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Nutrition & Wellness
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Iron containing Protein that helps blood cells carry oxygen from lungs to cells throughout the body | Hemoglobin |
| Compound that has a PH power lower than 7 | Acid |
| Hormone produced by the thyroid gland that helps control metabolism | Thyroxine |
| Substance that acts with enzymes to increase enzyme activity | Cofactor |
| The movement of H2O a cell membrane to equalize the concentrations of mineral particles on each side of the membrane | Osmosis |
| An enlargement of the thyroid gland | Goiter |
| Severe mental retardation and dwarfed physical features of an infant caused by the mother's iodine deficiency during pregnancy | Cretinism |
| Spotty discoloration of teeth caused by high fluoride intake | Fluorsis |
| Term used to express a substance's acidity or alkalinity | pH |
| People who are sodium sensitive have kidneys that cannot easily rid of the body of sodium. | T |
| Cigarette smoke hinders the body's use of Vitamin C. | T |
| Probiotics are the good microorganisms that offer health benefits when eaten in sufficient amounts. | T |
| Vitamins are considered to be nonessential nutrients. | F |
| Selenium works with Vitamin E in an antioxidant capacity | T |
| Vitamin toxicity occurs when daily vitamin needs are not met over an extended period | F |
| Caffeine can interfere with mineral absorption. | T |
| Women are affected by osteoprosis more than men. | T |
| Chromium helps the body make hemoglobin and collagen | F |
| Osteomalacia is a disease of the bones due to Vit D deficiency | T |
| If an essential vitamin is removed from the diet, a person will get sick over time. | T |
| Dietary guidelines recommend sodium intake of 2300 milligrams for individuals age 51 or over, African Americans of any age, and those with hypertension, diabetes, or kidney disease. | F |
| Most people in the US have difficulty meeting their recommended daily sodium needs. | F |
| Sulfur is part of protein tissues and is highly concentrated in the hair, nails and skin. | T |
| Canned foods are always less nutritious than their fresh food counterparts. | F |
| Lost bone mass can be partially restored through calcium supplementation and exercise | T |
| Because alcohol increases magnesium absorption, alcoholics are at increased risk of magnesium toxicity. | F |
| Excess fat-soluble vitamins in the diet are eliminated from the body through urine. | F |
| Most nutrition experts recommend supplements over food sources for meeting calcium needs and reducing the risk of osteoporosis. | F |
| Research shows that extra Vitamin C in the diet will prevent people from getting the common cold. | F |
| Pro-vitamins are compounds the body can convert into active forms of vitamins. | T |
| Vitamins are organic compounds, which mean they contain carbon. | T |
| Phytochemicals can be found in greatest amounts in meats and poultry. | F |
| With exposure to sunlight, the body can make Vitamin D. | T |
| People who sweat easily should take a salt tablet daily. | F |
| Milk and Milk products are good sources of riboflavin. | T |
| Seafood is a rich source of iodine. | T |
| Both phosphorous and magnesium play a role in the formation of ATP so the body can release energy. | T |
| Which food category generally has the most concentrated source of minerals. | Meat, fish and poultry. |
| Which vitamin is especially important during the 1st few weeks of pregnancy to help prevent neural tube damage to the fetus? | Folate |
| A condition that results in porous & fragile bones due to calcium loss. | osteoporosis |
| What is indicated by a milk carton labeled & fortified with Vitamins A & D? | Two nutrients have been ADDED during the processing. |
| Which of the following is a source of heme iron? | Round Steak |
| Which of the following is a good source of vitamin c? | Grapefruit |
| The vitamins that are known to be especially toxic to the body if consumed in large amounts over long periods are | A & D |
| What will eventually happen if a vitamin is missing from the diet? | Deficiency symptoms will appear |
| How do phytochemicals protect the body? | all of the above |
| A highly reactive, unstable single oxygen molecule that can generate a harmful chain reaction. | Free Radical |
| Good sources of phytochemicals | Fruits and Vegetables |
| The majority of dietary salt in the US comes from | Processed foods |
| The main function of Vitamin K | Makes proteins needed for blood coagulation. |
| Is NOT a water soluble vitamin | A |
| poses the greatest deficiency risk for people who eat no foods from animal sources? | Vitamin B12 |
| A mineral that can be added to water to reduce the risk of tooth decay | Flouride |
| A symptom of iron-deficiency anemia? | Fatigue |
| Adding BACK nutrients lost in processing is why flour is | enriched |
| Excess phosphorus in the diet causes | reduced calcium absorption |
| A factor that can interfere with vitamin absorption is | Diarrhea |
| Can't tolerate milk? a good source of calcium is | Legumes |
| An inherited disorder that causes people to absorb too much iron is | IRON overload |
| Too much sodium is related to which disease | Hypertension. |
| Vitamin D deficiency disease in adults that causes leg & spine bones to soften & bend is | Osteomalacia |
| A deficiency disease in children caused by a lack of Vit D & characterized by soft, misshapen bones | Rickets |
| Vitamin E deficiency sometimes seen in premature babies, with broken red blood cells, resulting in weakness and listlessness. | Erythrocyte hemolysis |
| Vitamin C deficiency disease with illness, tiredness, weakness, shortness of breath, aching bones & muscles, swollen & bleeding gums, lack of appeite, slow healing of wounds and small patches of bleeding that appear as tiny red spots on the skin | scurvy |
| Deficiency disease caused by an inability to absorb Vit B12, characterized by fatigue; weakness; a red, painful tongue; and a tingling or burning in skin. | pernicious anemia |
| The thiamine deficiency disease, which is characterized by weakness, loss of appetite, irritability, poor arm and leg coordination, and a nervous tingling throughout the body | beriberi |
| Niacin deficiency, which is characterized by diarrhea, dermatitis, dementia, and death | pellagra |
| Vitamin A deficiency condition causing eyes to adapt slowly to darkness, causing night vision to become poor | Nigh Blindness |
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