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Quiz Module 8 – ANSWERS 1. What are macroelements? • Constitutive minerals (calcium, magnesium, phosphorus) • Trace elements (manganese, zinc, iodine) • Oligoelements (iron, copper, fluorine) • Constitutive minerals (calcium, magnesium, phosphorus) and main electrolytes (chlorine, potassium, sodium) 2. Which of the following foods contains the most phosphorus? • Boiled lentils • Roasted sunflower seeds • Soft drinks • Plain yogurt (1% M.F) 3. Which of the following functions is associated with iron? • Strengthens the structure of bones and teeth • Component of hemoglobin • Component of thyroid hormones • Cofactor for glutathione-peroxidase 4. What is the upper limit (UL) of sodium for a healthy adult (male or female)? • 2300 mg per day • 1500 mg per week • 2300 mg per week • 1500 mg per day 5. Sophie is 29 years old and is in the 2nd trimester of her pregnancy. Identify two minerals for which her needs will be increased. • Iron and calcium • Iron and sodium • Iron and zinc • Iron and phosphorus 6. In order to maintain water balance, which organ is responsible for decreasing the excretion of water when a person is dehydrated, and for increasing the excretion when a person consumes a lot of water? • Heart • Kidneys • Pancreas • Liver Mylène Rosa – NUT1304...