Question 1

An example of a breakfast high in calcium is

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A)   scrambled eggs and toast.
B)   pancakes and syrup.
C)   sausage biscuit.
D)   cereal and milk.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D) D

Question 2

Minerals are

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A)   organic compounds.
B)   elements.
C)   made by plants.
D)   liquid at room temperature.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 3

An important function of sodium is

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A)   energy metabolism.
B)   water balance.
C)   tooth formation.
D)   nerve conduction.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

The functions of energy metabolism and acid-base balance are regulated by

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A)   sodium.
B)   iron.
C)   potassium.
D)   phosphorus.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 5

Two foods that are most important in bone formation are

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A)   margarine and apples.
B)   milk and yogurt.
C)   bread and red meat.
D)   cereal and yogurt.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 6

An example of a lunch high in potassium is a

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A)   hamburger on a bun with sliced tomatoes.
B)   grilled cheese sandwich and pretzels.
C)   pasta salad and hard roll.
D)   bagel with cream cheese and dill pickle.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 7

Of the foods below,the one providing the best source of potassium is

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A)   spinach.
B)   lemonade.
C)   processed cheese crackers.
D)   french fries.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C) A

Question 8

The main dietary source of iodine is

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A)   seafood.
B)   legumes.
C)   iodized table salt.
D)   fortified foods.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 9

An example of a food that is a good source of calcium is

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A)   kidney beans.
B)   whole-grain bread.
C)   yogurt.
D)   spinach.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

Which of the following foods would be most important to assist with thyroxine synthesis?

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A)   iodized table salt
B)   fresh green lettuce
C)   apple
D)   yogurtE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 11

Binding agents such as oxalic acid and phytic acid inhibit absorption of

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

Question 12

The main function of fluoride is to

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A)   provide structural support.
B)   prevent anemia.
C)   prevent dental caries.
D)   slow aging.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 13

The person most at risk for developing osteoporosis is a

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A)   25-year-old woman who plays tennis 3 times a week.
B)   35-year-old woman who has sustained multiple trauma and is bedridden.
C)   55-year-old woman who exercises 3 times a week and consumes adequate milk and dairy products at least 3 times a day.
D)   14-year-old girl who runs track and drink 4 glasses of milk daily.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 14

The mineral present in the body in the greatest amount is

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A)   sodium.
B)   calcium.
C)   iron.
D)   chloride.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 15

Chloride is incorporated into

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A)   pancreatic secretions.
B)   intestinal secretions.
C)   gastric secretions.
D)   skeletal tissue.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

Processed foods supply a large percent of what mineral?

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A)   manganese
B)   magnesium
C)   sodium
D)   ironE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 17

Trace minerals are called "trace" because they are

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A)   not as important as the other minerals.
B)   found in small quantities in food sources.
C)   found in small quantities in the body.
D)   difficult to detect in the body.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 18

The factors most responsible for regulating calcium absorption from food are

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A)   activity and diet.
B)   dietary intake and vitamin D hormone.
C)   metabolic rate and cardiovascular function.
D)   vitamin D hormone, calcitonin, and parathyroid hormone.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 19

Potassium deficiency may be caused by

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A)   allergies.
B)   food poisoning.
C)   psychological stress.
D)   myocardial infarction.E) All of the above
F) A) and B) B

Question 20

Amino acids that contain sulfur are

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A)   phenylalanine and calcium.
B)   threonine and tyrosine.
C)   methionine and cystine.
D)   leucine and tryptophan.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Exam 8: Minerals

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Minerals are

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An important function of sodium is

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The functions of energy metabolism and acid-base balance are regulated by

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Two foods that are most important in bone formation are

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Of the foods below,the one providing the best source of potassium is

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Which of the following foods would be most important to assist with thyroxine synthesis?

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Binding agents such as oxalic acid and phytic acid inhibit absorption of

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The main function of fluoride is to

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The person most at risk for developing osteoporosis is a

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The mineral present in the body in the greatest amount is

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Chloride is incorporated into

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Processed foods supply a large percent of what mineral?

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Trace minerals are called "trace" because they are

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