Question: All of the following are controllable risk factors for osteoporosis EXCEPT:

-advanced age.

-physical inactivity.

-smoking.

-excess consumption of alcohol.

-low intake of calcium and vitamin D.

Answer: -advanced age.

Question: In the body, the function of water is to:

-transport nutrients and oxygen to tissues.

-lubricate joints.

-protect the brain and spinal cord.

-remove waste.

-All of these are correct.

Answer: -All of these are correct.

Question: Why can diarrhea lead to death, especially among children?

-It is contagious.

-It affects hunger.

-It causes dehydration.

-It causes drowsiness.

-It limits vision and hearing.

Answer: -It causes dehydration.

Question: All of the following increase water needs EXCEPT:

-having a fever.

-vomiting.

-consuming a high-fat diet.

-consuming a high-protein diet.

-consuming a high-fiber diet.

Answer: -consuming a high-fat diet.

Question: Sodium in U.S. diets primarily comes from:

-home cooking.

-naturally occurring salt.

-salt added before eating.

-processed and restaurant foods.

-beverages.

Answer: -processed and restaurant foods.

Question: Why does the DASH diet support consumption of an abundance of foods with potassium?

-Potassium increases blood pressure.

-Potassium can lower blood pressure.

-Potassium enhances taste.

-Potassium lowers stress.

-Potassium increases muscle mass.

Answer: -Potassium can lower blood pressure.

Question:

Answer: -increased absorption of calcium in the small intestines.

Question:

Answer: -endurance athletes and people who work in hot and humid conditions.

Question: Which body type generally would have the highest ratio of water content to total body mass?

-thin female

-thin male

-muscular female

-muscular male

-Neither body type nor gender affects the ratio of water content to total body mass.

Answer: -muscular male

Question: When more water is needed in the bloodstream, the _____ releases antidiuretic hormone (ADH).

-thyroid

-kidney

-pituitary gland

-tongue

-stomach

Answer: -pituitary gland