Ch. 7-9 nutrition
free radicals
Can damage the integrity of cell membranes.
Research suggests that taking supplemental vitamin C
Can reduce the duration of colds
Chromium assists in the transport of which of the following to the cells?
Glucose
Bob's physician has just diagnosed him with iron-deficiency anemia. Which of the following would NOT be good advice for Bob to follow to increase his body's absorption of dietary iron?
He should drink a glass of orange juice with his breakfast cereal
The oxygen-carrying protein found in red blood cells is called
Hemoglobin
The "command center" of fluid intake is located in the
Hypothalamus
Vitamin A plays an essential role in the human body in
Maintaining healthy vision.
vitamin b12 is essential for the proper functioning of which type of cells?
Nerve
Newborns receive a single injection of vitamin K at birth because
Newborns do not have enough mature GI flora to make vitamin K.
Pellagra results from a deficiency of
Niacin
diets rich in which of the following nutrients are associated with maintaining healthy blood pressure levels?
Potassium
Which of the following are excellent sources of folate?
Ready-to-eat cereals and breads
Which of the following do sodium and potassium NOT have in common?
Rich sources of both include fresh fruits and vegetables.
after completing a 10k run, Bonita notices that her urine is brown and similar to the color of cola. What does this indicate about Bonita's hydration status?
She is suffering from severe dehydration and needs treatment immediately.
Bert goes to the gym and works out strenuously for about 45 Minutes. After his exercise session he weights himself and notices that he has lost a pound. How much fluid should he drink to re-hydrate his body?
3 Cups
On average, which of the following individuals would have the highest percentage of body water?
35- Year old lean man
Around what age does bone resorption generally begin to occur more rapidly than bone formation?
40
Which of the following statements concerning vitamin V is TRUE?
Vitamin C helps protect smokers' lungs from oxidative damage prompted by tobacco smoke.
In the body, vitamin D is essential for.
calcification of bone
Which of the following is NOT a vitamin?
choline
Beta-carotene is a precursor of
retinol
a Goiter can result from
too much or too little iodine in the diet
Which of the following individuals will benefit the most from consuming a sports beverage?
Athlete who exercises intensely for more than one hour.
Which of the following can contribute to dehydration?
Diarrhea
Which of the following stimulates the thirst mechanism?
Dryness of the mouth and throat tissues
Flurosis is associated with
Excessive intake of fluoride
What is the primary role of the B-vtiamins
act as coenzymes in the krebs cycle
Consuming vitamin C enhances the body's absorption of which mineral?
iron
MOST water is lost daily via the
kidneys
Vitamin K is synthesized by bacteria in the
large intestine