Question 1

What relationship, if any, does chromium have to diabetes? Name foods that are significant sources of chromium.

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Chromium helps maintain glucose homeosta...

Question 2

Enzymes that contain one or more minerals as part of their structures are known as ____________________.

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Question 3

Which of the following substances is a contaminant mineral?

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A)   nickel
B)   copper
C)   cadmium
D)   bromine
E)   boronF) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 4

What is transferrin?

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A)   an enzyme
B)   an iron-storage protein
C)   an iron transport protein
D)   a muscle protein
E)   a ketoneF) C) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 5

About what percentage of the US population is deficient in iron?

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A)   5%
B)   10%
C)   20%
D)   33%
E)   42%F) B) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 6

With which of these nutrients does selenium work in tandem?

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A)   iron
B)   vitamin A
C)   vitamin C
D)   vitamin E
E)   manganeseF) B) and C)
G) D) and E)

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT true of copper?

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A)   It is a key factor in hemoglobin synthesis.
B)   It helps make collagen.
C)   It depends on triglycerides to maintain balance and for transport in the body.
D)   It helps inactivate histamine.
E)   It is a constituent of several enzymes.F) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 8

Which of the following is a common side effect from taking iron supplements?

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A)   itching
B)   diarrhea
C)   constipation
D)   insomnia
E)   arrythmiaF) C) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 9

What is the RDA for iron for women in their reproductive years?

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A)   8 mg
B)   12 mg
C)   18 mg
D)   20 mg
E)   24 mgF) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 10

Which of the following is not an essential trace mineral?

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A)   selenium
B)   copper
C)   nickel
D)   chromium
E)   molybdenumF) A) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 11

Discuss the pros and cons of iron supplementation for people who are iron-deficient. What are some recommendations on how to get the most from them?

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People who are iron-deficient may need s...

Question 12

Chromium deficiency is characterized by ____.

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A)   hypertension
B)   hyperglycemia
C)   hypoglycemia
D)   weight loss
E)   hyperparathyroidismF) A) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 13

How is iron used in the bone marrow?

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A)   It is converted to myoglobin and sent to the muscle for storage.
B)   It is used to produce transferrin.
C)   It is used to make hemoglobin.
D)   It is used to convert hemoglobin to myoglobin.
E)   It becomes a cofactor and used during energy metabolism.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 14

Of these foods, which is the best source of zinc?

Accepted Answer

A)   oysters
B)   potatoes
C)   eggs
D)   watermelon
E)   tomato juiceF) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 15

What other nutrient deficiency is common among people with iodine deficiency?

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A)   calcium
B)   iron
C)   vitamin C
D)   vitamin D
E)   zincF) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 16

What is the Tolerable Upper Intake Level for copper?

Accepted Answer

A)   5 mg/day
B)   105 mg/day
C)   100 mg/day
D)   5000 mg/day
E)   1000 mg/dayF) B) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 17

What is a possible health benefit of anthocyanins?

Accepted Answer

A)   to promote weight loss
B)   to prevent some cancers
C)   to reduce complications of diabetes
D)   to protect against the effects of aging
E)   to lower blood cholesterol levelsF) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 18

An important function of selenium is to _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   help blood clot
B)   prevent free-radical formation
C)   stimulate the taste buds
D)   help in metabolism of cholesterol
E)   work with vitamin E in formation of hemoglobinF) B) and C)
G) C) and E)

Question 19

About how much iron does the usual US diet provide per 1000 kcalories?

Accepted Answer

A)   3 to 5 mg
B)   6 to 7 mg
C)   10 to 12 mg
D)   15 mg
E)   18 mgF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 20

In which of the following functions is zinc NOT involved?

Accepted Answer

A)   regulation of gene expression
B)   blood clotting
C)   insulin storage
D)   growth and development
E)   secretion of stomach acidsF) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Exam 13: The Trace Minerals

Which of the following substances is a contaminant mineral?

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Which of the following is NOT true of copper?

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What relationship, if any, does chromium have to diabetes? Name foods that are significant sources of chromium.

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An important function of selenium is to _____.

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Chromium deficiency is characterized by ____.

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What is transferrin?

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Enzymes that contain one or more minerals as part of their structures are known as ____________________.

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Of these foods, which is the best source of zinc?

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In which of the following functions is zinc NOT involved?

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Discuss the pros and cons of iron supplementation for people who are iron-deficient. What are some recommendations on how to get the most from them?

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About what percentage of the US population is deficient in iron?

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Which of the following is a common side effect from taking iron supplements?

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What is the Tolerable Upper Intake Level for copper?

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About how much iron does the usual US diet provide per 1000 kcalories?

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How is iron used in the bone marrow?

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What other nutrient deficiency is common among people with iodine deficiency?

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What is the RDA for iron for women in their reproductive years?

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What is a possible health benefit of anthocyanins?

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Which of the following is not an essential trace mineral?

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With which of these nutrients does selenium work in tandem?

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