Question 1

The bioavailability of trace minerals can be affected by

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A)  the form of the food.
B)  our nutrition status.
C)  pregnancy.
D)  age.
E)  All of the abovE.

Question 2

Non-heme iron is found in

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A)  meat and fish.
B)  legumes and lentils.
C)  dried fruits.
D)  beans and dried fruits.
E)  All of the abovE.

Question 3

How would you identify an iodine deficiency?

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A)  look for a goiter and test for hypothyroidism
B)  perform a hearing test
C)  administer a vision and hearing test
D)  perform urinalysis
E)  calculate BMI

Question 4

Why might a dietitian recommend increasing bread and cereal consumption to a client with anemia?

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Question 5

Why are chronic alcoholics at risk for zinc deficiency?

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A)  They don't eat enough calories.
B)  They sleep too much.
C)  Their kidneys are overworked.
D)  Alcohol reduces zinc absorption and increases zinc excretion via urine.
E)  Alcohol increases metabolism.

Question 6

A vegetarian could consume good sources of dietary iron by eating

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A)  iron-fortified cereal.
B)  raisins.
C)  dried plums.
D)  beans/legumes.
E)  All of the abovE.

Question 7

What are two negative outcomes for a mother who has a deficiency of iodine while pregnant?

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infant dea...

Question 8

Research studies have NOT found that supplementation with chromium

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A)  improves mood.
B)  increases weight loss.
C)  improves muscle mass.
D)  controls blood sugar.
E)  All of the abovE. E

Question 9

All of the following are symptoms of zinc deficiency,except

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A)  impaired immune function.
B)  delayed sexual maturation.
C)  vision loss.
D)  weight loss.
E)  slowed growth in children.

Question 10

Which one of the following describes the primary function of selenium?

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A)  co-factor for enzymes to activate thyroid hormone
B)  clotting factor to prevent bleeding
C)  wound healing
D)  protecting vision
E)  transporting oxygen to organs throughout the body

Question 11

Symptoms of iron deficiency anemia include all of the following,except

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A)  excessive bleeding.
B)  decreased immune function.
C)  fatigue.
D)  susceptibility to infections.
E)  slow childhood cognitive development.

Question 12

Why are women aged 19 to 50 years more likely to be iron deficient than men of the same age group?

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regular bl...

Question 13

Two trace minerals have been added to American diets.What are they and to what have they each been added?

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fluoride to water,and iodine to salt

Question 14

The most common mineral deficiency worldwide is

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A)  iron deficiency.
B)  iron toxicity.
C)  zinc deficiency.
D)  calcium deficiency.
E)  protein deficiency.

Question 15

Cretinism is a consequence of a pregnant woman with an iron deficiency and is associated with all of the following symptoms,except

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A)  muteness.
B)  blindness.
C)  delayed sexual maturation.
D)  stunted growth.
E)  mental retardation.

Question 16

The amount of iodine in a food is affected by

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A)  the iodine content of the soil in which the plant grew.
B)  whether the plant or fish is from the ocean.
C)  whether iodized salt has been added.
D)  the iodine content of the soil and whether salt has been addeD.
E)  All of the abovE.

Question 17

Why might 30% of the world's people be affected by iron deficiency anemia?

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lack of he...

Question 18

The trace mineral that is NOT an essential nutrient is

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A)  iron.
B)  zinc.
C)  copper.
D)  iodine.
E)  fluoridE.

Question 19

What are three of the six general properties of the trace minerals?

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Must include three of the following:
less than 100 mg required daily
found in meat and plant foods
many are co-factors for enzymes
very little digestion needed
absorbed mostly in the small intestine
circulated in blood

Question 20

National nutrition studies indicate two populations in the United States are consuming less than the recommended amounts of iron.These groups are

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A)  older adults and alcoholics.
B)  women of childbearing age and alcoholics.
C)  older adults and women of childbearing age.
D)  women of childbearing age and young children.
E)  alcoholics and young children.

Exam 14: Trace Minerals

The bioavailability of trace minerals can be affected by

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Non-heme iron is found in

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How would you identify an iodine deficiency?

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Why might a dietitian recommend increasing bread and cereal consumption to a client with anemia?

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Why are chronic alcoholics at risk for zinc deficiency?

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A vegetarian could consume good sources of dietary iron by eating

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What are two negative outcomes for a mother who has a deficiency of iodine while pregnant?

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Research studies have NOT found that supplementation with chromium

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Which one of the following describes the primary function of selenium?

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Symptoms of iron deficiency anemia include all of the following,except

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Why are women aged 19 to 50 years more likely to be iron deficient than men of the same age group?

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Two trace minerals have been added to American diets.What are they and to what have they each been added?

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The most common mineral deficiency worldwide is

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Cretinism is a consequence of a pregnant woman with an iron deficiency and is associated with all of the following symptoms,except

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The amount of iodine in a food is affected by

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Why might 30% of the world's people be affected by iron deficiency anemia?

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The trace mineral that is NOT an essential nutrient is

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What are three of the six general properties of the trace minerals?

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