Question 1

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vitamins supply about 2 kcal per gram. 
B)  Most vitamins can be made by the human body. 
C)  The body excretes fat-soluble vitamins more easily than water-soluble vitamins. 
D)  Foods generally contain much smaller amounts of vitamins than proteins or carbohydrates. 
A)  Vitamins supply about 2 kcal per gram. 
B)  Most vitamins can be made by the human body. 
C)  The body excretes fat-soluble vitamins more easily than water-soluble vitamins. 
D)  Foods generally contain much smaller amounts of vitamins than proteins or carbohydrates.

Question 2

When consumed with certain plant foods, vitamin C enhances the absorption of

Accepted Answer

A)  riboflavin. 
B)  niacin. 
C)  calcium. 
D)  iron. 
A)  riboflavin. 
B)  niacin. 
C)  calcium. 
D)  iron.

Question 3

A deficiency of vitamin _____ results in deterioration of epithelial cells.

Accepted Answer

A)  B-12 
B)  A 
C)  B-6 
D)  K 
A)  B-12 
B)  A 
C)  B-6 
D)  K

Question 4

Your best friend eats plenty of meats and dairy products but avoids eating fruits and vegetables. She bruises easily, her sores take a long time to heal, and her gums bleed when she brushes her teeth. Based on this information, which of the following nutrients is most likely to be deficient in her diet?

Accepted Answer

A)  C 
B)  B-12 
C)  Pantothenic acid 
D)  B-6 
A)  C 
B)  B-12 
C)  Pantothenic acid 
D)  B-6

Question 5

Which of the following groups of foods includes items that are good sources of riboflavin?

Accepted Answer

A)  Oils 
B)  Grains 
C)  Vegetables 
D)  Fruits 
A)  Oils 
B)  Grains 
C)  Vegetables 
D)  Fruits

Question 6

Which of the following foods is a good source of vitamin B-12?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cheddar cheese 
B)  Olive oil 
C)  Frozen corn 
D)  Canned green beans 
A)  Cheddar cheese 
B)  Olive oil 
C)  Frozen corn 
D)  Canned green beans

Question 7

_____ are fat-soluble vitamins.

Accepted Answer

A)  Vitamins K, E, and D 
B)  Vitamins B-12, B-6, and E 
C)  Niacin, riboflavin, and thiamin 
D)  Pantothenic acid, vitamin A, and choline 
A)  Vitamins K, E, and D 
B)  Vitamins B-12, B-6, and E 
C)  Niacin, riboflavin, and thiamin 
D)  Pantothenic acid, vitamin A, and choline

Question 8

_____ is a sign of vitamin E deficiency in humans.

Accepted Answer

A)  Diarrhea 
B)  Skin redness 
C)  Difficulty walking 
D)  Irritability 
A)  Diarrhea 
B)  Skin redness 
C)  Difficulty walking 
D)  Irritability

Question 9

Exposing milk to light can reduce its _____ content.

Accepted Answer

A)  riboflavin 
B)  niacin 
C)  vitamin D 
D)  thiamin 
A)  riboflavin 
B)  niacin 
C)  vitamin D 
D)  thiamin

Question 10

Which of the following cooking methods can result in major losses of water-soluble vitamins?

Accepted Answer

A)  Steaming in a vegetable steamer 
B)  Boiling in a saucepan of water 
C)  Microwaving in little or no water 
D)  Stir-frying in a small amount of oil 
A)  Steaming in a vegetable steamer 
B)  Boiling in a saucepan of water 
C)  Microwaving in little or no water 
D)  Stir-frying in a small amount of oil

Question 11

The classic signs and symptoms of pellagra include

Accepted Answer

A)  night blindness. 
B)  diarrhea. 
C)  edema. 
D)  dry cough. 
A)  night blindness. 
B)  diarrhea. 
C)  edema. 
D)  dry cough.

Question 12

Which of the following foods is a rich source of vitamin E?

Accepted Answer

A)  safflower oil 
B)  Fat-free milk 
C)  White bread 
D)  Ground beef 
A)  safflower oil 
B)  Fat-free milk 
C)  White bread 
D)  Ground beef

Question 13

______ prevent or limit the ability of free radicals to damage polyunsaturated fatty acids and DNA in cells.

Accepted Answer

A)  Carcinogens 
B)  Megadoses 
C)  Antioxidants 
D)  Coenzymes 
A)  Carcinogens 
B)  Megadoses 
C)  Antioxidants 
D)  Coenzymes

Question 14

The human body can absorb some _____ that's made by intestinal bacteria.

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin C 
B)  beta-carotene 
C)  biotin 
D)  riboflavin 
A)  vitamin C 
B)  beta-carotene 
C)  biotin 
D)  riboflavin

Question 15

The human body needs vitamin K to

Accepted Answer

A)  absorb phosphorus from foods. 
B)  release the energy stored in glucose. 
C)  produce blood clotting factors. 
D)  make DNA. 
A)  absorb phosphorus from foods. 
B)  release the energy stored in glucose. 
C)  produce blood clotting factors. 
D)  make DNA.

Question 16

Elaina wants to lower her risk of cancer. According to scientific studies, consuming ____ may decrease her risk of this chronic disease.

Accepted Answer

A)  stick margarine 
B)  charcoal-grilled meat 
C)  fruit 
D)  hot dogs 
A)  stick margarine 
B)  charcoal-grilled meat 
C)  fruit 
D)  hot dogs

Question 17

In the body, vitamin A helps

Accepted Answer

A)  insulin enter cells. 
B)  reduce collagen synthesis. 
C)  the small intestine absorb calcium and phosphorus. 
D)  maintain epithelial cells. 
A)  insulin enter cells. 
B)  reduce collagen synthesis. 
C)  the small intestine absorb calcium and phosphorus. 
D)  maintain epithelial cells.

Question 18

A(An) _____ is a chemically unstable substance that can damage vulnerable molecules, such as DNA.

Accepted Answer

A)  coenzyme 
B)  carotenoid 
C)  free radical 
D)  intrinsic factor 
A)  coenzyme 
B)  carotenoid 
C)  free radical 
D)  intrinsic factor

Question 19

_____ is added to refined grain products as part of the enrichment process.

Accepted Answer

A)  Vitamin D 
B)  Pantothenic acid 
C)  Vitamin B-6 
D)  Riboflavin 
A)  Vitamin D 
B)  Pantothenic acid 
C)  Vitamin B-6 
D)  Riboflavin

Question 20

Which of the following foods is a good source of vitamin B-12?

Accepted Answer

A)  Eggs 
B)  Whole-wheat bread 
C)  Corn oil 
D)  Apples 
A)  Eggs 
B)  Whole-wheat bread 
C)  Corn oil 
D)  Apples

Which of the following statements is true?

When consumed with certain plant foods, vitamin C enhances the absorption of

A deficiency of vitamin _____ results in deterioration of epithelial cells.

Which of the following groups of foods includes items that are good sources of riboflavin?

Which of the following foods is a good source of vitamin B-12?

_____ are fat-soluble vitamins.

_____ is a sign of vitamin E deficiency in humans.

Exposing milk to light can reduce its _____ content.

Which of the following cooking methods can result in major losses of water-soluble vitamins?

The classic signs and symptoms of pellagra include

Which of the following foods is a rich source of vitamin E?

______ prevent or limit the ability of free radicals to damage polyunsaturated fatty acids and DNA in cells.

The human body can absorb some _____ that's made by intestinal bacteria.

The human body needs vitamin K to

Elaina wants to lower her risk of cancer. According to scientific studies, consuming ____ may decrease her risk of this chronic disease.

In the body, vitamin A helps

A(An) _____ is a chemically unstable substance that can damage vulnerable molecules, such as DNA.

_____ is added to refined grain products as part of the enrichment process.

Which of the following foods is a good source of vitamin B-12?

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Exam 8: Vitamins: Nutrients That Multitask

Which of the following statements is true?

When consumed with certain plant foods, vitamin C enhances the absorption of

A deficiency of vitamin _____ results in deterioration of epithelial cells.

Which of the following groups of foods includes items that are good sources of riboflavin?

Which of the following foods is a good source of vitamin B-12?

_____ are fat-soluble vitamins.

_____ is a sign of vitamin E deficiency in humans.

Exposing milk to light can reduce its _____ content.

Which of the following cooking methods can result in major losses of water-soluble vitamins?

The classic signs and symptoms of pellagra include

Which of the following foods is a rich source of vitamin E?

______ prevent or limit the ability of free radicals to damage polyunsaturated fatty acids and DNA in cells.

The human body can absorb some _____ that's made by intestinal bacteria.

The human body needs vitamin K to

Elaina wants to lower her risk of cancer. According to scientific studies, consuming ____ may decrease her risk of this chronic disease.

In the body, vitamin A helps

A(An) _____ is a chemically unstable substance that can damage vulnerable molecules, such as DNA.

_____ is added to refined grain products as part of the enrichment process.

Which of the following foods is a good source of vitamin B-12?

Food Is More Than Something to Eat

Nutrition Information: Fact or Fiction

Making More Nutritious Choices

How Food Becomes You

Carbohydrates: Fuel and Fiber

Lipids: Focusing on Fats and Cholesterol

Proteins: Lifes Building Blocks

Key Minerals, Water, and the Nonnutrient Alcohol

Nutrition for a Healthy Weight and Fit Body

Nutrition for Your Life, Environment, and World

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