Quiz 7

Which of the following contributes most to the weight of the human body? a.)Fat b.) Iron c.) Calcium d.)Water e.) Protein

d.)Water

What is the upper limit for sodium intake per day in the U.S.? a. 2000 mg b. 3400 mg c. 1500 mg d. 2400 mg e. 2300 mg

e. 2300 mg

Which of the following is the primary function of potassium?​ a.)Protects bone structures against degeneration b.)Acts as a neurotransmitter c.)Helps maintain gastric acidity d.)Participates in wound healing e.) Acts as principal intracellular electrolyte

e. Acts as principal intracellular electrolyte

Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor of osteoporosis?​ a.)Inadequate dietary intakes of calcium and vitamin D b.) Cigarette smoking c.) Alcohol abuse d.) Excessive protein intake e.) All of the above

e. All of the above

In the body, water that resides between cells is known as​ a.) edematous fluid. b.) avascular fluid. c.) intravascular fluid. d.) diuretic fluid. e.) interstitial fluid

e. interstitial fluid

Calcium absorption is facilitated by the presence of​ a.) oxalic acid. b.) fiber. c.) phytic acid. d.) glucose. e.) vitamin D.

e. vitamin D.

When dietary intake of calcium is low, Parathyroid hormone will stimulate bone resorption in order to raise serum calcium level. a) true b) false

a) true

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

a.) Processed foods

Which of the following are good sources of dietary calcium?​ a.) Berries and some tree fruits b.) Certain greens such as mustard and turnip greens c.) Pasta and rice d.) Enriched grains e.) Dark green leafy vegetables like spinach and Swiss chard

b.) Certain greens such as mustard and turnip greens

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

c.) provide rigidity for the bones and teeth.