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HUN1201 QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
VERIFIED ANSWERS
Which of the following is a characteristic of iron utilization? Ans: Most of
the body's iron is recycled
Which of the following is a characteristic of the trace minerals? Ans: The
human body only needs a small amounts for optimal functioning
Which of the following can be caused by iron defiency? Ans: Anemia
Which of the following nutrients can play a role as antioxidants in the
body? Ans: Selenium
Which of the following is the best food sources for fluoride? Ans:
Fluoridated tap water
Which of the following is a behavioral symptoms of iron deficiency? Ans:
Impaired energy metabolism and neurotransmitter synthesis
Which of the following is a feature of iodide utilization? Ans: A deficiency
or a toxicity leads to enlargement of the thyroid gland
Which of the following represents the most reliable dietary source of zinc?
Ans: Oysters and steaks
Goiter is caused primarily by a deficiency of Ans: iodine
Which of the following meats would be the best source of copper? Ans:
Shellfish
Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor of osteoporosis? Ans:
Inadequate dietary intakes of calcium and vitamin D, Cigarette smoking,
Alcohol abuse, and Excessive protein intake
What is the major intracellular electrolyte? Ans: Potassium
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Which of the following population has the highest risk factor in developing
osteoporosis? Ans: Older women
Almost all (99%) of the calcium in the body is used to Ans: provide
rigidity for the bones and teeth
Which of the following statement about water is INCORRECT? Ans:
Urination is the only way our body excrete water
Which of the following is a feature of potassium? Ans: Liberal intakes
may correct hypertension
Where is interstitial water found? Ans: Between cells
Which of the following is a feature of water and nutrition? Ans: Water
intoxication is rare but can result in death
When dietary intake of calcium is low, Parathyroid hormone will stimulate
bone resorption in order to raise serum calcium level. Ans: True
Calcium absorption is facilitated by the presence of Ans: vitamin D
What is the name of the vitamin D-deficiency disease in adults? Ans:
Osteomalacia
Which of the following vitamins is synthesized by intestinal bacteria?
Ans: K
Which vitamin is routinely given as a single dose to newborns? Ans:
Vitamin K
Which of the following may result from excessive intakes of vitamin D by
adults? Ans: Mineral deposits in soft tissues such as the kidney
What is vitamin K's major function in the body? Ans: Blood clotting
Which of the following regarding fat-soluble vitamins are incorrect? Ans:
Vitamin K is important for the vision
HUN1201 QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
VERIFIED ANSWERS
Which of the following is a characteristic of iron utilization? Ans: Most of
the body's iron is recycled
Which of the following is a characteristic of the trace minerals? Ans: The
human body only needs a small amounts for optimal functioning
Which of the following can be caused by iron defiency? Ans: Anemia
Which of the following nutrients can play a role as antioxidants in the
body? Ans: Selenium
Which of the following is the best food sources for fluoride? Ans:
Fluoridated tap water
Which of the following is a behavioral symptoms of iron deficiency? Ans:
Impaired energy metabolism and neurotransmitter synthesis
Which of the following is a feature of iodide utilization? Ans: A deficiency
or a toxicity leads to enlargement of the thyroid gland
Which of the following represents the most reliable dietary source of zinc?
Ans: Oysters and steaks
Goiter is caused primarily by a deficiency of Ans: iodine
Which of the following meats would be the best source of copper? Ans:
Shellfish
Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor of osteoporosis? Ans:
Inadequate dietary intakes of calcium and vitamin D, Cigarette smoking,
Alcohol abuse, and Excessive protein intake
What is the major intracellular electrolyte? Ans: Potassium
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Which of the following population has the highest risk factor in developing
osteoporosis? Ans: Older women
Almost all (99%) of the calcium in the body is used to Ans: provide
rigidity for the bones and teeth
Which of the following statement about water is INCORRECT? Ans:
Urination is the only way our body excrete water
Which of the following is a feature of potassium? Ans: Liberal intakes
may correct hypertension
Where is interstitial water found? Ans: Between cells
Which of the following is a feature of water and nutrition? Ans: Water
intoxication is rare but can result in death
When dietary intake of calcium is low, Parathyroid hormone will stimulate
bone resorption in order to raise serum calcium level. Ans: True
Calcium absorption is facilitated by the presence of Ans: vitamin D
What is the name of the vitamin D-deficiency disease in adults? Ans:
Osteomalacia
Which of the following vitamins is synthesized by intestinal bacteria?
Ans: K
Which vitamin is routinely given as a single dose to newborns? Ans:
Vitamin K
Which of the following may result from excessive intakes of vitamin D by
adults? Ans: Mineral deposits in soft tissues such as the kidney
What is vitamin K's major function in the body? Ans: Blood clotting
Which of the following regarding fat-soluble vitamins are incorrect? Ans:
Vitamin K is important for the vision
