Question: The female athlete triad refers to ________.
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a female athlete who has a dietary deficiency in iron, calcium, and zinc
a female who has high estrogen, high bone mineral density, and is an elite athlete
a female athlete who has a combination of low bone mineral density, amenorrhea, and low energy availability
the three bone fracture sites that occur commonly in female athletes: wrist, vertebrae, and hip
Answer: a female athlete who has a combination of low bone mineral density, amenorrhea, and low energy availability
Question: Which of the following foods would be considered a poor source of iron?
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Whole grain cereal
Chicken
Milk
Beef
Answer: Milk
Question: Which of the following is not a major function of zinc?
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Regulation of gene expression
Promotion of immune system functions
Maintenance of fluid balance
Promotion of eye health
Answer: Maintenance of fluid balance
Question: Which of the following factors increases the bioavailability of iron?
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Consumption of vitamin C
Consumption of nonheme iron
Consumption of tannins (from tea)
Taking a medication that reduces acidity in the stomach
Answer: Consumption of vitamin C
Question: Which of the following is classified as a trace mineral?
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Chloride
Sodium
Selenium
Sulfur
Answer: Selenium
Question: The most important role of chromium in health is as part of ________, which helps to optimize the activity of insulin.
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red blood cells
glucose tolerance factor
superoxide dismutase
hemoglobin
Answer: glucose tolerance factor
Question: What disease is prevalent in the elderly and may be due to an inadequate calcium intake during childhood, adolescence, and/or young adulthood?
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Xerophthalmia
Osteoporosis
Pernicious anemia
Rickets
Answer: Osteoporosis
Question: Trace minerals ________.
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are found in large quantities in most processed foods
have physiological roles that may have important implications for health or physical performance
are hard to obtain, and minor deficiencies are common
are abundant, and dietary excesses are common
Answer: have physiological roles that may have important implications for health or physical performance
Question: To maximize calcium absorption from the GI tract, Tonya should consume ________.
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a high-fiber diet
more spinach, which contains oxalic acid
adequate vitamin D
a high-phosphorus diet
Answer: adequate vitamin D
Question: Magnesium ________.
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plays an important role in energy metabolism, muscle activity, and heart health
is the third most abundant mineral in the human body
is found only in animal foods, making vegans at the greatest risk for a deficiency
is a mineral that, when deficient, can cause anemia
Answer: plays an important role in energy metabolism, muscle activity, and heart health
Question: Which of the following minerals is most important to bone health?
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Phosphorus
Selenium
Sodium
Zinc
Answer: Phosphorus
Question: Which of the following minerals plays the most important role in preventing dental caries or cavities?
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Chromium
Manganese
Iodine
Fluoride
Answer: Fluoride
Question: Fresh fruits and vegetables are generally ________.
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high in vitamin A and low in vitamin C
high in iron and low in the B vitamins
high in potassium and low in sodium
high in iron and low in calcium
Answer: high in potassium and low in sodium
Question: Soft drinks often have a relatively high phosphate content. As such, consuming large amounts of soft drinks can decrease calcium absorption and increase a person’s risk for osteoporosis.
Answer Choices:
True
False
Answer: True