 
B) Refried beans 
C) Saltine crackers 
D) Yogurt 
A) Beef 
B) Refried beans 
C) Saltine crackers 
D) Yogurt

Question 5

Which statement about overt chronic chromium deficiency is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) It may in part explain the obesity epidemic in the US. 
B) It is common in the U.S.since so many processed foods are consumed. 
C) Overt chronic chromium deficiency may occur in malnourished children. 
D) Chromium deficiency results in high blood pressure and increased risk of stroke. 
A) It may in part explain the obesity epidemic in the US. 
B) It is common in the U.S.since so many processed foods are consumed. 
C) Overt chronic chromium deficiency may occur in malnourished children. 
D) Chromium deficiency results in high blood pressure and increased risk of stroke.

Question 6

How iron levels maintained in the body?

Accepted Answer

Since no regulated excretory system exis

Question 7

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 8

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 9

Which statement is FALSE regarding the function of zinc in the body?

Accepted Answer

A) Zinc is a cofactor for many enzymes. 
B) Zinc is needed for development of sex organs. 
C) Zinc is needed for growth and tissue repair. 
D) Zinc is needed for synthesis of vitamin E. 
A) Zinc is a cofactor for many enzymes. 
B) Zinc is needed for development of sex organs. 
C) Zinc is needed for growth and tissue repair. 
D) Zinc is needed for synthesis of vitamin E.

Question 10

The best dietary sources of manganese are:

Accepted Answer

A) fruits and vegetables. 
B) nuts and whole grains. 
C) meats. 
D) dairy products. 
A) fruits and vegetables. 
B) nuts and whole grains. 
C) meats. 
D) dairy products.

Question 11

Which population groups would benefit the most from fluoridation of the water? Why?

Accepted Answer

Fluoridation of water has the

Question 12

What is the function of hemoglobin in the body?

Accepted Answer

Hemoglobin is an iron-containi

Question 13

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 14

Which statement about zinc toxicity is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) It can lower HDL cholesterol. 
B) It may occur from food and beverage contamination by galvanized containers. 
C) Zinc toxicity interferes with the function of iron in superoxide dismutase. 
D) It can decrease immune function. 
A) It can lower HDL cholesterol. 
B) It may occur from food and beverage contamination by galvanized containers. 
C) Zinc toxicity interferes with the function of iron in superoxide dismutase. 
D) It can decrease immune function.

Question 15

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 16

___________ is not a component of an antioxidant enzyme.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

The poorest source of fluoride among the following is:

Accepted Answer

A) toothpaste. 
B) foods cooked with Teflon. 
C) tea. 
D) pork. 
A) toothpaste. 
B) foods cooked with Teflon. 
C) tea. 
D) pork.

Question 18

Of the following,_______ is (are)the best source of zinc.

Accepted Answer

A) apples 
B) refined grains 
C) chocolate 
D) red meat 
A) apples 
B) refined grains 
C) chocolate 
D) red meat

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a good source of heme iron?

Accepted Answer

A) Beef 
B) Chicken 
C) Salmon 
D) Spinach 
A) Beef 
B) Chicken 
C) Salmon 
D) Spinach

Question 20

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.

Exam 12: The Trace Minerals

Iodine deficiency during childhood and adolescence has been known to cause:

Fluoride has shown to be most effective in preventing:

The symptoms of zinc deficiency include all of the following EXCEPT:

Which is NOT a plentiful source of zinc?

Which statement about overt chronic chromium deficiency is correct?

How iron levels maintained in the body?

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

Manganese homeostasis is maintained through:

Which statement is FALSE regarding the function of zinc in the body?

The best dietary sources of manganese are:

Which population groups would benefit the most from fluoridation of the water? Why?

What is the function of hemoglobin in the body?

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

Which statement about zinc toxicity is FALSE?

Molybdenum is required for all of the following EXCEPT:

___________ is not a component of an antioxidant enzyme.

The poorest source of fluoride among the following is:

Of the following,_______ is (are)the best source of zinc.

Which of the following is NOT a good source of heme iron?

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

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