Question 1

Describe the symptoms of thiamin deficiency.

Accepted Answer

Thiamin deficiency, also known as beribe

Question 2

Which group of individuals is advised to consume 400 micrograms of folic acid daily from supplements and/or fortified foods?

Accepted Answer

A) infants 
B) the elderly 
C) athletes 
D) women capable of becoming pregnant 
A) infants 
B) the elderly 
C) athletes 
D) women capable of becoming pregnant

Question 3

A good way to reduce risk of cardiovascular disease is to take supplements of vitamin B-6,vitamin B-12,folic acid,and vitamin
C.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which meal contains the highest amount of vitamin C?

Accepted Answer

A) Hamburger sandwich,french fries,and cola 
B) Meat loaf,mashed potatoes and gravy,and diet cola 
C) Baked fish with lemon,broccoli,cole slaw,and strawberries 
D) Roast beef,carrots,noodles,and coffee 
A) Hamburger sandwich,french fries,and cola 
B) Meat loaf,mashed potatoes and gravy,and diet cola 
C) Baked fish with lemon,broccoli,cole slaw,and strawberries 
D) Roast beef,carrots,noodles,and coffee

Question 5

In general,excess amounts of water-soluble vitamins are excreted via the

Accepted Answer

A) kidneys. 
B) intestine. 
C) lungs. 
D) skin. 
A) kidneys. 
B) intestine. 
C) lungs. 
D) skin.

Question 6

Which of the foods listed below has the lowest niacin bioavailability?

Accepted Answer

A) wheat 
B) corn 
C) almonds 
D) spinach 
A) wheat 
B) corn 
C) almonds 
D) spinach

Question 7

The best sources of thiamin in the average diet are

Accepted Answer

A) pork products,whole or enriched grains and cereals,and legumes. 
B) root vegetables and cheddar-type cheese. 
C) whole grains and fresh fruit. 
D) ham and vegetables of the cabbage family. 
A) pork products,whole or enriched grains and cereals,and legumes. 
B) root vegetables and cheddar-type cheese. 
C) whole grains and fresh fruit. 
D) ham and vegetables of the cabbage family.

Question 8

Flushing of the face and skin can result from pharmacological doses of

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin B-6. 
B) thiamin. 
C) folate. 
D) niacin. 
A) vitamin B-6. 
B) thiamin. 
C) folate. 
D) niacin.

Question 9

Folate in foods can be destroyed by

Accepted Answer

A) food processing and preparation. 
B) ultraviolet light. 
C) oxidation. 
D) All of these choices are accurate. 
A) food processing and preparation. 
B) ultraviolet light. 
C) oxidation. 
D) All of these choices are accurate.

Question 10

Which of the following factors can interfere with the absorption of vitamin B-12?

Accepted Answer

A) Surgical removal of the stomach 
B) Defective R-protein synthesis 
C) Infections of the ileum or surgical removal of the ileum 
D) All of these choices are accurate. 
A) Surgical removal of the stomach 
B) Defective R-protein synthesis 
C) Infections of the ileum or surgical removal of the ileum 
D) All of these choices are accurate.

Question 11

In addition to its role in amino acid metabolism,vitamin B-6 is also required for

Accepted Answer

A) fatty acid metabolism. 
B) the release of glucose from glycogen. 
C) the electron transport chain. 
D) glycolysis. 
A) fatty acid metabolism. 
B) the release of glucose from glycogen. 
C) the electron transport chain. 
D) glycolysis.

Question 12

The vitamin that prevents beriberi is

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin B-12. 
B) riboflavin. 
C) niacin. 
D) thiamin. 
A) vitamin B-12. 
B) riboflavin. 
C) niacin. 
D) thiamin.

Question 13

Neurotransmitter synthesis requires the vitamin B-6 coenzyme.Which of the following is classified as a neurotransmitter?

Accepted Answer

A) norepinephrine 
B) gamma-aminobutyric acid (GAB
A)  
C) serotonin 
D) All of these choices are accurate. 
A) norepinephrine 
B) gamma-aminobutyric acid (GAB
A)  
C) serotonin 
D) All of these choices are accurate.

Question 14

Most B-vitamins function as

Accepted Answer

A) fat-soluble vitamins. 
B) coenzymes. 
C) antibodies. 
D) sources of energy. 
A) fat-soluble vitamins. 
B) coenzymes. 
C) antibodies. 
D) sources of energy.

Question 15

Physiological changes associated with scurvy (hemorrhages,joint pain,fractures)are caused by

Accepted Answer

A) defective collagen synthesis. 
B) inadequate production of the hormone thyroxine. 
C) failure to synthesize neurotransmitters. 
D) impaired function of the citric acid cycle. 
A) defective collagen synthesis. 
B) inadequate production of the hormone thyroxine. 
C) failure to synthesize neurotransmitters. 
D) impaired function of the citric acid cycle.

Question 16

Megaloblastic anemia develops as a result of deficiencies of ________ and _____.

Accepted Answer

A) thiamin; riboflavin. 
B) vitamin B-6; folate. 
C) folate; vitamin B-12. 
D) vitamin K; folate. 
E) All of these choices are accurate. 
A) thiamin; riboflavin. 
B) vitamin B-6; folate. 
C) folate; vitamin B-12. 
D) vitamin K; folate. 
E) All of these choices are accurate.

Question 17

Rich sources of choline are

Accepted Answer

A) enriched cereals and grains. 
B) fats and oils. 
C) meats,eggs,and dairy products. 
D) fruits and vegetables. 
A) enriched cereals and grains. 
B) fats and oils. 
C) meats,eggs,and dairy products. 
D) fruits and vegetables.

Question 18

The B-vitamin most easily destroyed by exposure to light is

Accepted Answer

A) biotin. 
B) niacin. 
C) riboflavin. 
D) thiamin. 
A) biotin. 
B) niacin. 
C) riboflavin. 
D) thiamin.

Question 19

Thiamin,niacin,and riboflavin work together in important biochemical pathways that

Accepted Answer

A) synthesize collagen. 
B) control the visual process. 
C) promote absorption of calcium. 
D) release energy from carbohydrate,fat,and protein. 
A) synthesize collagen. 
B) control the visual process. 
C) promote absorption of calcium. 
D) release energy from carbohydrate,fat,and protein.

Question 20

Intrinsic factor is produced by the

Accepted Answer

A) beta-cells of the pancreas. 
B) salivary glands. 
C) parietal cells of the stomach. 
D) enterocytes of the small intestine. 
A) beta-cells of the pancreas. 
B) salivary glands. 
C) parietal cells of the stomach. 
D) enterocytes of the small intestine.

Describe the symptoms of thiamin deficiency.

Which group of individuals is advised to consume 400 micrograms of folic acid daily from supplements and/or fortified foods?

A good way to reduce risk of cardiovascular disease is to take supplements of vitamin B-6,vitamin B-12,folic acid,and vitamin C.

Which meal contains the highest amount of vitamin C?

In general,excess amounts of water-soluble vitamins are excreted via the

Which of the foods listed below has the lowest niacin bioavailability?

The best sources of thiamin in the average diet are

Flushing of the face and skin can result from pharmacological doses of

Folate in foods can be destroyed by

Which of the following factors can interfere with the absorption of vitamin B-12?

In addition to its role in amino acid metabolism,vitamin B-6 is also required for

The vitamin that prevents beriberi is

Neurotransmitter synthesis requires the vitamin B-6 coenzyme.Which of the following is classified as a neurotransmitter?

Most B-vitamins function as

Physiological changes associated with scurvy (hemorrhages,joint pain,fractures)are caused by

Megaloblastic anemia develops as a result of deficiencies of ____ and _.

Rich sources of choline are

The B-vitamin most easily destroyed by exposure to light is

Thiamin,niacin,and riboflavin work together in important biochemical pathways that

Intrinsic factor is produced by the

The Science of Nutrition

Tools of a Healthy Diet

The Food Supply

Human Digestion and Absorption

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Proteins

Alcohol

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance, weight Control, and Eating Disorders

Nutrition, exercise and Sports

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water and Major Minerals

Trace Minerals

Nutritional Aspects of Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition During the Growing Years

Nutrition During the Adult Years

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Exam 13: The Water-Soluble Vitamins

Describe the symptoms of thiamin deficiency.

Which group of individuals is advised to consume 400 micrograms of folic acid daily from supplements and/or fortified foods?

A good way to reduce risk of cardiovascular disease is to take supplements of vitamin B-6,vitamin B-12,folic acid,and vitamin C.

Which meal contains the highest amount of vitamin C?

In general,excess amounts of water-soluble vitamins are excreted via the

Which of the foods listed below has the lowest niacin bioavailability?

The best sources of thiamin in the average diet are

Flushing of the face and skin can result from pharmacological doses of

Folate in foods can be destroyed by

Which of the following factors can interfere with the absorption of vitamin B-12?

In addition to its role in amino acid metabolism,vitamin B-6 is also required for

The vitamin that prevents beriberi is

Neurotransmitter synthesis requires the vitamin B-6 coenzyme.Which of the following is classified as a neurotransmitter?

Most B-vitamins function as

Physiological changes associated with scurvy (hemorrhages,joint pain,fractures)are caused by

Megaloblastic anemia develops as a result of deficiencies of ________ and _____.

Rich sources of choline are

The B-vitamin most easily destroyed by exposure to light is

Thiamin,niacin,and riboflavin work together in important biochemical pathways that

Intrinsic factor is produced by the

The Science of Nutrition

Tools of a Healthy Diet

The Food Supply

Human Digestion and Absorption

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Proteins

Alcohol

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance, weight Control, and Eating Disorders

Nutrition, exercise and Sports

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water and Major Minerals

Trace Minerals

Nutritional Aspects of Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition During the Growing Years

Nutrition During the Adult Years

Filters

Megaloblastic anemia develops as a result of deficiencies of ____ and _.