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Approximately how much energy does protein provide per gram?
A. 4 kcal/g
B. 7 kcal/g
C. 9 kcal/g
D. 0 kcal/g
Correct Answer: A
Protein provides about 4 kcal/g.
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Approximately how much energy does carbohydrate provide per gram?
A. 7 kcal/g
B. 9 kcal/g
C. 4 kcal/g
D. 0 kcal/g
Correct Answer: C
Carbohydrate provides about 4 kcal/g.
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Which mineral is best identified by the following major nutritional role: strengthens tooth enamel and helps prevent dental caries?
A. Fluoride
B. Iron
C. Zinc
D. Iodine
Correct Answer: A
The mineral matching 'strengthens tooth enamel and helps prevent dental caries' is Fluoride.
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Which major nutritional role is correctly associated with Fluoride?
A. major extracellular cation involved in fluid balance and nerve impulses
B. hemoglobin synthesis and oxygen transport
C. major intracellular cation important for membrane potentials
D. strengthens tooth enamel and helps prevent dental caries
Correct Answer: D
Fluoride is associated with strengthens tooth enamel and helps prevent dental caries.
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Which mineral is best identified by the following major nutritional role: bone mineral and component of ATP/nucleic acids?
A. Phosphorus
B. Iodine
C. Potassium
D. Zinc
Correct Answer: A
The mineral matching 'bone mineral and component of ATP/nucleic acids' is Phosphorus.
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Which major nutritional role is correctly associated with Phosphorus?
A. bone mineral and component of ATP/nucleic acids
B. hemoglobin synthesis and oxygen transport
C. enzyme function, wound healing, growth and immunity
D. thyroid hormone synthesis
Correct Answer: A
Phosphorus is associated with bone mineral and component of ATP/nucleic acids.
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Which mineral is best identified by the following major nutritional role: enzyme function, wound healing, growth and immunity?
A. Zinc
B. Magnesium
C. Sodium
D. Potassium
Correct Answer: A
The mineral matching 'enzyme function, wound healing, growth and immunity' is Zinc.
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Which major nutritional role is correctly associated with Zinc?
A. cofactor for many enzymes and contributor to neuromuscular function
B. bone mineral and component of ATP/nucleic acids
C. major extracellular cation involved in fluid balance and nerve impulses
D. enzyme function, wound healing, growth and immunity
Correct Answer: D
Zinc is associated with enzyme function, wound healing, growth and immunity.
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Which mineral is best identified by the following major nutritional role: cofactor for many enzymes and contributor to neuromuscular function?
A. Iron
B. Fluoride
C. Magnesium
D. Zinc
Correct Answer: C
The mineral matching 'cofactor for many enzymes and contributor to neuromuscular function' is Magnesium.
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Which major nutritional role is correctly associated with Magnesium?
A. cofactor for many enzymes and contributor to neuromuscular function
B. bone/teeth mineralization, muscle contraction and signaling
C. thyroid hormone synthesis
D. strengthens tooth enamel and helps prevent dental caries
Correct Answer: A
Magnesium is associated with cofactor for many enzymes and contributor to neuromuscular function.
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Which mineral is best identified by the following major nutritional role: major intracellular cation important for membrane potentials?
A. Magnesium
B. Phosphorus
C. Potassium
D. Iron
Correct Answer: C
The mineral matching 'major intracellular cation important for membrane potentials' is Potassium.
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Which major nutritional role is correctly associated with Potassium?
A. bone/teeth mineralization, muscle contraction and signaling
B. major intracellular cation important for membrane potentials
C. thyroid hormone synthesis
D. cofactor for many enzymes and contributor to neuromuscular function
Correct Answer: B
Potassium is associated with major intracellular cation important for membrane potentials.
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Which mineral is best identified by the following major nutritional role: major extracellular cation involved in fluid balance and nerve impulses?
A. Sodium
B. Fluoride
C. Magnesium
D. Zinc
Correct Answer: A
The mineral matching 'major extracellular cation involved in fluid balance and nerve impulses' is Sodium.
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Which major nutritional role is correctly associated with Sodium?
A. cofactor for many enzymes and contributor to neuromuscular function
B. major extracellular cation involved in fluid balance and nerve impulses
C. major intracellular cation important for membrane potentials
D. hemoglobin synthesis and oxygen transport
Correct Answer: B
Sodium is associated with major extracellular cation involved in fluid balance and nerve impulses.
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Which mineral is best identified by the following major nutritional role: thyroid hormone synthesis?
A. Iron
B. Fluoride
C. Iodine
D. Phosphorus
Correct Answer: C
The mineral matching 'thyroid hormone synthesis' is Iodine.
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Which major nutritional role is correctly associated with Iodine?
A. thyroid hormone synthesis
B. enzyme function, wound healing, growth and immunity
C. bone mineral and component of ATP/nucleic acids
D. cofactor for many enzymes and contributor to neuromuscular function
Correct Answer: A
Iodine is associated with thyroid hormone synthesis.
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Which mineral is best identified by the following major nutritional role: hemoglobin synthesis and oxygen transport?
A. Fluoride
B. Phosphorus
C. Iodine
D. Iron
Correct Answer: D
The mineral matching 'hemoglobin synthesis and oxygen transport' is Iron.
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Which major nutritional role is correctly associated with Iron?
A. hemoglobin synthesis and oxygen transport
B. major intracellular cation important for membrane potentials
C. thyroid hormone synthesis
D. enzyme function, wound healing, growth and immunity
Correct Answer: A
Iron is associated with hemoglobin synthesis and oxygen transport.
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Which mineral is best identified by the following major nutritional role: bone/teeth mineralization, muscle contraction and signaling?
A. Iron
B. Iodine
C. Phosphorus
D. Calcium
Correct Answer: D
The mineral matching 'bone/teeth mineralization, muscle contraction and signaling' is Calcium.
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Which major nutritional role is correctly associated with Calcium?
A. bone/teeth mineralization, muscle contraction and signaling
B. major extracellular cation involved in fluid balance and nerve impulses
C. thyroid hormone synthesis
D. bone mineral and component of ATP/nucleic acids
Correct Answer: A
Calcium is associated with bone/teeth mineralization, muscle contraction and signaling.