Question 1

In women, bone loss begins around age

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A)   20.
B)   25.
C)   30.
D)   35.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

Of the following foods, which one is lowest in sodium?

Accepted Answer

A)   Pepperoni pizza
B)   Macaroni salad
C)   Milk
D)   Grape juiceE) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 3

People who eat large amounts of seaweed can consume toxic levels of which trace mineral?

Accepted Answer

A)   Selenium
B)   Iron
C)   Zinc
D)   IodideE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 4

Water regulates body temperature through heat loss via

Accepted Answer

A)   conduction.
B)   radiation.
C)   respiration.
D)   evaporation.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Copper's functions consist of all the following except

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A)   connective tissue formation.
B)   thyroid hormone synthesis.
C)   iron release from storage.
D)   hemoglobin formation.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

A severe iodide deficiency during early pregnancy may result in an infant afflicted with

Accepted Answer

A)   scurvy.
B)   rickets.
C)   cretinism.
D)   xerophthalmia.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

Which of the following is true about selenium?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is needed for insulin formation and use.
B)   An excess can cause hypertension.
C)   It acts as a cofactor in protein metabolism.
D)   It acts as an antioxidant.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 8

Large doses of zinc can cause decreases in _______________ absption.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Large doses of zinc can cause decreases...

Question 9

Magnesium deficiency causes all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)   irregular heartbeat.
B)   muscle pain.
C)   seizures.
D)   anemia.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 10

Which of the following would have the most sodium?

Accepted Answer

A)   Applesauce in a jar
B)   Homemade apple pie made with fresh apples
C)   Homemade apple pie made with canned fruit filling
D)   A prepared apple pie with filling from a can, bought in the storeE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Which of the following is true about mineral bioavailability?

Accepted Answer

A)   Minerals from plants are better absorbed than those from animal products.
B)   Minerals from animal products are better absorbed than those from plants.
C)   The trace mineral content of plants is relatively constant no matter which soil serves as the medium.
D)   Refining foods will increase the trace mineral content.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 12

Composed primarily of water, metabolic wastes, and minerals, the maj body waste product is ____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Composed primarily of water, metabolic wastes, and...

Question 13

Consumption of a diet high in salt by a healthy individual will

Accepted Answer

A)   cause damage to the kidneys.
B)   result in edema.
C)   increase fecal excretion of sodium.
D)   increase urinary excretion of sodium.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 14

_______________ is imptant in the synthesis of thyroid hmone. Lack of it will lead to goiter.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______________ is imptant in the synthesis of...

Question 15

A reduced sense of taste is associated with a deficiency of

Accepted Answer

A)   iron.
B)   zinc.
C)   chromium.
D)   selenium.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 16

All foods in their unprocessed fm tend to be low in sodium except

Accepted Answer

A)   milk and dairy products.
B)   whole grains.
C)   legumes.
D)   fruits.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Which of the following food combinations would provide the most phosphus?

Accepted Answer

A)   Strawberries, orange juice, potatoes
B)   Cream of wheat, enriched bread, muffin
C)   Cheeseburger on whole wheat bun, cola
D)   Broccoli and cauliflower saladE) A) and C)
F) B) and C) C

Question 18

Which of the following is not a function of calcium?

Accepted Answer

A)   Muscle contraction
B)   Appetite regulation
C)   Blood clotting
D)   Normal nerve transmissionE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

_______________ is a maj mineral imptant f nerve and heart function and is a cofact f over 300 enzymes. It is a maj constituent of bone and is found in whole grains and vegetables. Low levels of this mineral may be associated with sudden heart attacks.

Accepted Answer

Magnesium OR
 Mg

Question 20

Potassium and phosphus are the maj ____________ electrolytes.

Accepted Answer

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Exam 9: Water and Minerals

In women, bone loss begins around age

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Of the following foods, which one is lowest in sodium?

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People who eat large amounts of seaweed can consume toxic levels of which trace mineral?

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Water regulates body temperature through heat loss via

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Copper's functions consist of all the following except

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A severe iodide deficiency during early pregnancy may result in an infant afflicted with

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Which of the following is true about selenium?

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Large doses of zinc can cause decreases in _______________ absption.

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Magnesium deficiency causes all of the following except

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Which of the following would have the most sodium?

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Which of the following is true about mineral bioavailability?

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Composed primarily of water, metabolic wastes, and minerals, the maj body waste product is ____________.

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Consumption of a diet high in salt by a healthy individual will

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_______________ is imptant in the synthesis of thyroid hmone. Lack of it will lead to goiter.

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A reduced sense of taste is associated with a deficiency of

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All foods in their unprocessed fm tend to be low in sodium except

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Which of the following food combinations would provide the most phosphus?

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Which of the following is not a function of calcium?

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_______________ is a maj mineral imptant f nerve and heart function and is a cofact f over 300 enzymes. It is a maj constituent of bone and is found in whole grains and vegetables. Low levels of this mineral may be associated with sudden heart attacks.

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Potassium and phosphus are the maj ____________ electrolytes.

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