Vitamins, minerals inside of chemicals Section 3
Adults are approximately what percentage of water weigh
60 to 65%
What type of dietary supplement should Jen consider taking if she wants to decrease her risk of developing osteoporosis later in life
A calcium supplement that also provides vitamin D
Which of the following people needs to increase his or her fluid consumption
All the answers are correct
Which of the following supplements is suspected to be ineffective or unsafe
All the answers are correct
The water soluble vitamins include
Biotin and C
Which vegetable belongs to the cruciferous family
Broccoli
Kelly has heard mixed information about the health and safety of drinking coffee. What advice would you give her about coffee
Caffeine has several different side effects that affect some people, but if she doesn't have any side effects they can provide protection against several chronic diseases
Which foods would it be best to avoid if you want to limit sodium in your diet
Canned or boxed foods
What would be the best way for Alan to determine if he needs a dietary supplement to lose the last 10 pounds
Consult his health care provider or dietitian about herbal and other dietary supplements that might benefit his current weight loss plan
What would be the best way for Alan to determine if he needs a dietary supplement to lose the last 10
Consult his healthcare provider or dietitian about herbal and other dietary supplements that might benefit his current weight loss plan
Which of the four friends has a blood pressure reading that would be considered pre-hypertension
Drew and Steven
Which of the following foods is a good source of folate
Dried beans
Which of the following foods does not belong to the cruciferous family
Eggplant
All adults require maximum of 6 to 8 cups of fluid each day
False
Boiling vegetables is a good way to enhance the availability of essential vitamins to the body
False
Caffeinated beverages increase water loss even people who are accustomed to drinking them
False
Dietary supplements must be tested for safety and effectiveness prior to being placed on the market
False
Dried fruits are a poor source of minerals in the diet
False
Dried fruits are poor source of minerals in the diet
False
Drinking more water than needed to maintain hydration will improve the texture and moisture of the skin
False
Herbal remedies should be used by pregnant or breast-feeding women to reduce the risk of nutrient deficiencies and promote the health and development of the fetus
False
Herbal supplements are powerful, all natural remedies and always have a positive affect on body processes and health
False
It is impossible to consume too much water because any excess will be excreted from the body
False
Manufactured bottled water is healthier and safer than most tapwater in the United States
False
Multivitamins and mineral supplements can convert a bad diet into a good diet
False
Over exposure to sunlight can cause toxicity of vitamin D
False
Structure/function claims on dietary supplement packaging mistake how the product can prevent or cure disease
False
Water is considered A nonessential nutrient because it is not provide direct energy to the body
False
Water is considered a nonessential nutrient because it does not provide direct energy to the body
False
Which body tissue has the lowest water content
Fat
One good way to help ensure a diet rich in vitamins is to consume____ or more servings of fruits and vegetables a day
Five
Vitamin C is mainly found in which types of foods
Fruits and vegetable
All the following are risk factors for hypertension except
Height
Salt sensitive people often experience a drop in___when their dietary intake of ___is reduced
High blood pressure, sodium
What is the best advice for someone who constantly eats processed foods, junk food, and processed foods, but insists that his diet is healthy because he takes a multivitamin and mineral supplement daily
His current diet may put him at risk for heart disease, diabetes, and other chronic diseases even though he's taking a supplement
People who are sensitive to caffeine may experience ____ when they consume coffee or other caffeinated beverages
Hypertension
Water toxicity is called
Hyponatremia
What should Casey have done on day one of the hike to prevent muscle cramps and fatigue
Increase the amount of water she drank
the Flavanol content of chocolate candy ____ as a percent of cocoa ____
Increases, increases
Which foods provide the greatest availability of iron to the body
Liver, beef, prune juice
Which of the following side of chemicals is/are found in red vegetables and fruits
Lycopene
Will chase his multivitamin supplement provide him with a greater level of energy
Maybe, although vitamins do not provide calories to the body, they do act as a co-enzymes that release energy from carbohydrates, proteins, and fat
Which of the following are examples of foods containing probiotic
Miso and fresh sauerkraut
Which of the following dietary supplements has been scientifically proven to help people lose weight safely and is approved by the FDS as safe in effective
None of the above
Which of the following is a benefit of drinking water
None of the answers are correct
Which of the following is the best source of potassium
Potato
Which of the following is not an effective strategy to reduce hypertension
Reducing zinc consumption and increasing iron intake
Which of the following beverages has the highest caffeine content
Regular drip coffee
What is a likely reason case he developed extreme fatigue a muscle cramp and dizziness on a day one of a hiking trip
She was experiencing water intoxication
Water toxicity is caused by a dilution of which of the following minerals in the body
Sodium
Rhonda wants to find a natural source of vitamin D. Which of the following sources of vitamin D would fit into her vegan lifestyle
Stand in direct sunshine for 5 to 10 minutes every day
Regularly consuming which of the following foods would help increase vitamin C intake
Strawberries and oranges
A person can increase his intake of vitamin E by eating which of the following foods
Sunflower seeds
What do pomegranates, blackberries, walnuts, and coffee all have in common
They are all top sources of antioxidants
General guidelines for choosing dietary supplement suggest that consumers use vitamin and mineral supplements providing 100% of the daily value or less
True
High fiber diet increase the need for water
True
Iron deficiency anemia in infants and young children may result in lasting retardation in their mental develop
True
Meats, dairy products, eggs, and other animal products contain biologically active chemicals that influence body processes
True
Minerals are single atoms that carry a charge
True
Red bell pepper and guava are excellent sources of vitamin C
True
The bioavailability of minerals to the body can vary according to what other nutrients are consumed with them
True
Vitamin D is required for the absorption of calcium and its incorporation into the bones
True
Vitamin supplement me effectively treat a deficiency of that particular vitamin
True
If a person has essential hypertension the cause is
Unknown
Which vitamin will increase the absorption of iron from plant foods when included in the same meal
Vitamin C
Which of the following are examples of pre-biotic
Wheat, barley, and rye
Which of the following foods provide the body with the most water
Whole milk