Question 1

Accding to the RDA, the mineral that you need in the largest amount is

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A)   iron.
B)   iodine.
C)   calcium.
D)   copper.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 2

Water constitutes ______ percent of body weight.

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A)   10-20
B)   25-45
C)   50-70
D)   75-95E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

The mineral that protects tooth enamel from erosion by acid-producing bacteria is

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A)   selenium.
B)   zinc.
C)   copper.
D)   fluoride.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

The AI f sodium f those under 51 years of age is

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A)   500 mg/day.
B)   1000 mg/day.
C)   1500 mg/day.
D)   2000 mg/day.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 5

We get most of the sulfur in our diets from

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A)   carbohydrates.
B)   water.
C)   fats and oils.
D)   proteins.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

The typical American diet contains approximately ___ milligrams of sodium.

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A)   700 to 1,200
B)   1,300 to 2,200
C)   2,300 to 4,700
D)   5,000 to 10,000E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 7

The amount of water in each compartment mainly is controlled by

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A)   oxygen concentration.
B)   glucose concentration.
C)   the presence of fatty acids.
D)   ion concentration.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

_______________ is imptant in the synthesis of hemoglobin and the transpt and stage of iron. With vitamin C, this mineral is imptant in collagen synthesis.

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The answer of _______________ is imptant in the synthesis of...

Question 9

Which of the following statements is true about iron?

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A)   Iron deficiency anemia is found among young children, adolescents, and menstruating women.
B)   Sixty-five percent of dietary iron is absorbed.
C)   An iron-deficient individual absorbs less iron.
D)   Excess dietary iron is excreted readily via the kidneys.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 10

The Beverage Guidance System recommends that fluids should provide ______ of total calies consumed.

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A)   0%
B)   less than 10%
C)   no more than 20%
D)   at least 50%E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

What is magnesium's primary function?

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A)   It acts as the carrier for calcium absorption.
B)   It is important in hemoglobin synthesis.
C)   It maintains mucus production in the digestive tract.
D)   It is important for nerve and heart function.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 12

Which of the following foods is highest in selenium?

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A)   Raisins
B)   Special K
C)   Skim milk
D)   TunaE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

Match between columns
                        Premises: Decreased bone mass where no outward cause can be found 
Iron provided from animal tissues 
Substances that break down into ions in water and, in turn, are able to conduct an electrical current 
The degree to which the amount of an ingested nutrient is absorbed and is available to the body 
A body condition marked by sharp contraction of muscles and failure to relax afterward 
Mineral required in the diet in amounts greater than 100 milligrams per day 
A mineral vital to health that is required in the diet in amounts less than 100 milligrams per day 
Iron provided from plant sources 
The iron-containing part of the red blood cell that carries oxygen to cells and some carbon dioxide away from cells 
Iron-containing compound that binds oxygen in muscle tissue 
An enlargement of the thyroid gland 
Total mineral content of bone at a specific bone site divided by the width of the bone at that site 
Stunting of body growth and poor mental development 
Total mineral substance in a cross section of bone

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The Answer of  Trace mineral  and  Goiter is...

Question 14

The best-absbed iron source is found in which of the following foods?

Accepted Answer

A)   Sirloin steak
B)   Broccoli
C)   Kidney beans
D)   CheeseE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 15

Intracellular water volume depends primarily on the concentration of

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A)   sodium and chloride.
B)   phosphate and potassium.
C)   potassium and sodium.
D)   chloride and potassium.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 16

_______________ is the process of equalizing ion concentration by movement of fluid through a semipermeable membrane, such as the one surrounding cells.

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The answer of _______________ is the process of equalizing ion...

Question 17

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) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 18

The maj chlide source in the diet is

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A)   nuts.
B)   milk.
C)   cheese.
D)   salt.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 19

During intense vomiting, much _______________ can be lost because this mineral is present in stomach acid.

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chloride O...

Question 20

In people with hypertension, increased intake of _______________ may lower blood pressure. It is found in greatest abundance in fruits and vegetables. A deficiency can lead to muscle cramps and irregular heartbeat.

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potassium ...

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We get most of the sulfur in our diets from

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chloride O...
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Water constitutes ______ percent of body weight.

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In people with hypertension, increased intake of _______________ may lower blood pressure. It is found in greatest abundance in fruits and vegetables. A deficiency can lead to muscle cramps and irregular heartbeat.

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The amount of water in each compartment mainly is controlled by

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The typical American diet contains approximately ___ milligrams of sodium.

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The mineral that protects tooth enamel from erosion by acid-producing bacteria is

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The Beverage Guidance System recommends that fluids should provide ______ of total calies consumed.

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Accding to the RDA, the mineral that you need in the largest amount is

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What is magnesium's primary function?

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The AI f sodium f those under 51 years of age is

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Water constitutes ______ percent of body weight.

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In people with hypertension, increased intake of _______________ may lower blood pressure. It is found in greatest abundance in fruits and vegetables. A deficiency can lead to muscle cramps and irregular heartbeat.

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The amount of water in each compartment mainly is controlled by

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