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