Which of the following are functions of water?
a) transport nutrients
b) excretion of wastes
c) regulation of body temperature
d) all of these choices are correct - Answers d) all of these choices are correct
the amount of water in each body compartment mainly is controlled by - Answers ion
concentration
water regulates body temperature through heat loss via - Answers evaporation
who should be concerned about dehydration?
a) an athlete participating in a triathlon
b) an elderly man
c) a child who is ill with diarrhea
d) all these choices are correct - Answers d) all these choices are correct
aldosterone signals the kidneys to conserve _________ - Answers sodium
water is lost from the body in four ways. Which is the biggest component of daily water loss? -
Answers urine
_________ is a hormone released by the adrenal gland that is responsible for regulating fluid
volume in the body - Answers aldosterone
Minerals are categorized based on the amount we need per day. Which of the following
statements is correct?
a) major minerals are needed in amounts greater than 500 mg per day
b) trace minerals are needed in amounts lower than 100 mg per day
c) trace minerals are needed in amounts lower than 10 mg per day
, d) major minerals are needed in amounts greater than 200 mg per day - Answers b) trace
minerals are needed in amounts lower than 100 mg per day
which of the following is true about mineral bioavailability
a) minerals from plants are better absorbed than minerals from animal products
b) minerals from animal products are better absorbed than minerals from plants - Answers b)
minerals from animal products are better absorbed than minerals from plants
which of the following is an example of a trace mineral?
a) iron
b) calcium
c) sodium
d) potassium - Answers a) iron
the primary site of micronutrient absorption is the - Answers small intestine
the adequate intake (AI) for adults is ________ mg per day - Answers 1500
adequate intake of ____________ supports optimal bone health - Answers calcium, vitamin D, and
protein
which of the following accurately describes the functions of phosphorus
a) activation of enzymes, component of cell membrane, and maintenance of fluid balance
b) regulation of blood glucose, control of calcium absorption, and synthesis of vitamin D in the
liver
c) energy metabolism, destruction of pathogens, and transport of oxygen in the blood
d) support of immune function, regulation of cell growth, and production of hormones - Answers
a) activation of enzymes, component of cell membrane, and maintenance of fluid balance
magnesium is required for: