chapter 8

Question 1

The most abundant substance in your body is _____.

Answer 1

water

Question 2

All bottled water is regulated by the FDA.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

In your body, minerals can _____.

Answer 3

Although you need only small amounts of minerals in your diet, they play enormously important roles in your body, such as helping to maintain fluid balance, being part of enzymes, and working with your immune system to keep you healthy.

Question 4

The daily recommendation for dietary sodium intake for adults up to age 51 is _____.

Answer 4

1,500 milligrams

Question 5

How many servings of fruits and vegetables should you eat daily to help you meet your potassium needs?

Answer 5

7

Question 6

Which of the following can increase the risk for hypertension?

Answer 6

They all can increase the risk of hypertension. People can’t change their family history, but they can become more physically active, lose excess weight, and limit their alcohol consumption, all of which will help them to better manage their blood pressure

Question 7

One cup of skim milk, 8 ounces of low-fat yogurt, and 11/2 ounces of reduced-fat cheddar cheese each provide

Answer 7

300 milligrams of calcium

Question 8

You are having pasta for dinner. You want to enhance your absorption of the nonheme iron in the pasta. To do that, you could top your spaghetti with _____.

Answer 8

tomato sauce

Question 9

Chromium increases the effectiveness of _____.

Answer 9

the hormone insulin

Question 10

Fluoride will help strengthen and repair the enamel on your teeth. What other mineral strengthens your teeth?

Answer 10

phosphorus