Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) Bread made from enriched wheat flour 
B) Milk 
C) Cheddar cheese 
D) Corn oil 
A) Bread made from enriched wheat flour 
B) Milk 
C) Cheddar cheese 
D) Corn oil

Question 2

_____ are fat-soluble vitamins.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

_____ is added to refined cornmeal during the grain enrichment process.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) Whole egg 
B) Banana 
C) Spinach 
D) Lean pork 
A) Whole egg 
B) Banana 
C) Spinach 
D) Lean pork

Question 6

Becky's 2-year-old-son can't walk because he was born with spina bifid A.To reduce the chances that her next baby is born with this birth defect or related disorders,Becky should _________.

Accepted Answer

A) take pantothenic acid,B-6,and B-12 supplements before getting pregnant 
B) 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 
C) consume green leafy vegetables,drink orange juice,and take a folic acid supplement before getting pregnant 
D) eat at least 3 ounces of fatty fish three times a week,take vitamin A and D supplements,and drink at least 2 cups of fat-free milk during the first three months of pregnancy 
A) take pantothenic acid,B-6,and B-12 supplements before getting pregnant 
B) 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 
C) consume green leafy vegetables,drink orange juice,and take a folic acid supplement before getting pregnant 
D) eat at least 3 ounces of fatty fish three times a week,take vitamin A and D supplements,and drink at least 2 cups of fat-free milk during the first three months of pregnancy

Question 7

Sonya has a chronic illness,and to treat the condition,she takes an antibiotic every day.Despite her illness,Sonya's diet is nutritionally adequate,and she exercises regularly.Based on this information,Sonya may need to _________.

Accepted Answer

A) take a dietary supplement that contains biotin 
B) eat more vitamin-C rich foods 
C) reduce her protein intake 
D) consume fewer foods that contain omega-3 fatty acids 
A) take a dietary supplement that contains biotin 
B) eat more vitamin-C rich foods 
C) reduce her protein intake 
D) consume fewer foods that contain omega-3 fatty acids

Question 8

Which of the following foods provides the most beta-carotene per serving?

Accepted Answer

A) Plain yogurt,1/2 cup 
B) Bacon,1 strip,cooked 
C) Pear,1 medium,raw 
D) Mango,1 medium,raw 
A) Plain yogurt,1/2 cup 
B) Bacon,1 strip,cooked 
C) Pear,1 medium,raw 
D) Mango,1 medium,raw

Question 9

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) add a teaspoon of baking soda and chocolate syrup to it 
B) heat the milk to the boiling point,and let it cool before serving it 
C) store the milk in the refrigerator until serving time 
D) serve the milk in a clear glass container 
A) add a teaspoon of baking soda and chocolate syrup to it 
B) heat the milk to the boiling point,and let it cool before serving it 
C) store the milk in the refrigerator until serving time 
D) serve the milk in a clear glass container

Question 10

Gina is pregnant.Although Gina's physician prescribed a prenatal vitamin for her to take daily,Gina thought she could have a very healthy baby by taking extra vitamins,so she took several other dietary supplements,including those that contained vitamin

Accepted Answer

A) As a result,her total intake of vitamin A was over 5000 mcg RAE/day.Based on this information,Gina is at risk of _________. A.giving birth to a baby with birth defects 
B) developing gestational diabetes mellitus 
C) developing vitamin C-resistant scurvy 
D) giving birth to a baby with cystic fibrosis 
A) As a result,her total intake of vitamin A was over 5000 mcg RAE/day.Based on this information,Gina is at risk of _________. A.giving birth to a baby with birth defects 
B) developing gestational diabetes mellitus 
C) developing vitamin C-resistant scurvy 
D) giving birth to a baby with cystic fibrosis

Question 11

Issac is an 8-year-old child who has African ancestry.He lives in Chicago and does not spend much time outdoors.He does not like to consume dairy foods because he has lactose intolerance.His diet consists primarily of enriched white bread,peanut butter,chicken,pork,apples,bananas,and green vegetables.Based on this information,Issac has a high risk of _________.

Accepted Answer

A) scurvy 
B) rickets 
C) beriberi 
D) pellagra 
A) scurvy 
B) rickets 
C) beriberi 
D) pellagra

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

_____ are water-soluble vitamins.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) antioxidant 
B) ion 
C) oncogene 
D) enzyme 
A) antioxidant 
B) ion 
C) oncogene 
D) enzyme

Question 15

Which of the following vitamins is not added to refined grains as part of the grain enrichment process?

Accepted Answer

A) Niacin 
B) Folic acid 
C) Thiamin 
D) Vitamin B-6 
A) Niacin 
B) Folic acid 
C) Thiamin 
D) Vitamin B-6

Question 16

A medical researcher is investigating the chemical and physical properties of substance that she isolated from the surface of charcoal-grilled meat.When the scientist mixes a small amount of the substance with living human cells,the chemical causes the rapid breakdown of the cells' plasma membranes.She is able to prevent this reaction by adding vitamin C to the mixture of the substance chemical and cells.Based on this information,the scientist has _________.

Accepted Answer

A) isolated a potential treatment for cancer in charcoal-grilled meat 
B) discovered that vitamin C is has pro-oxidant activity during in vivo experiments 
C) conducted an in vitro experiment under poorly controlled conditions 
D) determined that the chemical isolated from charcoal-grilled meat is an oxidizing agent 
A) isolated a potential treatment for cancer in charcoal-grilled meat 
B) discovered that vitamin C is has pro-oxidant activity during in vivo experiments 
C) conducted an in vitro experiment under poorly controlled conditions 
D) determined that the chemical isolated from charcoal-grilled meat is an oxidizing agent

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A) Vitamin C 
B) Choline 
C) Pantothenic acid 
D) Vitamin A 
A) Vitamin C 
B) Choline 
C) Pantothenic acid 
D) Vitamin A

Question 18

Which of the following vitamins have antioxidant activity?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

According to the 2015-2020 edition of the Dietary Guidelines,which of the following vitamins is a nutrient of public health concern?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

Barry is a vegan.His diet does not include foods that contain preformed vitamin A,and he does not take any vitamin A supplements.Nevertheless,his body has adequate vitamin A stores.Which of the following statements provides the best explanation for Barry's adequate vitamin A status?

Accepted Answer

A) He consumes foods that supply tryptophan,which his liver converts to preformed vitamin A. 
B) His fat cells synthesize preformed vitamin A from essential fatty acids. 
C) He eats plenty of foods that contain beta-carotene. 
D) His body does not require sources of vitamin 
A) He consumes foods that supply tryptophan,which his liver converts to preformed vitamin A. 
B) His fat cells synthesize preformed vitamin A from essential fatty acids. 
C) He eats plenty of foods that contain beta-carotene. 
D) His body does not require sources of vitamin

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

_____ are fat-soluble vitamins.

_____ is added to refined cornmeal during the grain enrichment process.

Vitamin D helps the body absorb ________.

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

Becky's 2-year-old-son can't walk because he was born with spina bifid A.To reduce the chances that her next baby is born with this birth defect or related disorders,Becky should _________.

Sonya has a chronic illness,and to treat the condition,she takes an antibiotic every day.Despite her illness,Sonya's diet is nutritionally adequate,and she exercises regularly.Based on this information,Sonya may need to _________.

Which of the following foods provides the most beta-carotene per serving?

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 _________.

Gina is pregnant.Although Gina's physician prescribed a prenatal vitamin for her to take daily,Gina thought she could have a very healthy baby by taking extra vitamins,so she took several other dietary supplements,including those that contained vitamin

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

_____ are water-soluble vitamins.

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

Which of the following vitamins is not added to refined grains as part of the grain enrichment process?

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

Which of the following vitamins have antioxidant activity?

According to the 2015-2020 edition of the Dietary Guidelines,which of the following vitamins is a nutrient of public health concern?

Barry is a vegan.His diet does not include foods that contain preformed vitamin A,and he does not take any vitamin A supplements.Nevertheless,his body has adequate vitamin A stores.Which of the following statements provides the best explanation for Barry's adequate vitamin A status?

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Exam 8: Vitamins

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

_____ are fat-soluble vitamins.

_____ is added to refined cornmeal during the grain enrichment process.

Vitamin D helps the body absorb ________.

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

Becky's 2-year-old-son can't walk because he was born with spina bifid A.To reduce the chances that her next baby is born with this birth defect or related disorders,Becky should _________.

Sonya has a chronic illness,and to treat the condition,she takes an antibiotic every day.Despite her illness,Sonya's diet is nutritionally adequate,and she exercises regularly.Based on this information,Sonya may need to _________.

Which of the following foods provides the most beta-carotene per serving?

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 _________.

Gina is pregnant.Although Gina's physician prescribed a prenatal vitamin for her to take daily,Gina thought she could have a very healthy baby by taking extra vitamins,so she took several other dietary supplements,including those that contained vitamin

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

_____ are water-soluble vitamins.

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

Which of the following vitamins is not added to refined grains as part of the grain enrichment process?

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

Which of the following vitamins have antioxidant activity?

According to the 2015-2020 edition of the Dietary Guidelines,which of the following vitamins is a nutrient of public health concern?

Barry is a vegan.His diet does not include foods that contain preformed vitamin A,and he does not take any vitamin A supplements.Nevertheless,his body has adequate vitamin A stores.Which of the following statements provides the best explanation for Barry's adequate vitamin A status?

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