Water and Major Minerals sample questions

List the Water Soluble Vitamins

List the electrolytes

What refers to water between cells?

Which body structure regulates thirst?

Which hormone regulates water balance?

What is the major extracellular cation?

Which is a general property of minerals?

What is the primary function of potassium?

What is a principle function of calcium in human physiology?

What regulates blood calcium levels?

Which describes phosphorous in nutrition?
A. deficiency can cause bone loss
B. body levels are controlled by insulin
C. 10-20% is typically absorbed from the diet
D. it is found in only a few foods

What mineral is required to stabilize ATP?

Which is a risk for osteoporosis?
A. smoking
B. weight-bearing exercise
C. being male
D. having a large frame

Sulfur is a component of which molecule?
A. carbohydrates
B. fatty acids
C. vitamins
D. proteins

Which is true regarding calcium nutrition?
A. calcium absorption is enhanced by angiotensin
B. many Americans do not consume enough
C. calcium in spinach is efficiently absorbed
D. calcium supplements are mostly ineffective

What condition can be caused by excessive water consumption?

Which is a feature of sodium nutrition?
A. there is no UL as high intakes are safe
B. there is no AI since diets rarely lack sodium
C. low intakes cause low blood pressure
D. high intakes can increase blood pressure