Question 1

Which of the following substances is a form of naturally occurring vitamin E?

Accepted Answer

A)  alpha- tocopherol 
B)  pantothenic acid 
C)  beta- carotene 
D)  riboflavin 
A)  alpha- tocopherol 
B)  pantothenic acid 
C)  beta- carotene 
D)  riboflavin

Question 2

Cutting vegetables and fruits hours before eating them will have no effect on their vitamin content.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following vitamins is essential for blood clotting?

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin A 
B)  vitamin D 
C)  vitamin C 
D)  vitamin K 
A)  vitamin A 
B)  vitamin D 
C)  vitamin C 
D)  vitamin K

Question 4

A diet deficient in vitamin C can result in macrocytic anemia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Ascorbic acid acts as a coenzyme and is needed for the production of

Accepted Answer

A)  hemoglobin. 
B)  collagen. 
C)  glycogen. 
D)  osteocalcin. 
A)  hemoglobin. 
B)  collagen. 
C)  glycogen. 
D)  osteocalcin.

Question 6

Vitamin K has a role

Accepted Answer

A)  in the production of the proteins rhodopsin and iodopsin. 
B)  as an anticoagulant. 
C)  in the synthesis of collagen. 
D)  in enabling osteocalcin to bind with calcium in bones. 
A)  in the production of the proteins rhodopsin and iodopsin. 
B)  as an anticoagulant. 
C)  in the synthesis of collagen. 
D)  in enabling osteocalcin to bind with calcium in bones.

Question 7

What is "intrinsic factor" and what is its relationship to vitamin B12? What happens if a person no longer makes intrinsic factor?

Accepted Answer

Intrinsic factor is a protein produced i

Question 8

__________are naturally occurring plant compounds that act as antioxidants and give fruits and vegetables their vibrant colors.

Accepted Answer

A)  Fat- soluble vitamins 
B)  Free radicals 
C)  Antioxidants 
D)  Phytochemicals 
A)  Fat- soluble vitamins 
B)  Free radicals 
C)  Antioxidants 
D)  Phytochemicals

Question 9

Which of the following substances is not an antioxidant?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Which of the following vitamins is transported in a micelle along with bile and fatty acids?

Accepted Answer

A)  niacin 
B)  vitamin A 
C)  riboflavin 
D)  vitamin C 
A)  niacin 
B)  vitamin A 
C)  riboflavin 
D)  vitamin C

Question 11

What is rickets, and why is its incidence increasing in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Rickets is a vitamin D deficiency in chi

Question 12

Which of the following vitamins is light sensitive and abundant in milk?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Pernicious anemia occurs when there is a deficiency of which vitamin?

Accepted Answer

A)  B12 
B)  B5 
C)  B6 
D)  B2 
A)  B12 
B)  B5 
C)  B6 
D)  B2

Question 14

The most usable form of vitamin A is retinoic acid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Nerve damage caused by pernicious anemia, if diagnosed early enough, can be reversed with treatments of vitamin B12.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Naturally occurring vitamin B12 is found in which of the following foods?

Accepted Answer

A)  oranges 
B)  eggs 
C)  cantaloupe 
D)  peanuts 
A)  oranges 
B)  eggs 
C)  cantaloupe 
D)  peanuts

Question 17

A diet deficient in vitamin C can result in rickets.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Vitamin C is also known as__________ acid.

Accepted Answer

A)  nicotinic 
B)  folic 
C)  ascorbic 
D)  pantothenic 
A)  nicotinic 
B)  folic 
C)  ascorbic 
D)  pantothenic

Question 19

Name four diseases that free radicals are thought to promote.

Accepted Answer

Free radicals may promote oxidative stre

Question 20

Vitamin E, vitamin C, and beta- carotene act as__________ , which may reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer, arthritis, and Alzheimer's disease.

Accepted Answer

A)  anticoagulants 
B)  provitamins 
C)  free radicals 
D)  antioxidants 
A)  anticoagulants 
B)  provitamins 
C)  free radicals 
D)  antioxidants

Which of the following substances is a form of naturally occurring vitamin E?

Cutting vegetables and fruits hours before eating them will have no effect on their vitamin content.

Which of the following vitamins is essential for blood clotting?

A diet deficient in vitamin C can result in macrocytic anemia.

Ascorbic acid acts as a coenzyme and is needed for the production of

Vitamin K has a role

What is "intrinsic factor" and what is its relationship to vitamin B12? What happens if a person no longer makes intrinsic factor?

__________are naturally occurring plant compounds that act as antioxidants and give fruits and vegetables their vibrant colors.

Which of the following substances is not an antioxidant?

Which of the following vitamins is transported in a micelle along with bile and fatty acids?

What is rickets, and why is its incidence increasing in the United States?

Which of the following vitamins is light sensitive and abundant in milk?

Pernicious anemia occurs when there is a deficiency of which vitamin?

The most usable form of vitamin A is retinoic acid.

Nerve damage caused by pernicious anemia, if diagnosed early enough, can be reversed with treatments of vitamin B12.

Naturally occurring vitamin B12 is found in which of the following foods?

A diet deficient in vitamin C can result in rickets.

Vitamin C is also known as__________ acid.

Name four diseases that free radicals are thought to promote.

Vitamin E, vitamin C, and beta- carotene act as__________ , which may reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer, arthritis, and Alzheimer's disease.

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Exam 7: Vitamins

Which of the following substances is a form of naturally occurring vitamin E?

Cutting vegetables and fruits hours before eating them will have no effect on their vitamin content.

Which of the following vitamins is essential for blood clotting?

A diet deficient in vitamin C can result in macrocytic anemia.

Ascorbic acid acts as a coenzyme and is needed for the production of

Vitamin K has a role

What is "intrinsic factor" and what is its relationship to vitamin B12? What happens if a person no longer makes intrinsic factor?

__________are naturally occurring plant compounds that act as antioxidants and give fruits and vegetables their vibrant colors.

Which of the following substances is not an antioxidant?

Which of the following vitamins is transported in a micelle along with bile and fatty acids?

What is rickets, and why is its incidence increasing in the United States?

Which of the following vitamins is light sensitive and abundant in milk?

Pernicious anemia occurs when there is a deficiency of which vitamin?

The most usable form of vitamin A is retinoic acid.

Nerve damage caused by pernicious anemia, if diagnosed early enough, can be reversed with treatments of vitamin B12.

Naturally occurring vitamin B12 is found in which of the following foods?

A diet deficient in vitamin C can result in rickets.

Vitamin C is also known as__________ acid.

Name four diseases that free radicals are thought to promote.

Vitamin E, vitamin C, and beta- carotene act as__________ , which may reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer, arthritis, and Alzheimer's disease.

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