What is the major source of dietary sulfur?
A) fats
B) protein
C) mineral salts
D) carbohydrates
Q. 2Daily sodium intake should be restricted to about ____ grams for patients with the nephrotic syndrome.
A) 0.5 to 1.0
B) 1.0 to 2.0
C) 2.0 to 3.0
D) 3.0 to 4.0
Q. 3The magnesium present in mineral water has a bioavailability of about ____ percent.
A) 5
B) 25
C) 50
D) 90
Q. 4Diets high in vitamin D and calcium are recommended for children with nephrotic syndrome to prevent ____.
A) beriberi
B) marasmus
C) nephrosclerosis
D) rickets
Q. 5What is a feature of magnesium nutrition?
A) The average body contains about 100 grams.
B) Blood is a major reservoir of the mineral.
C) Deficiency is associated with hypertension.
D) Dietary intake data are the sum of the amounts from food and water.
Q. 6Billy Lewis is a 20-year-old man admitted to the hospital with the nephrotic syndrome. He is 5'11, weighs 192 pounds, and has edema. His blood values include albumin 1.7 g/dL, K+ 3.3 mEq/L, and LDL cholesterol 192 mg/dL. He is complaining of hunger and wants a snack. The most appropriate food choice is ____.
A) a sausage biscuit
B) a grilled chicken sandwich with lettuce and tomato
C) peanut butter and crackers
D) cottage cheese and canned fruit
Q. 7Which mineral is required for the enzymatic phosphorylation of ADP?
A) iron
B) copper
C) sodium
D) magnesium
Q. 8What is the most abundant plasma protein?
A) albumin
B) immunoglobulins
C) vitamin D binding protein
D) transferrin
Q. 9Where is the majority of the body's magnesium found?
A) bones
B) teeth
C) fatty tissue
D) cells of soft tissue
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