Nutrition Unit 4

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Which of the following is a behavioral symptoms of iron deficiency?​

Impaired energy metabolism and neurotransmitter synthesis

Goiter is caused primarily by a deficiency of​

Iodine

Which of the following is a characteristic of fuel use by muscles?​

Muscles always use a mixture of fuels at rest or during physical activity.

For maximum benefits, cardiorespiratory endurance episodes should be sustained for at least​

20 minutes

What is the upper limit for sodium intake per day in the U.S.?

2300 mg

The DASH diet plan was recommended to prevent​

hypertension

Calcium absorption is facilitated by the presence of​

vitamin D

In the body, water that resides between cells is known as​

interstitial fluid

Which of the following would be the most appropriate food source of iodide for a person who lives inland?​

iodized table salt

What nutrient is important in the transport of oxygen in blood and in muscle tissue and in energy transformation reactions?​

iron

Which of the following is a characteristic of iron utilization?​

most of the body's iron is recycled

Which of the following should be a component of a healthy diet for athletes?​

nutrient-dense foods

Almost all (99%) of the calcium in the body is used to​

provide rigidity for the bones and teeth

Which of the following nutrients can play a role as antioxidants in the body?

selenium

Chloride is part of the stomach acid. (T/F)

True

When dietary intake of calcium is low, Parathyroid hormone will stimulate bone resorption in order to raise serum calcium level. (T/F)

True

Which of the following contributes most to the weight of the human body?​

Water

Which of the following foods provides heme iron which has higher bioavailability?​

chicken

Which of the following is a characteristic of the trace minerals?​

The human body only needs a small amounts for optimal functioning

Which of the following is a characteristic of iron transport?​

transferrin in the blood carries iron to the bone marrow


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