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Chapter 12 -Trace Minerals Flashcards

1
Q

Which of the following minerals are trace minerals?
Multiple select question.

Iron

Manganese

Copper

Sodium

A

Iron (Fe)
Copper (Cu)
Manganese (Mn)

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2
Q

_____ is a necessary trace mineral for oxygen delivery and immune function.

A

Iron

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3
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The type of iron found in plant foods is referred to as ___

A

Nonheme iron

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4
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______ is the major storage form of iron that also helps regulate iron absorption.

A

Ferritin

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5
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What is the RDA for iron in women under the age of 50?

A

18 mg/day

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6
Q

_____ minerals perform vital roles in the body although the body only requires consumption of less than 100mg/day.

A

Trace

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7
Q

If an individual ate primarily locally produced foods, which location would have the least likelihood for developing goiter?
Multiple choice question.

Chicago, IL

St. Louis, MO

San Diego, CA

Denver, CO

A

San Diego, CA

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8
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What are roles of iron within the human body?
Multiple select question.

neurological function

immune function

part of many enzymes

carrying oxygen

hair growth and development

A

neurological function
immune function
part of many enzymes
carrying oxygen

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9
Q

What is the main source of heme iron?
Multiple choice question.

Fruits

Vegetables

Meat

Legumes

A

Meat

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10
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What happens when the body has adequate iron stores?
Multiple choice question.

The transferrin receptors increase in number on the cell membrane.

The absorptive cells of the small intestine make ferritin which blocks iron absorption.

The absorptive cells of the small intestine allow more iron to enter the blood stream.

A

The absorptive cells of the small intestine make ferritin which blocks iron absorption.

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11
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The RDA for iron is highest for
Multiple choice question.

a 30-year-old woman.

children.

a 30-year-old man.

A

a 30-year-old woman.

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12
Q

What is the best food source for iodide?
Multiple choice question.

Milk, 8 fl oz

Shrimp, 3 oz

Egg, hard boiled, 1 large

Iodized salt, 1/2 tsp

A

Iodized salt, 1/2 tsp

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13
Q

Soy products, turnips, and broccoli all contain compounds that
Multiple choice question.

reduce thyroid production.

increase iodide absorption.

inhibit calcitonin release.

enhance iodide absorption.

A

reduce thyroid production.

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14
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What is the adult RDA for iodide?

A

150 mcg/day

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15
Q

Thyroid hormone controls the rate of ______ metabolism.

A

Cellular

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16
Q

In what country was Zinc deficiency first discovered?
Multiple choice question.

Iran

Russia

Mexico

USA

A

Iran

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17
Q

Zinc is necessary for which of the following?
Multiple choice question.

Wound healing

Vision

Hair growth

A

Wound healing

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18
Q

Which of the following are good dietary sources of iodine?
Multiple select question.

saltwater fish

strawberries

seaweed

milk

A

saltwater fish
seaweed
milk

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19
Q

Which of the following foods contain goitrogens?
Multiple select question.

iceberg lettuce

cauliflower

cabbage

brussels sprouts

A

cauliflower
cabbage
brussels sprouts

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20
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Which of the following groups has marginally adequate intakes of iodine?
Multiple choice question.

middle-aged American men

young American women

young American men

middle-aged American women

A

young American women

21
Q

Zinc deficiencies were first observed in diets high in unleavened breads. The food group they were most likely to lack that contributed to the zinc deficiency was
Multiple choice question.

carbohydrates.

dairy.

vegetables.

meat.

22
Q

Which of the following are functions of zinc?
Multiple select question.

Fat metabolism

DNA synthesis

Release of glucagon

Cofactor for more than 50 enzymes

A

Cofactor for more than 50 enzymes

DNA synthesis

23
Q

The UL for zinc is _____ mg per day.

24
Q

Selenium functions within the body as a component of several proteins referred to as ______.
Multiple choice question.

essential proteins

functional proteins

selenoproteins

A

selenoproteins

25
Soy products, turnips, and broccoli all contain compounds that Multiple choice question. enhance iodide absorption. increase iodide absorption. inhibit calcitonin release. reduce thyroid production.
reduce thyroid production.
26
Select the food source that provides the most selenium per serving. Multiple choice question. Sunflower seeds, 1/4 cup Egg noodles, cooked, 1 cup Tuna, 3 oz Egg, fried, 1 large
Tuna, 3 oz
27
Exceeding the daily UL for selenium can lead to toxicity, known as ________.
Selenosis
28
Zinc is readily found in which of the following foods? Multiple select question. baked beans roast beef pudding lettuce
baked beans roast beef
29
Exceeding the UL for zinc may result in Multiple select question. depressed immune system function. lowered HDL cholesterol levels. increased LDL cholesterol levels. diarrhea.
depressed immune system function. diarrhea lowered HDL cholesterol levels.
30
Recall that selenium is a component of several Multiple choice question. hormones. fuel sources. enzymes. lipoproteins.
enzymes.
31
True or False Conclusive evidence suggests that selenium, an antioxidant, has been show to significantly reduce the risk of cancer.
False
32
Select food sources of selenium that could be consumed by a vegan. Multiple select question. white bread Brazil nuts baked beans egg
Brazil nuts baked beans
33
The UL for selenium is ______ per/day
400 mcg/day
34
True or False Fluoridated water over a lifetime may reduce a person's likelihood of tooth decay by 25%.
True
35
What are causes of fluorosis in children?
Swallowing toothpaste and dental rinses
36
Chromium may help with the function of which hormone?
Insulin
37
Fluoride is not considered an essential nutrient because Multiple select question. it does not have an established RDA. it is not required for growth. it does not sustain life. it is only needed in small quantities.
it is not required for growth. it does not sustain life.
38
Select food sources for chromium. Multiple select question. Whole-grain Bread Potatoes Yogurt Broccoli
Whole-grain Bread Potatoes Broccoli
39
Using a pea-sized amount of toothpaste, rinsing with water and spitting out excess fluid when brushing teeth will help prevent dental _____
Fluorosis
40
Choose the functions of manganese. Multiple select question. muscle contraction metabolism bone and cartilage formation wound healing antioxidant function
wound healing metabolism bone and cartilage formation antioxidant function
41
Which of the following is a cofactor of four enzymes including sulfite oxidase and xanthine oxidase? Multiple choice question. Manganese Magnesium Maltodextrin Molybdenum
Molybdenum
42
John just found out that he has impaired glucose tolerance and elevated blood cholesterol. Which mineral could John be deficient in? Multiple choice question. iodine iron chromium selenium
Chromium
43
Which of the following are good sources of copper? Multiple select question. dairy products organ meats seeds whole grains
organ meats seeds whole grains
44
True or False Trace minerals that have yet to have a clearly identified function in humans include boron, nickel, vanadium, arsenic, lithium, and silicon.
True
45
Food crops can be sources of organic arsenic as plants acquire the mineral naturally from Blank______. Multiple select question. normal erosion soil deposits volcanic eruptions ocean water
normal erosion soil deposits volcanic eruptions
46
Which of the following terms best describe the mineral molybdenum? Multiple select question. nonessential trace essential major
trace essential
47
Which of the following minerals may have physiological roles in the body but since their roles are not clear, they have not been classified as essential nutrients? Multiple select question. Fluoride Vanadium Calcium Nickel Arsenic
Arsenic Vanadium Nickel
48
Consuming high amounts of the _____ form of arsenic can cause health problems such as cancer.
Inorganic

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