Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Canned peaches 
B)  Olive oil 
C)  Wheat germ 
D)  Fat-free milk 
A)  Canned peaches 
B)  Olive oil 
C)  Wheat germ 
D)  Fat-free milk

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  A major role of vitamin B-6 is to provide energy. 
B)  High doses of vitamin C destroy the virus that causes the common cold. 
C)  In the United States, milk is usually fortified with riboflavin. 
D)  Smokers generally have higher needs for vitamin C than nonsmokers. 
A)  A major role of vitamin B-6 is to provide energy. 
B)  High doses of vitamin C destroy the virus that causes the common cold. 
C)  In the United States, milk is usually fortified with riboflavin. 
D)  Smokers generally have higher needs for vitamin C than nonsmokers.

Question 3

Excessive vitamin D intakes can result in

Accepted Answer

A)  deposition of calcium in soft tissues. 
B)  increased blood clot formation. 
C)  no particular health problems, because the vitamin is rapidly excreted in urine. 
D)  megaloblastic anemia. 
A)  deposition of calcium in soft tissues. 
B)  increased blood clot formation. 
C)  no particular health problems, because the vitamin is rapidly excreted in urine. 
D)  megaloblastic anemia.

Question 4

Which of the following vitamins is part of a coenzyme that directly participates in energy metabolism?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  K 
C)  Riboflavin 
D)  Folate 
A)  A 
B)  K 
C)  Riboflavin 
D)  Folate

Question 5

Erika takes megadoses of vitamin B-6 because she thinks it benefits her health. After learning about this vitamin in your nutrition class, which of the following statements about vitamin B-6 would be the most accurate information to tell her?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ingesting large doses of vitamin B-6 can cause nerve damage. 
B)  Megadoses of vitamin B-6 can result in calcification of soft tissues. 
C)  Women who take megadoses of vitamin B-6 are healthier than those who don't take such high doses of the vitamin. 
D)  Vitamin B-6 is the least toxic of the B vitamins. 
A)  Ingesting large doses of vitamin B-6 can cause nerve damage. 
B)  Megadoses of vitamin B-6 can result in calcification of soft tissues. 
C)  Women who take megadoses of vitamin B-6 are healthier than those who don't take such high doses of the vitamin. 
D)  Vitamin B-6 is the least toxic of the B vitamins.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Tuna 
B)  Guava 
C)  Chicken 
D)  Eggs 
A)  Tuna 
B)  Guava 
C)  Chicken 
D)  Eggs

Question 7

_____ are fat-soluble vitamins.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

The classic signs and symptoms of pellagra include

Accepted Answer

A)  weak bones. 
B)  night blindness. 
C)  heartburn. 
D)  dementia. 
A)  weak bones. 
B)  night blindness. 
C)  heartburn. 
D)  dementia.

Question 9

Which of the following foods are reliable dietary sources of vitamin D?

Accepted Answer

A)  Enriched breads 
B)  Deli meats 
C)  Fortified milk 
D)  Fresh fruits 
A)  Enriched breads 
B)  Deli meats 
C)  Fortified milk 
D)  Fresh fruits

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Lean meats 
B)  Raw carrots 
C)  Whole-wheat bread 
D)  Walnut oil 
A)  Lean meats 
B)  Raw carrots 
C)  Whole-wheat bread 
D)  Walnut oil

Question 11

Having excess body fat increases the risk of

Accepted Answer

A)  esophageal cancer. 
B)  macular degeneration. 
C)  osteomalacia. 
D)  beriberi. 
A)  esophageal cancer. 
B)  macular degeneration. 
C)  osteomalacia. 
D)  beriberi.

Question 12

Libby wants to have a birthday party for her 5-year old daughter and several of the child's friends. She plans to serve cake, ice cream, and milk to the children in the backyard on a warm sunny afternoon. To conserve vitamins in the milk, Libby should

Accepted Answer

A)  keep the milk in the refrigerator until it's time to serve it. 
B)  add a teaspoon of baking soda and chocolate syrup to it. 
C)  pour the milk into a clear glass container and place it on the picnic table. 
D)  heat the milk to the boiling point, and let it cool before serving it. 
A)  keep the milk in the refrigerator until it's time to serve it. 
B)  add a teaspoon of baking soda and chocolate syrup to it. 
C)  pour the milk into a clear glass container and place it on the picnic table. 
D)  heat the milk to the boiling point, and let it cool before serving it.

Question 13

Which of the following vitamins does not play a direct role in energy metabolism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Niacin 
B)  Riboflavin 
C)  Thiamin 
D)  Folate 
A)  Niacin 
B)  Riboflavin 
C)  Thiamin 
D)  Folate

Question 14

Blake doesn't have time to plan a varied diet that includes nutrient-dense items from all food groups. He thinks the vitamin supplement he takes each day will keep him healthy, because it contains all B vitamins and vitamin C. Lately, he's been having trouble coordinating his muscular movements and he seems to get infections easily. Based on this information, Blake probably has a ____ deficiency.

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin E 
B)  thiamin 
C)  vitamin A 
D)  biotin 
A)  vitamin E 
B)  thiamin 
C)  vitamin A 
D)  biotin

Question 15

Which of the following foods is a rich dietary source of beta-carotene?

Accepted Answer

A)  Canned salmon 
B)  Baked chicken 
C)  Pumpkin pie 
D)  Sliced ham 
A)  Canned salmon 
B)  Baked chicken 
C)  Pumpkin pie 
D)  Sliced ham

Question 16

The classic signs and symptoms of pellagra include

Accepted Answer

A)  night blindness. 
B)  heartburn. 
C)  dermatitis. 
D)  weak bones. 
A)  night blindness. 
B)  heartburn. 
C)  dermatitis. 
D)  weak bones.

Question 17

_____ results from lack of intrinsic factor.

Accepted Answer

A)  Pellagra 
B)  Pernicious anemia 
C)  Night blindness 
D)  Osteomalacia 
A)  Pellagra 
B)  Pernicious anemia 
C)  Night blindness 
D)  Osteomalacia

Question 18

Blake is a college student who doesn't eat fruits and vegetables. His diet consists primarily of enriched white bread, meat, cheese, and milk. Furthermore, he doesn't take dietary supplements. Based on this information, Blake is at risk of

Accepted Answer

A)  osteomalacia. 
B)  scurvy. 
C)  pellagra. 
D)  beriberi. 
A)  osteomalacia. 
B)  scurvy. 
C)  pellagra. 
D)  beriberi.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Citrus fruit 
B)  Spinach salad 
C)  Enriched breads 
D)  Roast chicken 
A)  Citrus fruit 
B)  Spinach salad 
C)  Enriched breads 
D)  Roast chicken

Question 20

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vitamins are organic micronutrients. 
B)  Foods generally supply larger amounts of vitamins than proteins or carbohydrates. 
C)  Vitamins D and A are water soluble. 
D)  Your body excretes fat-soluble vitamins more easily than water-soluble vitamins. 
A)  Vitamins are organic micronutrients. 
B)  Foods generally supply larger amounts of vitamins than proteins or carbohydrates. 
C)  Vitamins D and A are water soluble. 
D)  Your body excretes fat-soluble vitamins more easily than water-soluble vitamins.

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

Which of the following statements is true?

Excessive vitamin D intakes can result in

Which of the following vitamins is part of a coenzyme that directly participates in energy metabolism?

Erika takes megadoses of vitamin B-6 because she thinks it benefits her health. After learning about this vitamin in your nutrition class, which of the following statements about vitamin B-6 would be the most accurate information to tell her?

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

_____ are fat-soluble vitamins.

The classic signs and symptoms of pellagra include

Which of the following foods are reliable dietary sources of vitamin D?

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

Having excess body fat increases the risk of

Libby wants to have a birthday party for her 5-year old daughter and several of the child's friends. She plans to serve cake, ice cream, and milk to the children in the backyard on a warm sunny afternoon. To conserve vitamins in the milk, Libby should

Which of the following vitamins does not play a direct role in energy metabolism?

Which of the following foods is a rich dietary source of beta-carotene?

The classic signs and symptoms of pellagra include

_____ results from lack of intrinsic factor.

Blake is a college student who doesn't eat fruits and vegetables. His diet consists primarily of enriched white bread, meat, cheese, and milk. Furthermore, he doesn't take dietary supplements. Based on this information, Blake is at risk of

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

Which of the following statements is true?

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Exam 8: Vitamins: Nutrients That Multitask

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

Which of the following statements is true?

Excessive vitamin D intakes can result in

Which of the following vitamins is part of a coenzyme that directly participates in energy metabolism?

Erika takes megadoses of vitamin B-6 because she thinks it benefits her health. After learning about this vitamin in your nutrition class, which of the following statements about vitamin B-6 would be the most accurate information to tell her?

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

_____ are fat-soluble vitamins.

The classic signs and symptoms of pellagra include

Which of the following foods are reliable dietary sources of vitamin D?

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

Having excess body fat increases the risk of

Libby wants to have a birthday party for her 5-year old daughter and several of the child's friends. She plans to serve cake, ice cream, and milk to the children in the backyard on a warm sunny afternoon. To conserve vitamins in the milk, Libby should

Which of the following vitamins does not play a direct role in energy metabolism?

Which of the following foods is a rich dietary source of beta-carotene?

The classic signs and symptoms of pellagra include

_____ results from lack of intrinsic factor.

Blake is a college student who doesn't eat fruits and vegetables. His diet consists primarily of enriched white bread, meat, cheese, and milk. Furthermore, he doesn't take dietary supplements. Based on this information, Blake is at risk of

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

Which of the following statements is true?

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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