Question 1

The best dietary sources of manganese are:

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A)  fruits and vegetables.
B)  nuts and whole grains.
C)  meats.
D)  dairy products.

Question 2

How iron levels maintained in the body?

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Since no regulated excretory system exis...

Question 3

Fluoride has shown to be most effective in preventing:

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A)  colon cancer.
B)  dental caries.
C)  osteomalacia.
D)  obesity.

Question 4

___________ is not a component of an antioxidant enzyme.

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A)  Copper
B)  Iodine
C)  Selenium
D)  Zinc

Question 5

The symptoms of zinc deficiency include all of the following EXCEPT:

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A)  hair loss.
B)  impaired reproduction.
C)  anemia.
D)  reduced immune function.

Question 6

Manganese homeostasis is maintained through:

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A)  excretion by the kidneys.
B)  no controlled process.
C)  regulation of absorption and excretion in the bile.
D)  competition with other minerals.

Question 7

Iodine deficiency during childhood and adolescence has been known to cause:

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A)  premature baldness.
B)  impaired mental function.
C)  cancer risk in later life.
D)  sudden death.

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a good source of heme iron?

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A)  Beef
B)  Chicken
C)  Salmon
D)  Spinach

Question 9

Which population groups would benefit the most from fluoridation of the water? Why?

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Fluoridation of water has the ...

Question 10

Which is NOT a plentiful source of zinc?

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A)  Beef
B)  Refried beans
C)  Saltine crackers
D)  Yogurt

Question 11

In most people,taking selenium supplements to increase intake over the RDA:

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A)  will protect against environmental pollutants.
B)  will prevent heart disease.
C)  will not provide any additional benefits.
D)  will slow the aging process.

Question 12

Which statement about zinc toxicity is FALSE?

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A)  It can lower HDL cholesterol.
B)  It may occur from food and beverage contamination by galvanized containers.
C)  Zinc toxicity interferes with the function of iron in superoxide dismutase.
D)  It can decrease immune function.

Question 13

Of the following,_______ is (are) the best source of zinc.

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A)  apples
B)  refined grains
C)  chocolate
D)  red meat

Question 14

Lack of which trace element is the most common nutritional deficiency worldwide?

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A)  Copper
B)  Zinc
C)  Iron
D)  Iodine

Question 15

Which statement about overt chronic chromium deficiency is correct?

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A)  It may in part explain the obesity epidemic in the US.
B)  It is common in the U.S.since so many processed foods are consumed.
C)  Overt chronic chromium deficiency may occur in malnourished children.
D)  Chromium deficiency results in high blood pressure and increased risk of stroke.

Question 16

Molybdenum is required for all of the following EXCEPT:

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A)  the metabolism of sulfur containing amino acids.
B)  the production of uric acid.
C)  the synthesis of collagen.
D)  the metabolism of nitrogen containing compounds in RNA and DNA.

Question 17

Which statement is FALSE regarding the function of zinc in the body?

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A)  Zinc is a cofactor for many enzymes.
B)  Zinc is needed for development of sex organs.
C)  Zinc is needed for growth and tissue repair.
D)  Zinc is needed for synthesis of vitamin E.

Question 18

What is the function of hemoglobin in the body?

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Hemoglobin is an iron-containi...

Question 19

The poorest source of fluoride among the following is:

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A)  toothpaste.
B)  foods cooked with Teflon.
C)  tea.
D)  pork.

Question 20

Which of the following groups is at risk for zinc deficiency in the United States?

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A)  Children aged 1-3 years
B)  Adults older than 71 years of age
C)  Adolescent boys
D)  All of the above

Exam 12: The Trace Minerals

The best dietary sources of manganese are:

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Which statement about zinc toxicity is FALSE?

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Iodine deficiency during childhood and adolescence has been known to cause:

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___________ is not a component of an antioxidant enzyme.

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Which statement is FALSE regarding the function of zinc in the body?

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Lack of which trace element is the most common nutritional deficiency worldwide?

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The symptoms of zinc deficiency include all of the following EXCEPT:

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Which of the following is NOT a good source of heme iron?

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In most people,taking selenium supplements to increase intake over the RDA:

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Fluoride has shown to be most effective in preventing:

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How iron levels maintained in the body?

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What is the function of hemoglobin in the body?

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Which of the following groups is at risk for zinc deficiency in the United States?

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Of the following,_______ is (are) the best source of zinc.

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The poorest source of fluoride among the following is:

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Which population groups would benefit the most from fluoridation of the water? Why?

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Which statement about overt chronic chromium deficiency is correct?

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Manganese homeostasis is maintained through:

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Molybdenum is required for all of the following EXCEPT:

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Which is NOT a plentiful source of zinc?

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