Question 1

Which of the following parts of the body store over half the body's magnesium?

Accepted Answer

A)   bones
B)   kidneys
C)   liver
D)   teeth

Question 2

Explain the rationale for the following statement: "The way to keep body salt and water weight under control is to control salt intake and drink more, not less, water."

Accepted Answer

After a person eats salted foods blood s...

Question 3

Which of the following medications blocks damage to the thyroid gland during radiation, and in doing so, helps prevent thyroid cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)   potassium iodide
B)   thyroxin iodide
C)   magnesium iodide
D)   phosphorous iodide

Question 4

The high salt intakes of many Asian peoples have been suggested to be a possible cause for elevated rates for what health problem?

Accepted Answer

A)   gallbladder disease
B)   stomach cancer
C)   celiac disease
D)   diabetes

Question 5

Which of the following food sources' content is 90-94% water?

Accepted Answer

A)   carrot
B)   popcorn
C)   white sugar
D)   broccoli

Question 6

How many litres of water and fluid beverages should a man consume each day, under moderate environmental conditions and given a normal diet?

Accepted Answer

A)   1.5 litres
B)   2.7 litres
C)   3.7 litres
D)   4.0 litres

Question 7

Which of the following minerals is the chief ion used to maintain the volume of fluid outside cells?

Accepted Answer

A)   potassium
B)   sodium
C)   calcium
D)   chloride

Question 8

Which of the following words best describes the fluoride content of bottled water?

Accepted Answer

A)   moderate
B)   unpredictable
C)   high
D)   low

Question 9

When selecting bottled water in Canada, what mineral content is most desirable?

Accepted Answer

A)   water that is rich in calcium and magnesium and low in sodium
B)   water that is rich in potassium and magnesium and high in sodium
C)   water that is rich in iron and calcium and high in potassium
D)   water that is rich in iron and fluoride and low in potassium

Question 10

Explain the rationale for the argument against high-level iron fortification in foods.

Accepted Answer

The danger of iron overload is an argume...

Question 11

Elevated blood levels of which amino acid have been linked with osteoporosis?

Accepted Answer

A)   homocysteine
B)   lysine
C)   valine
D)   glutamine

Question 12

Iron deficiency makes children more susceptible to lead poisoning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following foods provides the smallest amount of available zinc?

Accepted Answer

A)   legumes
B)   meats
C)   poultry
D)   shellfish

Question 14

Which of the following trace minerals helps form hemoglobin and collagen?

Accepted Answer

A)   selenium
B)   fluoride
C)   copper
D)   chromium

Question 15

If a processed food is low in sodium, it is usually high in which other mineral?

Accepted Answer

A)   potassium
B)   fluoride
C)   magnesium
D)   iron

Question 16

Which of the following foods provides the highest amount of zinc?

Accepted Answer

A)   shellfish
B)   unleavened bread
C)   fresh spinach
D)   legumes

Question 17

Which of the following symptoms is the first sign of dehydration?

Accepted Answer

A)   confusion
B)   fatigue
C)   thirst
D)   headache

Question 18

Which of the following population groups is at greatest risk for iron deficiency?

Accepted Answer

A)   adult men
B)   elderly women
C)   low-income men
D)   low-income children

Question 19

A sufficient amount of which of the following nutrients provides adequate sulphate in the diet?

Accepted Answer

A)   protein
B)   carbohydrate
C)   fat
D)   vitamins

Question 20

Which of the following minerals is the principal positively charged ion inside body cells?

Accepted Answer

A)   sodium
B)   potassium
C)   calcium
D)   magnesium

Exam 8: Water and Minerals

Which of the following symptoms is the first sign of dehydration?

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How many litres of water and fluid beverages should a man consume each day, under moderate environmental conditions and given a normal diet?

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Which of the following minerals is the chief ion used to maintain the volume of fluid outside cells?

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Which of the following words best describes the fluoride content of bottled water?

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Which of the following foods provides the smallest amount of available zinc?

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A sufficient amount of which of the following nutrients provides adequate sulphate in the diet?

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Which of the following medications blocks damage to the thyroid gland during radiation, and in doing so, helps prevent thyroid cancer?

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Which of the following minerals is the principal positively charged ion inside body cells?

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Elevated blood levels of which amino acid have been linked with osteoporosis?

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Which of the following parts of the body store over half the body's magnesium?

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Which of the following foods provides the highest amount of zinc?

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Which of the following population groups is at greatest risk for iron deficiency?

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The high salt intakes of many Asian peoples have been suggested to be a possible cause for elevated rates for what health problem?

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Iron deficiency makes children more susceptible to lead poisoning.

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Which of the following food sources' content is 90-94% water?

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If a processed food is low in sodium, it is usually high in which other mineral?

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Which of the following trace minerals helps form hemoglobin and collagen?

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Explain the rationale for the argument against high-level iron fortification in foods.

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When selecting bottled water in Canada, what mineral content is most desirable?

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