HNF 150 MSU EXAM 3 COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT 2026 VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS HEALTH NUTRITION BASICS

HNF 150 MSU EXAM 3 COMPREHENSIVE
ASSESSMENT 2026 VERIFIED QUESTIONS
AND SOLUTIONS HEALTH NUTRITION
BASICS


◉ which is not a sign of dehydration?
thirst
increased urination
shock
pale skin
Answer: increased urination


◉ which of the following is not a good source of zinc?
milk
beef
shellfish
potatoes
poultry
Answer: potatoes

,◉ What impairs iron absorption?
Answer: phyates


◉ which of the following is associated with increased iron
absorption?
Answer: vitamin C


◉ T/F: acceleration of Ca losses from bones is a potential result of
low potassium intake
Answer: true


◉ what is an example of a trace mineral?
sodium
magnesium
sulfur
fluoride
Answer: fluoride


◉ foods such as salmon, orange juice, bananas, avocados, and
potatoes are a good source of which mineral?
Answer: potassium

, ◉ which of the following helps prevent changes in the acid-base
balance of bodily fluids?
Answer: minerals


◉ phosphorus is critical to the acid-base balance in cells because of
its role in
Answer: creating buffers to maintain the correct pH


◉ T/F - Waist circumference is an indicator used to evaluate risks
from obesity
Answer: true


◉ which is not a possible consequence of a high BMI?
heart disease
diabetes
low amounts of visceral fat
hypertension
Answer: low amounts of visceral fat


◉ BMR (basal metabolic rate)
Answer: the rate at which the body uses energy to support its
internal involuntary activities