What is the most common nutrient deficiency, worldwide?
A) iron B) vitamin B12 C) calcium D) folate
Q. 2A major dietary source of iodine worldwide is
A) salt water fish. B) fruits and vegetables.
C) iodized table salt. D) dairy products.
Q. 3Consuming vitamin C enhances the body's absorption of which mineral?
A) manganese B) chromium C) sulfur D) iron
Q. 4Which mineral increases insulin's effectiveness in cells?
A) copper B) chromium C) fluoride D) selenium
Q. 5Which of the following BEST explains why adolescents are more vulnerable to the unrealistic
media images of the perfect body than are adults?
A) Adolescents are developing their personal identity.
B) Adolescents cannot comprehend the objective of advertisements.
C) Adolescents cannot control their environment in the way adults can.
D) The images target young people.
Q. 6Which of the following is NOT symptomatic of anorexia nervosa?
A) intense fear of gaining weight or becoming fat
B) absence of menstrual cycle unless hormones (estrogen-progesterone) are given
C) refusal to maintain body weight at a minimally normal weight for age and height
D) secretive consumption of large amounts of food in a short period of time
Q. 7The electrolyte imbalances that are often seen with eating disorders can result in
A) irregular heartbeat and heart failure. B) chronic constipation.
C) bone loss. D) elevated HDL-cholesterol.
Q. 8In healthy adults, the majority of calcium consumed in the diet is absorbed.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 9Geographical location affects one's ability to synthesize vitamin D.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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