21) Which of the following individuals is at risk for hyperkalemia?

A) a marathon runner

B) a newborn

C) an individual who has a diet rich in processed foods

D) an individual with kidney disease

22) The majority of dietary chloride is consumed from

A) animal protein sources.

B) alcohol.

C) vitamin supplements.

D) table salt.

23) Which is NOT a function of chloride?

A) assists in regulating the body’s fluid balance

B) transmits nerve impulses

C) in the form of hydrochloric acid, prepares food for digestion

D) used in public water supplies to kill harmful bacteria

24) The majority of our body’s phosphorus is stored in the

A) kidneys.

B) bones.

C) blood.

D) liver.

25) Widely distributed in many foods, phosphorous is especially abundant in foods dense in

A) carbohydrate.

B) protein.

C) phytic acid.

D) fat.

26) Mary drinks 600 milliliters of water. How many cups is this equivalent to?

A) 1 cup

B) 2 cups

C) 2-1/2 cups

D) 3 cups

27) On average, which of the following individuals would have the highest percentage of body water?

A) 35-year-old overweight man

B) 35-year-old overweight woman

C) 35-year-old lean man

D) 35-year-old lean woman

28) Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding phosphorus?

A) Phosphorus from animal sources is more readily absorbed than the phosphorus from plant sources.

B) Humans absorb about 50% of the phosphorus from plant sources.

C) On average, Americans do not consume enough phosphorus in their diets.

D) Bacteria in the large intestine can break down the phosphorus from plant sources.

29) Which of the following foods contains the lowest amount of sodium?

A) 1 medium fresh orange

B) 1 cup of canned vegetable soup

C) 1 large dill pickle

D) 1 oz of potato chips

30) Which of the following is a diuretic?

A) alcohol

B) milk

C) water

D) orange juice