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Nutrition Quiz 7 Recorded Review Questions
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12/10/2023

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Term
A substance composed of molecules that move freely and conform to the shape of their container is known as
Definition
fluid
Term
How much of an adults body fluid is held within the walls of the cells
Definition
Two thirds
Term
What type of fluids are cerebrospinal fluid, mucus, and synovial fluid
Definition
Tissue or interstitial
Term
Lean tissues are more than _____ fluid by weight, compared to _____ in fat tissue
Definition
70%; 10-20%
Term
Fluids serve many critical functions, such as solubility and transport, protection and lubrication of tissues, and ______, to name a few
Definition
maintaining blood volume and pressure
Term
Mineral salts that are able to dissolve in water and form charged particles are called
Definition
electrolytes
Term
The primary positively charged intracellular/extracellular electrolytes are
Definition
potassium/sodium
Term
Of the four major minerals, which two are positively charged and which two are negatively charged
Definition
sodium/potassium +

chloride/phosphorus -
Term
Depolarization occurs when there is an influx of __________ into the cell, causing the cell to become slightly less negatively charged
Definition
sodium
Term
Sodium and potassium play a key role in the generation of
Definition
nerve impulses
Term
Where _________ go, water will follow
Definition
- solutes
Term
The body's command center for regulating fluids is located in
Definition
The hypothalamus
Term
What two primary sources contribute the fluid we need each day
Definition
Dietary intake and metabolism
Term
Sensible water loss refers to
Definition
noticeable water loss
Term
The thirst mechanism stimulates your desire to drink fluids in response to increased salt in your blood or a decrease in
Definition
blood pressure and blood volume
Term
Eight glasses (8oz) of fluid each day is the recommended amount for everyone. True or false
Definition
- False not for everyone
Term
High ___________ consumption is linked to an increased risk of hypertension
Definition
sodium
Term
Which of the following would be the highest in sodium

1/2 cup canned tomato sauce
Dill pickle
1 oz salted potato chips
4 saltine crackers
Definition
Dill pickle
Term
Hyperkalemia is a term referring to
Definition
high blood potassium levels
Term
Chloride is an important part of what
Definition
Stomach acid
Term
Dehydration refers to
Definition
a serious health problem caused when fluid intake is less that output
Term
A potentially fatal heat illness that athletes are vulnerable to is
Definition
heat stroke
Term
Dehydration is classified according to what terms
Definition
Percentage of weight loss exclusively due to loss of fluid
Term
What causes hypertension in the majority of individuals

High salt intake
Lack of physical activity
Obesity
The actual cause continues to be debated
Definition
The actual cause continues to be debated
Term
Typical symptoms of hypokalemia include
Definition
confusion, loss of appetite, and muscle weakness
Term
Drinking alcoholic beverages causes increased water loss because alcohol is a
Definition
diuretic
Term
Up to what percentage of an adults healthy body weight is fluid
Definition
70
Term
How does water move across the cell membrane
Definition
Freely
Term
Ian is hospitalized for dehydration after experiencing severe vomiting and diarrhea. Which of the following is NOT associated with Ian's dehydrated condition
Definition
The extracellular electrolyte concentration will be very low
Term
The ability of a muscle to contract and relax is dependent on the flow of what substance out of and into its storage site in the muscle cell
Definition
- Calcium
Term
The water that comes form lakes, rivers, and reservoirs is characterized as what kind of water
Definition
Surface
Term
Diets rich in which of the following nutrients are associated with maintaining healthy blood pressure levels
Definition
- Potassium
Term
Which of the following individuals is at greatest risk for hyperkalemia

a marathon runner
a newborn
an individual who eats only processed foods
an individual with kidney disease
Definition
an individual with kidney disease
Term
Which is NOT a function of chloride
Definition
used in public water supplies to kill harmful bacteria

(chlorine not chloride)
Term
Widely distributed in many foods, phosphorous is especially abundant in foods high in
Definition
- Protein
Term
On average, which of the following individuals would have the highest percentage of body water

35 overweight man
35 overweigh woman
35 lean man
35 lean woman
Definition
35 year old lean man
Term
Which of the following is NOT a major function of sodium

Assists in nerve impulse transmission
Helps maintain fluid balance
Contributes to the mineral complex of bone
Helps maintain blood volume
Definition
Contributes to the mineral complex of bone
Term
Which of the following does NOT describe tissue fluid

fluid that flows between cells

interstitial fluid

fluid that is found in the blood vessels and lymphatic vessels

synovial fluid found within joints
Definition
fluid that is found in the blood vessels and lymphatic vessels
Term
The body obtains metabolic water directly by consuming fluids and foods true or false
Definition
False

The body obtains metabolic water directly by consuming fluids and foods true or false
Term
Which of the following beverages provides protein, unsaturated fatty acids, calcium, and usually vitamin D
Definition
Soy milk
Term
Sports beverages are a combination of fluid, carbohydrate, and
Definition
- electrolytes
Term
The release of which of the following nutrients from muscle cell storage sites stimulates muscle contraction
Definition
- calcium
Term
The US agency that sets and monitors standards for city water systems
Definition
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Term
After completing a 10k run, Bonita notices her urine is brown and similar to the color of cola. What does this indicate about Bonita's hydration status
Definition
She is suppering from severe dehydration and needs treatment immediately
Term
One consequence of hypernatremia is
Definition
Swelling of tissues in the brain
Term
Which of the following individuals will benefit the MOST from consuming a sports beverage
Definition
athlete who exercises intensely for more than one hour
Term
A water-treatment method in which water is filtered through a screen to eliminate chemical contaminants and microorganisms is known as
Definition
micro filtration
Term
Which of the following is the MOST effective method used in removing waterborne microorganisms from bottled water
Definition
reverse osmosis
Term
You are more than likely to experience a potentially dangerous sudden surge of caffeine in your bloodstream when you drink
Definition
An energy drink
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