Question 1

Soybeans, egg yolks, meats, and lecithin are sources of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  riboflavin 
B)  choline 
C)  chromium 
D)  iodide 
A)  riboflavin 
B)  choline 
C)  chromium 
D)  iodide

Question 2

A condition characterized by soft bones resulting from a vitamin D deficiency in adulthood is called __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  rickets 
B)  osteoporosis 
C)  osteomalacia 
D)  osteopenia 
A)  rickets 
B)  osteoporosis 
C)  osteomalacia 
D)  osteopenia

Question 3

Which statement about vitamins is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cannot be stored by the body 
B)  Are inorganic 
C)  Help regulate chemical reactions in the body 
D)  Directly supply energy 
A)  Cannot be stored by the body 
B)  Are inorganic 
C)  Help regulate chemical reactions in the body 
D)  Directly supply energy

Question 4

Which of the following foods has the largest amount of preformed vitamin A?

Accepted Answer

A)  Broccoli 
B)  Pork chop 
C)  Chicken breast 
D)  Liver 
A)  Broccoli 
B)  Pork chop 
C)  Chicken breast 
D)  Liver

Question 5

Vitamins involved in red blood cell synthesis are

Accepted Answer

A)  folate and thiamin. 
B)  thiamin and niacin. 
C)  vitamin B-12 and folate. 
D)  folate and pantothenic acid. 
A)  folate and thiamin. 
B)  thiamin and niacin. 
C)  vitamin B-12 and folate. 
D)  folate and pantothenic acid.

Question 6

The "Supplement Facts" panel on dietary supplements resembles the _______________________________ and is required on all dietary supplements.

Accepted Answer

A)  Drug Facts panel on drugs 
B)  Cosmetic Facts panel on cosmetics 
C)  Nutrition Facts panel on food 
D)  Health Facts panel on drugs 
A)  Drug Facts panel on drugs 
B)  Cosmetic Facts panel on cosmetics 
C)  Nutrition Facts panel on food 
D)  Health Facts panel on drugs

Question 7

The form of folate found in supplements and enriched cereal is

Accepted Answer

A)  folate. 
B)  folic acid. 
C)  folacin. 
D)  fluoric acid. 
A)  folate. 
B)  folic acid. 
C)  folacin. 
D)  fluoric acid.

Question 8

George wants to increase his consumption of vitamin A for the possible cancer risk-reducing effects. Which of the following foods should he choose?

Accepted Answer

A)  Spinach 
B)  Salmon 
C)  Pears 
D)  Potato 
A)  Spinach 
B)  Salmon 
C)  Pears 
D)  Potato

Question 9

The B vitamins generally function as

Accepted Answer

A)  antioxidants. 
B)  coenzymes. 
C)  emulsifiers. 
D)  reducing agents. 
A)  antioxidants. 
B)  coenzymes. 
C)  emulsifiers. 
D)  reducing agents.

Question 10

All of the following are true about the toxicity of vitamin A EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  one can experience toxic effects from consuming too much beta-carotene. 
B)  fetal malformation can occur. 
C)  one is unlikely to get toxic doses from eating food. 
D)  most adverse effects disappear after excessive doses stop. 
A)  one can experience toxic effects from consuming too much beta-carotene. 
B)  fetal malformation can occur. 
C)  one is unlikely to get toxic doses from eating food. 
D)  most adverse effects disappear after excessive doses stop.

Soybeans, egg yolks, meats, and lecithin are sources of ______.

A condition characterized by soft bones resulting from a vitamin D deficiency in adulthood is called __________.

Which statement about vitamins is true?

Which of the following foods has the largest amount of preformed vitamin A?

Vitamins involved in red blood cell synthesis are

The "Supplement Facts" panel on dietary supplements resembles the _______________________________ and is required on all dietary supplements.

The form of folate found in supplements and enriched cereal is

George wants to increase his consumption of vitamin A for the possible cancer risk-reducing effects. Which of the following foods should he choose?

The B vitamins generally function as

All of the following are true about the toxicity of vitamin A EXCEPT

Nutrition, Food Choices, and Health

Guidelines for Designing a Healthy Diet

The Human Body: a Nutrition Perspective

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Proteins

Energy Balance and Weight Control

Water and Minerals

Nutrition: Fitness and Sports

Eating Disorders

Undernutrition Throughout the World

Safety of Our Food Supply

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition From Infancy Through Adolescence

Nutrition During Adulthood

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Exam 8: Vitamins

Soybeans, egg yolks, meats, and lecithin are sources of ______.

A condition characterized by soft bones resulting from a vitamin D deficiency in adulthood is called __________.

Which statement about vitamins is true?

Which of the following foods has the largest amount of preformed vitamin A?

Vitamins involved in red blood cell synthesis are

The "Supplement Facts" panel on dietary supplements resembles the _______________________________ and is required on all dietary supplements.

The form of folate found in supplements and enriched cereal is

George wants to increase his consumption of vitamin A for the possible cancer risk-reducing effects. Which of the following foods should he choose?

The B vitamins generally function as

All of the following are true about the toxicity of vitamin A EXCEPT

Nutrition, Food Choices, and Health

Guidelines for Designing a Healthy Diet

The Human Body: a Nutrition Perspective

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Proteins

Energy Balance and Weight Control

Water and Minerals

Nutrition: Fitness and Sports

Eating Disorders

Undernutrition Throughout the World

Safety of Our Food Supply

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition From Infancy Through Adolescence

Nutrition During Adulthood

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