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Nutrients involved in bone health (chp.15)
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1What is the most abundant mineral in the human body?
- APotassium
- BCalcium
- CPhosphorus
- DMagnesium
299% of calcium in the body is located in bones
- ATrue
- BFalse
3Food additives are a source of THIS bone health nutrient; this is also a mineral that plays a role in the transport of lipids in the body because it is a component of lipoproteins.
- APhosphorus
- BFluoride
- CCalcium
- DMagnesium
4Which is NOT a major function of calcium in the blood?
- Ablood clotting
- Bmuscle contractions
- Cnerve impulses
- Dregulates heart beat/blood pressure
- Eall of these are major functions of calcium in the blood
5Calcitonin is a hormone produced by the parathyroid gland and ultimately raises blood calcium levels.
- ATrue
- BFalse
6Which fat-soluble vitamin is important in the synthesis and maintenance of bones in the body?
- AVitamin E
- BVitamin K
- CVitamin D
- DVitamin C
7Green, leafy vegetables are a good source of what nutrient because it is a part of the chlorophyll?
- AMagnesium
- BCalcium
- CFluoride
- DPhosphorus
8Absorption of what mineral is increased by estrogen, vitamin D and hydrochloric acid?
- APhosphorus
- BCalcium
- CFluoride
- DMagnesium
9Sources of this nutrient include toothpaste and mouthwash.
- ACalcium
- BMagnesium
- CChloride
- DFluoride
10These are the two types on tissues on your bones
- ACortical
- BCollagen
- CTribecular
- DOsteoblast
11Which does NOT correctly match with it's function.
- AOsteoblasts-build bone
- BOsteocytes-take up Ca from the bone
- COsteoclasts-break the bone
- Dall of these are correctly matched
12Who are NOT at risk of getting calcium deficiency (osteoporosis)
- Apostmenopausal women
- Blactose intolerant
- Cvegans
- Delderly
13Which is NOT a function of Phosphorus?
- A80% in bones & teeth
- BRegulation of heartbeat & blood pressure
- CPhospholipids
- DComponent of cell membranes, ATP, and DNA
14These are sources of Phosphorus
- Abaked goods
- Bcheese
- Cfatty fish
- Dbreakfast cereals
- Esoda pop
- Fmushrooms
15Low calcium intake and high phosphorus intake can result in bone loss
- ATrue
- BFalse
16You can not obtain vitamin D from sunlight.
- ATrue
- BFalse
17Osteomalacia means "large bones" and is the childhood deficiency for Vitamin D.
- ATrue
- BFalse
18Osteoblasts are blne-building cells
- ATrue
- BFalse
19Most bone formation occurs ________.
- Abetween infancy and adolescence
- Bbetween the ages of 20 and 30
- Cbetween the ages of 30 and 40
- Dover the age of 40
20Significant nondairy sources of calcium include ____________.
- Aalmonds, beans, mustard greens, broccoli, and tofu
- Bmeat, eggs, and fish
- Cwhole-grain breads and cereals, peanuts, bananas, and spinach
- Dall of the above
21Calcium absorption is likely to be highest in ______________.
- Apostmenopausal women
- Badults in middle age
- Cadolescent males and females
- Dboth a and b
22Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for osteoporosis?
- Alow physical activity
- Blow calcium and vitamin D intakes
- Cobesity
- Damenorrhea
23Low intakes of calcium and vitamin D have been associated with increased risk of cancer.
- ATrue
- BFalse
24Phosphorus deficiency is a common problem in North America.
- ATrue
- BFalse
25Over half of the magnesium in the body is found in the ________.
- Aheart
- Bliver
- Cbones
- Dbrain
26Which of the following helps protect against dental caries?
- Aiodine
- Bmanganese
- Cfluoride
- Dchromium
27Which of the following is a part of acquired (specific) immunity?
- Askin
- Bhydrochloric acid
- Cantibodies
- Dfever
28Antioxidants help minimize the damaging effect of free radicals.
- ATrue
- BFalse
29Wheat germ and vegetable oils are good sources of Vitamin E.
- ATrue
- BFalse
30Vitamin C is required for the formation of ____________, required to synthesize collagen.
- Atryptophan
- Bserotonin
- Chydroxyproline
- Dacetyl-CoA
31Ingesting 1000 mg of supplemental vitamin C / day has been proven to prevent common colds.
- ATrue
- BFalse
32Selenium deficiency can cause impaired thyroid hormone metabolism.
- ATrue
- BFalse
33Which food provides very little vitamin A?
- Amango
- Bspinach
- Cbanana
- Dliver
34Vitamin A is involved in all of the following functions EXCEPT _____________.
- Avision and dark adaptation
- Bhemoglobin synthesis
- Cresistance to infection
- Dcell differentiation
35Vitamin A deficiency is associated with the symptoms of night blindness, keratinization, and increased infections.
- ATrue
- BFalse
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