bms 105 exam 3 review-liv

Jamal wants to lower his risk of cancer. He should reduce his intake of ______.

alchohol

yellow, dark green, red, and orange fruits and vegetables are rich sources of______

beta carotene

Quinn has a tumor in one of his parathyroid glands that's causing the gland to secrete too much parathyroid hormone. Based on this information, which of the following signs or symptom's would you expect him to be experiencing?

high levels of calcium

to reduce your risk of cancer, you should_____

include a variety of fruits, vegetables, and whole-grain foods in your diet.

A 6 year old child lacks energy, has pale skin, and often complains that his head hurts. hes also having difficulty understanding his teacher. based on this informations, the child probably has _____ deficiency.

iron

The _____ play a major role in regulating the body's fluid balance.

kidneys

How does a major mineral differ from a trace mineral?

major minerals are required in amounts of 100 mg or more per day, while trace minerals are required in amounts of 100 mg or less per day.

to effectively increase iron levels in the body, a person should focus on eating more_____.

meat

A few months ago, Mary Ann was diagnosed with breast cancer. According to her physicians, Mary Ann's cancer has____ to her bones and lungs.

metastasized

last week, leon started taking megadoses of a dietary supplement to reduce his blood lipid levels. within a few days after he began taking the supplement, he noticed his face felt uncomfortably warm and his cheeks were red. based on this information, leon is taking_______

niacin

An early symptom of vitamin A deficiency is ________.

night blindness

Vitamin D helps the body absorb ______.

phosphorus and calcium

which of the following are groups of minerals are major minerals?

potassium, magnesium, and sodium.

the human body needs vitamin K to_____

produce blood clotting factors.

in the human body, water is needed to______

remove wastes

which of the following statements is true?

signs of alcohol poisoning include a slowed and irregular heart rate.

the ______ is the primary site for vitamin absorption in the body.

small intestine

which of the following foods are a rich source of vitamin E?

sunflower seeds

desi had a history of chronic heartburn. to control the disorder, he now takes two medications that reduce his stomachs ability to form acid. As a result of taking these medicines, he doesn't have heartburn, but he has a high risk of developing a deficiency of_____

vitamin B-12

__________ are fat soluble vitamins

vitamins K, E, and D

According to adequate intake recommendations, the total water intake for healthy young women is about____ cups per day.

11.0

which of the following statements about dietary minerals is true?

A persons daily needs for essential minterals often chance as he or she grows or enters a new life stage.

which of the following substances enhances the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins in the small intestine?

Bile

which of the following foods is a good source of calcium?

Cheddar cheese

the _____ play a major role in regulating the body's fluid blanance.

Kidneys

which of the following foods is a rich source of vitamin C?

Quava

most B vitamins function as part of_____

coenzymes

beta-carotene is a fat soluble provitamin found in primarily in orange, red, and yellow fruits and vegetables. how can you enhance your body's absorption of beta-carotene when preparing low-fat foods that are rich sources of the provitamin?

combine raw greens with salad dressing that contains vegetable oil.