Question 1

A measure of the rate at which a nutrient is absorbed and used by the body is termed ____. ​

Accepted Answer

A)  net utilization
B)  bioavailability
C)  biological value
D)  utilization efficiency

Question 2

Which compound provides a major storage reservoir for iron?

Accepted Answer

A)  ferritin
B)  myoglobin
C)  transferrin
D)  hemoglobin

Question 3

Which characteristic is shared by zinc and iron? ​

Accepted Answer

A)  Good food sources include dairy products.
B)  Proteins in the blood are needed for their transport.
C)  Severe deficiencies lead to delay in the onset of puberty.
D)  Doses of 10 times the RDA may cause death in children.

Question 4

Which characteristic is shared by copper and fluoride? ​

Accepted Answer

A)  Both may be obtained from drinking tap water.
B)  Both serve as cofactors for a number of enzymes.
C)  Neither is involved in the integrity of bones and teeth.
D)  Neither is known to be toxic at intakes of 10 times the estimated safe and adequate dietary intake.

Question 5

Which foods should be especially limited in the diet of individuals with hemochromatosis? ​

Accepted Answer

A)  dairy products
B)  fluoridated water
C)  iron-fortified cereals
D)  carbonated beverages

Question 6

Margarine enriched with phytosterols is known to ____. ​

Accepted Answer

A)  reduce blood cholesterol
B)  lower thermogenesis by 10%
C)  stimulate soluble fiber fermentation
D)  raise absorption efficiency of vitamin B12

Question 7

What is a common side effect from taking iron supplements?

Accepted Answer

A)  itching
B)  diarrhea
C)  constipation
D)  black tongue

Question 8

Zinc content is highest in foods that also contain a large amount of ____. ​

Accepted Answer

A)  fat
B)  fiber
C)  protein
D)  carbohydrate

Question 9

The active components in black tea and green tea associated with favorable effects on the cardiovascular system are ____. ​

Accepted Answer

A)  quercetins
B)  flavonoids
C)  resveratrols
D)  sulforaphanes

Question 10

How does vitamin C enhance iron absorption when consumed in the same meal?

Accepted Answer

A)  It activates transferrin.
B)  It keeps iron in the reduced ferrous form.
C)  It releases iron from the proteins in the stomach.
D)  It complexes with iron and promotes mucosal transport.

Question 11

What is the primary mechanism associated with the role of fluoride in prevention of dental caries? ​

Accepted Answer

A)  Fluoride increases calcium absorption, which increases crystal formation of teeth.
B)  Decay is inhibited due to neutralization of organic acids produced by bacteria on the teeth.
C)  Decay is reduced due to the inhibitory effects of fluoride on growth of bacteria on the teeth.
D)  Fluoride becomes incorporated into the crystalline structure of teeth, making them less susceptible to decay.

Question 12

Match between columns
                        Premises: helps form hemoglobin

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The Answer of copper and fluoride and selenium and iodine is...

Question 13

What are at least two pros and two cons of fortifying foods with phytochemicals? ​

Accepted Answer

Adding phytochemicals to foods allows fo...

Question 14

Which nutrient has functions similar to those of vitamin E?

Accepted Answer

A)  iron
B)  selenium
C)  chromium
D)  molybdenum

Question 15

Match between columns
                        Premises: enhances insulin action

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The Answer of iron and manganese and selenium and fluoride is...

Question 16

What is a glucose tolerance factor? ​

Accepted Answer

A)  a protein that stimulates glycolysis
B)  a mineral cofactor for a specific enzyme
C)  a hormone that enhances pancreatic function
D)  a small organic compound that promotes the action of insulin

Question 17

What is a feature of copper nutrition? ​

Accepted Answer

A)  Absorption efficiency is similar to that of iron.
B)  Copper is involved in collagen synthesis and wound healing.
C)  Soft water may provide significant amounts of copper in the diet.
D)  ​Copper d eficiency is common in children of Middle East countries.

Question 18

Why are people with iron overload at increased risk for infections?

Accepted Answer

A)  Excess tissue iron destroys vitamin C.
B)  Iron-rich blood favors growth of bacteria.
C)  Iron-rich blood impairs the immune system.
D)  Excess tissue iron interferes with antibiotic function.

Question 19

What are the similarities and differences between Menkes disease and Wilson's disease? Discuss cause, symptoms, and treatments. ​

Accepted Answer

Both Menkes disease and Wilson's disease...

Question 20

What has been shown to improve absorption of iron from iron supplements?

Accepted Answer

A)  taking them with milk
B)  taking them with orange juice
C)  taking them on an empty stomach rather than with meals
D)  taking them in the form of the ferric salt rather than the ferrous salt

Exam 13: The Trace Minerals

What is a common side effect from taking iron supplements?

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Which compound provides a major storage reservoir for iron?

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What is the primary mechanism associated with the role of fluoride in prevention of dental caries?

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What are at least two pros and two cons of fortifying foods with phytochemicals?

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Which characteristic is shared by copper and fluoride?

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Which foods should be especially limited in the diet of individuals with hemochromatosis?

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Which characteristic is shared by zinc and iron?

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Match the major functions with the trace mineral it best describes.

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How does vitamin C enhance iron absorption when consumed in the same meal?

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What are the similarities and differences between Menkes disease and Wilson's disease? Discuss cause, symptoms, and treatments.

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Both Menkes disease and Wilson's disease...
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Which nutrient has functions similar to those of vitamin E?

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Margarine enriched with phytosterols is known to ____.

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A measure of the rate at which a nutrient is absorbed and used by the body is termed ____.

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Zinc content is highest in foods that also contain a large amount of ____.

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What has been shown to improve absorption of iron from iron supplements?

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What is a feature of copper nutrition?

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Why are people with iron overload at increased risk for infections?

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The active components in black tea and green tea associated with favorable effects on the cardiovascular system are ____.

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What is a glucose tolerance factor?

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Exam 13: The Trace Minerals

What is a common side effect from taking iron supplements?

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Which compound provides a major storage reservoir for iron?

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What is the primary mechanism associated with the role of fluoride in prevention of dental caries? ​

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What are at least two pros and two cons of fortifying foods with phytochemicals? ​

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Which characteristic is shared by copper and fluoride? ​

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Which foods should be especially limited in the diet of individuals with hemochromatosis? ​

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Which characteristic is shared by zinc and iron? ​

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Match the major functions with the trace mineral it best describes.

Match the major functions with the trace mineral it best describes.

How does vitamin C enhance iron absorption when consumed in the same meal?

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What are the similarities and differences between Menkes disease and Wilson's disease? Discuss cause, symptoms, and treatments. ​

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Which nutrient has functions similar to those of vitamin E?

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Margarine enriched with phytosterols is known to ____. ​

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A measure of the rate at which a nutrient is absorbed and used by the body is termed ____. ​

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Zinc content is highest in foods that also contain a large amount of ____. ​

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What has been shown to improve absorption of iron from iron supplements?

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What is a feature of copper nutrition? ​

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Why are people with iron overload at increased risk for infections?

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The active components in black tea and green tea associated with favorable effects on the cardiovascular system are ____. ​

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What is a glucose tolerance factor? ​

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What is the primary mechanism associated with the role of fluoride in prevention of dental caries?

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What are at least two pros and two cons of fortifying foods with phytochemicals?

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Adding phytochemicals to foods allows fo...
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Which characteristic is shared by copper and fluoride?

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Which foods should be especially limited in the diet of individuals with hemochromatosis?

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Which characteristic is shared by zinc and iron?

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What are the similarities and differences between Menkes disease and Wilson's disease? Discuss cause, symptoms, and treatments.

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Margarine enriched with phytosterols is known to ____.

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A measure of the rate at which a nutrient is absorbed and used by the body is termed ____.

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Zinc content is highest in foods that also contain a large amount of ____.

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What is a feature of copper nutrition?

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The active components in black tea and green tea associated with favorable effects on the cardiovascular system are ____.

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