Fshn 120 - Exam 3 quesstion and
answers
Which of the following substances is characterized by its ability to move freely and
adapt to the shape of the vessel that contains it?✔✔a fluid
Which of the following statements is TRUE?✔✔Water freely moves across cell
membranes.
Which of the following individuals is at risk for hyperkalemia?✔✔an individual with
kidney disease
Which of the following individuals will benefit the MOST from consuming a sports
beverage?✔✔athlete who exercises intensely for more than one hour
Which of the following is NOT a recommended treatment of heat
exhaustion?✔✔Place a heating pad in an area of the body where blood circulates
close to the surface.
The water that comes from lakes, rivers, and reservoirs is characterized as what kind
of water?✔✔surface
Vitamins A, D, E, and K are BEST absorbed with foods that are rich in✔✔fat.
A condition characterized by dangerously high potassium levels in the blood
is✔✔hyperkalemia.
The swelling of tissues associated with hypernatremia is known as✔✔edema.
A megadose of a vitamin is defined as consuming how many times the
recommended intake?✔✔10
Which of these nutrients is destroyed by exposure to light?✔✔riboflavin
Some athletes take chromium supplements to✔✔increase muscle mass and
strength and decrease body fat.
insufficient intake of iron will FIRST affect which of the following levels in the
body?✔✔ferritin
Iodine is essential for the synthesis of which kind of hormones?✔✔thyroid
Zinc is a trace mineral that plays a critical role in✔✔sexual maturation.
Good sources of riboflavin include✔✔milk, meats, and green vegetables.
, The iron-carrying protein that assists in the transport of oxygen into muscle cells
is✔✔myoglobin.
High concentrations of homocysteine in the blood are associated with the
development of✔✔heart disease.
Most of a pregnant woman's nutrient needs can be met by consuming a healthful,
balanced diet, except for which specific nutrient?✔✔iron
Which of the following foods is considered safe for pregnant women to
consume?✔✔hard-boiled eggs
Which pregnancy-specific organ is responsible for delivering nutrients and oxygen to
the fetus and removing waste products?✔✔placenta
Over-reliance on breast milk or formula by infants and children can limit iron intake
and lead to✔✔milk anemia.
Rich dietary sources of DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) include✔✔mackerel and
salmon.
Why is it strongly recommended that infants NOT consume honey?✔✔Honey
contains spores of the bacterium Clostridium botulinum.
The major protein found in breast milk is✔✔lactalbumin.
The substance that cushions and protects the developing fetus is the✔✔amniotic
fluid.
Inadequate intake of which nutrient during the first few weeks of pregnancy is
associated with neural tube defects in the fetus?✔✔folate
It has been suggested that what percentage of neural tube defects could be
prevented if all women of childbearing age consumed adequate amounts of folate or
folic acid?✔✔70 percent
Bottled water is safer to drink than tap water.✔✔false
Fat-soluble vitamins should be consumed more frequently than water-soluble
vitamins.✔✔false
The two electrolytes that enable nerves to respond to stimuli are sodium
and✔✔potassium.
Of the following ethnic groups, which has the highest risk of developing
hypertension?✔✔African American
answers
Which of the following substances is characterized by its ability to move freely and
adapt to the shape of the vessel that contains it?✔✔a fluid
Which of the following statements is TRUE?✔✔Water freely moves across cell
membranes.
Which of the following individuals is at risk for hyperkalemia?✔✔an individual with
kidney disease
Which of the following individuals will benefit the MOST from consuming a sports
beverage?✔✔athlete who exercises intensely for more than one hour
Which of the following is NOT a recommended treatment of heat
exhaustion?✔✔Place a heating pad in an area of the body where blood circulates
close to the surface.
The water that comes from lakes, rivers, and reservoirs is characterized as what kind
of water?✔✔surface
Vitamins A, D, E, and K are BEST absorbed with foods that are rich in✔✔fat.
A condition characterized by dangerously high potassium levels in the blood
is✔✔hyperkalemia.
The swelling of tissues associated with hypernatremia is known as✔✔edema.
A megadose of a vitamin is defined as consuming how many times the
recommended intake?✔✔10
Which of these nutrients is destroyed by exposure to light?✔✔riboflavin
Some athletes take chromium supplements to✔✔increase muscle mass and
strength and decrease body fat.
insufficient intake of iron will FIRST affect which of the following levels in the
body?✔✔ferritin
Iodine is essential for the synthesis of which kind of hormones?✔✔thyroid
Zinc is a trace mineral that plays a critical role in✔✔sexual maturation.
Good sources of riboflavin include✔✔milk, meats, and green vegetables.
, The iron-carrying protein that assists in the transport of oxygen into muscle cells
is✔✔myoglobin.
High concentrations of homocysteine in the blood are associated with the
development of✔✔heart disease.
Most of a pregnant woman's nutrient needs can be met by consuming a healthful,
balanced diet, except for which specific nutrient?✔✔iron
Which of the following foods is considered safe for pregnant women to
consume?✔✔hard-boiled eggs
Which pregnancy-specific organ is responsible for delivering nutrients and oxygen to
the fetus and removing waste products?✔✔placenta
Over-reliance on breast milk or formula by infants and children can limit iron intake
and lead to✔✔milk anemia.
Rich dietary sources of DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) include✔✔mackerel and
salmon.
Why is it strongly recommended that infants NOT consume honey?✔✔Honey
contains spores of the bacterium Clostridium botulinum.
The major protein found in breast milk is✔✔lactalbumin.
The substance that cushions and protects the developing fetus is the✔✔amniotic
fluid.
Inadequate intake of which nutrient during the first few weeks of pregnancy is
associated with neural tube defects in the fetus?✔✔folate
It has been suggested that what percentage of neural tube defects could be
prevented if all women of childbearing age consumed adequate amounts of folate or
folic acid?✔✔70 percent
Bottled water is safer to drink than tap water.✔✔false
Fat-soluble vitamins should be consumed more frequently than water-soluble
vitamins.✔✔false
The two electrolytes that enable nerves to respond to stimuli are sodium
and✔✔potassium.
Of the following ethnic groups, which has the highest risk of developing
hypertension?✔✔African American
