Deck 8: Minerals

Question 1

Which mineral is vital to both hard and soft body tissues?

A)copper
B)magnesium
C)manganese
D)fluoride

Answer 1

B

Question 2

An insufficiency of this mineral may result in muscle tetany.

A)magnesium
B)iron
C)iodine
D)calcium

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Which mineral aids calcium in the formation of strong bones and teeth?

A)phosphorus
B)iron
C)potassium
D)magnesium

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Which mineral deficiency may result in dwarfism and poor wound healing?

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

Question 5

To retain the minerals when cooking plant foods, one should ____.

A)cook food in as much water as possible
B)fry foods in vegetable oil
C)steam foods
D)cook them as long as possible

Question 6

Which mineral deficiency may result in rickets?

A)zinc
B)calcium
C)iron
D)magnesium

Question 7

The two minerals that are major components of bones and teeth are ____.

A)calcium and phosphorus
B)calcium and potassium
C)calcium and zinc
D)phosphorus and fluoride

Question 8

How does oxalic acid affect calcium absorption?

A)can bind to calcium and prevent its absorption
B)enhances calcium absorption
C)enhances calcium utilization
D)decreases serum calcium

Question 9

The vitamin that enhances the absorption of calcium is ____.

A)vitamin C
B)vitamin D
C)vitamin B12
D)vitamin B6

Question 10

Which mineral is responsible for affecting the normal functioning of the thyroid gland?

A)sodium
B)iron
C)iodine
D)selenium

Question 11

The best source of this mineral is found in organ meats and shellfish.

A)manganese
B)magnesium
C)copper
D)fluoride

Question 12

What may occur as a result of dehydration?

A)hypokalemia
B)hyperkalemia
C)edema
D)diabetic acidosis

Question 13

Where does 1% of calcium go when absorbed by the body?

A)skeleton
B)teeth
C)blood
D)liver

Question 14

Which mineral's absorption is affected by an excessive use of antacids?

A)sodium
B)potassium
C)phosphorus
D)calcium

Question 15

Wilson's disease is a result of an accumulation of _____ in the liver, brain, kidneys, and cornea.

A)manganese
B)magnesium
C)copper
D)selenium

Question 16

Which mineral aids in the process of blood clotting?

A)magnesium
B)iron
C)iodine
D)chloride

Question 17

Which mineral is associated with glucose metabolism?

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

Question 18

Which food is most likely to enhance the absorption of iron?

A)legumes
B)orange juice
C)whole grains
D)corn

Question 19

What factor can reduce the amount of calcium absorbed in the body?

A)inadequate vitamin C
B)a high potassium intake
C)lack of weight-bearing exercise
D)lack of nonweight-bearing exercise

Question 20

Which of the following is a major role of zinc in the body?

A)component of enzyme that acts as an antioxidant
B)essential for growth and wound healing
C)helps keep the body in electrolyte balance
D)protects cells against oxidation

Question 21

Myxedema refers to hyperthyroidism in adults. ____________________

Question 22

Major minerals are required in amounts greater than _____ per day.

A)100 mg
B)1,000 mg
C)150 mg
D)1,500 mg

Question 23

Describe the deficiency condition that occurs as a result of inadequate iodine in the body.

Question 24

Bone mass is acquired until one is approximately _____ years old.

A)18
B)30
C)50
D)65

Question 25

_____ is a condition due to an inborn error of metabolism and causes excessive absorption of iron.

A)Wilson's disease
B)Marasmus
C)Dwarfism
D)Hemochromatosis

Question 26

Discuss the consequences of sodium toxicity.

Question 27

Describe the results of taking in excessive amounts of minerals.

Question 28

Discuss factors that impact the absorption of iron.

Question 29

Refined foods or processed foods are the best source for many of the minerals needed to perform their role as body regulators. _________________________

Question 30

The adequate intake of fluoride remains the same from infancy throughout the life cycle because the bones and teeth are fully developed by early adulthood. _________________________

Question 31

Minerals are inorganic. This means they do not contain carbon. ____________________

Question 32

Most minerals in food occur as salts. Describe preparation methods for foods that contain mineral salts.

Question 33

Zinc is a cofactor for more than 300 enzymes. ____________________

Question 34

Potassium, in combination with calcium, is necessary for strong bones and teeth. _________________________

Question 35

Which major mineral is required for the transmission of nerve impulses?

A)phosphorus
B)sulfur
C)potassium
D)iron

Question 36

Describe the source of minerals.

Question 37

Explain how mineral salts are related to the concept of electroneutrality.

Question 38

What mineral is the most prevalent mineral in the body?

A)iron
B)phosphorus
C)calcium
D)potassium

Question 39

Minerals are present in all body tissues; however, they make up only 4% of body weight. _________________________

Question 40

Only the bones and teeth require calcium intake. _________________________

Question 41

What conditions could cause a potassium deficiency, and what conditions could cause an excess potassium level?

Question 42

Describe the conditions that occur when blood calcium is above normal and below normal levels.

Question 43

What is the best food source of sodium?

Question 44

Describe the relationship between the electrolytes, potassium and sodium, and edema.

Question 45

Describe the risk factors of osteoporosis for Ms. James.

Question 46

Ms. James asks you to recommend the best food sources of calcium.

Question 47

Describe the function of potassium.

Question 48

Ms. James does not like milk. Give her a list of some alternate foods that are high in calcium.

Question 49

What are the symptoms of potassium deficiency?

Question 50

Educate Ms. James regarding measures to delay or reduce bone loss.

Question 51

List the medical conditions that are impacted by the sodium and potassium level or by an electrolyte imbalance.

Question 52

List the best food sources of potassium.