FN170 ch8

Pinto beans

Which of the following foods provides the greatest amount of iron per serving? a. Yogurt b. Skim milk c. Pinto beans d. American cheese

Cheeses

Which of the following is not among the common food sources of potassium? a. Cheeses b. Potatoes c. Fresh fruits d. Orange juice

Water

What is the body's most indispensable nutrient? a. Fat b. Water c. Protein d. Glucose

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A person's highest bone density is achieved by around age (years) a. 18. b. 30. c. 55. d. 70.

processed foods are a major source

All of the following are features of potassium in nutrition except a. processed foods are a major source. b. high intakes may protect against stroke. c. per serving size, legumes are a rich source. d. per serving size, bananas are a rich source.

MFP factor.

All of the following are known to reduce the absorption of iron except a. phytates. b. MFP factor. c. soybean protein. d. tannic acid in tea.

provide rigidity for the bones and teeth.

Almost all (99%) of the calcium in the body is used to a. provide energy for cells. b. provide rigidity for the bones and teeth. c. regulate the transmission of nerve impulses. d. maintain the blood level of calcium within very narrow limits.

naturally occurring binders

Certain green leafy vegetables have a very low calcium bioavailability due to the presence of a. low calcium content. b. low vitamin D content. c. naturally occurring binders. d. high magnesium content, which lowers calcium absorption.

iodine.

Goiter is caused primarily by a deficiency of a. iron. b. zinc. c. iodine. d. selenium.

hypertension.

The DASH diet plan was devised to prevent a. dehydration. b. constipation. c. osteoporosis. d. hypertension.

Calcium

Which of the following does not serve as a major regulator of fluid balance in the body? a. Sodium b. Chloride c. Calcium d. Potassium

Insulin

As far as is known, what hormone is dependent upon chromium for optimal activity? a. Renin b. Gastrin c. Insulin d. Antidiurectic hormone

Processed foods

What is the greatest single source of sodium in the diet? a. Processed foods b. Unprocessed foods c. Natural salt content of foods d. Salt added during cooking and at the table

Poor nutrition

What is the major cause of iron deficiency? a. Blood loss b. Poor nutrition c. Hereditary defect d. Parasitic infections of the GI tract

Helps maintain gastric acidity

Which of the following is a major function of chloride? a. Participates in wound healing b. Helps maintain gastric acidity c. Acts as principal intracellular electrolyte d. Protects bone structures against degeneration

They are rarely found in dietary supplements

Which of the following is not a general feature of the trace minerals? a. Mild deficiencies are easy to overlook b. They are rarely found in dietary supplements c. Most are toxic at only 2-7 times the requirements d. The amounts contained in supplements are free from regulation by the FDA

Phosphorus

Which of the following minerals is least likely to be deficient in anyone's diet? a. Iron b. Calcium c. Chromium d. Phosphorus

Meats and whole-grain cereals

Which of the following represents the most reliable dietary source of zinc? a. Nuts and oils b. Milk and yogurt c. Fruits and vegetables d. Meats and whole-grain cereals

Eat her nonheme iron sources with a glass of orange juice

Your cousin Emily is a vegetarian. Since you have just learned in your nutrition class that nonheme iron is absorbed less efficiently than heme iron, you want to make sure Emily is getting enough iron. What should you recommend Emily do to maximize her iron absorption? a. Choose spinach as her main source of iron b. Eat her nonheme iron sources with a glass of milk c. Eat her nonheme iron sources with a glass of orange juice d. Refrain from any major activity after eating to aid digestion/absorption of iron

Certain green vegetables

Which of the following are good sources of dietary calcium? a. Fruits b. Breads c. Enriched grains d. Certain green vegetables