Deck 18: Vitamins Minerals and Herbals

Question 1

Muscle weakness, arrhythmias, and mental confusion are signs of:

A) hyponatremia
B) hypernatremia
C) hypokalemia
D) hypocalcemia

Answer 1

hypokalemia

Question 2

Factors that may affect the dietary regimen in the elderly include:

A) poorly fitted dentures
B) depression
C) reduced income
D) All of these answers are correct.

Answer 2

All of these answers are correct.

Question 3

Signs of vitamin A deficiency include:

A) growth retardation
B) skin lesions
C) night blindness
D) All of these answers are correct.

Answer 3

All of these answers are correct.

Question 4

A deficiency of iron is called:

A) anemia
B) goiter
C) hyponatremia
D) hypocalcemia

Question 5

Large doses of which vitamin may destroy vitamin K in the intestines?

A) vitamin A
B) vitamin C
C) vitamin D
D) vitamin E

Question 6

Fresh seafood is an excellent source of:

A) potassium
B) iodine
C) iron
D) phosphorous

Question 7

Hyponatremia is a deficiency of which mineral?

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

Question 8

All of the following are considered yellow/orange fruits or vegetables except:

A) banana
B) cantaloupe
C) pineapple
D) pumpkin

Question 9

Suggestions for achieving and maintaining healthy weight in children include all of the following except:

A) eating meals together as a family
B) placing children on restrictive diets
C) avoiding use of food as a reward
D) not withholding food as punishment

Question 10

Foods that are rich in iron include:

A) liver
B) egg yolks
C) dark-green leafy vegetables
D) All of these answers are correct.

Question 11

Minerals that are required in large amounts are referred to as:

A) macrominerals
B) microminerals
C) cations
D) anions

Question 12

The vitamin that is found in ultraviolet light, such as sunlight, is:

A) vitamin A
B) vitamin D
C) vitamin E
D) vitamin K

Question 13

Goiter may be seen with a deficiency of:

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

Question 14

Which of the following herbs is used for prophylaxis of migraines?

A) echinacea
B) valerian
C) feverfew
D) ginseng

Question 15

All of the following are fat-soluble vitamins except:

A) vitamin A
B) vitamin C
C) vitamin D
D) vitamin E

Question 16

Plant substances that protect the body by neutralizing free radicals are called:

A) antioxidants
B) vitamins
C) minerals
D) carbohydrates

Question 17

Approximately ____ % of American adults are either overweight or obese.

A) 25
B) 50
C) 64
D) 82

Question 18

Which vitamin is required for proper calcium and phosphorous absorption?

A) vitamin A
B) vitamin D
C) vitamin E
D) vitamin K

Question 19

A deficiency of ____ in the diet of pregnant women has been linked to an increased risk of fetal spinal deformities.

A) iron
B) potassium
C) calcium
D) folic acid

Question 20

The vitamin that is required for normal blood clotting is:

A) vitamin A
B) vitamin C
C) vitamin D
D) vitamin K

Question 21

Match each term with its meaning.
nonorganic substances that are essential for body function

A)homeostasis
B)obesity
C)phytochemical
D)anion
E)cation
F)minerals
G)vitamins
H)herb
I)electrolytes
J)antioxidants

Question 22

Obesity in children has no ill effects on the body, as long as the patient reaches a healthy weight level by adulthood.

Question 23

Coumarins are phytochemicals found in tomatoes.

Question 24

Match each term with its meaning.
excessively high amount of body fat in relation to lean body mass

A)homeostasis
B)obesity
C)phytochemical
D)anion
E)cation
F)minerals
G)vitamins
H)herb
I)electrolytes
J)antioxidants

Question 25

It is important to drink plenty of fruit juice a part of a balanced diet.

Question 26

Match each term with its meaning.
normal state of balance

A)homeostasis
B)obesity
C)phytochemical
D)anion
E)cation
F)minerals
G)vitamins
H)herb
I)electrolytes
J)antioxidants

Question 27

Match each term with its meaning.
positively charged ion

A)homeostasis
B)obesity
C)phytochemical
D)anion
E)cation
F)minerals
G)vitamins
H)herb
I)electrolytes
J)antioxidants

Question 28

Match each term with its meaning.
negatively charged ion

A)homeostasis
B)obesity
C)phytochemical
D)anion
E)cation
F)minerals
G)vitamins
H)herb
I)electrolytes
J)antioxidants

Question 29

Match each term with its meaning.
natural chemical substance found in plants

A)homeostasis
B)obesity
C)phytochemical
D)anion
E)cation
F)minerals
G)vitamins
H)herb
I)electrolytes
J)antioxidants

Question 30

At least four of the ten leading causes of death in the United States are directly related to poor eating habits.

Question 31

Match each term with its meaning.
aromatic plant used in medicines or seasoning

A)homeostasis
B)obesity
C)phytochemical
D)anion
E)cation
F)minerals
G)vitamins
H)herb
I)electrolytes
J)antioxidants

Question 32

Match each term with its meaning.
organic substances that are essential for normal body function

A)homeostasis
B)obesity
C)phytochemical
D)anion
E)cation
F)minerals
G)vitamins
H)herb
I)electrolytes
J)antioxidants

Question 33

Ginkgo is an antinauseant.

Question 34

Many older adults do not eat properly because of a lack of transportation to the grocery store to buy healthy foods.

Question 35

Type 2 diabetes is seen only in adults.

Question 36

Match each term with its meaning.
particles that result from disintegration of compounds

A)homeostasis
B)obesity
C)phytochemical
D)anion
E)cation
F)minerals
G)vitamins
H)herb
I)electrolytes
J)antioxidants

Question 37

Only 10% of patients diagnosed as overweight are 35 years of age or younger.

Question 38

Match each term with its meaning.
plant substances that neutralize free radicals

A)homeostasis
B)obesity
C)phytochemical
D)anion
E)cation
F)minerals
G)vitamins
H)herb
I)electrolytes
J)antioxidants