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Which of the following is a sign of iron toxicity?


A) hypochromic anemia
B) weight gain
C) abdominal pains
D) feeling energetic

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Describe the relationship between salt and blood pressure in salt-sensitive people. Who is at greatest risk for being salt sensitive?

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The relationship between salt intakes an...

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Which of the following mineral deficiencies is responsible for a condition known as a goitre?


A) iodine
B) selenium
C) fluoride
D) zinc

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What is the Tolerable Upper Intake Level UL) for calcium for adults?


A) 500 mg/day
B) 1000 mg/day
C) 1500 mg/day
D) 2500 mg/day

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Which of the following foods is the best source of phosphorus?


A) vegetable protein
B) animal protein
C) fibre in fruit
D) gluten in grain products

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Sodium is the positive ion in the compound sodium chloride and makes up 20 percent of the compound's weight.

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Which of the following mineral deficiencies would be suspected with the presence of chronic tiredness, difficulty concentrating, and a desire to chew ice.


A) potassium deficiency
B) zinc deficiency
C) magnesium deficiency
D) iron deficiency

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What impact do water softeners have on the mineral content of water and the health of the body?

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Water softeners remove magnesium and cal...

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Which of the following types of cancer is associated with low blood selenium?


A) breast cancer
B) prostate cancer
C) colon cancer
D) stomach cancer

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What part of the body plays the major role in monitoring the concentration of water in the blood?


A) liver
B) hypothalamus
C) spleen
D) kidneys

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Which of the following trace minerals assists a group of enzymes and, along with vitamin E, works to prevent the formation of free radicals and prevent oxidation harm to cells and tissues?


A) chromium
B) iron
C) fluoride
D) selenium

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Describe the characteristics of DASH Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension).

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The DASH Dietary Approaches to Stop Hype...

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Describe what is known about the relationship between a high-protein diet and bone loss.

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Excess dietary protein causes the body t...

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Which of the following mineral deficiencies can cause damage to the liver?


A) cobalt
B) boron
C) silicon
D) nickel

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Which of the following organs regulates water excretion?


A) brain
B) liver
C) kidneys
D) lungs

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Which of the following minerals is found in high concentrations in hard water?


A) potassium
B) sodium
C) cadmium
D) magnesium

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What is the Tolerable Upper Limit UL) for fluoride for people 8 years of age and over?


A) 2.5 milligrams
B) 5.0 milligrams
C) 7.5 milligrams
D) 10.0 milligrams

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What is the name given to a possible symptom of iron deficiency characterized by the consumption of nonfood substances?


A) piedra
B) Peches syndrome
C) Piters syndrome
D) pica

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A deficiency of which of the following minerals is a very common and preventable cause of mental retardation?


A) zinc
B) iron
C) iodine
D) fluoride

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Which trace mineral is required to produce the active form of vitamin A in visual pigments?


A) zinc
B) iron
C) selenium
D) copper

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