Question 1

Which of the following is true of heavy metals?

Accepted Answer

A)   They have a high number of double bonds.
B)   They have a relatively high atomic weight.
C)   They all are considered contaminant minerals.
D)   They are introduced to food during food processing, when exposed repeatedly to metal food surfaces.
E)   A few, but not all, are toxic.F) B) and C)
G) C) and E)

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a function of chromium?

Accepted Answer

A)   It enhances the activity of insulin.
B)   It is involved in carbohydrate metabolism.
C)   It is involved in protein metabolism.
D)   It is involved in fat metabolism.
E)   It helps maintain glucose homeostasis.F) A) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 3

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

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Question 4

The deficiency of which mineral causes Keshan disease?

Accepted Answer

A)   iron
B)   zinc
C)   selenium
D)   molybdenum
E)   copperF) None of the above
G) C) and E)

Question 5

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 C)
G) A) and E)

Question 6

The congenital disease caused by severe iodine deficiency during pregnancy that results in severe mental impairment and stunted growth is known as ____________________.

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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 C)
G) A) and D)

Question 8

The RDA for iodine _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   can be met only by consuming iodized salt
B)   can be met in 1 tablespoon of iodized salt
C)   is the same for men and women
D)   is higher in men
E)   is higher in womenF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

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The RDA for iodine _____.

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The congenital disease caused by severe iodine deficiency during pregnancy that results in severe mental impairment and stunted growth is known as ____________________.

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

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Which of these groups is vulnerable to iron overload?

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

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Which of the following is true of heavy metals?

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Which of the following is NOT a function of chromium?

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The deficiency of which mineral causes Keshan disease?

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Exam 13: The Trace Minerals

The RDA for iodine _____.

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The congenital disease caused by severe iodine deficiency during pregnancy that results in severe mental impairment and stunted growth is known as ____________________.

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

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Which of these groups is vulnerable to iron overload?

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

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Which of the following is true of heavy metals?

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Which of the following is NOT a function of chromium?

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The deficiency of which mineral causes Keshan disease?

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