Question 1

Iron is the only mineral added to processed grain products during enrichment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In the human body,water is involved in ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  providing energy for physical activities
B)  protecting DNA from oxidizing agents
C)  regulating body temperature
D)  making mineral nutrientsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Chloride is involved in all of the following body functions EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  regulation of fluid balance
B)  transmission of nerve impulses
C)  production of stomach acid
D)  energy metabolismE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 4

Which of the following foods contains the most water by weight?

Accepted Answer

A)  Safflower oil
B)  Peach
C)  Whole-wheat bread
D)  Saltine crackersE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

Consuming too much rhubarb,which contains ________,can inhibit absorption of calcium in the GI tract.

Accepted Answer

A)  oxalic acid
B)  phytic acid
C)  ascorbic acid
D)  calcium reductaseE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 6

Thirty-year-old Laney is concerned about her risk for osteoporosis as both her grandmother and mother have experienced broken bones as a result of osteoporosis.  To reduce her risk for osteoporosis,Laney should ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  All of the choices are correct.
B)  eat a diet rich in both calcium and vitamin D
C)  exercise regularly
D)  limit her consumption of alcoholE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 7

The movement of water through a selectively permeable membrane is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  osmosis
B)  water permeability
C)  facilitated diffusion
D)  hydrolysisE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 8

Magnesium is a critical component of hemoglobin,the green pigment in plants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

According to the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans,which of the following minerals is a nutrient of public health concern?

Accepted Answer

A)  Calcium
B)  Manganese
C)  Selenium
D)  CopperE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 10

Phosphorus is necessary for the body to synthesize phospholipids and ATP.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

For adults under the age of 51 years,the adequate intake for sodium is ________ daily.

Accepted Answer

A)  1500 mg
B)  2300 mg
C)  1000 mg
D)  2800 mgE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 12

Hyperphosphatemia contributes to the progression of cardiovascular disease due to the formation of calcium-phosphorus deposits in blood vessels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Use of calcium supplements has been associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor for osteoporosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Being physically inactive
B)  Growing older
C)  Having a small,thin-boned body frame
D)  Having white or Asian ancestryE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 15

Which of the following is an example of a trace mineral?

Accepted Answer

A)  Iron
B)  Calcium
C)  Potassium
D)  SulfurE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 16

Osteclast cells are a type of bone cell that break down bone tissue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following minerals is important as part of an antioxidant defense system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Selenium
B)  Calcium
C)  Phosphorus
D)  PotassiumE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Children who are deficient in phosphorus experience symptoms of marasmus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following groups of people has the highest risk of magnesium deficiency?

Accepted Answer

A)  Teenage boys
B)  Alcoholic men
C)  Female athletes
D)  VegetariansE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

When participating in an event,endurance athletes often use which of the following foods or beverages to avoid sodium depletion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sports drinks
B)  Fat-free milk
C)  Dill pickles
D)  Bottled waterE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Exam 11: Water and Major Minerals

For adults under the age of 51 years,the adequate intake for sodium is ________ daily.

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Iron is the only mineral added to processed grain products during enrichment.

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The movement of water through a selectively permeable membrane is called ________.

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Hyperphosphatemia contributes to the progression of cardiovascular disease due to the formation of calcium-phosphorus deposits in blood vessels.

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Phosphorus is necessary for the body to synthesize phospholipids and ATP.

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Osteclast cells are a type of bone cell that break down bone tissue.

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Thirty-year-old Laney is concerned about her risk for osteoporosis as both her grandmother and mother have experienced broken bones as a result of osteoporosis. To reduce her risk for osteoporosis,Laney should ________.

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Use of calcium supplements has been associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.

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When participating in an event,endurance athletes often use which of the following foods or beverages to avoid sodium depletion?

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Which of the following minerals is important as part of an antioxidant defense system?

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Magnesium is a critical component of hemoglobin,the green pigment in plants.

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According to the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans,which of the following minerals is a nutrient of public health concern?

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Which of the following foods contains the most water by weight?

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Children who are deficient in phosphorus experience symptoms of marasmus.

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Consuming too much rhubarb,which contains ________,can inhibit absorption of calcium in the GI tract.

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Which of the following is an example of a trace mineral?

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Which of the following groups of people has the highest risk of magnesium deficiency?

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In the human body,water is involved in ________.

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Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor for osteoporosis?

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Chloride is involved in all of the following body functions EXCEPT ________.

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