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Below are the questions for the exam with the choices of answers:
Question #1
A The greatest amount of calcium is absorbed from plant sources.
B There is an unlimited amount of calcium storage capacity in bones and teeth.
C
D When the body has enough calcium, proteins in the bloodstream carry calcium to where it is needed.
E When the body needs more calcium, proteins in the intestinal lining increase its absorption.
F Regulation of calcium metabolism is not very tight because there is a wide range of normal values.
Question #2
A transports oxygen in the blood
B
C acts as a buffer
D aids in enzymatic activity for energy metabolism
E prevents anemia
Question #3
A potassium; chloride
B iodine; chloride
C iron; zinc
D calcium; magnesium
E sodium; potassium
Question #4
A a gene expression test
B by ruling out all other possible causes of bone loss
C a DEXA scan
D a standard X-ray
E a blood test
Question #5
A hard water
B spring water
C natural water
D soft water
E distilled water
Question #6
A TRUE
B FALSE
Question #7
A Chromium supplementation leads to an increased risk of developing cancer.
B Chromium supplements have been shown to increase muscle mass, but only in elite athletes.
C Chromium supplements help prevent diabetes in people at risk for developing it.
D In diabetics, chromium is used to maintain blood glucose within normal limits.
E No benefit for reducing body fat with chromium supplements has been proven.
Question #8
A zinc
B calcium
C iron
D magnesium
E sodium
Question #9
A celery
B sweet potatoes
C milk
D bananas
E deli meat
Question #10
A a 70-year-old female who smokes
B post-menopausal female with a BMI of 25
C a 50-year-old male who eats a high-protein diet
D a 12-year-old male with a body mass index (BMI) of 21
E a 50-year-old female who works outdoors
Question #11
A copper
B iron
C calcium
D selenium
E zinc
Question #12
A Water aids in the maintenance of the body’s temperature.
B Water participates in the body’s chemical reactions.
C Water is a good source of energy.
D Water cleanses the tissues and blood of wastes.
E Water acts as a lubricant around joints.
Question #13
A prevents osteoarthritis
B part of cell DNA and RNA
C helps maintain pH of blood
D maintains normal pulmonary gas exchange
E essential for muscle contractions
Question #14
A vitamin A
B copper
C magnesium
D vitamin K
E vitamin D
Question #15
A Calcium , phosphorus
B magnesium, vitamin D
C Phosphorus, calcium
D zinc, selenium
Question #16
A Regulates body temperature and lubricates joints.
B Regulates body temperature, lubricates joints, and acts as a universal solvent.
C Regulates body temperature, lubricates joints, and maintains acid–base balance.
D All are important functions of water.
Question #17
A citrus fruits and soybeans
B almonds and pinto beans
C Swiss chard and rhubarb
D broccoli and rutabaga
E spinach and strawberries
Question #18
A FALSE
B TRUE
Question #19
A It is a medical emergency.
B It will resolve without intervention.
C It disrupts the heartbeat.
D It can lead to death.
E It can be caused by vomiting and diarrhea.
Question #20
A 85 percent
B 40 percent
C 35 percent
D 60 percent
E 20 percent
