chapter 8 questions

Desmond is 34 years old and weighs 220 pounds. Approximately how much of Desmond's body weight can be attributed to water?

132 pounds to get it multiply 220 x .6 = 132

Which diet is recommended for someone who has high blood pressure?

DASH diet

DASH diet stands for

Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension

Calcium is one of the essential minerals for energy metabolism. a. True b. False

False

Peak bone mass occurs at approximately 20 years of age.

False its at 30

What determines the amount of iodine in the food?

The amount of iodine in the soil where plants were grown and animals grazed.

Which of the following is a function of some major minerals in the body? a. They give teeth and bones their rigidity and strength. b. They provide flavor to food. c. They provide energy. d. They build lean tissue. e. They help maintain the lung tissue.

a. They give teeth and bones their rigidity and strength

Functions of water in the body include all of the following EXCEPT which of these? a. Carrying away waste from cells b. Speeding up weight loss c. Providing a medium for chemical reactions d. Providing cushioning around joints e. Helping regulate body temperature

b. Speeding up weight loss

Jayden has a family history of hypertension. What is the best advice to give him about food choices to reduce risk of developing high blood pressure? a. Don't add salt at the table. b. Exercise should be avoided to prevent additional pressure from being placed on heart and blood vessels. c. Choose more whole foods high in potassium and fewer processed foods. d. Focus on losing a significant amount of weight to see modest reductions in blood pressure. e. Processed foods will not aggravate blood pressure if balanced with fruits and vegetables.

c. Choose more whole foods high in potassium and fewer processed foods.

Which food combination contains a good source of calcium paired with a food whose nutrients will not interfere with calcium absorption? a. A salad made with spinach and kale b. A cheese stick with a glass of herbal tea c. A tofu and broccoli stir-fry d. Yogurt drizzled with honey e. Yogurt topped with ground flaxseed

d. Yogurt drizzled with honey

Calcium in green vegetables like spinach and broccoli is absorbed similarly to calcium in milk. a. True b. False

false

Sodium is the major negatively charged ion in the fluid outside of cells where it is found mostly in association with chloride. a. True b. False

false

Minerals are divided into two groups:

major minerals and trace minerals

Most of the excess dietary sodium in the American diet comes from

processed foods

is needed to synthesize thyroid hormone that regulates metabolism, and it also defends the body from free radicals.

selenium

provides iron in most absorbable form

steak

In the United States, iron deficiency remains relatively prevalent among toddlers, adolescent girls, and women of childbearing age. a. True b. False

true

Individuals going through a period of growth such as infants, teenagers, and pregnant women have higher zinc needs. a. True b. False

true

Optimal intake of calcium is of greatest importance in the years leading up to and including young adulthood for peak bone mass. a. True b. False

true

Osteoporosis is four times more common in females than in males. a. True b. False

true

The body prioritizes the maintenance of calcium in the bones over calcium in the blood. a. True b. False

true

Water accounts for about 60 percent of body weight with most of the water housed inside the cells. a. True b. False

true

Iron's absorption is enhanced when a food rich in _______ is included in the meal.

vitamin c

________________ deficiency is associated with growth impairment, delayed sexual maturity, increased risk of infection, and decreased taste and smell perception.

zinc