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50 Cards in this Set
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Anyone who eats a meal high in salt can temporarily increase the body's water content.
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true
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High salt intakes among Asian people have been linked with their high rates of stomach cancer.
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true
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The bioavaliability of calcium in calcium-fortified orange juice is comparable to that of milk.
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true
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Whether a person develops osteoporosis seems to depend partly on heredity and partly on the environment, including nutrition.
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true
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Authorities recommend foods as a source of calcium supplements.
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true
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Which of the following makes up about 60 percent of the body's weight?
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water
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Water assists in:
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temperature regulation
shock protection |
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Water intake is governed by:
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thirst
satiety |
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The most beneficial source of fluid for us to consume is:
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plain drinking water, because it is readily available
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Hard water has high concentrations of:
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calcium
magnesium |
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Which of the following agencies is responsible for ensuring that public water systems meet minimum standards for protection of public health?
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Environmental Protection Agency
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Which of the following is true about groundwater as a drinking water supply?
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it comes from deep, protected underground aquifers
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A person's absorption of calcium varies based on:
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age
vitamin D status |
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Growing children and teens absorb about ______ percent of ingested calcium.
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60
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For women and men in the 19 to 50-year-old range, the calcium DRI is ______ milligrams.
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1000
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The chief ion used to maintain the volume of fluid outside cells is:
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sodium
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Adults in the United States consume an average of ____ milligrams per day of sodium.
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3400
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The more processed a food:
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the more sodium it contains
the less potassium it contains |
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Which of the following is the principal positively charged ion inside body cells?
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potassium
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The principal food source of chloride is:
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salt
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Sulfate is adequate in a diet that contains sufficient:
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protein
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Which of the following must be available for thyroxine to be synthesized?
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iodine
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Which of the following foods provides the highest amount of zinc?
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shelfish
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Which of the following foods provides the least amount of available zinc?
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legumes
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Low blood selenium correlates with development of:
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prostate cancer
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Which of the following minerals hardens and stabilizes the crystals of teeth and makes the enamel resistant to decay?
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fluoride
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Chromium works closely with:
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insulin
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The best way to obtain the calcium you need is to:
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consume more milk, cheese, and yogurt
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During an exercise activity the body will cool down by:
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sweating to carry heat away from the surface of the body
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When your body gives the thirst signal it is important to:
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drink fluids to relieve the symptoms of dehydration
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A friend informs you that she is planning to purchase a water softener. Which of the following statements would be most appropriate for you to make to your friend?
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soft water appears to aggravate hypertension and heart disease, which is undesirable
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Many people today are drinking bottled water because they believe it is safer than tap water. Which of the following statements is accurate?
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at least a quarter of the bottled water is drawn directly from the tap
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It is critical for the body cells to maintain fluid and electrolyte balance by:
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having water move from dilute fluid outside the cell into concentrated fluid
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Which of the following statements is true?
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the bones begin to lose density after 40 years of age regardless of calcium intake
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If a person has a deficient intake of calcium in the diet, what will be the result?
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no change in levels of calcium in the blood because calcium will be pulled from the bones
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Which of the following groups absorbs the least amount of calcium?
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adults
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Magnesium is am important mineral that works with calcium int he body to:
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help muscles contract and relax
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How much sodium is consumed by a person who eats to grams of salt?
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800mg
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A person is consuming 1000mg a day of sodium preservatives in processed foods along with 2000 milligrams of added salt from the salt shaker on his foods. Is this less than the UL for sodium established by the DRI committee?
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yes, 1800 total milligrams of sodium is within the UL.
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The DASH DIET IS MORE EFFECTIVE IN REDUCING BLOOD PRESSURE THAN JUST DECREASING odium alone because it includes which of the following guidelines?
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greatly increase intakes of fruits and vegetables
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Which of the following would you consume with a food source of iron in order to facilitate iron absorption?
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tomato and meat, fish, or poultry
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When trying to get adequate iron intake in your diet it is helpful to:
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combine vitamin C foods with non-heme iron to increase absorption
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Is there a possibility of harm to the body in healthy people with high intakes of iron?
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no, because the body adjust the amount of iron absorbed
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What effect does zinc deficiency have on the body?
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it impairs the immune response, leading to increased infections
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Which of the following statements about selenium levels in the body is accurate?
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selenium works as an antioxidant to protect body chemicals from oxidative damage
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What is currently known about the benefits of flouride in drinking water supplies?
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in communities where flouride is lacking in the water there is a very high dental decay rate
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Osteoporosis is most often associated with:
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underweight
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Bone strength in later life depends on:
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the formation of dense bones during youth
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A young woman wanting o build maximum bone density should do all of the following except:
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increase her intake of meat protein
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Which of the following is an accurate statement about calcium supplements for bone health?
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calcium-fortified orange juice provides an easily absorbed for of calcium
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