chapter 12 minerals
The type of iron found in plant foods is referred to as
nonheme iron.
more than
Americans typically consume ______ the RDA of 0.9 mg/day for copper. Multiple choice question. less than exactly more than
growth reproduction energy metabolism immune function wound healing
Choose the functions of iron.
wound healing, metabolism, bone and cartilage formation, antioxidant function
Choose the functions of manganese. Multiple select question. wound healing muscle contraction antioxidant function bone and cartilage formation metabolism
iron copper zinc selenium
Choose the minerals that are classified as trace minerals.
carbohydrate lipid protein
Chromium is important for the metabolism and storage of ______. Multiple select question. carbohydrate lipid protein alcohol
Insulin
Chromium may help with the function of which hormone?
Cancer Heart disease
Evidence is inconclusive on the role of selenium-rich diets in lowering risk for which of the following? Multiple select question. Diabetes Cancer Obesity Heart disease
selenosis
Exceeding the daily UL for selenium can lead to toxicity, known as
Thyroid hormone synthesis
Select the primary function of iodine. Multiple choice question. Thyroid hormone synthesis Growth and development Bone mineralization
selenoproteins
Selenium functions within the body as a component of several proteins referred to as ______
f
True or false: Conclusive evidence suggests that selenium, an antioxidant, has been show to significantly reduce the risk of cancer.
true
True or false: Fluoridated water over a lifetime may reduce a person's likelihood of tooth decay by 25%.
seeds organ meats whole grains
Which of the following are good sources of copper? Multiple select question. seeds organ meats dairy products whole grains
Brussels sprouts cauliflower cabage
Which of the following foods contain goitrogens? Multiple select question. iceberg lettuce cauliflower cabbage brussels sprouts
young American women
Which of the following groups has marginally adequate intakes of iodine? Multiple choice question. young American women middle-aged American women middle-aged American men young American men
Fluoride
Which of the following is not considered an essential nutrient? Multiple choice question. Zinc Iodine Fluoride Iron
Goiter
enlargement of the thyroid gland not result of cancer occur among population living in areas lack iodine in locally produced foods. inlad-far from ocean
heme iron
iron found in meat that is efficiently absorbed
nonheme iron nonheme iron
iron that is not absorbed efficiently; found in meat, vegetables, grains, supplements, and fortified or enriched foods
are reflective of chromium content in the soil.
Chromium levels in plant foods Multiple choice question. are reflective of chromium content in the soil. are not absorbed as well as in animal sources are lower than animal sources.
inorganic
Consuming high amounts of the ______ form of arsenic can cause health problems such as cancer.
diarrhea, depressed immune system function lowered HDL cholesterol levels
Exceeding the UL for zinc may result in Multiple select question. increased LDL cholesterol levels. lowered HDL cholesterol levels. diarrhea. depressed immune system function.
it is not require for growth. it does not sustain life.
Fluoride is not considered an essential nutrient because
an enlargement of the thyroid gland as a result of an iodine deficiency.
Goiter
San Diego, CA
If an individual ate primarily locally produced foods, which location would have the least likelihood for developing goiter?
chromium
John just found out that he has impaired glucose tolerance and elevated blood cholesterol. Which mineral could John be deficient in? Multiple choice question. chromium selenium iron iodine
150 mcg/day
Multiple Choice Question What is the adult RDA for iodide? Multiple choice question. 500 mcg/day 50 mcg/day 250 mcg/day 150 mcg/day
Iran
Question Mode Multiple Choice Question In what country was Zinc deficiency first discovered? Multiple choice question. USA Russia Iran Mexico
enzymes
Recall that selenium is a component of several Multiple choice question. lipoproteins. hormones. enzymes. fuel sources.
Cofactor for more than 50 enzymes DNA synthesis
Select all that apply Which of the following are functions of zinc? Multiple select question. Cofactor for more than 50 enzymes Fat metabolism Release of glucagon DNA synthesis
Broccoli Potatoes Whole-grain Bread
Select food sources for chromium. Multiple select question. Yogurt Whole-grain Bread Potatoes Broccoli
Brazil nuts baked beans
Select food sources of selenium that could be consumed by a vegan. Multiple select question. Brazil nuts baked beans egg white bread
oysters, beens, beef roast
Select rich food sources of zinc. Multiple select question. beef roast oysters baked beans bananas and citrus
Tuna, 3 oz
Select the food source that provides the most selenium per serving. Multiple choice question. Sunflower seeds, 1/4 cup Tuna, 3 oz Egg, fried, 1 large Egg noodles, cooked, 1 cup
reduce thyroid production.
Soy products, turnips, and broccoli all contain compounds that Multiple choice question. enhance iodide absorption. reduce thyroid production. inhibit calcitonin release. increase iodide absorption.
a 30-year-old woman
The RDA for iron is highest for Multiple choice question. a 30-year-old woman. a 30-year-old man. children.
400
The UL for selenium is
40
The UL for zinc is _____ mg per day
cellular
Thyroid hormone controls the rate of ______ metabolism.
fluorosis
Using a pea-sized amount of toothpaste, rinsing with water and spitting out excess fluid when brushing teeth will help prevent dental
swallowing dental rinses swallowing toothpaste
What are causes of fluorosis in children?
The absorptive cells of the small intestine make ferritin which blocks iron absorption.
What happens when the body has adequate iron stores? Multiple choice question. The absorptive cells of the small intestine allow more iron to enter the blood stream. The transferrin receptors increase in number on the cell membrane. The absorptive cells of the small intestine make ferritin which blocks iron absorption.
18 mg/day
What is the RDA for iron in women under the age of 50?
Iodized salt, 1/2 tsp
What is the best food source for iodide? Multiple choice question. Egg, hard boiled, 1 large Iodized salt, 1/2 tsp Shrimp, 3 oz Milk, 8 fl oz
milk saltwater fish seaweed
Which of the following are good dietary sources of iodine? Multiple select question. strawberries milk saltwater fish seaweed
Molybdenum
Which of the following is a cofactor of four enzymes including sulfite oxidase and xanthine oxidase? Multiple choice question. Maltodextrin Molybdenum Manganese Magnesium
Iron Copper Manganese
Which of the following minerals are trace minerals?
Arsenic boron lithium nickle silicon vanadium
Which of the following minerals may have physiological roles in the body but since their roles are not clear, they have not been classified as essential nutrients? Multiple select question. Nickel Vanadium Calcium Fluoride Arsenic
meat
Zinc deficiencies were first observed in diets high in unleavened breads. The food group they were most likely to lack that contributed to the zinc deficiency was Multiple choice question. meat. carbohydrates. dairy. vegetables.
Wound healing
Zinc is necessary for which of the following? Multiple choice question. Hair growth Wound healing Vision
iron
a necessary trace mineral for oxygen delivery and immune function.
Ferritin
the major storage form of iron that also helps regulate iron absorption.