Question 1

Discuss the fluoridation of the Canadian water supply.

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Question 2

The development of osteoporosis in men typically occurs at what age in relation to the appearance of osteoporosis in women?

Accepted Answer

A)   4 years earlier
B)   about the same
C)   3 years later
D)   10 years laterE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 3

Which of the following is a major function of magnesium?

Accepted Answer

A)   transport of oxygen
B)   prevention of anemia
C)   catalyst in energy metabolism
D)   production of thyroid hormoneE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 4

What dietary and metabolic factors are associated with poor calcium balance in older adults?

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Several dietary and metabolic factors ar...

Question 5

Which of the following is a protective factor for osteoporosis?

Accepted Answer

A)   high BMI
B)   female gender
C)   cigarette smoking
D)   sedentary lifestyleE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 6

What is the optimal fluoride concentration in community water supplies?

Accepted Answer

A)   1 ppm
B)   2 ppm
C)   2.5 ppm
D)   4 ppmE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 7

Explain the deficiency diseases of vitamin D in adults and children.

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Deficiency of vitamin D can lead to vari...

Question 8

Certain green leafy vegetables have a very low calcium bioavailability due to the presence of which of the following substances?

Accepted Answer

A)   low calcium content
B)   low vitamin D content
C)   naturally occurring binders
D)   high magnesium content, which lowers calcium absorptionE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

Which of the following is an excellent and sometimes unusual food source of magnesium?

Accepted Answer

A)   fresh blueberries
B)   poached eggs
C)   roasted pumpkin seeds
D)   white riceE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

Among the following ethnic groups, which has the highest bone density?

Accepted Answer

A)   Japanese
B)   Caucasian
C)   African-Canadian
D)   South American HispanicE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 11

Which of the following is the most reliable source of vitamin D in the diet?

Accepted Answer

A)   meat
B)   fortified milk
C)   fruits and vegetables
D)   enriched breads and cerealsE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 12

Among the following calcium supplements, which contains the lowest percentage of calcium?

Accepted Answer

A)   calcium citrate
B)   calcium lactate
C)   calcium carbonate
D)   calcium gluconateE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 13

What is the incidence of bone fractures in African-Canadian women in comparison with Caucasian women?

Accepted Answer

A)   same
B)   one-half as much
C)   twice as much
D)   three times as muchE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 14

A lack of which of the following hormones accelerates bone loss?

Accepted Answer

A)   estrogen
B)   progesterone
C)   testosterone
D)   oxytocinE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 15

At one time in one's life should one start to make choices that will benefit one's bones?

Accepted Answer

A)   during infancy
B)   during childhood
C)   during adulthood
D)   regardless of ageE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 16

Which of the following is a characteristic of phosphorous in nutrition?

Accepted Answer

A)   Low dietary intakes have no adverse effects.
B)   About 65 percent of the body's phosphorus is located in bones and teeth.
C)   The phosphoric acid in cola drinks has little effect on bone content.
D)   The ratio of phosphorus to calcium in the diet is important for bone maintenance.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 17

Approximately how many grams of magnesium are found in the body of a 60 kg individual?

Accepted Answer

A)   10
B)   20
C)   30
D)   40E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

MATCHING
a.30
b.55
c.Tea
d.700
e.2 million
f.1000
g.85
h.Calciferol
i.Vitamin K
j.Calcium
k.Lactose
l.Magnesium
m.Phosphorus
n.Oxalate
o.Osteomalacia
p.Parathormone
q.Hydroxyapatite
r.Water
s.Fluorapatite
t.Fluorosis
-Additional name for vitamin D

Accepted Answer

The answer of MATCHING
a.30
b.55
c.Tea
d.700
e.2 million
f.1000
g.85
h.Calciferol
i.Vitamin K
j.Calcium
k.Lactose
l.Magnesium
m.Phosphorus
n.Oxalate
o.Osteomalacia
p.Parathormone
q.Hydroxyapatite
r.Water
s.Fluorapatite
t.Fluorosis
-Additional name for vitamin D...

Question 19

Which of the following may result from excessive intakes of vitamin D by adults?

Accepted Answer

A)   increased bone density
B)   increased bone calcification
C)   deformity of leg bones, ribs, and skull
D)   mineral deposits in soft tissues such as the kidneyE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 20

You have just been elected mayor of Smalltownville, where the major source of drinking water is from wells. What major health problem would be expected among the children of Smalltownville?

Accepted Answer

A)   goiter
B)   dental caries
C)   GI infections
D)   hemochromatosisE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Exam 13: Nutrients for Bone Health

Among the following calcium supplements, which contains the lowest percentage of calcium?

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Explain the deficiency diseases of vitamin D in adults and children.

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The development of osteoporosis in men typically occurs at what age in relation to the appearance of osteoporosis in women?

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Which of the following is a protective factor for osteoporosis?

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What is the optimal fluoride concentration in community water supplies?

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Which of the following is the most reliable source of vitamin D in the diet?

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Certain green leafy vegetables have a very low calcium bioavailability due to the presence of which of the following substances?

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Among the following ethnic groups, which has the highest bone density?

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Approximately how many grams of magnesium are found in the body of a 60 kg individual?

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What is the incidence of bone fractures in African-Canadian women in comparison with Caucasian women?

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What dietary and metabolic factors are associated with poor calcium balance in older adults?

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Which of the following may result from excessive intakes of vitamin D by adults?

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MATCHING a.30 b.55 c.Tea d.700 e.2 million f.1000 g.85 h.Calciferol i.Vitamin K j.Calcium k.Lactose l.Magnesium m.Phosphorus n.Oxalate o.Osteomalacia p.Parathormone q.Hydroxyapatite r.Water s.Fluorapatite t.Fluorosis -Additional name for vitamin D

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A lack of which of the following hormones accelerates bone loss?

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At one time in one's life should one start to make choices that will benefit one's bones?

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You have just been elected mayor of Smalltownville, where the major source of drinking water is from wells. What major health problem would be expected among the children of Smalltownville?

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Which of the following is an excellent and sometimes unusual food source of magnesium?

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Discuss the fluoridation of the Canadian water supply.

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Which of the following is a major function of magnesium?

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Which of the following is a characteristic of phosphorous in nutrition?

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