Question 1

The bioavailability of calcium from spinach is limited because of the leafy green's

Accepted Answer

A) low calcium content. 
B) high levels of oxalates. 
C) low protein content. 
D) high vitamin C content. 
A) low calcium content. 
B) high levels of oxalates. 
C) low protein content. 
D) high vitamin C content.

Question 2

Calcitonin is a hormone secreted by which gland?

Accepted Answer

A) adrenal 
B) parathyroid 
C) pituitary 
D) thyroid 
A) adrenal 
B) parathyroid 
C) pituitary 
D) thyroid

Question 3

DXA is used to evaluate bone density in women only.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The family of vitamin K compounds is referred to as quinones.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The majority of a man's bone is built by the age of 15.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Repeated sunburns are associated with an increased risk of developing vitamin D toxicity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In addition to being a nutrient, vitamin D acts as a hormone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Phosphorus consumption has increased approximately 10 to 15% over the past 30 years. This is largely due to the increased consumption of

Accepted Answer

A) processed foods. 
B) meat. 
C) water. 
D) milk. 
A) processed foods. 
B) meat. 
C) water. 
D) milk.

Question 9

The type of cell responsible for the resorption of bone is

Accepted Answer

A) cortical. 
B) trabecular. 
C) osteoblast. 
D) osteoclast. 
A) cortical. 
B) trabecular. 
C) osteoblast. 
D) osteoclast.

Question 10

Discuss the factors that influence the bioavailability of calcium in the body.

Accepted Answer

Several factors can influence the bioava

Question 11

Vitamin D toxicity is associated with

Accepted Answer

A) sunburns. 
B) suntan lotions. 
C) seafood. 
D) supplements. 
A) sunburns. 
B) suntan lotions. 
C) seafood. 
D) supplements.

Question 12

Which of the following is a poor source of dietary magnesium?

Accepted Answer

A) green leafy vegetables 
B) refined grain products 
C) seafood 
D) seeds and nuts 
A) green leafy vegetables 
B) refined grain products 
C) seafood 
D) seeds and nuts

Question 13

Which process determines the shape of bones?

Accepted Answer

A) bone modeling 
B) bone turnover 
C) bone growth 
D) bone remodeling 
A) bone modeling 
B) bone turnover 
C) bone growth 
D) bone remodeling

Exam 9: Nutrients Involved in Bone Health

The bioavailability of calcium from spinach is limited because of the leafy green's

Calcitonin is a hormone secreted by which gland?

DXA is used to evaluate bone density in women only.

The family of vitamin K compounds is referred to as quinones.

The majority of a man's bone is built by the age of 15.

Repeated sunburns are associated with an increased risk of developing vitamin D toxicity.

In addition to being a nutrient, vitamin D acts as a hormone.

Phosphorus consumption has increased approximately 10 to 15% over the past 30 years. This is largely due to the increased consumption of

The type of cell responsible for the resorption of bone is

Discuss the factors that influence the bioavailability of calcium in the body.

Vitamin D toxicity is associated with

Which of the following is a poor source of dietary magnesium?

Which process determines the shape of bones?

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