Question 1

During the first stage of iron deficiency,

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A)   red blood cells are small and low in number.
B)   body stores of iron are depleted.
C)   circulating iron in the blood is depleted.
D)   physical symptoms of iron deficiency are apparent.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 2

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

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A)   Iron
B)   Calcium
C)   Sodium
D)   PotassiumE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 3

________ is important for blood health because it is a component of several iron-transport proteins.

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A)   Copper
B)   Folate
C)   Zinc
D)   MagnesiumE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

People who eat large amounts of seaweed can consume toxic levels of which trace mineral?

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A)   Selenium
B)   Iron
C)   Zinc
D)   IodineE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 5

When starting a reduced-salt diet, how long will it take 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) A) and C)

Question 6

________ is important in the synthesis of thyroid hormone. A lack of it will lead to a goiter.

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A)   Chromium
B)   Chloride
C)   Iodine
D)   FluorideE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 7

For a healthy adult, the largest percentage of daily water output is attributed to

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A)   feces.
B)   urine.
C)   perspiration.
D)   lung respiration.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 8

Joe is a wrestler, and during his workouts, he loses 2 pounds. How much water would he have to drink to replenish this water weight loss?

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A)   2 to 3 cups
B)   3 to 4 cups
C)   4 to 6 cups
D)   6 to 8 cupsE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 9

Which of the following nondairy milk beverages has the highest protein content?

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A)   Almond milk
B)   Flax milk
C)   Coconut milk
D)   Soy milkE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 10

About 95% of Americans exceed the Upper Level for

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A)   water.
B)   sodium.
C)   potassium.
D)   calcium.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 11

Of the following foods, iron is best absorbed from

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A)   sirloin steak.
B)   broccoli.
C)   kidney beans.
D)   cheese.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 12

Muscle pain, wasting, and heart damage result from a deficiency of

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A)   zinc.
B)   iron.
C)   molybdenum.
D)   selenium.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 13

Which of the following population groups is at high risk for low blood potassium?

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A)   Vegetarians
B)   Individuals with lactose intolerance
C)   People with eating disorders
D)   Physically inactive adultsE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 14

Which of the following individuals would benefit most from choosing a sports drink instead of water?

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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) A) and D)

Question 15

Worldwide, the most prevalent nutrient deficiency is of

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A)   zinc.
B)   iodine.
C)   iron.
D)   copper.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 16

Manganese is important for

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A)   energy metabolism.
B)   antioxidant enzyme function.
C)   bone health.
D)   All of these are functions of manganese.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

The movement of water across a semipermeable membrane (e.g., the cell membrane)  is known as

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A)   osmosis.
B)   diuresis.
C)   osteoporosis.
D)   nerve impulse transmission.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

________ 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.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

Which of the following is a good chromium source?

Accepted Answer

A)   Cherries
B)   Whole grain
C)   Enriched, refined grains
D)   Drinking waterE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

Interstitial fluid, lymph, gastrointestinal fluid, spinal fluid, plasma, and synovial fluid are part of ________ fluid.

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A)   extracellular
B)   intracellularC) A) and B)
D) undefined

Exam 9: Water and Minerals

Joe is a wrestler, and during his workouts, he loses 2 pounds. How much water would he have to drink to replenish this water weight loss?

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

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Muscle pain, wasting, and heart damage result from a deficiency of

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Which of the following is a good chromium source?

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About 95% of Americans exceed the Upper Level for

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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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For a healthy adult, the largest percentage of daily water output is attributed to

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

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________ is important in the synthesis of thyroid hormone. A lack of it will lead to a goiter.

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Manganese is important for

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Worldwide, the most prevalent nutrient deficiency is of

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________ is important for blood health because it is a component of several iron-transport proteins.

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During the first stage of iron deficiency,

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Of the following foods, iron is best absorbed from

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Which of the following nondairy milk beverages has the highest protein content?

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Which of the following population groups is at high risk for low blood potassium?

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Which of the following individuals would benefit most from choosing a sports drink instead of water?

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Interstitial fluid, lymph, gastrointestinal fluid, spinal fluid, plasma, and synovial fluid are part of ________ fluid.

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The movement of water across a semipermeable membrane (e.g., the cell membrane) is known as

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People who eat large amounts of seaweed can consume toxic levels of which trace mineral?

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