Question 1

Chronic excessive alcohol use

Accepted Answer

A)  causes the heart to shrink.
B)  increases fat deposits in the abdominal region.
C)  lowers blood pressure.
D)  causes the body to retain heat. B

Question 2

The prevalence of _____ tends to be higher in populations that consume diets rich in sodium.

Accepted Answer

A)  goiter
B)  hypertension
C)  fluorosis
D)  diabetes B

Question 3

____ is a major risk factor for hypertension.

Accepted Answer

A)  Being underweight
B)  Smoking cigarettes
C)  Having Asian ancestry
D)  Consuming a potassium-rich diet B

Question 4

Women who are trying to become pregnant or are pregnant should

Accepted Answer

A)  limit their alcohol consumption to beer.
B)  mix distilled alcohol with fruit juice before consuming it.
C)  avoid all forms of alcohol.
D)  drink alcohol only with meals.

Question 5

____ helps the body maintain normal fluid balance.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

In the United States,_____ deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency.

Accepted Answer

A)  selenium
B)  iron
C)  calcium
D)  magnesium

Question 7

_____ is the iron-containing protein in muscle tissue that controls the cells' uptake of oxygen from red blood cells.

Accepted Answer

A)  Thyroxin
B)  Phytic acid
C)  Myoglobin
D)  Hemoglobin

Question 8

Jade is concerned about her risk of osteoporosis.To help reduce her risk of this condition,Jade should

Accepted Answer

A)  consume more iron-rich foods.
B)  avoid foods such as kale and frozen yogurt.
C)  reduce her physical activity level.
D)  avoid smoking cigarettes.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A)  The Food and Drug Administration regulates bottled water products that are marketed for interstate commerce.
B)  The Environmental Protection Agency monitors amounts of BPA in plastic baby bottles and sipping cups.
C)  Manufacturers are permitted 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 10

Lydia's diet lacks _____,which is classified as a major mineral.

Accepted Answer

A)  iodine
B)  iron
C)  selenium
D)  calcium

Question 11

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  A person's body water content increases with increasing age.
B)  Water comprises approximately 25% of lean muscle tissue.
C)  About 30% of an average person's body is water.
D)  Healthy young women have slightly less body water than healthy young men.

Question 12

Cameron takes megadoses of a single mineral supplement.Lately,he's noticed that his fingernails break easily,his hair is falling out,and he's more tired than usual.His friends have told him that he smells like garlic.Based on this information,Cameron has consumed too much

Accepted Answer

A)  calcium.
B)  magnesium.
C)  selenium.
D)  iron.

Question 13

In the human body,water is needed to

Accepted Answer

A)  transport substances.
B)  provide energy to fuel cellular activity.
C)  protect DNA from free radical damage.
D)  make glucose from fatty acids.

Question 14

_____ is the primary source of sodium in the typical American's diet.

Accepted Answer

A)  Tap water
B)  Whole milk
C)  Fresh fruit
D)  Processed food

Question 15

Emma consumes dairy products,but she does not eat meat,fish,eggs or poultry.She eats some vegetables and fruits,but she avoids beans,breads and cereal products.Based on this information,her diet lacks adequate

Accepted Answer

A)  calcium.
B)  potassium.
C)  magnesium.
D)  iron.

Question 16

While at a bar,Jake drank 3 ounces of whiskey.Based on this information,Jake consumed about the same amount of alcohol that is in _____ 12-oz cans of regular beer.

Accepted Answer

A)  two
B)  three
C)  four
D)  five

Question 17

Which of the following foods is a good source of calcium?

Accepted Answer

A)  fat-free yogurt
B)  fried chicken
C)  red delicious apples
D)  ground beef

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

Which of the following groups of people has the highest risk of magnesium deficiency?

Accepted Answer

A)  teenage boys
B)  alcoholic men
C)  female athletes
D)  female vegetarians

Question 20

Parathyroid hormone

Accepted Answer

A)  increases the body's rate of potassium excretion.
B)  signals bone cells to take up calcium from the bloodstream.
C)  enables glucose to enter cells.
D)  enhances the body's ability to absorb and retain calcium.

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