Nutrition Unit 4
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