Question 1

Older women may be at risk for phosphorous deficiency if

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A)   they include too much dairy in their diets.
B)   they live alone, eat poorly, and take calcium supplements.
C)   they live alone, eat poorly, and take hormone replacement therapy.
D)   they stay inside most of the day.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

A goiter may form as a consequence of an inadequate intake of

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A)   copper.
B)   magnesium.
C)   sodium.
D)   iodine.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

A reduced sense of taste may be a symptom of ________ deficiency.

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A)   zinc
B)   copper
C)   chromium
D)   cholineE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

After an intense workout, Christa's weight was down 3 pounds. To rehydrate adequately, Christa should drink ________ cups of water over the next hour or two.

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A)   1 to 2
B)   2 to 3
C)   4 to 6
D)   6 to 9E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 5

Magnesium deficiency causes

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A)   irregular heartbeat.
B)   muscle pain.
C)   seizures.
D)   All of these are true.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 6

A suboptimal intake of chromium in individuals in the United States may be linked to

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A)   impaired glucose tolerance.
B)   elevated calcitriol levels.
C)   lowered serum cholesterol levels.
D)   elevated blood pressure.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 7

Blood phosphorus levels are primarily regulated by the

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A)   intestine.
B)   kidneys.
C)   liver.
D)   thyroid hormone.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

Which of the following populations is especially sensitive to the effects of excess sodium intake on blood pressure?

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A)   Caucasians
B)   Hispanics
C)   African-Americans
D)   Native-AmericansE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Tetany may be a sign of low blood levels of

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A)   fluoride.
B)   phosphorus.
C)   calcium.
D)   vitamin D.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 10

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

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A)   Sodium
B)   Potassium
C)   Cadmium
D)   ChlorideE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

Aldosterone signals the kidneys to conserve

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A)   sodium.
B)   potassium.
C)   chloride.
D)   phosphate.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Which of the following conditions leads to the breakdown of plastic water bottles?

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A)   Being left in a hot car
B)   Being used to hold lemonade
C)   Being cleaned in the dishwasher
D)   All of these conditions break down plastic.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 13

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

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A)   calcium.
B)   phosphorus.
C)   iron.
D)   copper.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 14

For the prevention of osteoporosis, strength training is

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A)   recommended because the stress on bones stimulates bone maintenance.
B)   recommended because it decreases estrogen levels.
C)   not recommended because it increases fracture risk.
D)   not recommended because it increases testosterone levels.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 15

Diastolic pressure refers to the pressure in the

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A)   veins when the heart is contracting.
B)   veins when the heart is relaxed.
C)   arteries when the heart is contracting.
D)   arteries when the heart is relaxed.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

Which of the following is a symptom of dehydration?

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A)   Sweaty skin
B)   High blood pressure
C)   Rapid heart rate
D)   Pale yellow urineE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

Match the following terms with the descriptions below.
-Diuretic

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A)  Substances that break down into ions in water and, in turn, are able to conduct an electrical current
B)  Fluid between cells
C)  Substance that increases urinary fluid excretion
D)  Movement of water through a membrane from an area of low solute concentration to an area of high solute concentration
E)  A positively or negatively charged atomF) A) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 18

Protein-rich diets-especially those that include many animal sources of protein-are high in

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A)   zinc.
B)   beta carotene.
C)   calcium.
D)   vitamin E.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 19

Adult men need how much total water intake per day?

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A)   2.0 liters (8.5 cups) 
B)   2.7 liters (11 cups) 
C)   3.0 liters (13 cups) 
D)   3.7 liters (15 cups) E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

Which government agency regulates and monitors the safety of bottled water?

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A)   United States Department of Agriculture (USD
A)  
B)   Environmental Protection Agency (EP
A)  
C)   Food and Drug Administration (FD
A)  
D)   All of these choices are correct.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Exam 9: Water and Minerals

Older women may be at risk for phosphorous deficiency if

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Protein-rich diets-especially those that include many animal sources of protein-are high in

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A suboptimal intake of chromium in individuals in the United States may be linked to

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Magnesium deficiency causes

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Which of the following populations is especially sensitive to the effects of excess sodium intake on blood pressure?

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Adult men need how much total water intake per day?

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Blood phosphorus levels are primarily regulated by the

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After an intense workout, Christa's weight was down 3 pounds. To rehydrate adequately, Christa should drink ________ cups of water over the next hour or two.

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A reduced sense of taste may be a symptom of ________ deficiency.

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Which government agency regulates and monitors the safety of bottled water?

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

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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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Match the following terms with the descriptions below. -Diuretic

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For the prevention of osteoporosis, strength training is

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Diastolic pressure refers to the pressure in the

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Which of the following conditions leads to the breakdown of plastic water bottles?

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Which of the following is a symptom of dehydration?

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Aldosterone signals the kidneys to conserve

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A goiter may form as a consequence of an inadequate intake of

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Tetany may be a sign of low blood levels of

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