Question 1

Where are the highest concentrations of zinc in the body?

Accepted Answer

A)   Liver and pancreas 
B)   Brain 
C)   Small intestine 
D)   Blood 
E)   Muscle and boneF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 2

About what percentage of the iron consumed in one day represents heme iron?

Accepted Answer

A)   5 
B)   10 
C)   25 
D)   50 
E)   90F) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 3

Which of the following foods provides iron in the most absorbable form?

Accepted Answer

A)   Rice 
B)   Spinach 
C)   Chicken 
D)   Orange juice 
E)   WatermelonF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 4

Goitrogens are substances that _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   naturally occur in certain vegetables, such as collards, brussels sprouts, and kale 
B)   are additives used in food processing 
C)   develop as a result of iodine toxicity 
D)   help in uptake of iodine by the thyroid 
E)   can lead to cancerous growths in the pituitary glandF) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 5

Which of the following is true of iron supplements?

Accepted Answer

A)   They should be taken only when prescribed by a physician who has assessed an iron deficiency. 
B)   Iron in supplements is absorbed better than iron in food. 
C)   Diarrhea is a common side effect. 
D)   Absorption improves when the iron supplement is taken with meals. 
E)   They are standard for vegetarians.F) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 6

MATCHING
-Examples include lead,mercury,and cadmium

Accepted Answer

A)  Contaminant minerals
B)  Iron
C)  Milk
D)  Zinc
E)  HemeF) GoiterG) Nonessential trace mineralsH) FerritinI) KeshanJ) NonhemeK) ChromiumL) MolybdenumM) MyoglobinN) MFP factorO) HemoglobinP) CalciumQ) FluorideR) Iodized saltS) MetallothioneinT) HemcidinU) H) and J)
V) F) and J)

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Parsley 
B)   Peanut butter 
C)   Pinto beans 
D)   Tuna 
E)   TofuF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 8

Most of the body's iron is found in the proteins _____ and ____________________.

Accepted Answer

hemoglobin...

Question 9

Which of these groups has higher needs for iron than the general population?

Accepted Answer

A)   Pregnant women 
B)   Cigarette smokers 
C)   Pre-adolescents 
D)   Post-menopausal women 
E)   Adult menF) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 10

What does severe iodine deficiency cause during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)   Gestational diabetes 
B)   Iron deficiency 
C)   Protein malabsorption 
D)   Ketosis 
E)   CretinismF) A) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 11

MATCHING
-Deficiency leads to diabetes-like condition

Accepted Answer

A)  Contaminant minerals
B)  Iron
C)  Milk
D)  Zinc
E)  HemeF) GoiterG) Nonessential trace mineralsH) FerritinI) KeshanJ) NonhemeK) ChromiumL) MolybdenumM) MyoglobinN) MFP factorO) HemoglobinP) CalciumQ) FluorideR) Iodized saltS) MetallothioneinT) HemcidinU) O) and P)
V) A) and J)

Question 12

Treatment for copper deficiency that results from the genetic disorder,such as Menkes disease,involves _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   chelation 
B)   zinc supplements 
C)   copper supplements 
D)   intravenous copper 
E)   low-iron dietF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 13

MATCHING
-Disease associated with severe selenium deficiency

Accepted Answer

A)  Contaminant minerals
B)  Iron
C)  Milk
D)  Zinc
E)  HemeF) GoiterG) Nonessential trace mineralsH) FerritinI) KeshanJ) NonhemeK) ChromiumL) MolybdenumM) MyoglobinN) MFP factorO) HemoglobinP) CalciumQ) FluorideR) Iodized saltS) MetallothioneinT) HemcidinU) A) and E)
V) E) and L)

Question 14

Which of the following is true of manganese?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is found in all organs of the body. 
B)   Its absorption is improved by phytates. 
C)   Toxicities are more likely to occur from a contaminated environment than from excess dietary intake. 
D)   It is found in a wide range of foods, including meat and milk. 
E)   There is no RDA because deficiencies are unknown.F) B) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 15

MATCHING
-Trace mineral that reduces dental caries

Accepted Answer

A)  Contaminant minerals
B)  Iron
C)  Milk
D)  Zinc
E)  HemeF) GoiterG) Nonessential trace mineralsH) FerritinI) KeshanJ) NonhemeK) ChromiumL) MolybdenumM) MyoglobinN) MFP factorO) HemoglobinP) CalciumQ) FluorideR) Iodized saltS) MetallothioneinT) HemcidinU) I) and M)
V) K) and P)

Question 16

Which of the following characterizes iron-deficiency anemia?

Accepted Answer

A)   Macrocytic red blood cells 
B)   Microcytic red blood cells 
C)   Purplish tongue 
D)   Reddened cheeks 
E)   Hyperchromic red blood cellsF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 17

With which of these nutrients does selenium work in tandem?

Accepted Answer

A)   Iron 
B)   Vitamin A 
C)   Vitamin C 
D)   Vitamin E 
E)   ManganeseF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Calcium 
B)   Iron 
C)   Vitamin C 
D)   Vitamin D 
E)   ZincF) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 19

The state of having depleted iron stores is known as ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The state of having depleted iron stores...

Question 20

Which of these groups is vulnerable to iron overload?

Accepted Answer

A)   Female athletes 
B)   Pregnant women 
C)   Breastfed infants 
D)   Alcoholics 
E)   Cigarette smokersF) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Exam 13: The Trace Minerals

Which of these groups is vulnerable to iron overload?

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Treatment for copper deficiency that results from the genetic disorder,such as Menkes disease,involves _____.

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Which of the following is true of iron supplements?

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Where are the highest concentrations of zinc in the body?

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Goitrogens are substances that _____.

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MATCHING -Deficiency leads to diabetes-like condition

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

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With which of these nutrients does selenium work in tandem?

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

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MATCHING -Trace mineral that reduces dental caries

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Which of these groups has higher needs for iron than the general population?

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Which of the following characterizes iron-deficiency anemia?

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MATCHING -Disease associated with severe selenium deficiency

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Which of the following is true of manganese?

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Most of the body's iron is found in the proteins _____ and ____________________.

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The state of having depleted iron stores is known as ____________________.

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MATCHING -Examples include lead,mercury,and cadmium

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What does severe iodine deficiency cause during pregnancy?

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Which of the following foods provides iron in the most absorbable form?

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About what percentage of the iron consumed in one day represents heme iron?

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