Question 1

The signs and symptoms of riboflavin deficiency are known collectively as

Accepted Answer

A) pellagra. 
B) antiflavonosis. 
C) ariboflavinosis. 
D) flavin adenine dinucleosis. 
A) pellagra. 
B) antiflavonosis. 
C) ariboflavinosis. 
D) flavin adenine dinucleosis.

Question 2

Which of the following vitamins is known to deactivate histamine,a substance that causes nasal congestion?

Accepted Answer

A) Niacin 
B) Vitamin E 
C) Vitamin C 
D) Vitamin B12 
A) Niacin 
B) Vitamin E 
C) Vitamin C 
D) Vitamin B12

Question 3

Which of the following vitamins is involved substantially in energy transformation reactions?

Accepted Answer

A) Biotin 
B) Cobalamin 
C) Riboflavin 
D) Pyridoxine 
A) Biotin 
B) Cobalamin 
C) Riboflavin 
D) Pyridoxine

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of vitamin B6 in nutrition?

Accepted Answer

A) It is stored in muscle tissue 
B) It is required in amounts proportional to energy expenditure 
C) It can lead to irreversible nerve damage when taken in large doses 
D) It functions,in part,in the synthesis of glycine and glutamic acid 
A) It is stored in muscle tissue 
B) It is required in amounts proportional to energy expenditure 
C) It can lead to irreversible nerve damage when taken in large doses 
D) It functions,in part,in the synthesis of glycine and glutamic acid

Question 5

Riboflavin in its coenzyme form functions in the transfer of

Accepted Answer

A) methyl groups. 
B) 1-carbon units. 
C) 2-carbon units. 
D) hydrogen atoms. 
A) methyl groups. 
B) 1-carbon units. 
C) 2-carbon units. 
D) hydrogen atoms.

Question 6

Among all the vitamins,which is believed to be most vulnerable to interactions with drugs?

Accepted Answer

A) Folate 
B) Niacin 
C) Vitamin B6 
D) Vitamin B12 
A) Folate 
B) Niacin 
C) Vitamin B6 
D) Vitamin B12

Question 7

The percent bioavailability of a folate supplement taken on an empty stomach is

Accepted Answer

A) 5. 
B) 25. 
C) 50. 
D) 100. 
A) 5. 
B) 25. 
C) 50. 
D) 100.

Question 8

Which of the following foods provides ample amounts of vitamin C?

Accepted Answer

A) Tofu 
B) Yogurt 
C) Legumes 
D) Broccoli 
A) Tofu 
B) Yogurt 
C) Legumes 
D) Broccoli

Question 9

What is the adult Adequate Intake for biotin?

Accepted Answer

A) 3 µg/day 
B) 30 µg/day 
C) 3 mg/day 
D) 30 mg/day 
A) 3 µg/day 
B) 30 µg/day 
C) 3 mg/day 
D) 30 mg/day

Question 10

All of the following are characteristic of thiamin nutrition EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) severe deficiency may lead to edema. 
B) severe deficiency may occur without edema. 
C) recommended intakes are stated in "equivalents." 
D) recommended intakes are based primarily on participation in enzyme activity. 
A) severe deficiency may lead to edema. 
B) severe deficiency may occur without edema. 
C) recommended intakes are stated in "equivalents." 
D) recommended intakes are based primarily on participation in enzyme activity.

Question 11

Which of the following is a property of thiamin nutrition?

Accepted Answer

A) Participates in activation of prothrombin 
B) Poor sources include seafood and cheeses 
C) Significant amounts are found in leafy vegetables 
D) Deficiency results in cheilosis and marked dermatitis 
A) Participates in activation of prothrombin 
B) Poor sources include seafood and cheeses 
C) Significant amounts are found in leafy vegetables 
D) Deficiency results in cheilosis and marked dermatitis

Question 12

Irreversible nerve damage has been reported in people taking large doses of vitamin

Accepted Answer

A) B1. 
B) B2. 
C) B6. 
D) B12. 
A) B1. 
B) B2. 
C) B6. 
D) B12.

Question 13

In a person who loses the ability to absorb vitamin B12,approximately what period of time could elapse before deficiency signs develop?

Accepted Answer

A) One month 
B) Six months 
C) One year 
D) Three years 
A) One month 
B) Six months 
C) One year 
D) Three years

Question 14

What is the approximate niacin RDA for adults?

Accepted Answer

A) 15 mg niacin equivalents 
B) 30 mg niacin equivalents 
C) 15 mg tryptophan equivalents 
D) 30 mg tryptophan equivalents 
A) 15 mg niacin equivalents 
B) 30 mg niacin equivalents 
C) 15 mg tryptophan equivalents 
D) 30 mg tryptophan equivalents

Question 15

Which of the following symptoms is indicative of a deficiency of vitamin C?

Accepted Answer

A) Hair loss 
B) Muscle spasms 
C) Bilateral symmetrical dermatitis 
D) Subcutaneous pinpoint hemorrhages 
A) Hair loss 
B) Muscle spasms 
C) Bilateral symmetrical dermatitis 
D) Subcutaneous pinpoint hemorrhages

Question 16

What is a chief function of the B vitamins?

Accepted Answer

A) Antioxidation 
B) Anticoagulation 
C) Antibody stabilization 
D) Coenzyme participation 
A) Antioxidation 
B) Anticoagulation 
C) Antibody stabilization 
D) Coenzyme participation

Question 17

Pernicious anemia results from a deficiency of

Accepted Answer

A) folate. 
B) selenium. 
C) vitamin B12. 
D) iron and copper. 
A) folate. 
B) selenium. 
C) vitamin B12. 
D) iron and copper.

Question 18

Which of the following contains the highest concentration of thiamin in muscle tissue?

Accepted Answer

A) Pig 
B) Fish 
C) Steer 
D) Chicken 
A) Pig 
B) Fish 
C) Steer 
D) Chicken

Question 19

A person who shuns dairy and spends most of her time indoors would likely benefit from a supplement of

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin A. 
B) vitamin B6. 
C) vitamin C. 
D) vitamin D. 
A) vitamin A. 
B) vitamin B6. 
C) vitamin C. 
D) vitamin D.

Question 20

What vitamin forms a part of coenzyme A?

Accepted Answer

A) Biotin 
B) Folate 
C) Riboflavin 
D) Pantothenic acid 
A) Biotin 
B) Folate 
C) Riboflavin 
D) Pantothenic acid

The signs and symptoms of riboflavin deficiency are known collectively as

Which of the following vitamins is known to deactivate histamine,a substance that causes nasal congestion?

Which of the following vitamins is involved substantially in energy transformation reactions?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of vitamin B₆ in nutrition?

Riboflavin in its coenzyme form functions in the transfer of

Among all the vitamins,which is believed to be most vulnerable to interactions with drugs?

The percent bioavailability of a folate supplement taken on an empty stomach is

Which of the following foods provides ample amounts of vitamin C?

What is the adult Adequate Intake for biotin?

All of the following are characteristic of thiamin nutrition EXCEPT

Which of the following is a property of thiamin nutrition?

Irreversible nerve damage has been reported in people taking large doses of vitamin

In a person who loses the ability to absorb vitamin B₁₂,approximately what period of time could elapse before deficiency signs develop?

What is the approximate niacin RDA for adults?

Which of the following symptoms is indicative of a deficiency of vitamin C?

What is a chief function of the B vitamins?

Pernicious anemia results from a deficiency of

Which of the following contains the highest concentration of thiamin in muscle tissue?

A person who shuns dairy and spends most of her time indoors would likely benefit from a supplement of

What vitamin forms a part of coenzyme A?

An Overview of Nutrition

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion, absorption, and Transport

The Carbohydrates: Sugars, starches, and Fibers

The Lipids: Triglycerides, phospholipids, and Sterols

Protein: Amino Acids

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management: Overweight, obesity, and Underweight

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins: A, d, e, and K

Water and the Major Minerals

The Trace Minerals

Fitness: Physical Activity, nutrients, and Body Adaptations

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy, childhood, and Adolescence

Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years

Diet and Health

Consumer Concerns About Foods and Water

Hunger and the Global Environment

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Exam 10: The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C

The signs and symptoms of riboflavin deficiency are known collectively as

Which of the following vitamins is known to deactivate histamine,a substance that causes nasal congestion?

Which of the following vitamins is involved substantially in energy transformation reactions?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of vitamin B6 in nutrition?

Riboflavin in its coenzyme form functions in the transfer of

Among all the vitamins,which is believed to be most vulnerable to interactions with drugs?

The percent bioavailability of a folate supplement taken on an empty stomach is

Which of the following foods provides ample amounts of vitamin C?

What is the adult Adequate Intake for biotin?

All of the following are characteristic of thiamin nutrition EXCEPT

Which of the following is a property of thiamin nutrition?

Irreversible nerve damage has been reported in people taking large doses of vitamin

In a person who loses the ability to absorb vitamin B12,approximately what period of time could elapse before deficiency signs develop?

What is the approximate niacin RDA for adults?

Which of the following symptoms is indicative of a deficiency of vitamin C?

What is a chief function of the B vitamins?

Pernicious anemia results from a deficiency of

Which of the following contains the highest concentration of thiamin in muscle tissue?

A person who shuns dairy and spends most of her time indoors would likely benefit from a supplement of

What vitamin forms a part of coenzyme A?

An Overview of Nutrition

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion, absorption, and Transport

The Carbohydrates: Sugars, starches, and Fibers

The Lipids: Triglycerides, phospholipids, and Sterols

Protein: Amino Acids

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management: Overweight, obesity, and Underweight

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins: A, d, e, and K

Water and the Major Minerals

The Trace Minerals

Fitness: Physical Activity, nutrients, and Body Adaptations

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy, childhood, and Adolescence

Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years

Diet and Health

Consumer Concerns About Foods and Water

Hunger and the Global Environment

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of vitamin B₆ in nutrition?

In a person who loses the ability to absorb vitamin B₁₂,approximately what period of time could elapse before deficiency signs develop?