Deck 8: Minerals

Question 1

The major mineral in water inside cells is

A) sodium.
B) chloride.
C) potassium.
D) magnesium.

Answer 1

C
Potassium is the major electrolyte controlling the water inside the cell (intracellular fluid).

Question 2

An example of a food that is a good source of calcium is

A) kidney beans.
B) whole-grain bread.
C) yogurt.
D) spinach.

Answer 2

C
Good sources of calcium include milk and milk products,including cheese,yogurt,and ice cream.

Question 3

Of the foods below,the one providing the best source of potassium is

A) spinach.
B) lemonade.
C) processed cheese crackers.
D) french fries.

Answer 3

A
The richest dietary sources of potassium are unprocessed foods,including oranges and bananas; vegetables such as broccoli and leafy green vegetables; fresh meats; whole grains; and milk products.

Question 4

Which of the following foods would be most important to assist with thyroxine synthesis?

A) iodized table salt
B) fresh green lettuce
C) apple
D) yogurt

Question 5

Most of the body's sodium is found in

A) plasma.
B) water outside cells.
C) water inside cells.
D) cerebrospinal fluid.

Question 6

Copper has a metabolic association with

A) silicon.
B) chromium.
C) iron.
D) molybdenum.

Question 7

An important function of sulfur in the body is

A) building connective tissue.
B) tooth formation.
C) fat formation.
D) acid-base balance.

Question 8

The main dietary source of iodine is

A) seafood.
B) legumes.
C) iodized table salt.
D) fortified foods.

Question 9

The factors most responsible for regulating calcium absorption from food are

A) activity and diet.
B) dietary intake and vitamin D hormone.
C) metabolic rate and cardiovascular function.
D) vitamin D hormone, calcitonin, and parathyroid hormone.

Question 10

An example of a breakfast high in calcium is

A) scrambled eggs and toast.
B) pancakes and syrup.
C) sausage biscuit.
D) cereal and milk.

Question 11

The functions of energy metabolism and acid-base balance are regulated by

A) sodium.
B) iron.
C) potassium.
D) phosphorus.

Question 12

Two foods that are most important in bone formation are

A) margarine and apples.
B) milk and yogurt.
C) bread and red meat.
D) cereal and yogurt.

Question 13

Binding agents such as oxalic acid and phytic acid inhibit absorption of

A) potassium.
B) sodium.
C) sulfur.
D) calcium.

Question 14

Chloride is incorporated into

A) pancreatic secretions.
B) intestinal secretions.
C) gastric secretions.
D) skeletal tissue.

Question 15

The two minerals that occur in the water outside cells and regulate water balance are

A) calcium and potassium.
B) sodium and chloride.
C) phosphorus and magnesium.
D) iron and zinc.

Question 16

A food that enhances nonheme iron absorption is

A) orange juice.
B) white toast.
C) olive oil.
D) sausage.

Question 17

An important function of sodium is

A) energy metabolism.
B) water balance.
C) tooth formation.
D) nerve conduction.

Question 18

The mineral present in the body in the greatest amount is

A) sodium.
B) calcium.
C) iron.
D) chloride.

Question 19

The person most at risk for developing osteoporosis is a

A) 25-year-old woman who plays tennis 3 times a week.
B) 35-year-old woman who has sustained multiple trauma and is bedridden.
C) 55-year-old woman who exercises 3 times a week and consumes adequate milk and dairy products at least 3 times a day.
D) 14-year-old girl who runs track and drink 4 glasses of milk daily.

Question 20

Processed foods supply a large percent of what mineral?

A) manganese
B) magnesium
C) sodium
D) iron

Question 21

Chromium is a component of the factor that facilitates the action of insulin.This factor is called

A) factor III.
B) antipernicious factor.
C) glucogenic factor.
D) glucose tolerance factor.

Question 22

Amino acids that contain sulfur are

A) phenylalanine and calcium.
B) threonine and tyrosine.
C) methionine and cystine.
D) leucine and tryptophan.

Question 23

A significant source of phosphorus would be provided by

A) lean broiled beef.
B) an apple.
C) chocolate.
D) lemonade.

Question 24

A significant food source of selenium is

A) shrimp.
B) processed snacks.
C) canned fruit.
D) a fresh apple.

Question 25

The main function of fluoride is to

A) provide structural support.
B) prevent anemia.
C) prevent dental caries.
D) slow aging.

Question 26

Minerals are

A) organic compounds.
B) elements.
C) made by plants.
D) liquid at room temperature.

Question 27

Trace minerals are called "trace" because they are

A) not as important as the other minerals.
B) found in small quantities in food sources.
C) found in small quantities in the body.
D) difficult to detect in the body.

Question 28

The trace element the body needs to produce antibodies,convert carotene to vitamin A,and form hemoglobin is

A) copper.
B) iron.
C) magnesium.
D) zinc.

Question 29

Potassium deficiency may be caused by

A) allergies.
B) food poisoning.
C) psychological stress.
D) myocardial infarction.

Question 30

An example of a lunch high in potassium is a

A) hamburger on a bun with sliced tomatoes.
B) grilled cheese sandwich and pretzels.
C) pasta salad and hard roll.
D) bagel with cream cheese and dill pickle.