Human Nutrition - Week 8

The role of fluorapatite is to develop acid-resistant teeth, which prevents dental caries. prevent osteoporosis. improve the rate of growth in humans. enhance insulin sensitivity and prevent diabetes.

develop acid-resistant teeth, which prevents dental caries.

Chloride is a positively charged ion. an intracellular fluid ion. converted to chlorine in the intestinal tract. found in gastric juice

found in gastric juice

In a situation where there is an insufficient intake of dietary iodide, the thyroid-stimulating hormone promotes the enlargement of the thyroid gland. This condition is called hyperparathyroidism. goiter. Graves' disease. Wilson's disease.

goiter

Which of the following is a characteristic of the trace minerals? Deficiencies are more difficult to recognize in children than in adults Deficiencies of trace minerals are virtually unknown, although toxicities are well documented. The amounts in foods are dependent, in part, on soil composition A deficiency sign common to many trace minerals is dermatitis

The amounts in foods are dependent, in part, on soil composition

Over half of the body's magnesium is found in the bones heart. liver. brains.

bones

An ample intake of potassium-rich foods may help protect against diabetes. osteoporosis. hypertension. gastric ulcers.

hypertension

Some North Americans are called "sodium sensitive." For these people, high sodium intake contributes to gastrointestinal upsets. stomach cancer. serious fluid imbalances. hypertension.

hypertension

The DASH diet plan was devised to prevent hypertension constipation osteoporosis dehydration

hypertension

Which of the following people are at known risk for potassium depletion? Athletes who are body-builders Women with heavy menstrual periods Those who consume insufficient amounts of salted foods Those who ingest low amounts of fresh fruits/vegetables

Those who ingest low amounts of fresh fruits/vegetables

Which of the following is a general property of the minerals? Absorption efficiency from foods is similar among the minerals Minerals in food can be degraded by heating When a food is burned, all the minerals are found in the ash Some minerals in food are destroyed by exposure to ultraviolet light

When a food is burned, all the minerals are found in the ash

Which of the following contributes most to the weight of the human body? Fat Water Calcium Iron

Water

The mineral found in the body in the most abundance is iron. phosphorus. sodium. calcium.

calcium

Which of the following are good sources of dietary calcium? Enriched grains Berries and some tree fruits Pasta and rice Certain greens such as mustard and turnip greens

certain greens such as mustard and turnip greens

Cretinism may form as a consequence of a severe deficiency of iodine. copper. selenium. chromium.

iodine

Risk factors for osteoporosis include overweight and obesity African American race low BMI high levels of physical activity

low BMI

The richest sources of iron in the diet are meats and seafood. breads and pastries. nuts and seeds. fruits and vegetables.

meat and seafood

Most sodium consumed is from tap water and medications. processed foods and those purchased at restaurants. table salt added at home. naturally occurring sodium in foods.

processed foods and those purchased at restaurants

The mineral that partly "spares" the antioxidant vitamin E is iodide. selenium. zinc. chromium.

selenium

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A dietary deficiency of ______ is associated with retarded growth and inadequate sexual development in humans. iron iodine selenium zinc

zinc

Which population group is considered at low risk for iron-deficiency anemia? pregnant women infants and preschool children vegans middle-aged businessmen

middle-aged businessmen