Question 1

Research has shown that long-term magnesium deficiency can lead to the development of osteoporosis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Most bottled waters contain fluoride.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The point in life at which our bones are the densest is called what?

Accepted Answer

A) pubertal bone density 
B) menopausal bone density 
C) late adulthood bone density 
D) peak bone density 
A) pubertal bone density 
B) menopausal bone density 
C) late adulthood bone density 
D) peak bone density

Question 4

How can we increase our absorption of dietary magnesium?

Accepted Answer

A) eat a high-fiber diet 
B) eat a high-carbohydrate diet 
C) eat a high-protein diet 
D) eat a high-fat diet 
A) eat a high-fiber diet 
B) eat a high-carbohydrate diet 
C) eat a high-protein diet 
D) eat a high-fat diet

Question 5

Newborn infants receive a single injection of vitamin K at birth because

Accepted Answer

A) newborns do not have enough bacteria in their small intestine to make vitamin K. 
B) breast milk is a poor source of vitamin K. 
C) the trauma of labor and delivery depletes the newborn's vitamin K stores. 
D) newborns cannot absorb any of the vitamin K from breast milk or formula. 
A) newborns do not have enough bacteria in their small intestine to make vitamin K. 
B) breast milk is a poor source of vitamin K. 
C) the trauma of labor and delivery depletes the newborn's vitamin K stores. 
D) newborns cannot absorb any of the vitamin K from breast milk or formula.

Question 6

Phosphorous deficiencies are common among adolescents and young adults.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Fluorosis is associated with

Accepted Answer

A) insufficient intake of fluoride. 
B) consuming too much fluoride. 
C) Alzheimer's disease. 
D) osteoporosis. 
A) insufficient intake of fluoride. 
B) consuming too much fluoride. 
C) Alzheimer's disease. 
D) osteoporosis.

Question 8

A person suffering from osteomalacia is prone to

Accepted Answer

A) bone fractures. 
B) diseased gums. 
C) high blood pressure. 
D) bowed legs. 
A) bone fractures. 
B) diseased gums. 
C) high blood pressure. 
D) bowed legs.

Question 9

Where do humans obtain vitamin D?

Accepted Answer

A) moonlight 
B) sunlight 
C) intestinal bacteria 
D) stomach bacteria 
A) moonlight 
B) sunlight 
C) intestinal bacteria 
D) stomach bacteria

Question 10

Describe the process by which the body converts sunlight to active vitamin D in the body. Discuss the hormones and the organs involved in this process.

Accepted Answer

The process by which the body converts s

Question 11

Geographical location affects one's ability to synthesize vitamin D.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is the MOST abundant mineral in our body?

Accepted Answer

A) calcium 
B) iron 
C) phosphorus 
D) fluoride 
A) calcium 
B) iron 
C) phosphorus 
D) fluoride

Question 13

Consuming excessive amounts of calcium supplements can lead to mineral imbalances.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

When blood calcium levels fall, which of the following does NOT occur?

Accepted Answer

A) PTH is produced and activates vitamin D. 
B) Vitamin D stimulates the kidney to reabsorb calcium from the blood. 
C) PTH and vitamin D stimulate osteoblasts to break down bone. 
D) Vitamin D increases the absorption of calcium from the intestines. 
A) PTH is produced and activates vitamin D. 
B) Vitamin D stimulates the kidney to reabsorb calcium from the blood. 
C) PTH and vitamin D stimulate osteoblasts to break down bone. 
D) Vitamin D increases the absorption of calcium from the intestines.

Question 15

If a healthy individual were to consume too much calcium from the diet, which of the following is MOST likely to occur?

Accepted Answer

A) hypercalcemia 
B) toxicity symptoms, including nausea and dizziness 
C) excess calcium excreted in the feces 
D) accumulation of calcium in the soft tissues of the body 
A) hypercalcemia 
B) toxicity symptoms, including nausea and dizziness 
C) excess calcium excreted in the feces 
D) accumulation of calcium in the soft tissues of the body

Question 16

Alexa is concerned that she is not consuming enough calcium. She does not drink any cow's milk, and the only dairy product she likes is yogurt. Discuss several ways that Alexa could increase her daily intake of calcium.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Alexa is concerned that she is not...

Question 17

People with diseases that result in the malabsorption of which nutrient are at risk for a vitamin D deficiency?

Accepted Answer

A) carbohydrate 
B) fat 
C) minerals 
D) protein 
A) carbohydrate 
B) fat 
C) minerals 
D) protein

Question 18

The individual with the highest risk of developing a vitamin D deficiency is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) exclusively breastfed infant. 
B) elderly institutionalized adult who consumes no milk and receives little or no sun exposure. 
C) adult living in the northern United States. 
D) adolescent female who consumes no milk or dairy products. 
A) exclusively breastfed infant. 
B) elderly institutionalized adult who consumes no milk and receives little or no sun exposure. 
C) adult living in the northern United States. 
D) adolescent female who consumes no milk or dairy products.

Question 19

How does bone serve as a "calcium bank" for the body?

Accepted Answer

Bone serves as a "calcium bank" for the

Question 20

Trace minerals are those our body needs in what amount per day?

Accepted Answer

A) less than 10 mg 
B) less than 20 
C) less than 50 mg 
D) less than 100 mg 
A) less than 10 mg 
B) less than 20 
C) less than 50 mg 
D) less than 100 mg

Exam 9: Nutrients Involved in Bone Health

Research has shown that long-term magnesium deficiency can lead to the development of osteoporosis.

Most bottled waters contain fluoride.

The point in life at which our bones are the densest is called what?

How can we increase our absorption of dietary magnesium?

Newborn infants receive a single injection of vitamin K at birth because

Phosphorous deficiencies are common among adolescents and young adults.

Fluorosis is associated with

A person suffering from osteomalacia is prone to

Where do humans obtain vitamin D?

Describe the process by which the body converts sunlight to active vitamin D in the body. Discuss the hormones and the organs involved in this process.

Geographical location affects one's ability to synthesize vitamin D.

Which of the following is the MOST abundant mineral in our body?

Consuming excessive amounts of calcium supplements can lead to mineral imbalances.

When blood calcium levels fall, which of the following does NOT occur?

If a healthy individual were to consume too much calcium from the diet, which of the following is MOST likely to occur?

Alexa is concerned that she is not consuming enough calcium. She does not drink any cow's milk, and the only dairy product she likes is yogurt. Discuss several ways that Alexa could increase her daily intake of calcium.

People with diseases that result in the malabsorption of which nutrient are at risk for a vitamin D deficiency?

The individual with the highest risk of developing a vitamin D deficiency is a(n)

How does bone serve as a "calcium bank" for the body?

Trace minerals are those our body needs in what amount per day?

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