NSC Chapter 3 Test Questions with Correct Answers
Hypertension can be somewhat controlled with - Answer-diet
exercise
weight loss
ALL ARE CORRECT
Which of the following can reduce your risk of developing cancer? - Answer-walking at least 30 minutes daily
eating more vegetables and fruits
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NSC Chapter 3 Test Questions with
Correct Answers
Hypertension can be somewhat controlled with - Answer-diet
exercise
weight loss
ALL ARE CORRECT
Which of the following can reduce your risk of developing cancer? - Answer-walking at
least 30 minutes daily
eating more vegetables and fruits
reducing intake of red meat
ALL ARE CORRECT
Binge eating disorder affects men and women equally. - Answer-false
Based on scientific studies, low levels of physical activity are associated with increased
chances of developing type 2 diabetes. Based on this statement, lack of physical activity
is a - Answer-risk factor
Osteoporosis is the deficiency disease of which mineral? - Answer-calcium
Which of the following health conditions isn't one of the 10 leading causes of death in
the US? - Answer-osteoporosis
Which of the following is a non-modifiable risk factor for heart disease? - Answer-age
Obesity increases the risk of the following EXCEPT: - Answer-longevity
What is the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) for sodium? - Answer-2,300 mg
As a reference, ___ of salt is needed in the diet to meet the AI for sodium, set by the
International Organization for Migration (IOM). - Answer-2/3 teaspoons
Ensuring that this mineral is adequate in the diet can allow people to consume sodium
without worrying too much about blood pressure: - Answer-potassium
Which demographic is more likely to be salt-sensitive? - Answer-African americans
To assist in fluid balance, electrolytes - Answer-transport proteins
, What hormone is activated by renin? - Answer-angiotensin
TRUE or FALSE: Over 50% of the American population consume over the UL for salt a
day. - Answer-true
A cell that remains a normal size means that the solution it was in was: - Answer-
isotonic
When cells have a higher concentration of electrolytes outside the cell than inside,
water will flow - Answer-outside of the cell
What is the driving force behind water movement through a semi-permeable
membrane? - Answer-higher solute concentration on the other side
Which of the following is a function of water? - Answer-helps maintain body temperature
What pH is water? - Answer-7
Overconsumption of fluids and insufficient electrolyte replacement can lead to: -
Answer-hyponatremia
According to the IOM, the Adequate Intake of water for adult males is: - Answer-15.6
cups
Sodium is not a major electrolyte outside of cells. - Answer-false
Why are older people for susceptible to have chronic dehydration? - Answer-their thirst
mechanism is not as sensitive anymore
What is released by the adrenal glands in response to angiotensin stimulation? -
Answer-aldosterone
Which diet is best for hypertensive people? - Answer-DASH
Which organ of the body regulates thirst? - Answer-hypothalamus
What is a concern when taking herbal supplements? - Answer-overdosage
contraindications with some medications
side effects
ALL OF THE ABOVE
Demands for oxygen increase with physical activity and training. Which nutrients would
be important to support this demand? - Answer-iron and vitamin b6
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