Question 1

Which of the following is the best source of magnesium?

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A)  Refined grains
B)  Meat
C)  Legumes
D)  MilkE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 2

The childhood deficiency disease for vitamin D is called

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A)  osteopenia.
B)  osteomalacia.
C)  rickets.
D)  osteoporosis.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

Magnesium deficiency causes

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A)  irregular heartbeat.
B)  muscle pain.
C)  seizures.
D)  All of these are true.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 4

What is magnesium's primary function?

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A)  It transports calcium in the blood.
B)  It is important in hemoglobin synthesis.
C)  It maintains mucus production in the digestive tract.
D)  It is important for nerve and heart function.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Which of the following are functions of calcium?

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A)  Growth,development,and maintenance of bones
B)  Appetite regulation
C)  Homocysteine metabolism
D)  Transport of oxygen through the bloodE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

_______ is a disease in which bone mass is lost to such a degree that fractures can occur in bones,especially the wrist,spine,and hips.

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A)  Osteopenia
B)  Rickets
C)  Osteomalacia
D)  OsteoporosisE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 7

Aging ______ dietary needs for calcium and vitamin

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A)  increases
B)  decreases
C)  does not affectD) B) and C)
E) A) and C)

Question 8

The mineral that gives hardness to teeth and bones is

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A)  selenium.
B)  zinc.
C)  copper.
D)  fluoride.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 9

Trabecular bone

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A)  has a porous structure.
B)  is the site of blood cell synthesis.
C)  is more rapidly remodeled than cortical bone.
D)  All of these choices are correct.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 10

The following populations are at risk for poor magnesium status.

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A)  Alcoholics,people using diuretics,and people experiencing excessive vomiting and diarrhea
B)  Diabetics,vegans,and people who are overweight
C)  Teenagers and middle-age males
D)  Individuals with autoimmune disease,young adults,and people with iron-deficiency anemiaE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 11

Which would you expect to provide the largest amount of calcium?

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A)  1 medium egg
B)  1 slice of bread
C)  1 ounce of cheese
D)  1 medium appleE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

To prevent bone loss,a woman at risk for osteoporosis could

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A)  increase weight-bearing exercise.
B)  increase dietary intake of calcium and vitamin D
C)  consult a physician about estrogen replacement.
D)  All of these choices are correct.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 13

Vitamin D is converted to its active form by the

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A)  liver and kidneys.
B)  bones.
C)  pancreas.
D)  skin.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 14

The mixture of calcium and phosphorus that forms the structure of bone is called

Accepted Answer

A)  dentin.
B)  calcium citrate.
C)  calcium carbonate.
D)  hydroxyapatite.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 15

Vitamin K is required for optimal bone health due to its role in activating

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin D in the liver.
B)  vitamin D in the kidneys.
C)  clotting factors in the blood.
D)  proteins that bind calcium.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

Vitamin D regulates

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A)  energy metabolism.
B)  fluid balance.
C)  oxidation and reduction reactions.
D)  blood calcium levels.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 17

Which of the following non-dairy milk beverages has the highest protein content?

Accepted Answer

A)  Almond milk
B)  Flax milk
C)  Coconut milk
D)  Soy milkE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

The most accurate method of assessing bone health is

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A)  computed tomography.
B)  quantitative ultrasound.
C)  an x-ray of the back.
D)  dual energy x-ray absorptiometry.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 19

Excess body weight

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A)  accelerates bone loss.
B)  increases bone density.
C)  is associated with greater risk of fractures.
D)  enhances calcium absorption.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 20

Regarding use of calcium supplements,which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Supplements containing oyster shell and dolomite should be labeled "purified" to be considered safe.
B)  Intakes over 500 milligrams per dose may interfere with absorption of iron and zinc.
C)  For maximum absorbability,any form of calcium supplements should be taken between meals.
D)  The USP label warns consumers that the supplement may contain high levels of lead or aluminum.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Exam 11: Nutrients Involved in Bone Health

Which of the following are functions of calcium?

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Magnesium deficiency causes

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Aging ______ dietary needs for calcium and vitamin

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Trabecular bone

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Which would you expect to provide the largest amount of calcium?

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Vitamin D is converted to its active form by the

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The following populations are at risk for poor magnesium status.

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Excess body weight

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Which of the following is the best source of magnesium?

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The mixture of calcium and phosphorus that forms the structure of bone is called

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Vitamin K is required for optimal bone health due to its role in activating

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The mineral that gives hardness to teeth and bones is

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Vitamin D regulates

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Which of the following non-dairy milk beverages has the highest protein content?

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What is magnesium's primary function?

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_______ is a disease in which bone mass is lost to such a degree that fractures can occur in bones,especially the wrist,spine,and hips.

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To prevent bone loss,a woman at risk for osteoporosis could

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The most accurate method of assessing bone health is

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Regarding use of calcium supplements,which of the following is true?

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The childhood deficiency disease for vitamin D is called

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