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What is the recommended daily allowance (RDA) of magnesium for men in the US?

  • 320 mg
  • 500 mg
  • 420 mg (correct)
  • 300 mg

    • Which food item is not a good source of magnesium?

  • Avocado, cubes, ½ cup
  • Spinach, cooked, ½ cup
  • Cheese (correct)
  • Almonds, 1 ounce

    • What percentage of magnesium is absorbed in the small intestine?

  • 20-40%
  • 1-20% (correct)
  • 60-80%
  • 40-60%

    • Which function is NOT associated with magnesium metabolic function?

    <p>Vitamin C synthesis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential symptom of magnesium deficiency?

    <p>Muscle weakness (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the tolerable UL for magnesium intake from non-food forms in the US?

    <p>350 mg/day (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a potential symptom of magnesium toxicity?

    <p>Hypertension (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary source of magnesium in the diet?

    <p>Whole-grains and green leafy vegetables (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of magnesium is excreted in urine?

    <p>5% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a magnesium-rich food?

    <p>White rice (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the percentage of magnesium absorbed through passive absorption in the small intestine?

    <p>20-30% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of magnesium in ATP production?

    <p>Energy release (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of magnesium in bone development and maintenance?

    <p>Promotion of calcium absorption (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mechanism by which magnesium is absorbed in the small intestine?

    <p>Passive absorption (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which food item provides the highest amount of magnesium per serving?

    <p>Wheat Bran, crude, ¼ cup (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the potential effect of magnesium toxicity?

    <p>Hypocalcemia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of magnesium in ATP production?

    <p>Promotion of glucose metabolism (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary symptom of magnesium deficiency?

    <p>Abnormal neuromuscular function (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which food item is NOT a good source of magnesium?

    <p>Avocado, cubes, ½ cup (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the percentage of magnesium absorbed through solvent drag in the small intestine?

    <p>20-70% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the tolerable UL for magnesium intake from non-food forms in the US?

    <p>350 mg/day (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of magnesium is excreted in urine?

    <p>1-2% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mechanism of magnesium absorption in the small intestine?

    <p>Passive absorption (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of magnesium in DNA synthesis?

    <p>Structure maintenance (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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