Question 1

Substituting carbonated soft drinks for dairy products in the diet is a bad idea because the resulting high _______________ intake combined with inadequate _______________ intake leads to bone loss.

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A)   sodium; phosphorus
B)   phosphorus; calcium
C)   magnesium; sodium
D)   carbon dioxide; calciumLearning Outcome 9.07: Describe the functions, dietary requirements, and sources of phosphorus, as well as the benefit of avoiding too much phosphorus.Section 9.07: PhosphorusE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 2

All of the following populations are at risk for poor magnesium status except

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A)   alcoholics.
B)   vegans.
C)   people who use diuretic medications.
D)   people with excessive vomiting or diarrhea.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 3

Which of the following foods is NOT a good source of potassium?

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A)   Squash
B)   Skim milk
C)   Whole grain pasta
D)   Canola oilE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Which of the following foods is highest in selenium?

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A)   Whole grain bread
B)   Special K
C)   Salmon
D)   TunaE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

The amount of iron in the body is mostly regulated by

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A)   excretion in the urine.
B)   absorption in the small intestine.
C)   absorption through the skin.
D)   absorption in the large intestine.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

Blood calcium concentration is regulated at the level of the

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A)   bones.
B)   intestines.
C)   kidneys.
D)   All of these choices are correct.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 7

The ratio of sodium to chloride in table salt is

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A)   30:70.
B)   40:60.
C)   50:50.
D)   60:40.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Compared to whole grain products, refined grains are ______ in trace minerals

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A)   lower
B)   higher
C)   equivalentD) All of the above
E) B) and C)

Question 9

Calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and fluoride mainly serve as structural components of

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A)   hair and fingernails.
B)   the skin.
C)   the central nervous system.
D)   bones and teeth.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 10

If the intracellular concentration of ions is greater than the extracellular concentration of ions, which will happen in order to maintain balance?

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A)   Fluid will move into the cell.
B)   Fluid will move out of the cell.
C)   Ions will move into the cell.
D)   Ions will move out of the cell.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

During the first stage of iron deficiency,

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A)   red blood cells are small and low in number.
B)   body stores are depleted.
C)   circulating iron in the blood is depleted.
D)   physical symptoms of iron deficiency are apparent.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

When starting a reduced-salt diet, how long before you can sense salt at a lower taste threshold?

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A)   2 weeks
B)   8 weeks
C)   12 weeks
D)   18 weeksE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 13

Of the following, the best source of potassium is

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A)   fresh spinach.
B)   milk.
C)   white bread.
D)   canned tuna.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

Softening of hard water may increase its _______________ content.

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A)   sodium
B)   magnesium
C)   calcium
D)   fluorideE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 15

Of the following foods, which one is lowest in sodium?

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A)   Pepperoni pizza
B)   Macaroni salad
C)   Milk
D)   Grape juiceE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 16

Liver and lung damage of chromium toxicity can occur from

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A)   exposure to industrial waste.
B)   daily consumption of egg yolks.
C)   daily consumption of beef liver.
D)   All of the above choices are true.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Limiting dietary intake of sodium will ______ urine production.

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A)   decrease
B)   increase
C)   not changeD) None of the above
E) B) and C)

Question 18

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

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A)   potassium
B)   sodium
C)   iron
D)   calciumE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 19

Inadequate hydration may increase risk for

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A)   hyponatremia.
B)   kidney stones.
C)   hypertension.
D)   hypokalemia.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 20

A mineral that has antioxidant functions and has been suggested to reduce cancer risk is

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A)   iron.
B)   magnesium.
C)   selenium.
D)   sulfur.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Exam 9: Water and Minerals

The amount of iron in the body is mostly regulated by

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If the intracellular concentration of ions is greater than the extracellular concentration of ions, which will happen in order to maintain balance?

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When starting a reduced-salt diet, how long before you can sense salt at a lower taste threshold?

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Compared to whole grain products, refined grains are ______ in trace minerals

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During the first stage of iron deficiency,

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The ratio of sodium to chloride in table salt is

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All of the following populations are at risk for poor magnesium status except

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Substituting carbonated soft drinks for dairy products in the diet is a bad idea because the resulting high _______________ intake combined with inadequate _______________ intake leads to bone loss.

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Blood calcium concentration is regulated at the level of the

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Which of the following foods is NOT a good source of potassium?

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Of the following foods, which one is lowest in sodium?

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Softening of hard water may increase its _______________ content.

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Inadequate hydration may increase risk for

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

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Of the following, the best source of potassium is

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A mineral that has antioxidant functions and has been suggested to reduce cancer risk is

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Calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and fluoride mainly serve as structural components of

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Limiting dietary intake of sodium will ______ urine production.

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Liver and lung damage of chromium toxicity can occur from

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Which of the following foods is highest in selenium?

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