Question 1

Which of the following groups would be most at risk for potassium deficiency?

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A)  Infants and young children
B)  Pregnant women
C)  Patients taking diuretics
D)  Breastfeeding mothers

Question 2

A diet that contains an average of 4,000 mg sodium and 1,500 mg potassium daily is likely to

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A)  decrease the risk of hypertension.
B)  result from an eating disorder.
C)  increase the risk of hypertension.
D)  have no effect on blood pressure.

Question 3

Aldosterone increases

Accepted Answer

A)  potassium retention by the kidneys.
B)  water excretion by the kidneys.
C)  sodium retention by the kidneys.
D)  sodium absorption by the intestinal villi.

Question 4

A strategy that can help prevent or reduce high blood pressure in women is to:

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A)  consume a daily calcium supplement of 1,000 mg.
B)  consume a multi-vitamin mineral supplement.
C)  eliminate all caffeine-containing beverages from the diet.
D)  limit alcohol consumption to no more than 1 drink per day.

Question 5

Good food sources of phosphorus include

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A)  fruits and vegetables.
B)  nuts and oils.
C)  dairy products,meats,and cereals.
D)  dairy products and leafy green vegetables.

Question 6

In addition to its role in bone development and maintenance,calcium is also required for

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A)  blood clotting,transmitting nerve impulses,and muscle contraction.
B)  regulating potassium excretion,normal kidney function,and regulating intracellular water content.
C)  phospholipid synthesis,muscle contraction,and formation of DNA and RNA.
D)  blood clotting,magnesium absorption,and insulin release from the pancreas.

Question 7

According to FDA labeling rules,the Daily Value for sodium is listed as

Accepted Answer

A)  7 grams per day.
B)  4 grams per day.
C)  2.4 grams per day.
D)  200 mg per day.

Question 8

Sodium

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A)  acts as the principal positively charged ion in the intracellular fluid.
B)  transmits electrical impulses through nerve cells.
C)  promotes glycolysis.
D)  releases energy from ATP.

Question 9

Which of the following foods has the highest percent of total weight as water?

Accepted Answer

A)  lettuce
B)  bread
C)  cheese
D)  steak

Question 10

In an adult of normal body composition weighing 165 lb,approximately ________ lb is water.

Accepted Answer

A)  91
B)  55
C)  37
D)  16

Question 11

Individuals advised to consume calcium supplements should consume

Accepted Answer

A)  about 2,000 mg in a single dose each day.
B)  only calcium citrate as other calcium salts are poorly absorbed.
C)  an amount of no more than 500 mg with or just after a meal.
D)  the calcium supplement at the same time as other mineral supplements.

Question 12

The main cause of high blood potassium and potassium toxicity is kidney failure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The body's temperature regulation mechanism depends on

Accepted Answer

A)  drinking enough water to remove heat by way of the urine.
B)  water within the body absorbing heat energy,and on the evaporation of perspiration removing heat energy.
C)  water being delivered to the lungs,where the heat energy will be exhaled as water vapor.
D)  excretion of body wastes.

Question 14

Absorption of dietary calcium in the duodenum is aided by

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A)  consumption of lactose.
B)  acidic environment.
C)  1,25 (OH) 2 vitamin D
D)  All of these choices are accurate.

Question 15

When a semipermeable membrane separates two bodies of fluid,

Accepted Answer

A)  water can pass through the membrane.
B)  dissolved particles can pass through the membrane.
C)  water cannot pass through the membrane.
D)  None of these choices are accurate.

Question 16

The more dense a bone is,the more brittle it will be.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following major minerals does NOT have a DRI?

Accepted Answer

A)  sulfur
B)  calcium
C)  phosphorus
D)  magnesium

Exam 14: Water and Major Minerals

A strategy that can help prevent or reduce high blood pressure in women is to:

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Which of the following foods has the highest percent of total weight as water?

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In addition to its role in bone development and maintenance,calcium is also required for

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The more dense a bone is,the more brittle it will be.

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Which of the following groups would be most at risk for potassium deficiency?

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Individuals advised to consume calcium supplements should consume

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The main cause of high blood potassium and potassium toxicity is kidney failure.

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According to FDA labeling rules,the Daily Value for sodium is listed as

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Absorption of dietary calcium in the duodenum is aided by

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Sodium

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When a semipermeable membrane separates two bodies of fluid,

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Good food sources of phosphorus include

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Which of the following major minerals does NOT have a DRI?

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The body's temperature regulation mechanism depends on

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Aldosterone increases

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In an adult of normal body composition weighing 165 lb,approximately ________ lb is water.

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A diet that contains an average of 4,000 mg sodium and 1,500 mg potassium daily is likely to

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Exam 14: Water and Major Minerals

A strategy that can help prevent or reduce high blood pressure in women is to:

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Which of the following foods has the highest percent of total weight as water?

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In addition to its role in bone development and maintenance,calcium is also required for

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The more dense a bone is,the more brittle it will be.

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Which of the following groups would be most at risk for potassium deficiency?

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Individuals advised to consume calcium supplements should consume

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The main cause of high blood potassium and potassium toxicity is kidney failure.

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According to FDA labeling rules,the Daily Value for sodium is listed as

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Absorption of dietary calcium in the duodenum is aided by

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Sodium

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When a semipermeable membrane separates two bodies of fluid,

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Good food sources of phosphorus include

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Which of the following major minerals does NOT have a DRI?

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The body's temperature regulation mechanism depends on

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Aldosterone increases

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In an adult of normal body composition weighing 165 lb,approximately ________ lb is water.

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A diet that contains an average of 4,000 mg sodium and 1,500 mg potassium daily is likely to

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