Question 1

All of the following deplete bone mass except

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A)   smoking.
B)   alcohol.
C)   excess body weight.
D)   excessive caffeine.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

The typical American diet contains approximately ___ milligrams of sodium.

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A)   700 to 1,200
B)   1,300 to 2,200
C)   2,300 to 4,700
D)   5,000 to 10,000E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 3

How many sources of non-heme iron are in a meal containing a tuna sandwich on enriched bread with milk and an apple?

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A)   1
B)   2
C)   3
D)   4 Tuna and bread both have non-heme iron. Tuna also has heme iron.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 4

Interstitial fluid, lymph, gastrointestinal fluid, spinal fluid, plasma, and synovial fluid are part of ______ fluid.

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A)   intracellular
B)   extracellularC) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a source of heme iron?

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A)   Egg
B)   Poultry
C)   Fish
D)   MeatE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 6

Following are correct reasons a young woman should consider adding calcium supplements to her diet, except

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A)   she follows a vegan diet.
B)   she has a milk allergy.
C)   she is a lacto-ovovegetarian.
D)   she is an ovovegetarian.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Trabecular bone

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A)   has a non-porous structure.
B)   is the site of blood cell synthesis.
C)   is more slowly remodeled than cortical bone.
D)   forms the shafts of bones and their outer mineral covering.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 8

Low levels of ______________, a mineral found especially in plant foods, may be associated with poor cardiovascular health.

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A)   calcium
B)   fluoride
C)   phosphorus
D)   magnesiumE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Manganese is required as a cofactor for synthesis of ________ and metabolism of some _____________________.

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A)   glucose; amino acids
B)   protein; fatty acids
C)   starch; bile acids
D)   cholesterol; triglyceridesE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 10

Obesity

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A)   reduces risk for hypertension.
B)   is a minor contributor to risk for hypertension.
C)   is the number one lifestyle risk factor for hypertension.
D)   is not related to hypertension.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 11

The AI for sodium for those under 51 years of age is

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A)   500 mg/day.
B)   1000 mg/day.
C)   1500 mg/day.
D)   2000 mg/day.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 12

Accumulation of bone mass occurs primarily during childhood and adolescence. Later in life, the rate of bone degradation exceeds the rate of bone synthesis. For average, healthy men and women, gradual bone loss begins around age

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

Question 13

Selenium toxicity would most likely result from

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A)   high intakes of seafood.
B)   high intakes of grain products grown on selenium-rich soil.
C)   excessive use of fortified foods.
D)   dietary supplementation.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

A rise from 98.6 °\degree°  to 99.6 °\degree°  F, results in a ______% rise in basal metabolic rate.

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A)   10
B)   7
C)   5
D)   1 E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Risk of molybdenum toxicity risk in humans is quite low.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

____________________________ is important in the synthesis of thyroid hormone. Lack of it will lead to a goiter.

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A)   Chromium
B)   Biotin
C)   Iodide
D)   FluorideE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 17

Metabolic water refers to

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A)   rehydration beverages that contain electrolytes.
B)   water that is formed as a byproduct of the breakdown of macronutrients for energy.
C)   water that is conserved by the kidneys.
D)   fluids that are absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Phosphorus functions in all the following ways except

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A)   it activates a variety of enzymes.
B)   it is important for blood glucose regulation.
C)   it is a component of cell membranes.
D)   it is a component of DNA.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 19

No molybdenum deficiency has been reported in people who consume diets orally.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What is magnesium's primary function?

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A)   It acts as the carrier for calcium absorption.
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) B) and C)

Exam 9: Water and Minerals

A rise from 98.6 °\degree° to 99.6 °\degree° F, results in a ______% rise in basal metabolic rate.

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Accumulation of bone mass occurs primarily during childhood and adolescence. Later in life, the rate of bone degradation exceeds the rate of bone synthesis. For average, healthy men and women, gradual bone loss begins around age

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Selenium toxicity would most likely result from

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Risk of molybdenum toxicity risk in humans is quite low.

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Which of the following is NOT a source of heme iron?

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No molybdenum deficiency has been reported in people who consume diets orally.

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The AI for sodium for those under 51 years of age is

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The typical American diet contains approximately ___ milligrams of sodium.

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Low levels of ______________, a mineral found especially in plant foods, may be associated with poor cardiovascular health.

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____________________________ is important in the synthesis of thyroid hormone. Lack of it will lead to a goiter.

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Interstitial fluid, lymph, gastrointestinal fluid, spinal fluid, plasma, and synovial fluid are part of ______ fluid.

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Metabolic water refers to

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Phosphorus functions in all the following ways except

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Following are correct reasons a young woman should consider adding calcium supplements to her diet, except

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Trabecular bone

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What is magnesium's primary function?

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How many sources of non-heme iron are in a meal containing a tuna sandwich on enriched bread with milk and an apple?

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Obesity

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Manganese is required as a cofactor for synthesis of ________ and metabolism of some _____________________.

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All of the following deplete bone mass except

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A rise from 98.6 $\degree$ to 99.6 $\degree$ F, results in a ______% rise in basal metabolic rate.

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