7/17/25, 9:01
AM
NTR 301: MINERALS, NTR 301: WATER,
NUTRITION: VITAMINS, NTR 301: ENERGY BALANCE
AND WEIGHT CONTROL, NTR 301 NUTRITION
EXERCISE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED GRADED A++
2025/2026
Terms in this set (69)
Explain the basis • Major are present in the body in
for differentiating larger amounts and trace essentials
between major are present in the body in small
and trace amounts
minerals.
• Other compounds can interfere
with the process: Fiber and
List the ways in phytate (in whole grains),
which mineral Oxalate (spinach, cocoa, beets),
absorption can be Polyphenols (tea, coffee, cocoa)
decreased. • They bind to minerals and prevent
absorption
• If you have too much of a mineral
then other minerals (via
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AM
supplements) compete with each
other for uptake into the body
Explain why high • They can cause levels to become so
levels of minerals high that they are toxic
in general can be • Too much of one mineral can interfere
undesirable. with the absorption of other minerals
• May not be absorbed well
List its functions • 99% of body calcium is in bones and
and explain how teeth
those functions • 1% is in the blood: Transmission
are connected to of nerve impulses, Muscle
how levels are contraction, Blood clotting,
controlled in the Maintenance of blood pressure
body.
• Marginal levels of calcium will increase
the risk for osteoporosis
• Advanced age, female gender, family
history
• Thin and/or small frame; Northern
Explain the European or Asian heritage
factors that • Early menopause, whether
contribute to the natural or surgically-induced
development of (without hormone replacement
osteoporosis. Rx)
• Low testosterone levels in men
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• Cigarette smoking, excessive alcohol,
or caffeine
• Abnormal absence of menstrual
periods
• Use of certain meds: Corticosteroids,
Anticonvulsants
• Lack of weight bearing exercise
Explain why • Have acceleration of loss at
women are at menopause and have lower total
greater risk for bone mass to start with
osteoporosis than
men.
• Calcium maximizes bone density early
Explain the roles in life with adequate intake
that calcium • RDA changes with age because
plays in the when you are younger your bones
prevention of are still forming and becoming
osteoporosis and stronger, then when you are in your
why the calcium thirties they stop building up bone,
RDA changes then when older you want high
with age. intake because your bones are
beginning to
break down—so you want to slow down
loss.
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• Dairy products (lower fat=higher
List examples of calcium), Canned fish with soft
good dietary bones, Greens, broccoli, Calcium
sources and fortified foods (tofu, OJ, cereal),
explain why some Hard water (more minerals),
sources look supplements
better on paper • Veggie may not be as
than they really bioavailable—amount of the
are. mineral that is absorbed in your
body
• High blood pressure
• Polycystic ovary syndrome
• Premenstrual syndrome
• Insulin resistance
List other • Obesity
conditions that
• Colon cancer
may be related to
• Presence of dietary calcium in
marginal levels of
the colon may block the damaging
calcium intake.
effects of some carcinogens
• Kidney stones
Explain their • Sodium and potassium work
relationship to together to help maintain fluid
each other and to balance for blood pressure
blood pressure.
(Na and K)
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AM
NTR 301: MINERALS, NTR 301: WATER,
NUTRITION: VITAMINS, NTR 301: ENERGY BALANCE
AND WEIGHT CONTROL, NTR 301 NUTRITION
EXERCISE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED GRADED A++
2025/2026
Terms in this set (69)
Explain the basis • Major are present in the body in
for differentiating larger amounts and trace essentials
between major are present in the body in small
and trace amounts
minerals.
• Other compounds can interfere
with the process: Fiber and
List the ways in phytate (in whole grains),
which mineral Oxalate (spinach, cocoa, beets),
absorption can be Polyphenols (tea, coffee, cocoa)
decreased. • They bind to minerals and prevent
absorption
• If you have too much of a mineral
then other minerals (via
1/
32
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AM
supplements) compete with each
other for uptake into the body
Explain why high • They can cause levels to become so
levels of minerals high that they are toxic
in general can be • Too much of one mineral can interfere
undesirable. with the absorption of other minerals
• May not be absorbed well
List its functions • 99% of body calcium is in bones and
and explain how teeth
those functions • 1% is in the blood: Transmission
are connected to of nerve impulses, Muscle
how levels are contraction, Blood clotting,
controlled in the Maintenance of blood pressure
body.
• Marginal levels of calcium will increase
the risk for osteoporosis
• Advanced age, female gender, family
history
• Thin and/or small frame; Northern
Explain the European or Asian heritage
factors that • Early menopause, whether
contribute to the natural or surgically-induced
development of (without hormone replacement
osteoporosis. Rx)
• Low testosterone levels in men
2/
32
,7/17/25, 9:01
AM
• Cigarette smoking, excessive alcohol,
or caffeine
• Abnormal absence of menstrual
periods
• Use of certain meds: Corticosteroids,
Anticonvulsants
• Lack of weight bearing exercise
Explain why • Have acceleration of loss at
women are at menopause and have lower total
greater risk for bone mass to start with
osteoporosis than
men.
• Calcium maximizes bone density early
Explain the roles in life with adequate intake
that calcium • RDA changes with age because
plays in the when you are younger your bones
prevention of are still forming and becoming
osteoporosis and stronger, then when you are in your
why the calcium thirties they stop building up bone,
RDA changes then when older you want high
with age. intake because your bones are
beginning to
break down—so you want to slow down
loss.
3/
32
, 7/17/25, 9:01
AM
• Dairy products (lower fat=higher
List examples of calcium), Canned fish with soft
good dietary bones, Greens, broccoli, Calcium
sources and fortified foods (tofu, OJ, cereal),
explain why some Hard water (more minerals),
sources look supplements
better on paper • Veggie may not be as
than they really bioavailable—amount of the
are. mineral that is absorbed in your
body
• High blood pressure
• Polycystic ovary syndrome
• Premenstrual syndrome
• Insulin resistance
List other • Obesity
conditions that
• Colon cancer
may be related to
• Presence of dietary calcium in
marginal levels of
the colon may block the damaging
calcium intake.
effects of some carcinogens
• Kidney stones
Explain their • Sodium and potassium work
relationship to together to help maintain fluid
each other and to balance for blood pressure
blood pressure.
(Na and K)
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