Question 1

The body needs folate to produce a coenzyme that _________.

Accepted Answer

A) transmits nervous impulses 
B) protects fatty acids from oxidation 
C) helps form DNA 
D) metabolizes vitamin E 
A) transmits nervous impulses 
B) protects fatty acids from oxidation 
C) helps form DNA 
D) metabolizes vitamin E C

Question 2

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

Question 3

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Routine vitamin C supplementation _________.

Accepted Answer

A) may reduce the risk of kidney stones 
B) may reduce the duration of cold symptoms by a day or so 
C) prevents Alzheimer's disease 
D) prevents common colds among the general population 
A) may reduce the risk of kidney stones 
B) may reduce the duration of cold symptoms by a day or so 
C) prevents Alzheimer's disease 
D) prevents common colds among the general population

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) charcoal-grilled meat 
B) processed meats 
C) beer 
D) broccoli 
A) charcoal-grilled meat 
B) processed meats 
C) beer 
D) broccoli

Question 7

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Megadoses of vitamin E are associated with bone pain,general weakness,and death. 
B) Premature infants are at risk of vitamin E deficiency. 
C) According to scientific research,75% of Americans consume diets that supply excessive amounts of vitamin E 
D) Technically,vitamin E is not a vitamin because the body can make the nutrient. 
A) Megadoses of vitamin E are associated with bone pain,general weakness,and death. 
B) Premature infants are at risk of vitamin E deficiency. 
C) According to scientific research,75% of Americans consume diets that supply excessive amounts of vitamin E 
D) Technically,vitamin E is not a vitamin because the body can make the nutrient.

Question 8

Which of the following hormones acts to increase calcium absorption and decrease urinary calcium excretion?

Accepted Answer

A) Glucagon 
B) Insulin 
C) Parathyroid hormone 
D) Antidiuretic hormone 
A) Glucagon 
B) Insulin 
C) Parathyroid hormone 
D) Antidiuretic hormone

Question 9

_____ results from lack of intrinsic factor.

Accepted Answer

A) Pernicious anemia 
B) Osteomalacia 
C) Pellagra 
D) Cystic fibrosis 
A) Pernicious anemia 
B) Osteomalacia 
C) Pellagra 
D) Cystic fibrosis

Question 10

____ cancer causes the most cancer-related deaths among American men and women.

Accepted Answer

A) Lung 
B) Pancreatic 
C) Liver 
D) Bladder 
A) Lung 
B) Pancreatic 
C) Liver 
D) Bladder

Question 11

Of the following foods,which is the richest source of riboflavin?

Accepted Answer

A) Tomatoes 
B) Fat-free milk 
C) Corn oil margarine 
D) Red delicious apples 
A) Tomatoes 
B) Fat-free milk 
C) Corn oil margarine 
D) Red delicious apples

Question 12

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Scientists think all vitamins have been discovered. 
B) Biotin is a vitamin-like substance for humans. 
C) The first vitamin was discovered in 1960. 
D) Vitamins are classified as being soluble in either alcohol or fat. 
A) Scientists think all vitamins have been discovered. 
B) Biotin is a vitamin-like substance for humans. 
C) The first vitamin was discovered in 1960. 
D) Vitamins are classified as being soluble in either alcohol or fat.

Question 13

The classic signs and symptoms of pellagra include _________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Ron's diet lacks niacin.He hasn't developed pellagra,because he consumes a high-protein diet that contains plenty of _____,the precursor for niacin.

Accepted Answer

A) alpha-tocopherol 
B) beta-carotene 
C) alanine 
D) tryptophan 
A) alpha-tocopherol 
B) beta-carotene 
C) alanine 
D) tryptophan

Question 15

The human body can absorb some _____ that is synthesized by intestinal bacteri A.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

A researcher has isolated an organic,water-soluble chemical from roses.After performing in-vivo tests,the scientist determines that the chemical supplies no energy for cells,but protects cell membranes from being damaged by certain environmental factors.Based on this information,the researcher may have discovered a(an)_________.

Accepted Answer

A) precursor 
B) antioxidant 
C) autoanalyzing agent 
D) amino acid 
A) precursor 
B) antioxidant 
C) autoanalyzing agent 
D) amino acid

Question 17

Deep yellow,dark green and orange fruits and vegetables are rich sources of ________.

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin D 
B) gelatin 
C) essential amino acids 
D) beta-carotene 
A) vitamin D 
B) gelatin 
C) essential amino acids 
D) beta-carotene

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) Hamburger 
B) Broccoli 
C) Salmon 
D) Bread 
A) Hamburger 
B) Broccoli 
C) Salmon 
D) Bread

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) Processed luncheon meats 
B) Fresh fruits 
C) Fortified dairy products 
D) Refined breads and cereals 
A) Processed luncheon meats 
B) Fresh fruits 
C) Fortified dairy products 
D) Refined breads and cereals

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) Thiamin 
B) Niacin 
C) Folate 
D) Pantothenic acid 
A) Thiamin 
B) Niacin 
C) Folate 
D) Pantothenic acid

The body needs folate to produce a coenzyme that _________.

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?

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.

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

Routine vitamin C supplementation _________.

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

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following hormones acts to increase calcium absorption and decrease urinary calcium excretion?

_____ results from lack of intrinsic factor.

____ cancer causes the most cancer-related deaths among American men and women.

Of the following foods,which is the richest source of riboflavin?

Which of the following statements is true?

The classic signs and symptoms of pellagra include _________.

Ron's diet lacks niacin.He hasn't developed pellagra,because he consumes a high-protein diet that contains plenty of _____,the precursor for niacin.

The human body can absorb some _____ that is synthesized by intestinal bacteri A.

Deep yellow,dark green and orange fruits and vegetables are rich sources of ________.

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

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

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

The Basics of Nutrition

Evaluating Nutrition Information

Planning Nutritious Diets

Body Basics

Carbohydrates

Fats and Other Lipids

Proteins

Water and Minerals

Energy Balance and Weight Control

Nutrition for Physically-Active Lifestyles

Food Safety Concerns

Nutrition for a Lifetime

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Exam 8: Vitamins

The body needs folate to produce a coenzyme that _________.

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?

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.

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

Routine vitamin C supplementation _________.

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

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following hormones acts to increase calcium absorption and decrease urinary calcium excretion?

_____ results from lack of intrinsic factor.

____ cancer causes the most cancer-related deaths among American men and women.

Of the following foods,which is the richest source of riboflavin?

Which of the following statements is true?

The classic signs and symptoms of pellagra include _________.

Ron's diet lacks niacin.He hasn't developed pellagra,because he consumes a high-protein diet that contains plenty of _____,the precursor for niacin.

The human body can absorb some _____ that is synthesized by intestinal bacteri A.

Deep yellow,dark green and orange fruits and vegetables are rich sources of ________.

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

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

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

The Basics of Nutrition

Evaluating Nutrition Information

Planning Nutritious Diets

Body Basics

Carbohydrates

Fats and Other Lipids

Proteins

Water and Minerals

Energy Balance and Weight Control

Nutrition for Physically-Active Lifestyles

Food Safety Concerns

Nutrition for a Lifetime

Filters