Chapter 12 Nutrition
For women and men in the 19- to 50- year-old range, the calcium DRI is _____ milligrams.
1000
What is the calcium RDA for teenagers?
1300
Where is the majority of the body's magnesium found?
Bones
Hormone that decreases blood calcium
Calcitonin
Which of the following is true of minerals? A. Minerals are organic B. Dietary needs for trace minerals are greater than for major minerals C. Minerals can be destroyed during cooking D. None of the above
D. None of the above
Hormone that increases blood calcium
Parathyroid hormone (PTH)
What is the major source of dietary sulfur?
Protein
Which of the following are good sources of dietary calcium? a. Pasta and rice b. Dark green leafy vegetables like spinach and Swiss chard c. Enriched grains d. Berries and some tree fruits e. Certain greens such as mustard and turnip greens
e. Certain greens such as mustard and turnip greens
Which of the following is a feature of phosphorus in nutrition? a. Its participation in bone synthesis requires equivalent intake of dietary calcium b. Absorption is known to be reduced by soft drink consumption c. Rich sources include fresh vegetables d. Organ meats, such as liver, are relatively poor sources e. Dietary deficiencies are virtually unknown
e. Dietary deficiencies are virtually unknown
Which of the following is a feature of potassium? a. Its levels are unrelated to blood pressure. b. Major dietary sources are processed foods. c. It is present at high levels in cheddar cheese. d. Deficiencies are usually the result of deficient intakes. e. Liberal intakes may correct hypertension.
e. Liberal intakes may correct hypertension.
Among the following, which promotes constriction of blood vessels, resulting in elevation of blood pressure? • a. Phytates • b. Angiotensin II • c. Aldosterone • d. Carbonic acid
b. Angiotensin II
Magnesium is an important mineral that works with calcium in the body to:
help muscles contract and relax
Which of the following serves to increase blood pressure by increasing reabsorption of sodium?
c. Aldosterone
The DASH diet plan was devised to prevent
hypertension
Which of the following helps to increase blood calcium levels? a. Sulfate b. Pituitary hormone c. Parathyroid hormone d. None of the above e. Calcitonin
c. Parathyroid hormone
Which of the following minerals aids in both bone formation and DNA synthesis? a. Calcium b. Flouride c. Phosphorus d. iron
c. Phosphorus
Which of the following serves to increase blood pressure by decreasing urination? • a. Antidiuretic Hormone • b. Angiotensin II • c. Aldosterone • d. Phytates
a. Antidiuretic Hormone
Which of the following foods are significant sources of oxalates? a. Spinach and sweet potatoes b. Processed cheeses c. Fermented dairy products d. Cauliflower and cabbage e. Seeds and nuts
a. Spinach and sweet potatoes
Which of the following is a general property of the minerals? a. When a food is burned, all the minerals are found in the ash b. Minerals in food can be degraded by heating c. Absorption efficiency from foods is similar among the minerals d. Some minerals in food are destroyed by exposure to ultraviolet light e. There are only two important trace minerals
a. When a food is burned, all the minerals are found in the ash
Which of the following makes up about 60 percent of the body's weight? a. major minerals b. protein c. water d. trace minerals
c. water
Hyponatremia refers to low blood concentration of
sodium
What is the body's most indispensable nutrient?
water
What pituitary hormone regulates kidney retention of water?
Antidiuretic hormone
How does antidiuretic hormone function?
It stimulates water reabsorption by the kidneys
Three organs important for calcium homeostasis
-Small intestine - Kidney - Bones
It is recommended that adults consume
<2000 mg/day
Among the following, which promotes constriction of blood vessels, resulting in elevation of blood pressure?
Angiotensin
