Question 1

Intracellular water volume depends primarily on the concentration of

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

_______________ is a major mineral important for nerve and heart function and is a cofactor for over 300 enzymes. It is a major constituent of bone and is found in whole grains and vegetables.

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A)   Magnesium
B)   Calcium
C)   Phosphorus
D)   FluorideE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

The sodium concentration of the blood is primarily regulated by the

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A)   kidneys.
B)   small intestine.
C)   large intestine.
D)   brain.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Adult women need how much total water intake per day?

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A)   1.5 liters (6 cups) 
B)   2 liters (8.5 cups) 
C)   2.7 liters (11 cups) 
D)   3 liters (13 cups) E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 5

For which of the following people are sports drinks with electrolytes most appropriate?

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A)   A student who needs to stay up late to study for an exam
B)   An athlete who competes in a marathon
C)   An athlete who competes in the 100-meter dash
D)   An elderly adultE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 6

Calcium absorption is decreased by all of the following except

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A)   phytic acid.
B)   oxalic acid.
C)   tannins.
D)   glucose.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

The mixture of calcium and phosphorus that mineralizes bone is called

Accepted Answer

A)   dentin.
B)   calcium citrate.
C)   calcium carbonate.
D)   hydroxyapatite.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

Which of the following electrolytes is especially important for proper heart rhythm?

Accepted Answer

A)   Sodium
B)   Potassium
C)   Chloride
D)   PhosphateE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 9

Which of the following foods provides the most iron?

Accepted Answer

A)   3 ounces of shrimp
B)   1 flour tortilla
C)   4 ounces of sirloin steak
D)   3 ounces of turkeyE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

The non-dairy milk beverage with the highest protein content compared to whole milk is

Accepted Answer

A)   almond milk
B)   flax milk
C)   coconut milk
D)   soy milkE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 11

Bottled water is often lower in _______________ than municipal tap water.

Accepted Answer

A)   calcium
B)   iron
C)   fluoride
D)   All of these choices are correct.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 12

Which of the following is true about mineral bioavailability?

Accepted Answer

A)   Minerals from plants are better absorbed than those from animal products.
B)   Minerals from animal products are better absorbed than those from plants.
C)   The trace mineral content of plants is relatively constant no matter which soil serves as the medium.
D)   Refining foods will increase the trace mineral content.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

Which of the following 1-ounce portions of food would have the least sodium?

Accepted Answer

A)   hamburger
B)   ham
C)   deli chicken
D)   cheeseE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

Which of the following populations is at risk for high blood potassium?

Accepted Answer

A)   Vegetarians
B)   Alcoholics
C)   People with eating disorders
D)   People with kidney disordersE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 15

Potassium performs all the following functions EXCEPT

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A)   it maintains the ability to see at night.
B)   it maintains fluid balance.
C)   it assists nerve transmission.
D)   it maintains normal heart function.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 16

Which of the following minerals is important for transport and storage of iron, synthesis of hemoglobin, and synthesis of collagen?

Accepted Answer

A)   Selenium
B)   Zinc
C)   Copper
D)   BoronE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 17

The major source of chloride in the diet is

Accepted Answer

A)   nuts.
B)   milk.
C)   cheese.
D)   salt.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Bottled water is regulated by

Accepted Answer

A)   USDA.
B)   EPA.
C)   FDA.
D)   All of these choices are correct.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

A major source of iodide in the North American diet is

Accepted Answer

A)   seaweed.
B)   sea salt.
C)   table salt.
D)   carbonated soft drinks.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 20

The major source of ______ in the American diet is processed foods.

Accepted Answer

A)   calcium
B)   sodium
C)   phosphorus
D)   potassiumE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Exam 9: Water and Minerals

For which of the following people are sports drinks with electrolytes most appropriate?

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Adult women need how much total water intake per day?

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Bottled water is regulated by

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Bottled water is often lower in _______________ than municipal tap water.

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The major source of ______ in the American diet is processed foods.

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The mixture of calcium and phosphorus that mineralizes bone is called

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Which of the following is true about mineral bioavailability?

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A major source of iodide in the North American diet is

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Which of the following minerals is important for transport and storage of iron, synthesis of hemoglobin, and synthesis of collagen?

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Calcium absorption is decreased by all of the following except

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Which of the following 1-ounce portions of food would have the least sodium?

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Potassium performs all the following functions EXCEPT

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Which of the following populations is at risk for high blood potassium?

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The sodium concentration of the blood is primarily regulated by the

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Which of the following electrolytes is especially important for proper heart rhythm?

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Which of the following foods provides the most iron?

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Intracellular water volume depends primarily on the concentration of

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_______________ is a major mineral important for nerve and heart function and is a cofactor for over 300 enzymes. It is a major constituent of bone and is found in whole grains and vegetables.

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The non-dairy milk beverage with the highest protein content compared to whole milk is

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The major source of chloride in the diet is

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