Question 1

What is another term for hypertension? ​

Accepted Answer

A)  high blood sodium
B)  high blood pressure
C)  excessive mental stress
D)  excessive muscular contraction

Question 2

Match between columns
                        Premises: maintains normal fluid and electrolyte balance

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The Answer of calcium and phosphorus and sodium and potassium is...

Question 3

The magnesium present in mineral water has a bioavailability of about ____ percent. ​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​5
B)  ​25
C)  ​50
D)  ​90

Question 4

When a person loses fluid by sweating or bleeding, what minerals are lost in greatest quantity? ​

Accepted Answer

A)  sodium and chloride
B)  bicarbonate and sulfate
C)  calcium and magnesium
D)  potassium and phosphate

Question 5

Approximately what percentage of the body's calcium is found in the blood? ​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​1
B)  ​5
C)  ​15
D)  ​25

Question 6

Which group of people has the highest percentage of body water? ​

Accepted Answer

A)  elderly
B)  children
C)  obese people
D)  female adolescents

Question 7

What is a feature of water and nutrition? ​

Accepted Answer

A)  Water intoxication is rare but can result in death.
B)  Water losses from the body are highest through the feces.
C)  Chronic high intakes increase the risk for bladder cancer.
D)  Soft water has significant concentrations of magnesium and calcium.

Question 8

What is the greatest single source of sodium in the diet? ​

Accepted Answer

A)  processed foods
B)  unprocessed foods
C)  natural salt content of foods
D)  salt added during cooking and at the table

Question 9

Explain the characteristics of a DASH eating pattern. ​

Accepted Answer

DASH emphasizes eating foods that are hi...

Question 10

Describe the structure of bone, and how each of these structures influences bone strength. ​

Accepted Answer

Bone has two major compartments - the ou...

Question 11

What is a feature of calcium supplements? ​

Accepted Answer

A)  Common antacids are used as a source of calcium.
B)  The bioavailability of calcium from most supplements is significantly lower than from milk.
C)  There are large differences in the efficiency of calcium absorption from various supplements.
D)  The calcium in supplements made from oyster shell and bone meal is more absorbable than the calcium in calcium citrate and calcium lactate.

Exam 12: Water and the Major Minerals

What is another term for hypertension?

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When a person loses fluid by sweating or bleeding, what minerals are lost in greatest quantity?

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The magnesium present in mineral water has a bioavailability of about ____ percent.

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What is a feature of calcium supplements?

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What is the greatest single source of sodium in the diet?

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Describe the structure of bone, and how each of these structures influences bone strength.

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Bone has two major compartments - the ou...
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Explain the characteristics of a DASH eating pattern.

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DASH emphasizes eating foods that are hi...
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Which group of people has the highest percentage of body water?

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Match the hormone with its function in the body.

Approximately what percentage of the body's calcium is found in the blood?

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What is a feature of water and nutrition?

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Exam 12: Water and the Major Minerals

What is another term for hypertension? ​

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When a person loses fluid by sweating or bleeding, what minerals are lost in greatest quantity? ​

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The magnesium present in mineral water has a bioavailability of about ____ percent. ​

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What is a feature of calcium supplements? ​

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What is the greatest single source of sodium in the diet? ​

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Describe the structure of bone, and how each of these structures influences bone strength. ​

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Explain the characteristics of a DASH eating pattern. ​

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Which group of people has the highest percentage of body water? ​

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Match the hormone with its function in the body.

Approximately what percentage of the body's calcium is found in the blood? ​

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What is a feature of water and nutrition? ​

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What is another term for hypertension?

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When a person loses fluid by sweating or bleeding, what minerals are lost in greatest quantity?

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The magnesium present in mineral water has a bioavailability of about ____ percent.

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What is a feature of calcium supplements?

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What is the greatest single source of sodium in the diet?

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Describe the structure of bone, and how each of these structures influences bone strength.

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Bone has two major compartments - the ou...
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Explain the characteristics of a DASH eating pattern.

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DASH emphasizes eating foods that are hi...
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Which group of people has the highest percentage of body water?

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Approximately what percentage of the body's calcium is found in the blood?

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What is a feature of water and nutrition?

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