Chapter 9

Which of the following substances is a diuretic

Alcohol

Which of the following statements is true? A. "Deli" meats, such as bologna & ham, are rich sources of potassium & poor sources of sodium. B. A blood pressure reading of 165/90 mm Hg is within the normal range. C. Approximately one-third of adult Americans have hypertension. D. It is safe to take large doses of potassium supplements, because the mineral is non-toxic.

Approximately one-third of adult Americans have hypertension.

According to the 2015-2020 version of the Dietary Guidelines, which of the following minerals is a nutrient of public health concern?

Calcium

Which of the following minerals is necessary for proper muscle contraction?

Calcium

Which of the following nutrients is a trace mineral?

Copper

Which of the following foods is not a good source of calcium?

Fried chicken

For the past 4 years, 23-year-old Maggie has been losing a lot of blood during her menstrual periods. Based on this information, which of the following conditions is she most likely to develop?

Iron-deficiency

Which of the following foods contains the most water by weight?

Lettuce

Which of the following foods is low in sodium & high in potassium?

Orange juice

Which of the following nutrients is a major mineral?

Potassium

A scientist is creating a formula diet that supplies all essential nutrients. She knows the RDA/AI for each mineral, one of which has an AI of 30 mg/day. How should she classify this particular mineral?

Trace mineral

In the summer, Ben often jogs during the middle of the day. When he exercises in these conditions, he sweats heavily. The recommended way for Ben to maintain his fluid balance is to

consume water.

Consuming a high-sodium diet can increase the risk of

hypertension

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

kidneys

Osteoporosis is characterized by

loss of bone mass & structure.

Mary is a 58-year-old woman who is past menopause. In the past three years, she lost 2 inches in height & broke her wrist. Based on this information, Mary's physician should test her for

osteoporosis

Maintenance of normal extracellular fluid volume depends largely on the extracellular concentration of _____ ions.

sodium

Marcus has iron deficiency. He should consider including ____ in his diet, because it is a good source of heme iron.

spinach