Question 1

Which two major minerals are listed on the Nutrition Facts Panel?

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Question 2

Which of the following statements is TRUE concerning dehydration?

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A)  Dehydration is a water deficiency in the body.
B)  Concentrated urine is an indicator of dehydration.
C)  Dehydration is an issue in developing countries where safe drinking water is scarce.
D)  Dehydration can be a result of excess vomiting and/or diarrhea.
E)  All of the abovE.F) A) and C)
G) B) and C)

Question 3

Sodium in U.S.diets primarily comes from

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A)  home cooking.
B)  naturally occurring salt.
C)  salt added before eating.
D)  processed and restaurant foods.
E)  beverages.F) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 4

Which ethnic group has a lower recommended intake of sodium in the diet?

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A)  Native Americans
B)  African Americans
C)  Asian Americans
D)  Caucasians
E)  LatinosF) None of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 5

Since peak bone mass occurs around age 30,what should be consumed regularly prior to that time to maximize bone mass?

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A)  foods with calcium
B)  foods with vitamin D
C)  foods with potassium
D)  foods with calcium and vitamin D
E)  foods with calcium and potassiumF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 6

What is the process of continuous calcium release from the bones and the deposition of calcium back into the bones called?

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bone remodeling

Question 7

How does an increase in dietary sodium affect health?

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A)  It increases immune function.
B)  It builds bone strength.
C)  It affects appetite.
D)  It releases urine.
E)  It increases blood pressure.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 8

Which of the following statements about minerals is FALSE?

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A)  They can be destroyed by cooking.
B)  It is possible to consume toxic amounts.
C)  They are inorganiC.
D)  They cannot be broken down by digestion.
E)  They make up 4% of our body weight.F) C) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 9

A 60-year-old man has been diagnosed with osteopenia.Which of the following is most likely to have caused this?

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A)  age
B)  gender
C)  age,inactivity,and inadequate intake of calcium and vitamin D
D)  inactivity and gender
E)  inactivity and inadequate intake of calcium and vitamin DF) None of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 10

Why might a person have a low intake of dietary calcium?

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A)  They do not like dairy products and avoid leafy green vegetables.
B)  They use calcium supplements.
C)  They prefer cheese and yogurt to milk.
D)  They regularly eat canned sardines and broccoli.They prefer non-fat milk to 2% milk.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Where do we absorb most minerals that are ingested?

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A)  large intestine
B)  small intestine
C)  kidney
D)  gallbladder
E)  stomachF) All of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 12

All of the following increase water needs,except

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A)  having a fever.
B)  vomiting.
C)  consuming a high-fat diet.
D)  consuming a high-protein diet.
E)  consuming a high-fiber diet.F) A) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 13

Food sources of calcium include all of the following,except

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A)  cheese.
B)  eggs.
C)  milk.
D)  Chinese cabbage.
E)  kalE.F) D) and E)
G) C) and D) B

Question 14

Why does the DASH diet support consumption of an abundance of foods with potassium?

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A)  Potassium increases blood pressure.
B)  Potassium lowers blood pressure.
C)  Potassium enhances taste.
D)  Potassium lowers stress.
E)  Potassium increases muscle mass.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C) B

Question 15

Describe at least three factors that affect mineral bioavailability.

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1. Chemical form of the mineral: The che...

Question 16

Why might a dietitian recommend calcium supplements to a long-distance runner?

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Calcium is needed fo...

Question 17

Which electrolytes are involved in maintaining fluid balance in the body?

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A)  sodium,potassium,and magnesium
B)  sodium,potassium,and chloride
C)  potassium,magnesium,and chloride
D)  water,sodium and potassium
E)  water,sodium,and chlorideF) All of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 18

Why must we consume major minerals?

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They are essential a...

Question 19

Why might sports drinks such as Gatorade be a better choice than water for endurance athletes exercising outside in hot weather?

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The electrolytes in ...

Question 20

All of the following are controllable risk factors for osteoporosis,except

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A)  advanced age.
B)  physical inactivity.
C)  smoking.
D)  excess consumption of alcohol.
E)  low intake of calcium and vitamin D.F) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Exam 13: Major Minerals and Water

Which two major minerals are listed on the Nutrition Facts Panel?

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Which of the following statements is TRUE concerning dehydration?

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Sodium in U.S.diets primarily comes from

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Which ethnic group has a lower recommended intake of sodium in the diet?

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Since peak bone mass occurs around age 30,what should be consumed regularly prior to that time to maximize bone mass?

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What is the process of continuous calcium release from the bones and the deposition of calcium back into the bones called?

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How does an increase in dietary sodium affect health?

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Which of the following statements about minerals is FALSE?

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A 60-year-old man has been diagnosed with osteopenia.Which of the following is most likely to have caused this?

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Why might a person have a low intake of dietary calcium?

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Where do we absorb most minerals that are ingested?

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All of the following increase water needs,except

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Food sources of calcium include all of the following,except

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Why does the DASH diet support consumption of an abundance of foods with potassium?

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Describe at least three factors that affect mineral bioavailability.

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Why might a dietitian recommend calcium supplements to a long-distance runner?

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Which electrolytes are involved in maintaining fluid balance in the body?

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Why must we consume major minerals?

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Why might sports drinks such as Gatorade be a better choice than water for endurance athletes exercising outside in hot weather?

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