Question 1

The DASH diet recommends inclusion of ______ of nuts, seeds, or legumes.

Accepted Answer

A)   2 to 3 servings per week
B)   4 to 5 servings per week
C)   4 to 5 servings per day
D)   1 serving per dayE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 2

Which of the following foods has the lowest water content?

Accepted Answer

A)   Butter
B)   Whole grain bread
C)   Tomato
D)   Sirloin steakE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Bone remodeling refers to

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A)   continual degradation and regeneration of bone.
B)   loss of height that occurs with aging.
C)   bone marrow regeneration.
D)   use of metal pins to repair broken bones.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 4

Blood phosphorus levels are primarily regulated by

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A)   the intestine.
B)   the kidneys.
C)   the liver.
D)   thyroid hormone.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 5

In North America, iron-deficiency anemia would be LEAST likely in a

Accepted Answer

A)   9-month-old baby boy.
B)   3-year-old boy.
C)   14-year-old girl.
D)   45-year-old woman.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Calcium absorption is increased by all of the following except

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A)   pregnancy.
B)   old age.
C)   the presence of lactose in the gastrointestinal tract.
D)   the presence of acid in the gastrointestinal tract.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

Hypertension is defined as a systolic/diastolic blood pressure at or above ___________ mm Hg.

Accepted Answer

A)   100/50
B)   120/80
C)   140/90
D)   180/100E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

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 B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Of the following, the mineral that is least likely to be deficient in the American diet is

Accepted Answer

A)   calcium.
B)   phosphorus.
C)   iron.
D)   copper.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

_______________ 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.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Boniva and Fosomax are examples of

Accepted Answer

A)   calcium supplements.
B)   estrogen therapy.
C)   parathyroid hormones.
D)   bisphosphonatesE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

Higher intake of which of the following minerals is associated with lowered blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

A)   Sodium
B)   Potassium
C)   Cadmium
D)   ChlorideE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 13

Joe is a wrestler and during his workouts he loses 2 pounds. How much water would he have to drink to replenish this water weight loss?

Accepted Answer

A)   2 - 3 cups
B)   3 - 4 cups
C)   4 - 6 cups
D)   6 - 8 cupsE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

A liter of perspiration lost by the body represents ____ kilocalories.

Accepted Answer

A)   200
B)   400
C)   600
D)   800E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 15

Chronic dehydration increases a man's risk of developing .

Accepted Answer

A)   gallstones.
B)   calcium deposits.
C)   a fever.
D)   kidney stones.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

With regard to calcium supplements, calcium ____________________ is best taken with meals to enhance absorption

Accepted Answer

A)   sulfate
B)   phosphate
C)   carbonate
D)   malateE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

Potassium and phosphate are the major ______ electrolytes.

Accepted Answer

A)   extracellular
B)   intracellularC) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 18

The selenium content of the typical North American diet is

Accepted Answer

A)   inadequate, due to low intake of whole grain products.
B)   inadequate, due to low intake of fruits and vegetables.
C)   adequate, due to consumption of a variety of animal and grain products.
D)   adequate, due to widespread fortification of foods with selenium.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 19

Which of the following population groups requires the least sodium?

Accepted Answer

A)   Adults through age 50
B)   Adults age 51 - 70
C)   Adults age 71 and older
D)   Sodium requirements are the same for all adults.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

Which of the following is a good chromium source?

Accepted Answer

A)   Cherries
B)   Whole grain
C)   Enriched, refined grains
D)   Drinking waterE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Exam 9: Water and Minerals

Potassium and phosphate are the major ______ electrolytes.

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Blood phosphorus levels are primarily regulated by

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Which of the following population groups requires the least sodium?

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Hypertension is defined as a systolic/diastolic blood pressure at or above ___________ mm Hg.

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Chronic dehydration increases a man's risk of developing .

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In North America, iron-deficiency anemia would be LEAST likely in a

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With regard to calcium supplements, calcium ____________________ is best taken with meals to enhance absorption

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Higher intake of which of the following minerals is associated with lowered blood pressure?

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Bone remodeling refers to

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Which of the following foods has the lowest water content?

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Of the following, the mineral that is least likely to be deficient in the American diet is

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Boniva and Fosomax are examples of

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

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Joe is a wrestler and during his workouts he loses 2 pounds. How much water would he have to drink to replenish this water weight loss?

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A liter of perspiration lost by the body represents ____ kilocalories.

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The DASH diet recommends inclusion of ______ of nuts, seeds, or legumes.

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Which of the following is a good chromium source?

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Calcium absorption is increased by all of the following except

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The selenium content of the typical North American diet is

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