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WorksheetsCh. 11 - Understanding Nutrition Key Terms
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which term refers to agents that prevent or inhibit oxidation or cell destruction in damaged or aging tissues?
Electrolytes
Antioxidants
Minerals
Supplements
What does the term "deficiency" mean?
Having an excess amount
Lacking an adequate amount
Being toxic
Being regulated by the FDA
Which vitamins are classified as fat-soluble?
Vitamins B and C
Vitamins A, D, E, and K
Vitamins A, B, C, and D
Vitamins E, F, G, and H
What is hyperkalemia?
Abnormally low calcium in the blood
Abnormally high potassium in the blood
Abnormally high sodium in the blood
Abnormally low iron in the blood
Which term describes products intended for ingestion as an addition to the diet?
Supplements
Minerals
Electrolytes
Antioxidants
What are minerals?
Vitamins dissolved in water
Chemical elements occurring in nature and in body fluids
Agents that prevent oxidation
Over-the-counter herbal products
Which term refers to a condition resulting from exposure to a poison or a dangerous amount of a drug?
Deficiency
Toxicity
Overdose
Electrolyte imbalance
What does "herbal" refer to in the context of nutrition?
FDA-regulated drugs
Plants or substances occurring naturally, available over the counter, not FDA regulated
Synthetic vitamins
Minerals dissolved in body fluids
Which system provides nutrition recommendations from the Institutes of Medicine of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences?
U.S. RDAs
Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)
Herbal Supplements
Fat-soluble vitamins
What are electrolytes?
Vitamins that dissolve in fat
Minerals dissolved in the body fluids
Agents that prevent cell destruction
Over-the-counter supplements
If a patient is experiencing cardiac arrhythmias due to high potassium levels, which condition might they have?
Deficiency
Hyperkalemia
Toxicity
Overdose
A person is taking more than the recommended amount of a vitamin and begins to show symptoms such as nausea and dizziness. What is this situation called?
Deficiency
Overdose
Herbal reaction
Electrolyte imbalance
Why might someone choose to take supplements?
To replace all meals
To add nutrients to their diet
To increase toxicity
To decrease electrolyte levels
Which vitamins would be most affected if a person has a disorder that prevents fat absorption?
Water-soluble vitamins
Fat-soluble vitamins
Herbal supplements
Electrolytes
If a person is lacking an adequate amount of minerals, what condition are they experiencing?
Toxicity
Deficiency
Overdose
Hyperkalemia
A nutritionist is planning a diet for an average healthy adult in the United States. Which guidelines should they consult for recommended vitamin and mineral intake?
Herbal supplement labels
U.S. Recommended Dietary Allowances (U.S. RDAs)
Electrolyte charts
Fat-soluble vitamin lists
A patient presents with symptoms of toxicity after ingesting a large amount of a particular drug. What steps should a healthcare provider take to address this situation?
Ignore the symptoms
Assess the type and amount of drug taken, monitor vital signs, and provide appropriate treatment
Recommend more supplements
Advise the patient to continue the same dosage
Given the definition of antioxidants, explain how they might help in the prevention of age-related diseases.
By increasing toxicity in cells
By fighting against the destructive effects of free radical formation, thus protecting cells from damage
By causing deficiency
By dissolving minerals in body fluids
A person is considering taking herbal supplements. What should they consider regarding regulation and safety?
Herbal supplements are strictly FDA regulated
Herbal supplements are not FDA regulated and may vary in safety and effectiveness
Herbal supplements are always safe
Herbal supplements are the same as minerals
If a patient is diagnosed with an electrolyte imbalance, what could be a possible cause and consequence?
Cause: Excessive vitamin intake; Consequence: Improved health
Cause: Abnormal mineral levels in body fluids; Consequence: Disrupted cellular function and possible health complications
Cause: Herbal supplement use; Consequence: No effect
Cause: Deficiency; Consequence: Increased toxicity
