HCC BIOL1322 Chapter 9 Quiz Latest 2022

BIOL1322 Nutrition & Diet Therapy

Chapter 9 Quiz

Derek's diet contains high amounts of ________, which is classified as a major mineral.

lithium

iron

phosphorus

iodine

 

Hyperthermia occurs when the body's ________.

blood glucose level rises too quickly

calcium content increases

temperature is too high

metabolic rate is too slow

 

Which of the following nutrients helps the body maintain normal fluid balance?

Fluoride

Copper

Iron

Potassium

 

Maintenance of normal intracellular fluid volume depends largely on the intracellular concentration of ________ ions.

hydride

potassium

oxygen

citrate

 

Which of the following statements is true?

Cells produce water as a by-product of metabolism.

Water and beverages comprise 100% of a person's total water intake.

In general, fruits and vegetables are less than 25% water by weight.

Most of the water that enters the digestive tract is excreted in feces.

 

According to Adequate Intake recommendations, the total water intake for healthy young adults is approximately ________ cups/day.

18 to 20.5

4 to 6.5

11 to 15.5

22 to 25.5

 

The body loses water daily through the ________.

Lungs

Liver

thyroid gland

lymphatic system

 

________ must be added to refined grains during the grain enrichment process.

Iron

Zinc

Calcium

Magnesium

 

Which of the following foods is not a good source of potassium?

Ground beef

Canned tomato soup

Papaya

Corn oil

 

Which of the following foods is not a good source of calcium?

Raw kale

Fat-free yogurt

Baked chicken

Canned sardines

 

Ricky has hypertension (stage 2), because his blood pressure readings are consistently around ________.

117/65 mm Hg

90/120 mm Hg

142/92 mm Hg

128/88 mm Hg

 

Jade is concerned about her risk of osteoporosis. To help reduce her risk of this condition, Jade should ________.

consume more iron-rich foods

avoid foods such as kale and frozen yogurt

avoid smoking cigarettes

reduce her physical activity level

 

Which of the following blood pressure values is normal?

114/70 mm Hg

70/120 mm Hg

80/120 mm HgI

142/65 mm Hg

 

Parathyroid hormone ________.

signals osteoblasts to release calcium from bones

enables glucose to enter cells

increases the body's rate of potassium excretion

enhances the body's ability to retain calcium

 

Marta is a pregnant woman suffering from severe iodine deficiency. As a result of the deficiency, she has a high risk of giving birth to a child with ________.

Cretinism

phenylketonuria

type 2 diabetes

ariboflavinosis

 

Marcus has iron deficiency. He should consider including ________ in his diet, because it is a good source of heme iron.

fat-free milk

spinach

bok choy

chicken liver

 

According to the Dietary Guidelines, which of the following minerals is a nutrient of public health concern?

Sodium

Copper

Magnesium

Potassium

 

Cameron takes megadoses of a single mineral supplement. Lately, he's noticed that his fingernails break easily, his hair is falling out, and he's more tired than usual. His friends have told him that he smells like garlic. Based on this information, Cameron has consumed too much ________.

calcium

selenium

iron

magnesium

 

Scientists are uncertain whether ________ is an essential mineral for humans.

iodine

silicon

zinc

magnesium

 

Mario is concerned about the safety of his home's tap water, which is conveyed by pipes from a public source in his community. Which of the following agencies should he contact to learn more about the safety of his tap water?

BPA

FDA

EPA

USDA