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List the Water Soluble Vitamins
Thiamin
Riboflavin
Niacin
Biotin
Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6
Folate
Vitamin B12
Vitamin C
Choline
List the electrolytes
water
sodium
potassium
cholride
What refers to water between cells?
interstitial fluid
Which body structure regulates thirst?
hypothalamus
Which hormone regulates water balance?
angiotensin
What is the major extracellular cation?
sodium
Which is a general property of minerals?
inorganic
What is the primary function of potassium?
maintaining gastric acidity
What is a principle function of calcium in human physiology?
maintaining bone and tooth structure
What regulates blood calcium levels?
parathyroid hormone and calcitonin
Which describes phosphorous in nutrition?
A. deficiency can cause bone loss
B. body levels are controlled by insulin
C. it is found in only a few foods
D. 10-20% is typically absorbed from the diet
A. deficiency can cause bone loss
What mineral is required to stabilize ATP?
magnesium
Which is a risk for osteoporosis?
A. having a large frame
B. weight-bearing exercise
C. being male
D. smoking
D. smoking
Sulfur is a component of which molecule?
A. proteins
B. carbohydrates
C. fatty acids
D. vitamins
A. proteins
Which is true regarding calcium nutrition?
A. calcium absorption is enhanced by angiotensin
B. calcium in spinach is efficiently absorbed
C. calcium supplements are mostly ineffective
D. many Americans do not consume enough
D. many Americans do not consume enough
What condition can be caused by excessive water consumption?
hyponatremia
Which is a feature of sodium nutrition?
A. low intakes cause low blood pressure
B. there is no UL as high intakes are safe
C. there is no AI since diets rarely lack sodium
D. high intakes can increase blood pressure
D. high intakes can increase blood pressure
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Water and Major Minerals sample questions
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Water and Major Minerals sample exam questions
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4/3/2013, 5:15:31 AM
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