Nutrition Exam 2

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Nutrition Knowledge Challenge

Test your knowledge about essential minerals, vitamins, and their functions in our bodies with this Nutrition Exam! This quiz covers a range of questions about calcium metabolism, sodium balance, and more. Are you ready to see how much you know?

Key Features:

Multiple choice questions
Covering essential nutritional topics
Score your understanding of important nutrients

16 Questions4 MinutesCreated by EatingKnowledge32

The hormones that participate in calcium metabolism are

Estrogen and oxytocin.

Cortisone and epinephrine.

Aldosterone and thyroxine.

Parathyroid and calcitriol.

The mineral present in the body in the greatest amount is

Sodium.

Calcium.

Iron.

Chloride.

Binding agents such as oxalic acid and phytic acid inhibit absorption of

Potassium.

Sodium.

Sulfur.

Calcium.

An example of a food that is a good source of calcium is

Kidney beans.

Whole-grain bread.

Yogurt.

Spinach.

The functions of energy metabolism and acid-base balance are regulated by

Sodium.

Iron.

Potassium.

Phosphorus.

An important function of sodium is

Energy metabolism.

Water balance.

Tooth formation.

Nerve conduction.

Processed foods supply a large percent of what mineral?

Manganese

Magnesium

Sodium

Iron

Of the foods below, the one providing the best source of potassium is

Spinach.

Lemonade.

Processed cheese crackers.

French fries.

Chloride is incorporated into

Pancreatic secretions.

Intestinal secretions.

Gastric secretions.

Skeletal tissue.

The main dietary source of iodine is

Seafood.

Legumes.

Iodized table salt.

Fortified foods.

Chromium is a component of the factor that facilitates the action of insulin. This factor is called

Factor III.

The antipernicious factor.

The glucogenic factor.

The glucose tolerance factor.

The main function of fluoride is to

Provide structural support.

Prevent anemia.

Prevent dental caries.

Slow aging.

The trace element the body needs to produce antibodies, convert carotene to vitamin A, and form hemoglobin is

Copper.

Iron.

Magnesium.

Zinc.

The hormone responsible for promoting conservation of sodium in the kidney is

Aldosterone.

The antidiuretic hormone.

Angiotensin.

Renin.

Functions of water in the body include

Providing an energy source.

Temperature control.

Nerve impulse transmission.

Transport of vitamins A, D, E, and K.

Hypogeusia may suggest

A nutrient imbalance.

A lack of physical exercise.

Excessive oral hygiene.

A life-threatening emergency.

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