Question 1

Which of the following foods is a rich source of riboflavin?

Accepted Answer

A)  Canned peaches 
B)  Fat-free milk 
C)  Fresh tomatoes 
D)  Corn oil 
A)  Canned peaches 
B)  Fat-free milk 
C)  Fresh tomatoes 
D)  Corn oil

Question 2

The liver needs _____ to make certain blood clotting factors.

Accepted Answer

A)  homocysteine 
B)  vitamin K 
C)  vitamin C 
D)  riboflavin 
A)  homocysteine 
B)  vitamin K 
C)  vitamin C 
D)  riboflavin

Question 3

Which of the following foods is a good source of thiamin?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fresh spinach 
B)  Enriched bread 
C)  Iceberg lettuce 
D)  Whole milk 
A)  Fresh spinach 
B)  Enriched bread 
C)  Iceberg lettuce 
D)  Whole milk

Question 4

_____ are water-soluble vitamins.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

The _____ is the primary site for vitamin absorption in the body.

Accepted Answer

A)  pancreas 
B)  stomach 
C)  large intestine 
D)  small intestine 
A)  pancreas 
B)  stomach 
C)  large intestine 
D)  small intestine

Question 6

Which of the following foods is a naturally good source of vitamin D?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fatty fish and fish oils 
B)  Dark orange and yellow vegetables 
C)  Whole-grain breads and cereals 
D)  Red meat 
A)  Fatty fish and fish oils 
B)  Dark orange and yellow vegetables 
C)  Whole-grain breads and cereals 
D)  Red meat

Question 7

A good way to reduce your risk of cancer is to

Accepted Answer

A)  take dietary supplements that contain vitamins C and E 
B)  eat a variety of fruits and vegetables daily. 
C)  consume a high glycemic diet. 
D)  eat red and processed meats at least 3 times per week. 
A)  take dietary supplements that contain vitamins C and E 
B)  eat a variety of fruits and vegetables daily. 
C)  consume a high glycemic diet. 
D)  eat red and processed meats at least 3 times per week.

Question 8

Dorothy is a 75-year-old woman with pernicious anemia. What treatment would her doctor recommend?

Accepted Answer

A)  Iron supplements 
B)  Vitamin B-12 injections 
C)  A vegan diet 
D)  Megadoses of vitamin C 
A)  Iron supplements 
B)  Vitamin B-12 injections 
C)  A vegan diet 
D)  Megadoses of vitamin C

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Fresh ground beef 
B)  Fresh peaches 
C)  Enriched hamburger buns 
D)  Soybean oil 
A)  Fresh ground beef 
B)  Fresh peaches 
C)  Enriched hamburger buns 
D)  Soybean oil

Question 10

Kevin is a body builder who takes a variety of vitamin and mineral supplements. He often has diarrhea, and last week he was diagnosed with a kidney stone. Based on this information, which of his supplements is most likely contributing to his current health problems?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Sam wants to lower his risk of cancer. According to scientific studies, consuming ____ may increase his risk of this chronic disease.

Accepted Answer

A)  Brussels sprouts 
B)  processed meats 
C)  green onions 
D)  citrus fruit 
A)  Brussels sprouts 
B)  processed meats 
C)  green onions 
D)  citrus fruit

Question 12

Ronald has an inherited metabolic defect in which his cells have difficulty processing homocysteine to methionine. His physician may recommend vitamin _____ supplements to help Ronald's body metabolize homocysteine.

Accepted Answer

A)  B-6 
B)  C 
C)  D 
D)  A 
A)  B-6 
B)  C 
C)  D 
D)  A

Question 13

Which of the following foods is a good source of vitamin C?

Accepted Answer

A)  Whole-wheat bread 
B)  Fat-free milk 
C)  Green pepper 
D)  Beef steak 
A)  Whole-wheat bread 
B)  Fat-free milk 
C)  Green pepper 
D)  Beef steak

Question 14

The body can store large amounts of ____ in the liver.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Megadoses of a form of ____ may be used to reduce elevated LDL cholesterol levels.

Accepted Answer

A)  pantothenic acid 
B)  niacin 
C)  thiamin 
D)  vitamin K 
A)  pantothenic acid 
B)  niacin 
C)  thiamin 
D)  vitamin K

Question 16

Which of the following foods is a good source of vitamin K?

Accepted Answer

A)  Deli meats 
B)  Enriched breads 
C)  Green leafy vegetables 
D)  Citrus fruits 
A)  Deli meats 
B)  Enriched breads 
C)  Green leafy vegetables 
D)  Citrus fruits

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Fat-free milk 
B)  Sunflower seeds 
C)  Ground turkey 
D)  Fresh apples 
A)  Fat-free milk 
B)  Sunflower seeds 
C)  Ground turkey 
D)  Fresh apples

Question 18

_____ are water-soluble vitamins.

Accepted Answer

A)  Thiamin, vitamin K, and niacin 
B)  Vitamin D, A, and E 
C)  Vitamin A, riboflavin, and vitamin C 
D)  Pantothenic acid, vitamin C, and thiamin 
A)  Thiamin, vitamin K, and niacin 
B)  Vitamin D, A, and E 
C)  Vitamin A, riboflavin, and vitamin C 
D)  Pantothenic acid, vitamin C, and thiamin

Question 19

Suzie had a tumor in her breast. Her physician used a needle to remove a small bit of tissue from the tumor. When the physician used a microscope to examine the tissue, he noticed the cells in the tissue looked abnormal and were rapidly dividing. He told Suzie that the tumor was ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  carcinogenic 
B)  malignant 
C)  heterocyclic 
D)  benign 
A)  carcinogenic 
B)  malignant 
C)  heterocyclic 
D)  benign

Question 20

Which of the following vitamins is a teratogen when consumed in excess?

Accepted Answer

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

Which of the following foods is a rich source of riboflavin?

The liver needs _____ to make certain blood clotting factors.

Which of the following foods is a good source of thiamin?

_____ are water-soluble vitamins.

The _____ is the primary site for vitamin absorption in the body.

Which of the following foods is a naturally good source of vitamin D?

A good way to reduce your risk of cancer is to

Dorothy is a 75-year-old woman with pernicious anemia. What treatment would her doctor recommend?

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

Kevin is a body builder who takes a variety of vitamin and mineral supplements. He often has diarrhea, and last week he was diagnosed with a kidney stone. Based on this information, which of his supplements is most likely contributing to his current health problems?

Sam wants to lower his risk of cancer. According to scientific studies, consuming ____ may increase his risk of this chronic disease.

Ronald has an inherited metabolic defect in which his cells have difficulty processing homocysteine to methionine. His physician may recommend vitamin _____ supplements to help Ronald's body metabolize homocysteine.

Which of the following foods is a good source of vitamin C?

The body can store large amounts of ____ in the liver.

Megadoses of a form of ____ may be used to reduce elevated LDL cholesterol levels.

Which of the following foods is a good source of vitamin K?

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

_____ are water-soluble vitamins.

Suzie had a tumor in her breast. Her physician used a needle to remove a small bit of tissue from the tumor. When the physician used a microscope to examine the tissue, he noticed the cells in the tissue looked abnormal and were rapidly dividing. He told Suzie that the tumor was ____.

Which of the following vitamins is a teratogen when consumed in excess?

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Exam 8: Vitamins: Nutrients That Multitask

Which of the following foods is a rich source of riboflavin?

The liver needs _____ to make certain blood clotting factors.

Which of the following foods is a good source of thiamin?

_____ are water-soluble vitamins.

The _____ is the primary site for vitamin absorption in the body.

Which of the following foods is a naturally good source of vitamin D?

A good way to reduce your risk of cancer is to

Dorothy is a 75-year-old woman with pernicious anemia. What treatment would her doctor recommend?

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

Kevin is a body builder who takes a variety of vitamin and mineral supplements. He often has diarrhea, and last week he was diagnosed with a kidney stone. Based on this information, which of his supplements is most likely contributing to his current health problems?

Sam wants to lower his risk of cancer. According to scientific studies, consuming ____ may increase his risk of this chronic disease.

Ronald has an inherited metabolic defect in which his cells have difficulty processing homocysteine to methionine. His physician may recommend vitamin _____ supplements to help Ronald's body metabolize homocysteine.

Which of the following foods is a good source of vitamin C?

The body can store large amounts of ____ in the liver.

Megadoses of a form of ____ may be used to reduce elevated LDL cholesterol levels.

Which of the following foods is a good source of vitamin K?

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

_____ are water-soluble vitamins.

Suzie had a tumor in her breast. Her physician used a needle to remove a small bit of tissue from the tumor. When the physician used a microscope to examine the tissue, he noticed the cells in the tissue looked abnormal and were rapidly dividing. He told Suzie that the tumor was ____.

Which of the following vitamins is a teratogen when consumed in excess?

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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