Question 1

A diet that contains too much niacin may result in pellagra.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

__________is a vitamin- like substance that is abundant in foods from animal sources and is needed to properly utilize fat.

Accepted Answer

A)  Lipoic acid 
B)  Carnitine 
C)  Inositol 
D)  Choline 
A)  Lipoic acid 
B)  Carnitine 
C)  Inositol 
D)  Choline B

Question 3

Protein- rich foods are good sources of tryptophan and thus of thiamin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Folate can be found in the highest levels in which of the following foods?

Accepted Answer

A)  oranges 
B)  asparagus 
C)  beans 
D)  meat 
A)  oranges 
B)  asparagus 
C)  beans 
D)  meat

Question 5

Which of the following vitamins has been shown to reduce the risk of certain cancers, especially colon cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  thiamin 
B)  folate 
C)  alpha- tocopherol 
D)  vitamin C 
A)  thiamin 
B)  folate 
C)  alpha- tocopherol 
D)  vitamin C

Question 6

What is an antioxidant and which vitamins play this role in the body?

Accepted Answer

Antioxidants are substances th

Question 7

What is age- related macular degeneration (AMD)? Which vitamins and minerals were shown in a study by the National Eye Institute to reduce the risk of this disease?

Accepted Answer

AMD is a disease that affects the macula

Question 8

Vitamin K is an important anticoagulant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The phytochemical anthocyanin is found in

Accepted Answer

A)  bananas. 
B)  broccoli. 
C)  barley. 
D)  beets. 
A)  bananas. 
B)  broccoli. 
C)  barley. 
D)  beets.

Question 10

According to a study conducted by the National Eye Institute, which of the following lists of supplements may lower the risk of age- related macular degeneration?

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin D, vitamin K, and niacin 
B)  vitamin C, vitamin E, and beta- carotene 
C)  pantothenic acid, biotin, and thiamin 
D)  choline, carnitine, and inositol 
A)  vitamin D, vitamin K, and niacin 
B)  vitamin C, vitamin E, and beta- carotene 
C)  pantothenic acid, biotin, and thiamin 
D)  choline, carnitine, and inositol

Question 11

The adult equivalent of rickets is called osteomalacia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Prolonged heat from cooking will destroy water- soluble vitamins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following factors is not responsible for the increase in cases of rickets in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  scarcity of outdoor activities 
B)  consumption of low- fat milk 
C)  increased use of sunscreens 
D)  air pollution 
A)  scarcity of outdoor activities 
B)  consumption of low- fat milk 
C)  increased use of sunscreens 
D)  air pollution

Question 14

Which of the following vitamins is involved in breaking down homocysteine in the blood?

Accepted Answer

A)  folate 
B)  vitamin D 
C)  niacin 
D)  thiamin 
A)  folate 
B)  vitamin D 
C)  niacin 
D)  thiamin

Question 15

Discuss the role folate plays during pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

Folate is very important, especially in

Question 16

Carotenodermia is a life- threatening toxic reaction to the overconsumption of vitamin A.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The water- soluble vitamins include the B vitamins and vitamin E.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following conditions is a vitamin D deficiency disease in children?

Accepted Answer

A)  beriberi 
B)  osteoporosis 
C)  osteomalacia 
D)  rickets 
A)  beriberi 
B)  osteoporosis 
C)  osteomalacia 
D)  rickets

Question 19

Vitamin C helps the body absorb__________ from plant foods such as grains and cereals.

Accepted Answer

A)  calories 
B)  calcium 
C)  protein 
D)  iron 
A)  calories 
B)  calcium 
C)  protein 
D)  iron

Question 20

Which of the following actions is the best way to reduce your chances of catching a cold?

Accepted Answer

A)  consuming the herb Echinacea 
B)  taking vitamin C supplements 
C)  frequent hand- washing with soap and water 
D)  avoiding outside activities on very cold days 
A)  consuming the herb Echinacea 
B)  taking vitamin C supplements 
C)  frequent hand- washing with soap and water 
D)  avoiding outside activities on very cold days

A diet that contains too much niacin may result in pellagra.

__________is a vitamin- like substance that is abundant in foods from animal sources and is needed to properly utilize fat.

Protein- rich foods are good sources of tryptophan and thus of thiamin.

Folate can be found in the highest levels in which of the following foods?

Which of the following vitamins has been shown to reduce the risk of certain cancers, especially colon cancer?

What is an antioxidant and which vitamins play this role in the body?

What is age- related macular degeneration (AMD)? Which vitamins and minerals were shown in a study by the National Eye Institute to reduce the risk of this disease?

Vitamin K is an important anticoagulant.

The phytochemical anthocyanin is found in

According to a study conducted by the National Eye Institute, which of the following lists of supplements may lower the risk of age- related macular degeneration?

The adult equivalent of rickets is called osteomalacia.

Prolonged heat from cooking will destroy water- soluble vitamins.

Which of the following factors is not responsible for the increase in cases of rickets in the United States?

Which of the following vitamins is involved in breaking down homocysteine in the blood?

Discuss the role folate plays during pregnancy.

Carotenodermia is a life- threatening toxic reaction to the overconsumption of vitamin A.

The water- soluble vitamins include the B vitamins and vitamin E.

Which of the following conditions is a vitamin D deficiency disease in children?

Vitamin C helps the body absorb__________ from plant foods such as grains and cereals.

Which of the following actions is the best way to reduce your chances of catching a cold?

What Is Nutrition

Tools for Healthy Eating

The Basics of Digestion

Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starches, and Fiber

Fats, Oils, and Other Lipids

Proteins and Amino Acids

Minerals and Water

Alcohol

Weight Management and Energy Balance

Nutrition and Fitness

Consumerism and Sustainability: From Farm to Table

Food Safety and Technology

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy Through Infancy

Life Cycle Nutrition: Toddlers Through the Later Years

Hunger at Home and Abroad

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Exam 7: Vitamins

A diet that contains too much niacin may result in pellagra.

__________is a vitamin- like substance that is abundant in foods from animal sources and is needed to properly utilize fat.

Protein- rich foods are good sources of tryptophan and thus of thiamin.

Folate can be found in the highest levels in which of the following foods?

Which of the following vitamins has been shown to reduce the risk of certain cancers, especially colon cancer?

What is an antioxidant and which vitamins play this role in the body?

What is age- related macular degeneration (AMD)? Which vitamins and minerals were shown in a study by the National Eye Institute to reduce the risk of this disease?

Vitamin K is an important anticoagulant.

The phytochemical anthocyanin is found in

According to a study conducted by the National Eye Institute, which of the following lists of supplements may lower the risk of age- related macular degeneration?

The adult equivalent of rickets is called osteomalacia.

Prolonged heat from cooking will destroy water- soluble vitamins.

Which of the following factors is not responsible for the increase in cases of rickets in the United States?

Which of the following vitamins is involved in breaking down homocysteine in the blood?

Discuss the role folate plays during pregnancy.

Carotenodermia is a life- threatening toxic reaction to the overconsumption of vitamin A.

The water- soluble vitamins include the B vitamins and vitamin E.

Which of the following conditions is a vitamin D deficiency disease in children?

Vitamin C helps the body absorb__________ from plant foods such as grains and cereals.

Which of the following actions is the best way to reduce your chances of catching a cold?

What Is Nutrition

Tools for Healthy Eating

The Basics of Digestion

Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starches, and Fiber

Fats, Oils, and Other Lipids

Proteins and Amino Acids

Minerals and Water

Alcohol

Weight Management and Energy Balance

Nutrition and Fitness

Consumerism and Sustainability: From Farm to Table

Food Safety and Technology

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy Through Infancy

Life Cycle Nutrition: Toddlers Through the Later Years

Hunger at Home and Abroad

Filters