Nutrtion Questions
Student ID: 21772952
Exam: 050492RR – MICRONUTRIENTS, MINERALS, AND WATER
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Questions 1 to 25: Select the best answer to each question. Note that a question and its answers may be split across a page break, so be sure that you have seen the entire question and all the answers before choosing an answer.
1. Conditions associated with zinc deficiency include A. skin lesions.
B. high blood pressure.
C. tetanus.
D. anemia.
2. Sulfur is found in A. proteins.
B. fatty acids.
C. carbohydrates.
D. vitamins.
3. What enhances calcium absorption? A. Vitamin D
B. Phytates
C. Phosphorus
D. Fiber
4. Angela is allergic to the acid in citrus fruits. What food can provide an ample amount of vitamin C in her diet? A. Spinach
B. Tomatoes
C. Liver
D. Strawberries
5. Phosphorus is critical in A. energy exchange.
B. kidney transplantation.
C. intestinal restriction.
D. fatty tissue extraction.
6. Of the following, the best source of calcium is
A. sardines.
B. peanut butter.
C. Swiss cheese.
D. yogurt.
7. Which of the following is a health benefit of moderate alcohol consumption? A. Improved judgment
B. Enhanced reflexes
C. Reduced risk of cardiovascular disease
D. Reduced risk of cancer
8. How many kilocalories per gram does alcohol provide? A. 5
B. 7
C. 9
D. 8
9. Dangerously low sodium in the blood is called A. anemia.
B. hypotension.
C. hypertension.
D. hyponatremia.
10. The mineral critical to the good health of the thyroid gland is A. iodine.
B. zinc.
C. copper.
D. iron.
11. The recommendated intake of phosphorus is lower than that for A. calcium.
B. nitrogen.
C. lipids.
D. lactose.
12. When selecting an entree that’s high in potassium, you should choose A. spinach.
B. a baked potato.
C. baked halibut.
D. cantaloupe.
13. A _______ deficiency can cause damage to red blood cells, thereby causing macrocytic anemia.
A. niacin
B. riboflavin
C. thiamin
D. folate
14. Folate can prevent neural tube defects if taken A. when a woman is of childbearing age.
B. after the first obstetrician visit.
C. when the pregnant woman stops smoking.
D. throughout the life cycle.
15. Consuming five or more drinks on one occasion is known as A. binge drinking.
B. social drinking.
C. ritual drinking.
D. alcoholism.
16. The most prevalent disease associated with poor bone health is A. arthritis.
B. osteoporosis.
C. fluorosis.
D. osteopathy.
17. The bubbles in sparkling water are caused by A. toxins.
B. nitrogen.
C. the manufacturer.
D. carbon dioxide.
18. A deficiency in riboflavin is called A. beriberi.
B. ariboflavinosis.
C. pellagra.
D. ribaflavinoid.
19. Riboflavin is a member of the _______ family. A. water
B. vitamin B
C. vitamin D
D. vitamin C
20. _____ impair iron absorption.
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A. Iodine
B. Linoleic acid
C. Phytates
D. Sodium
21. Which is not a risk factor for osteoporosis? A. Use of diuretics
B. Smoking
C. Alcohol consumption
D. Lack of exercise
22. _______ is the nutrient that’s most needed by the body. A. Calcium
B. Niacin
C. Water
D. Riboflavin
23. Dark urine typically indicates A. adequate hydration.
B. water intoxication.
C. kidney failure.
D. dehydration.
24. Which nutrient most enhances iron absorption? A. Biotin
B. Vitamin D
C. Calcium
D. Vitamin C
25. A young adult who consumes 1,000 mg of sodium per day is A. exceeding recommendations of the American Heart Association.
B. not exceeding the recommended sodium intake for this mineral.
C. meeting the average intake of most Americans.
D. meeting the RDA for this mineral.