Quiz: What Do You Know About Your Kidneys?

Human kidneys clean 200 quarts of blood every day for decades on end, but most people don't give these hard-working organs much thought. We're more likely to worry about the filters in our cars than the ones in our bodies. Kidneys are too important -- and too vulnerable -- to take for granted. Millions of Americans are living with kidney disease, and many don't even know it. How much do you know about your kidneys? Take this short quiz to find out.

1. You need two healthy kidneys to lead a full, active life.

True
False

2. Which of these is NOT a common cause of kidney disease?

a. High blood pressure
b. Poorly managed diabetes
c. Over-the-counter painkillers
d. Moderate drinking

3. Kidney disease can progress for many years without causing any symptoms.

True
False

4. Which of these can be a sign of advanced kidney disease?

a. Nausea and vomiting
b. Urinating more often than usual
c. Urinating less often than usual
d. All of the above

5. Which of these is a good strategy for preventing the recurrence of kidney stones?

a. Drinking at least 12 cups of water every day
b. Avoiding red meat
c. Cutting back on rich foods
d. All of the above

6. A high-protein diet -- such as the Atkins diet -- can put extra strain on the kidneys.

True
False

7. If you have kidney disease, which of the following herbal supplements should you avoid?

a. Ginger
b. Bayberry
c. Ginseng
d. All of the above

Last updated Sep 18, 2009

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