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NUTRITION!!!!!!!!!
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A compound in food that can be converted into an active vitamin inside the body is known as a(an): | PRECURSOR |
| To obtain an adequate intake of vitamin A, a man needs a daily average of about _____ micrograms of the active form. | 900 |
| Vitamin A plays an important role in: | blood clotting and reproduction |
| Important roles of vitamin D include all of the following except: | health of the retina in the eye |
| In which of the following situations would a vitamin E deficiency be least likely? | someone who eats a diet high in fat |
| The main reason for fortifying enriched grain products with folic acid is to: | reduce the incidence of birth defects called neural tube defects. |
| The DRI recommendation for vitamin C for women is _____ milligrams per day. | 75 |
| Water assists in: | temperature regulation shock protection |
| The first sign of dehydration is: | thirst |
| Water excretion is regulated by the: | kidneys and brain |
| Which of the following is the most accurate statement about the body’s need for water? | Too much plain water consumption can cause a dangerous condition known as water intoxication. |
| Which of the following helps prevent changes in the acid-base balance of body fluids? | proteins and mineral salts |
| The only animal food source that is rich in Vitamin K is: | liver |
| Which of the following is the most abundant mineral in the body? | calcium |
| Vitamin E serves as: | an antioxidant |
| The more processed a food: | the more sodium it contains |
| Characteristics of water-soluble vitamins include all of the following except: | they are stored extensively in tissues |
| The chief ion used to maintain the volume of fluid outside cells is: | sodium |
| In the U.S. scurvy is seldom seen today except in: | people addicted to alcohol. |
| Which of the following stabilizes bones and makes teeth resistant to decay? | fluoride |
| Which vitamin aids in the conversion of tryptophan to niacin? | Vitamin B6 |
| Phosphorus is critical to the acid-base balance in cells because of its role in: | creating buffers to maintain the correct pH. |
| The thiamin deficiency disease is known as: | beriberi |
| Magnesium is an important mineral that works with calcium in the body to: | help muscles contract and relax. |
| Pellagra is a _____ deficiency disease. | niacin |
| If a person has a deficient dietary intake of calcium, what will be the result? | no change in levels of calcium in the blood because calcium will be pulled from the bones |
| A zinc toxicity reduces _____. | iron absorption |
| Chromium works closely with: | insulin |
| Second most abundant mineral in the body is: | phosphorous |
| Which conversion aids in the conversion of trytophan to niacin? | vitamin B6 |
| By definition, a vitamin is all of the following except: | a non-essential nutrient |
| What is one symptom of a beta-carotene toxicity? | bright yellow skin |
| Important roles of vitamin D include all of the following except: | health of the retina in the eye |
| Water soluble vitamins are absorbed directly into the blood and thus stored more readily in tissues. | false |
| Infants are born with adequate vitamin K in their intestinal tracts. | true |
| The B vitamins work together with enzymes in the metabolism of energy nutrients and in the making of new cells. | true |
| Vitamin D deficiency in children can cause bowed legs, an abnormality seen in the disease rickets. | true |
| Vitamin D deficiency in children can cause bowed legs, an abnormality seen in the disease rickets. | true |
| The most familiar function of vitamin A is to sustain normal eyesight. | true |
| A young woman on a vegetarian diet has decided to increase her intake of raw bright-colored vegetables and has recently noticed that her skin is turning a bright yellow color. This is most likely a result of over-consumption of: | beta carotene |
| A deficiency of sodium is not harmful | false |
| Soft water contains sodium, which may aggravate hypertension. | true |
| Some minerals act as buffers to help maintain body fluids at the correct pH to permit life’s processes. | true |
| Which of the following makes up about 60 percent of the body’s weight? | water |
| How much water or other beverages (in cups) should a man consume each day, under moderate environmental conditions and given a normal diet? | 13 |
| Adults in the United States consume an average of _____ milligrams per day of sodium. | 3400 |
| The chief ion used to maintain the volume of fluid outside cells is: | sodium |
| When your body gives the thirst signal it is important to: | drink fluids to relieve the symptoms of dehydration. |
| A girl has stopped growing in height prematurely because her bones are not going through the remodeling process necessary for growth. This most likely results from a deficiency of which vitamin? | vitamin A |
| The statement, “Eat carrots because they are good for your eyes,” is correct because: | the vitamin A precursor in carrots becomes activated to form rhodopsin in the eye. |
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