Question 1

Which of the following is a sure way to tell that you have high blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

A)   You stand up and get a bit dizzy.
B)   Your arm is numb when you wake up in the morning.
C)   Your parents had high blood pressure.
D)   You have it measured and it is rated as elevated. D

Question 2

Sodium, potassium, chloride, and phosphorus play a major role in

Accepted Answer

A)   carbohydrate metabolism.
B)   the distribution of water inside and outside body cells.
C)   regulating insulin production.
D)   the production of thyroid hormones. B

Question 3

Vignette While waiting for a prescription to be filled, Dan decides to measure his blood pressure using the automated machine in the pharmacy. His blood pressure reading is 140 over 92 millimeters of mercury. He knows he has a few pounds to lose but never knew his blood pressure. Before returning home he goes to a fast-food restaurant and enjoys a cheeseburger and fries. At home, Dan tells his wife, Tracy, his findings and waits for her response. Let's see if you know as much as Tracy about the implications of blood pressure. What symptoms of high blood pressure should Dan watch for?

Accepted Answer

A)   Rapid heartbeat and respiration
B)   Lightheadedness and jitteriness
C)   Apathy and loss of appetite
D)   Heart flutters and chest pains
E)   There are no symptoms. E

Question 4

Discuss the factors that enhance iron absorption. Who is particularly at risk for an iron deficiency?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Discuss the factors that enhance iron absorption....

Question 5

A good food source of copper is _____, and this mineral used by the body to help manufacture _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   whole grains; collagen
B)   nuts; thyroid hormone
C)   citrus fruits; white blood cells
D)   deep orange vegetables; insulin

Question 6

Which food is fortified with iodine to prevent deficiencies?

Accepted Answer

A)   Salt
B)   Milk
C)   Butter and margarine
D)   Breads and cereals

Question 7

Which of the following contributes most of the sodium in the typical U.S. diet?

Accepted Answer

A)   Unprocessed foods
B)   Salt added during cooking or at the table at home
C)   Processed foods
D)   Soft water

Question 8

A diet which overemphasizes _____ is likely to lead to an iron deficiency in children.

Accepted Answer

A)   cereals
B)   milk
C)   vegetables
D)   dried beans
E)   meat

Question 9

Joe has iron overload and visited a nutritionist to find out more about this condition. Which statement about iron overload is incorrect ?

Accepted Answer

A)   Infectious bacteria thrive on the iron-rich blood characteristic of iron overload.
B)   It is more common in men than in women.
C)   Tissue damage, especially in organs such as the pancreas, results from this condition.
D)   Extra iron supplements should not be taken unless advised by a physician.

Question 10

Sharon is an 18-year-old college student who drinks soda at lunch, at dinner, and with snacks. You notice that she rarely drinks milk and suggest that she start because the calcium recommendation for someone 9-18 years of age is:

Accepted Answer

A)   500 mg per day.
B)   800 mg per day.
C)   1,300 mg per day.
D)   1,600 mg per day.

Question 11

All of the following are correct concerning minerals except :

Accepted Answer

A)   they occur naturally in the earth's crust.
B)   they are organic compounds.
C)   they are chemical elements.
D)   they are required in the diet in very small amounts compared to the energy nutrients.

Question 12

Which of the following people would be at the lowest risk for osteoporosis?

Accepted Answer

A)   Joe, who walks for one hour, 3 times each week.
B)   Jill, who has a glass of wine every day after work.
C)   Stephanie, whose mother and grandmother broke their hips.
D)   Mark, who had a kidney transplant two years ago.

Question 13

Which statement about phosphorus is incorrect ?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is part of DNA and RNA.
B)   Intake is high in people who regularly consume carbonated beverages.
C)   It is second to calcium in abundance in the body.
D)   Animal protein is the best source.
E)   It is part of hemoglobin in red blood cells.

Question 14

Osteoclasts are the bone-building cells of the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Discuss the dietary factors that may affect blood pressure and the lifestyle changes recommended for reducing it.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Discuss the dietary factors that may affect...

Question 16

What binder that is found in whole-grain cereals hinders zinc absorption?

Accepted Answer

A)   Chlorine
B)   Calcium
C)   EDTA
D)   Phytic acid
E)   Iron

Question 17

The absorption of iron is impaired by:

Accepted Answer

A)   heme.
B)   tannins.
C)   sodium.
D)   vitamin C.

Question 18

Basically, the DASH diet is the same as an overall healthful diet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is not a component of bone structure?

Accepted Answer

A)   Collagen
B)   Vitamin D
C)   Phosphorus
D)   Magnesium

Question 20

Vignette While waiting for a prescription to be filled, Dan decides to measure his blood pressure using the automated machine in the pharmacy. His blood pressure reading is 140 over 92 millimeters of mercury. He knows he has a few pounds to lose but never knew his blood pressure. Before returning home he goes to a fast-food restaurant and enjoys a cheeseburger and fries. At home, Dan tells his wife, Tracy, his findings and waits for her response. Let's see if you know as much as Tracy about the implications of blood pressure. While out for dinner with Tracy, what could Dan do in order to lower his sodium intake?

Accepted Answer

A)   Order Asian cuisine without heavy cream sauces.
B)   Use catsup on his food rather than mayonnaise.
C)   Request his food be cooked with spices such as MSG.
D)   Order an omelet made with fresh tomatoes and herbs instead of ham.

Exam 8: The Minerals and Water: A Functional Approach

Which of the following is a sure way to tell that you have high blood pressure?

Sodium, potassium, chloride, and phosphorus play a major role in

Discuss the factors that enhance iron absorption. Who is particularly at risk for an iron deficiency?

A good food source of copper is _, and this mineral used by the body to help manufacture _.

Which food is fortified with iodine to prevent deficiencies?

Which of the following contributes most of the sodium in the typical U.S. diet?

A diet which overemphasizes _____ is likely to lead to an iron deficiency in children.

Joe has iron overload and visited a nutritionist to find out more about this condition. Which statement about iron overload is incorrect ?

Sharon is an 18-year-old college student who drinks soda at lunch, at dinner, and with snacks. You notice that she rarely drinks milk and suggest that she start because the calcium recommendation for someone 9-18 years of age is:

All of the following are correct concerning minerals except :

Which of the following people would be at the lowest risk for osteoporosis?

Which statement about phosphorus is incorrect ?

Osteoclasts are the bone-building cells of the body.

Discuss the dietary factors that may affect blood pressure and the lifestyle changes recommended for reducing it.

What binder that is found in whole-grain cereals hinders zinc absorption?

The absorption of iron is impaired by:

Basically, the DASH diet is the same as an overall healthful diet.

Which of the following is not a component of bone structure?