Quiz 3 Ch. 6-7 Flashcards
A deficiency of vitamin A in the body may result in
night blindness
The mineral that is present in the body in the GREATEST amount
calcium
The mineral that is found primarily in the intracellular fluid compartment is
potassium
Of the following foods, the type that provides the most calcium per serving is
A.Whole grains
B. Dairy products
C. Leafy vegetables
Dairy products
The type of tissue that is most vulnerable to a vitamin A deficiency is
epithelial
High folate intake may mask a deficiency of
vitamin B12
Foods that are commonly fortified with vitamin D are
milk and margarine
The most reliable dietary source of iodine is
iodized table salt
The plasma protein that exerts the greatest colloidal osmotic pressure is
albumin
Vitamin E protects cellular and sub cellular membranes by acting as an
antioxidant
Zinc is important throughout the life cycle, but especially during
pregnancy
The primary function of vitamin D is to regulate absorption and metabolism of
calcium and phosphorus
A mineral that participates in transmission of nerve impulses and muscle contraction is
calcium
Chromium facilitates the action of
insulin
