Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A)  D 
B)  A 
C)  E 
D)  Thiamin 
A)  D 
B)  A 
C)  E 
D)  Thiamin

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true about vitamins?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vitamins don't occur naturally in foods. 
B)  Vitamins are safe to consume, so you should consider taking megadoses of the micronutrients to achieve optimal health. 
C)  Compared to proteins and carbohydrates, your body requires very small quantities of vitamins. 
D)  Thiamin, riboflavin, and pantothenic acid are fat-soluble vitamins. 
A)  Vitamins don't occur naturally in foods. 
B)  Vitamins are safe to consume, so you should consider taking megadoses of the micronutrients to achieve optimal health. 
C)  Compared to proteins and carbohydrates, your body requires very small quantities of vitamins. 
D)  Thiamin, riboflavin, and pantothenic acid are fat-soluble vitamins.

Question 3

Becky's 2-year old son can't walk because he was born with spina bifida. To reduce the chances that her next baby is born with a neural tube defect, Becky should

Accepted Answer

A)  take pantothenic acid, B-6, and B-12 supplements before getting pregnant. 
B)  eat at least 3 ounces of fatty fish three times a week, take vitamin A and D supplements and drink more fat-free milk during the first three months of pregnancy. 
C)  consume green leafy vegetables, drink orange juice, and take a folic acid supplement before getting pregnant. 
D)  take iron, zinc, and magnesium supplements during the first month of pregnancy, then eat more whole-grain breads and cereals for the remaining months of pregnancy. 
A)  take pantothenic acid, B-6, and B-12 supplements before getting pregnant. 
B)  eat at least 3 ounces of fatty fish three times a week, take vitamin A and D supplements and drink more fat-free milk during the first three months of pregnancy. 
C)  consume green leafy vegetables, drink orange juice, and take a folic acid supplement before getting pregnant. 
D)  take iron, zinc, and magnesium supplements during the first month of pregnancy, then eat more whole-grain breads and cereals for the remaining months of pregnancy.

Question 4

An early symptom of vitamin A deficiency is

Accepted Answer

A)  headaches. 
B)  swollen tongue. 
C)  night blindness. 
D)  hair loss. 
A)  headaches. 
B)  swollen tongue. 
C)  night blindness. 
D)  hair loss.

Question 5

Which of the following vitamins acts as a hormone in the human body?

Accepted Answer

A)  Niacin 
B)  Riboflavin 
C)  C 
D)  D 
A)  Niacin 
B)  Riboflavin 
C)  C 
D)  D

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

A few months ago, Suzie was diagnosed with breast cancer. According to her physicians, Suzie's cancer has ____ to her bones and lungs.

Accepted Answer

A)  integrated 
B)  metabolized 
C)  metastasized 
D)  articulated 
A)  integrated 
B)  metabolized 
C)  metastasized 
D)  articulated

Question 8

Vitamin D helps the body absorb

Accepted Answer

A)  magnesium and iodine. 
B)  sodium and potassium. 
C)  iron and copper. 
D)  phosphorus and calcium. 
A)  magnesium and iodine. 
B)  sodium and potassium. 
C)  iron and copper. 
D)  phosphorus and calcium.

Question 9

Pregnant women who have a history of inadequate _____ intakes are at risk of having babies with neural tube defects.

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin A 
B)  iron 
C)  selenium 
D)  folate 
A)  vitamin A 
B)  iron 
C)  selenium 
D)  folate

Question 10

Adding a small amount of _____ to cooked vegetables can enhance the intestinal tract's ability to absorb the fat-soluble vitamins they contain.

Accepted Answer

A)  sugar 
B)  water 
C)  oil 
D)  wine 
A)  sugar 
B)  water 
C)  oil 
D)  wine

Question 11

Which of the following vitamins can be made by the human body?

Accepted Answer

A)  C 
B)  D 
C)  B-12 
D)  E 
A)  C 
B)  D 
C)  B-12 
D)  E

Question 12

_____ are fat-soluble vitamins.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Vitamin _____ protects polyunsaturated fatty acids from being damaged by free radicals.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Which of the following vitamins plays a direct role in energy metabolism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Riboflavin 
B)  C 
C)  Choline 
D)  K 
A)  Riboflavin 
B)  C 
C)  Choline 
D)  K

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Thiamin 
B)  Choline 
C)  Vitamin D 
D)  Vitamin B-6 
A)  Thiamin 
B)  Choline 
C)  Vitamin D 
D)  Vitamin B-6

Question 17

Jamal wants to lower his risk of cancer. He should reduce his intake of

Accepted Answer

A)  coffee. 
B)  fiber. 
C)  artificial sweeteners. 
D)  alcohol. 
A)  coffee. 
B)  fiber. 
C)  artificial sweeteners. 
D)  alcohol.

Question 18

Edna is 70 years of age. She's very healthy, and the only medication she takes is a prescription drug that reduces her stomach's acid production. Her diet includes a variety of foods from all food groups. Based on this information, Edna is at risk of developing

Accepted Answer

A)  night blindness. 
B)  vitamin B-12 deficiency. 
C)  beriberi. 
D)  delayed blood clotting. 
A)  night blindness. 
B)  vitamin B-12 deficiency. 
C)  beriberi. 
D)  delayed blood clotting.

Question 19

A(An)_____ is a substance that protects vulnerable molecules from free radicals.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

Humans need vitamin B-6 for

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin C synthesis. 
B)  carbohydrate excretion. 
C)  amino acid metabolism. 
D)  magnesium absorption. 
A)  vitamin C synthesis. 
B)  carbohydrate excretion. 
C)  amino acid metabolism. 
D)  magnesium absorption.

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

Which of the following statements is true about vitamins?

Becky's 2-year old son can't walk because he was born with spina bifida. To reduce the chances that her next baby is born with a neural tube defect, Becky should

An early symptom of vitamin A deficiency is

Which of the following vitamins acts as a hormone in the human body?

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

A few months ago, Suzie was diagnosed with breast cancer. According to her physicians, Suzie's cancer has ____ to her bones and lungs.

Vitamin D helps the body absorb

Pregnant women who have a history of inadequate _____ intakes are at risk of having babies with neural tube defects.

Adding a small amount of _____ to cooked vegetables can enhance the intestinal tract's ability to absorb the fat-soluble vitamins they contain.

Which of the following vitamins can be made by the human body?

_____ are fat-soluble vitamins.

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

Vitamin _____ protects polyunsaturated fatty acids from being damaged by free radicals.

Which of the following vitamins plays a direct role in energy metabolism?

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

Jamal wants to lower his risk of cancer. He should reduce his intake of

Edna is 70 years of age. She's very healthy, and the only medication she takes is a prescription drug that reduces her stomach's acid production. Her diet includes a variety of foods from all food groups. Based on this information, Edna is at risk of developing

A(An)_____ is a substance that protects vulnerable molecules from free radicals.

Humans need vitamin B-6 for

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Exam 8: Vitamins: Nutrients That Multitask

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

Which of the following statements is true about vitamins?

Becky's 2-year old son can't walk because he was born with spina bifida. To reduce the chances that her next baby is born with a neural tube defect, Becky should

An early symptom of vitamin A deficiency is

Which of the following vitamins acts as a hormone in the human body?

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

A few months ago, Suzie was diagnosed with breast cancer. According to her physicians, Suzie's cancer has ____ to her bones and lungs.

Vitamin D helps the body absorb

Pregnant women who have a history of inadequate _____ intakes are at risk of having babies with neural tube defects.

Adding a small amount of _____ to cooked vegetables can enhance the intestinal tract's ability to absorb the fat-soluble vitamins they contain.

Which of the following vitamins can be made by the human body?

_____ are fat-soluble vitamins.

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

Vitamin _____ protects polyunsaturated fatty acids from being damaged by free radicals.

Which of the following vitamins plays a direct role in energy metabolism?

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

Jamal wants to lower his risk of cancer. He should reduce his intake of

Edna is 70 years of age. She's very healthy, and the only medication she takes is a prescription drug that reduces her stomach's acid production. Her diet includes a variety of foods from all food groups. Based on this information, Edna is at risk of developing

A(An)_____ is a substance that protects vulnerable molecules from free radicals.

Humans need vitamin B-6 for

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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