Exam #4 Flashcards
The most plentiful mineral element in the body.
calcium
sulfur
phosphorus
chloride
calcium
For a party, Charlie Brown and Snoopy decided to harvest the Great Pumpkin. They roasted the pumpkin seeds and shared with all their friends. Which mineral did they supply to their friends?
magnesium
sodium
iron
chloride
magnesium
Having a small, thin-boned body frame is a nonmodifiable risk factor for osteoporosis.
T/F
True
Which Blood pressure is considered Hypertension?
145/95
120/80
138/89
110/75
145/95
Consuming too much sodium may contribute to low blood pressure.
T/F
False
Which of the following is not a common sign of dehydration
Clear urine color
rapid weight loss
no tears
sunken eyes
clear urine color
Which of the following foods/beverages has the highest water content?
lettuce
watermelon
1% milk
chicken
lettuce
Trace minerals are as important for human health as the major minerals
T/F
True
Local dentists of Derry, Maine began noticing dental caries in many of their patients. A brave group of youth went down a storm drain to get a water sample for officials to examine. After testing the water it was determined that the water plant needed to add this mineral to the cities water supply to help with the residents dental issues.
fluoride
zinc
copper
sulfur
fluoride
Which of the following population demographics has the greatest risk of hypertension?
people with African-American ancestry
young, physically active Asian men
Hispanic women who do not drink alcohol
young adults that eat high amounts of fruits and vegetables
people with African-American ancestry
Select all the options that a person could do to lower their sodium intake.
Prepare homemade meals/snacks
request no salt be added to food when ordering at a restaurant
do not keep a salt shaker on the table
read the Nutrition Facts before purchasing packaged foods.
use garlic salt and onion salt to flavor foods
ask for extra salt on your large fries
Prepare homemade meals/snacks
request no salt be added to food when ordering at a restaurant
do not keep a salt shaker on the table
read the Nutrition Facts before purchasing packaged foods.
Osteoporosis is a chronic disease characterized by low bone mass and reduced bone structure.
T/F
True
Cooking utensils such as cast iron pans/skillets can add to dietary iron intake
T/F
True
Which of the following is not a sign or symptom of iron deficiency anemia?
rubor
palor
chest pain
dizziness
rubor
which of the following exercises can reduce the risk of osteoporosis?
basketball
walking
strength training with weights
jogging/running
swimming
couch surfing
cycling
basketball
walking
strength training with weights
jogging/running
Frozen vegetables may lose up to 1/2 of their iron content due to processing and cooking.
T/F
True
Which of the following does not enhance calcium absorption
high fiber intake
vitamin D
lactose
stomach acid in infancts
high fiber intake
This mineral is a component of several enzymes, some of which are antioxidants in the glutathione peroxidase family.
selenium
zinc
iron
copper
selenium
____ are at a higher risk for calcium deficiency
vegans
lactovegetarians
omnivores
carnivores
vegans
Good source of copper
organ meat
broccoli
brussel sprouts
romaine lettuce
organ meat
Cells do not produce water as a by-product of metabolism.
T/F
False
Deficiency of this mineral can lead to irregular heartbeats
potassium
sodium
calcium
sulfur
potassium
Symptoms of zinc deficiency include the inability to sense the taste of food.
T/F
True
Goitrogens are found in the following food
broccoli
beans
chicken
watermelon
broccoli
Selenium toxicity is a concern for cattle and horse ranchers.
T/F
True
Molybdenum is a trace mineral required by all life forms.
T/F
True
Cretinism is a condition in infants who are born to iodine-deficient women
T/F
True
The liver is the major regulator of the body’s water content
T/F
False
Substance that contributes to the constriction of blood vessels
vasoconstrictor
vasodilator
adh
vasorelaxor
vasoconstrictor
Which of the following minerals is associated with low blood pressure?
potassium
sodium
copper
fluoride
potassium
According to a report in 2012, 10-19% or American females between the ages of 12 and 49 years of age are iron deficient.
T/F
True
Microcytic, hypochromic RBCs are an indicator for which of the following
iron deficiency anemia
megaloblastic anemia
sickle cell anemia
aplastic anemia
iron deficiency anemia
seaweed is a good dietary source of
fluoride
copper
iron
molybdenum
fluoride
which mineral is important for the functioning of over 300 enzymes?
zinc
iron
manganese
magnesium
zinc
kashin-beck disease is a result of a fluoride deficiency
T/F
False
Cousin Eddie recently started experiencing heart palpitation, dark colored urine, dry/sticky mouth over the past few days on a cross country trip. He decided to drive his Winnebago to the local medical clinic. Which of the following is Cousin Eddie likely experiencing.
dehydration
low levels of copper
iron deficiency anemia
hypercalcemia
dehydration
A greenish-brown or rusty-brown ring that forms around the edge of each iris, caused by copper deposits.
kayser-fleischer ring
jaundice
menkes syndrome
goiter
kayser-fleischer ring
Occurs when too much water is consumed in a short time period or kidneys have difficulty filtering water from blood.
water intoxication
dehydration
osteoporosis
hypercalcemia
water intoxication
inorganic arsenic is highly toxic
T/F
True
Select the following that consumers do to lower the their dietary intake of inorganic arsenic.
limit apple juice consumption
rinsing rice grains before cooking
consuming a variety of grains such as wheat, oats, quinoa, and millet
cooking rice using 1 cup of water for every 1 cup of rice
limit apple juice consumption
rinsing rice grains before cooking
consuming a variety of grains such as wheat, oats, quinoa, and millet
A condition characterized by abnormally low iron levels in the body.
iron deficiency
goiter
osteoporosis
iron adequacy
iron deficiency
Condition in which the thyroid produces too much thyroid hormone, signs of the condition include bulging eyes rapid heart rate, weight loss.
Graves disease
Cushing’s disease
Keshan disease
Wilson disease
Graves disease
