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