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chapter 12

Nutrition

QuestionAnswer
Which of the following foods is the best source of potassium? Potato
Which of the following does not have any impact on calcium absorption? Vitamin C
What is the body's most indispensable nutrient? Water
What is the major intracellular cation? Potassium
When a person loses fluid by sweating or bleeding, what minerals are lost in greatest quantity? Sodium and chloride
The role of chloride in the digestive tract is to help ______ maintain stomach acidity.
Which of the following is a feature of potassium? Liberal intakes may correct hypertension.
The DASH diet plan was devised to prevent hypertension.
Which of the following minerals is not a function of phosphorus? Part of proteins
Which of the following is not helpful in reducing the risk of osteoporosis? Regular consumption of red wine.
Calcium absorption is facilitated by the presence of ______ vitamin D.
Which of the following nutrients are not needed for healthy bone mass? Sodium
Which of the following people are at known risk for potassium depletion? Those who ingest low amounts of fresh fruits/vegetables
Which of the following would not be a cause of a chloride deficiency? Intake of processed foods.
What percentage of people’s salt intake comes from salt added during cooking and at the table? 15
Hyponatremia refers to low blood concentration of sodium.
Which of the following minerals does not have any impact on blood pressure? Iron
Which of the following is a feature of bone metabolism? A deficiency of calcium before the third decade of life limits bone density.
Which of the following contributes most to the weight of the human body? Water
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