11. Processed foods supply a large percent of what mineral?

a. manganese

b. magnesium

c. sodium

d. iron

12. The major mineral in water inside cells is

a. sodium.

b. chloride.

c. potassium.

d. magnesium.

13. Of the foods below, the one providing the best source of potassium is

a. spinach.

b. lemonade.

c. processed cheese crackers.

d. french fries.

14. The two minerals that occur in the water outside cells and regulate water balance are

a. calcium and potassium.

b. sodium and chloride.

c. phosphorus and magnesium.

d. iron and zinc.

15. Chloride is incorporated into

a. pancreatic secretions.

b. intestinal secretions.

c. gastric secretions.

d. skeletal tissue.

16. An important function of sulfur in the body is

a. building connective tissue.

b. tooth formation.

c. fat formation.

d. acid-base balance.

17. A food that enhances nonheme iron absorption is

a. orange juice.

b. white toast.

c. olive oil.

d. sausage.

18. Which of the following foods would be most important to assist with thyroxine synthesis?

a. iodized table salt

b. fresh green lettuce

c. apple

d. yogurt

19. The main dietary source of iodine is

a. seafood.

b. legumes.

c. iodized table salt.

d. fortified foods.

20. Copper has a metabolic association with

a. silicon.

b. chromium.

c. iron.

d. molybdenum.