Question 1

How is iron used in the bone marrow?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true about zinc lozenges and the common cold?

Accepted Answer

A)   There is no known relationship. 
B)   Zinc lozenges help reduce the severity of cold symptoms. 
C)   Zinc taken with vitamin C may help prevent the common cold. 
D)   Zinc lozenges may shorten the duration but not the severity of common cold symptoms. 
E)   Any positive effect requires at least 500 mg zinc daily.

Question 3

What is hemosiderin?

Accepted Answer

A)   The part of iron that is not used by the body 
B)   Another term for ferritin 
C)   A protein that carries iron in the blood 
D)   An enzyme that helps in absorption of iron 
E)   A storage protein for iron

Question 4

The term iron-deficiency anemia refers specifically to _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   low transferrin levels 
B)   severe depletion of iron stores that results in a low hemoglobin concentration 
C)   elevated levels of iron in the urine 
D)   insufficient hepcidin 
E)   severe depletion of myoglobin from muscle cells

Question 5

Which of the following substances is a contaminant mineral?

Accepted Answer

A)   Nickel 
B)   Copper 
C)   Lead 
D)   Bromine 
E)   Boron C

Question 6

MATCHING
-Notoriously poor source of iron

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) Hemcidin

Question 7

MATCHING
-Oxygen-carrying protein in muscle

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) Hemcidin

Question 8

Of these foods,which is a significant source of iodine?

Accepted Answer

A)   Dairy products 
B)   Kale 
C)   Orange juice 
D)   Processed foods 
E)   Brussels sprouts

Question 9

Essential mineral nutrients needed in amounts of less than 100 milligrams a day are known as ____________________.

Accepted Answer

trace minerals (or microminerals)

Question 10

MATCHING
-Nutrient whose amount is as little as 0.1 parts per million parts of body tissue

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) Hemcidin L

Question 11

For most people in the United States,the best source of fluoride is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   fluoridated drinking water 
B)   bottled water 
C)   fresh fruits and vegetables 
D)   fluoride supplements 
E)   meat

Question 12

Which of these diseases is a possible cause of copper toxicity?

Accepted Answer

A)   Huntington's disease 
B)   Wilson's disease 
C)   Menkes disease 
D)   Parkinson's disease 
E)   Keshan disease

Question 13

Explain heme and nonheme iron,and discuss the factors that influence their absorption in the body.

Accepted Answer

Iron occurs in two forms in foods: as he...

Question 14

Which nutrient deficiency makes children particularly vulnerable to lead toxicity?

Accepted Answer

A)   Calcium 
B)   Vitamin C 
C)   Chromium 
D)   Iron 
E)   Selenium

Question 15

Which of the following is not true of copper?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

The deficiency of which mineral causes Keshan disease?

Accepted Answer

A)   Iron 
B)   Zinc 
C)   Selenium 
D)   Molybdenum 
E)   Copper

Question 18

What are the concerns about lead? What effect does it have on the body,specifically nutrition status.

Accepted Answer

Lead is an example of a contaminant mine...

Question 19

What is the main symptom of iodine deficiency?

Accepted Answer

A)   Anemia 
B)   Goiter 
C)   Skin lesions 
D)   Diarrhea 
E)   Purplish tongue

Question 20

Chromium deficiency is characterized by

Accepted Answer

A)   hypertension. 
B)   hyperglycemia. 
C)   hypoglycemia. 
D)   weight loss. 
E)   hyperparathyroidism.

Exam 13: The Trace Minerals

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Which of the following statements is true about zinc lozenges and the common cold?

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What is hemosiderin?

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Which of the following substances is a contaminant mineral?

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Of these foods,which is a significant source of iodine?

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Essential mineral nutrients needed in amounts of less than 100 milligrams a day are known as ____________________.

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