Nutrition 130 ch 7
Most Americans exceed the dietary recommendations for sodium. Select one: True False
True
Sodium is an essential nutrient necessary for human health. Select one: True False
True
Sports drinks are not necessary for individuals who engage in little or no exercise. Select one: True False
True
Which one of these diets helps lower the blood pressure of patients with hypertension? Select one: a. Atkins b. Paleo c. DASH d. Mediterranean
c. DASH
Which of the following is NOT a factor you should consider when drinking fluids during exercise? Select one: a. The length of the exercise b. The humidity of the environment c. The amount of food you are planning on eating afterwards d. How strenuous the exercise is
c. The amount of food you are planning on eating afterwards
Which of the following helps maintain a healthy blood pressure? Select one: a. Diet high in potassium b. Diet low in potassium c. Diet low in sodium d. A & C e. B & C
d. A & C
What are electrolytes? Select one: a. They are mineral salts b. They are micronutrients like sodium and vitamin D c. They can release electrically charged particles called ions d. A and C only e. All of the above
d. A and C only
What are the roles of electrolytes in the body? Select one: a. Maintaining body's fluid balance b. Nerve-impulse transmission c. Muscle contraction d. All of the above
d. All of the above
What are the roles of water in human body? Select one: a. As part of saliva helps with swallowing of the food b. Helps balance body temperature c. Helps transfer vital nutrients in the blood d. All of the above
d. All of the above
What happens to the excess water that we drink? Select one: a. We store it in our muscles for future use b. It is excreted from the body in the form of urine c. It is excreted from the body in the form of sweat d. B & C e. All of the above
d. B & C
Where is alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH) produced and in which organ(s) is alcohol absorbed? Select one: a. Stomach & liver - stomach b. Liver - small intestine c. Stomach - small intestine d. Stomach & liver - Stomach & small intestine
d. Stomach & liver - Stomach & small intestine
Processed foods tend to be low in sodium and high in potassium. Select one: True False
False
Quenching thirst assures adequate fluid intake. Select one: True False
False
We can always rely on the thirst mechanism and stop drinking water and fluids when we no longer feel thirsty. Select one: True False
False
What is hypertension and what conditions are associated with it? Select one: a. Increase in blood volume; stroke and heart disease b. Increase in blood volume; dizziness and fatigue c. Decrease in blood volume; stroke and heart disease d. Decrease in blood volume; dizziness and fatigue
a. Increase in blood volume; stroke and heart disease
Which of the following do sodium and potassium NOT have in common? Select one: a. Rich sources of both include fresh fruits and vegetables. b. Both participate in maintaining fluid balance. c. Both are involved in nerve impulse transmission. d. Dietary levels of both influence the risk for hypertension.
a. Rich sources of both include fresh fruits and vegetables.
Matt has just been diagnosed with hypertension, and his physician has instructed him to reduce his sodium intake. Which of the following would be good advice for Matt? Select one: a. Snack on fresh fruits and vegetables instead of salty snacks. b. Use condiments such as ketchup and relish rather than salting foods. c. Eat a variety of canned and dried soups. d. When shopping for processed foods, choose foods containing monosodium glutamate instead of sodium. e. All of the above
a. Snack on fresh fruits and vegetables instead of salty snacks.
Which of the following foods contains the lowest amount of sodium? Select one: a. a medium fresh orange b. one cup of canned vegetable soup c. a hot dog d. a 4-ounce glass of tomato juice
a. a medium fresh orange
Which of the following individuals will benefit the MOST from consuming a sports beverage? Select one: a. athlete who exercises intensely for more than one hour b. child who will not drink milk c. adult who participates in regular physical activity 30 minutes a day d. elderly person who is taking a diuretic
a. athlete who exercises intensely for more than one hour
What is the recommended intake for sodium? Select one: a. 2300 mg b. 1500 mg c. 1.5 mg d. 4.7 mg
b. 1500 mg
Sports beverages are a combination of fluid, carbohydrate, and Select one: a. unsaturated fatty acids. b. electrolytes. c. diuretics. d. soluble fiber.
b. electrolytes.
Diets high in sodium are associated with Select one: a. breast cancer. b. diabetes mellitus. c. obesity. d. hypertension.
d. hypertension.