The typical American diet, which is _____, provides _____ the recommended intake of potassium.
a. high in meat; more than
b. high in fruits and vegetables; more than
c. low in fruits and vegetables; less than
d. high in milk products; more than
e. low in meat; less than
Q. 2Low potassium and high sodium intakes can _____.
a. contribute to weight loss
b. block reabsorption of water
c. raise blood pressure
d. raise blood sugar
e. inhibit energy metabolism
Q. 3From the list below, choose the richest source of potassium.
a. fresh fruits and vegetables
b. milk and dairy products
c. meats and meat substitutes
d. bread and cereals
e. coffee and cream
Q. 4People who regularly take prescription drugs, such as steroids and diuretics, are at risk for a deficiency of _____.
a. potassium
b. chloride
c. iodine
d. selenium
e. magnesium
Q. 5An irregular heartbeat related to potassium loss may occur _____.
a. with diets low in fresh fruits and vegetables
b. as a result of severe diarrhea
c. in persons with diabetes
d. as a result of an excessive intake of protein
e. as a result of an excessive intake of bananas
Q. 6Potassium _____.
a. is directly necessary for protein synthesis in cells
b. protects bone structure against degeneration
c. is the body's principal electrolyte inside the cells
d. is necessary for wound healing
e. is necessary for blood coagulation
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