HNF 150 Michigan State University Exam 3 2025 – Nutrition & Health Study
Guide & Lecture Summary
major organ through which water is lost - correct answer ✔✔ skin
which is not a sign of dehydration?
thirst
increased urination
shock
pale skin - correct answer ✔✔ increased urination
which of the following is not a good source of zinc?
milk
beef
shellfish
potatoes
poultry - correct answer ✔✔ potatoes
What impairs iron absorption? - correct answer ✔✔ phyates
which of the following is associated with increased iron absorption? - correct answer ✔✔
vitamin C
T/F: acceleration of Ca losses from bones is a potential result of low potassium intake - correct
answer ✔✔ true
what is an example of a trace mineral?
, sodium
magnesium
sulfur
fluoride - correct answer ✔✔ fluoride
foods such as salmon, orange juice, bananas, avocados, and potatoes are a good source of
which mineral? - correct answer ✔✔ potassium
which of the following helps prevent changes in the acid-base balance of bodily fluids? - correct
answer ✔✔ minerals
phosphorus is critical to the acid-base balance in cells because of its role in - correct answer ✔✔
creating buffers to maintain the correct pH
T/F - Waist circumference is an indicator used to evaluate risks from obesity - correct answer
✔✔ true
which is not a possible consequence of a high BMI?
heart disease
diabetes
low amounts of visceral fat
hypertension - correct answer ✔✔ low amounts of visceral fat
BMR (basal metabolic rate) - correct answer ✔✔ the rate at which the body uses energy to
support its internal involuntary activities
what is the best way to increase your metabolism? - correct answer ✔✔ replace walking with
jogging for daily exercise
Guide & Lecture Summary
major organ through which water is lost - correct answer ✔✔ skin
which is not a sign of dehydration?
thirst
increased urination
shock
pale skin - correct answer ✔✔ increased urination
which of the following is not a good source of zinc?
milk
beef
shellfish
potatoes
poultry - correct answer ✔✔ potatoes
What impairs iron absorption? - correct answer ✔✔ phyates
which of the following is associated with increased iron absorption? - correct answer ✔✔
vitamin C
T/F: acceleration of Ca losses from bones is a potential result of low potassium intake - correct
answer ✔✔ true
what is an example of a trace mineral?
, sodium
magnesium
sulfur
fluoride - correct answer ✔✔ fluoride
foods such as salmon, orange juice, bananas, avocados, and potatoes are a good source of
which mineral? - correct answer ✔✔ potassium
which of the following helps prevent changes in the acid-base balance of bodily fluids? - correct
answer ✔✔ minerals
phosphorus is critical to the acid-base balance in cells because of its role in - correct answer ✔✔
creating buffers to maintain the correct pH
T/F - Waist circumference is an indicator used to evaluate risks from obesity - correct answer
✔✔ true
which is not a possible consequence of a high BMI?
heart disease
diabetes
low amounts of visceral fat
hypertension - correct answer ✔✔ low amounts of visceral fat
BMR (basal metabolic rate) - correct answer ✔✔ the rate at which the body uses energy to
support its internal involuntary activities
what is the best way to increase your metabolism? - correct answer ✔✔ replace walking with
jogging for daily exercise
