Chapter 12 Nutrition

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For women and men in the 19- to 50- year-old range, the calcium DRI is _____ milligrams.

1000

What is the calcium RDA for teenagers?

1300

Where is the majority of the body's magnesium found?​

Bones

Hormone that decreases blood calcium

Calcitonin

Which of the following is true of minerals? A. Minerals are organic B. Dietary needs for trace minerals are greater than for major minerals C. Minerals can be destroyed during cooking D. None of the above

D. None of the above

Hormone that increases blood calcium

Parathyroid hormone (PTH)

What is the major source of dietary sulfur?​

Protein

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

e. Certain greens such as mustard and turnip greens

Which of the following is a feature of phosphorus in nutrition?​ a. Its participation in bone synthesis requires equivalent intake of dietary calcium b. Absorption is known to be reduced by soft drink consumption c. Rich sources include fresh vegetables d. Organ meats, such as liver, are relatively poor sources e. Dietary deficiencies are virtually unknown

e. Dietary deficiencies are virtually unknown

Which of the following is a feature of potassium?​ a. Its levels are unrelated to blood pressure. b. Major dietary sources are processed foods. c. It is present at high levels in cheddar cheese. d. Deficiencies are usually the result of deficient intakes. e. ​Liberal intakes may correct hypertension.

e. ​Liberal intakes may correct hypertension.

Among the following, which promotes constriction of blood vessels, resulting in elevation of blood pressure? • a. Phytates • b. Angiotensin II • c. Aldosterone • d. Carbonic acid

b. Angiotensin II

Magnesium is an important mineral that works with calcium in the body to:

help muscles contract and relax

Which of the following serves to increase blood pressure by increasing reabsorption of sodium?

c. Aldosterone

The DASH diet plan was devised to prevent​

hypertension

Which of the following helps to increase blood calcium levels? a. Sulfate b. Pituitary hormone c. Parathyroid hormone d. None of the above e. Calcitonin

c. Parathyroid hormone

Which of the following minerals aids in both bone formation and DNA synthesis? a. Calcium b. Flouride c. Phosphorus d. iron

c. Phosphorus

Which of the following serves to increase blood pressure by decreasing urination? • a. Antidiuretic Hormone • b. Angiotensin II • c. Aldosterone • d. Phytates

a. Antidiuretic Hormone

Which of the following foods are significant sources of oxalates?​ a. ​Spinach and sweet potatoes b. ​Processed cheeses c. ​Fermented dairy products d. ​Cauliflower and cabbage e. ​Seeds and nuts

a. ​Spinach and sweet potatoes

Which of the following is a general property of the minerals?​ a. ​When a food is burned, all the minerals are found in the ash b. ​Minerals in food can be degraded by heating c. Absorption efficiency from foods is similar among the minerals d. Some minerals in food are destroyed by exposure to ultraviolet light e. There are only two important trace minerals

a. ​When a food is burned, all the minerals are found in the ash

Which of the following makes up about 60 percent of the body's weight? a. major minerals b. protein c. water d. trace minerals

c. water

Hyponatremia refers to low blood concentration of​

sodium

What is the body's most indispensable nutrient?​

water

What pituitary hormone regulates kidney retention of water?​

​Antidiuretic hormone

How does antidiuretic hormone function?​

​It stimulates water reabsorption by the kidneys

Three organs important for calcium homeostasis

-Small intestine - Kidney - Bones

It is recommended that adults consume

<2000 mg/day

Among the following, which promotes constriction of blood vessels, resulting in elevation of blood pressure?​

Angiotensin


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