major organ through which water is lost - ANS skin
which is not a sign of dehydration?
thirst
increased urination
shock
pale skin - ANS increased urination
which of the following is not a good source of zinc?
milk
beef
shellfish
potatoes
poultry - ANS potatoes...
major organ through which water is lost - ANS skin
which is not a sign of dehydration?
thirst
increased urination
shock
pale skin - ANS increased urination
which of the following is not a good source of zinc?
milk
beef
shellfish
potatoes
poultry - ANS potatoes
What impairs iron absorption? - ANS phyates
which of the following is associated with increased iron absorption? - ANS vitamin C
T/F: acceleration of Ca losses from bones is a potential result of low potassium intake - ANS
true
what is an example of a trace mineral?
sodium
magnesium
sulfur
fluoride - ANS fluoride
foods such as salmon, orange juice, bananas, avocados, and potatoes are a good source of
which mineral? - ANS potassium
which of the following helps prevent changes in the acid-base balance of bodily fluids? - ANS
minerals
, phosphorus is critical to the acid-base balance in cells because of its role in - ANS creating
buffers to maintain the correct pH
T/F - Waist circumference is an indicator used to evaluate risks from obesity - ANS true
which is not a possible consequence of a high BMI?
heart disease
diabetes
low amounts of visceral fat
hypertension - ANS low amounts of visceral fat
BMR (basal metabolic rate) - ANS the rate at which the body uses energy to support its
internal involuntary activities
what is the best way to increase your metabolism? - ANS replace walking with jogging for
daily exercise
John routinely consumes 7,000 calories per day in excess of his energy expenditure. How much
body fat would John store per day as a result of this practice? - ANS 2 pounds
T/F; genetics play a role in obesity - ANS true
what is a method of assessing body fatness through the process of measuring electrical
conductivity? - ANS bioelectrical impedance
which is a noninvasive method of determining total body fat, fat distribution, and bond density by
passing two low dose x-ray beams through the body? - ANS dual energy x-ray
absorptiometry (DEXA)
measuring the thickness of a fold of skin on the back of the arm, below the shoulder blade, or in
other places using a caliper is which method? - ANS skinfold test
which of the following statements is true?
a) BMR is higher in older adults
b) BMR is not affected by malnutrition
c) BMR is higher during a fever
d) BMR is lower in taller individuals
e) BMR is not affected by growth status - ANS BMR is higher during a fever
potassium is required ________ the cell - ANS inside
sodium is required ______ of the cell - ANS outside
sodium functions - ANS maintain fluid and electrolyte balance outside of the cell
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