Question 1

A diet deficient in vitamin B6 can result in pernicious anemia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Vitamin B6 acts as a coenzyme with more than 100 enzymes involved in the metabolism of proteins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

One of the easiest ways to get vitamin D is by drinking fortified milk.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The disease that occurs in humans who have a thiamin deficiency is called beriberi.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Large amounts of vitamin B6 taken through supplements may be associated with nerve damage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following statements about vitamin B12 is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  Its naturally occurring form is found only in foods from animal sources. 
B)  When it is deficient in the diet, pernicious anemia may result. 
C)  For its absorption to occur, intrinsic factor is required. 
D)  The body's ability to absorb this vitamin increases with age. 
A)  Its naturally occurring form is found only in foods from animal sources. 
B)  When it is deficient in the diet, pernicious anemia may result. 
C)  For its absorption to occur, intrinsic factor is required. 
D)  The body's ability to absorb this vitamin increases with age.

Question 7

Which of the following statements about xerophthalmia is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  It mainly affects the gallbladder. 
B)  It can result from the consumption of too many carrots. 
C)  It is defined as permanent damage to the cornea resulting from a vitamin A deficiency. 
D)  It often results from an overdose of vitamin A. 
A)  It mainly affects the gallbladder. 
B)  It can result from the consumption of too many carrots. 
C)  It is defined as permanent damage to the cornea resulting from a vitamin A deficiency. 
D)  It often results from an overdose of vitamin A.

Question 8

Individuals who cannot produce intrinsic factor and thus cannot absorb vitamin B12 may develop ___________ anemia.

Accepted Answer

A)  sickle cell 
B)  pernicious 
C)  aplastic 
D)  macrocytic 
A)  sickle cell 
B)  pernicious 
C)  aplastic 
D)  macrocytic

Question 9

Which of the following vitamins has been shown to beneficially alter the serum levels of triglycerides?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Vitamin B6 is a collective name for several related compounds, including

Accepted Answer

A)  folic acid. 
B)  choline. 
C)  cobalamin. 
D)  pyridoxine. 
A)  folic acid. 
B)  choline. 
C)  cobalamin. 
D)  pyridoxine.

Question 11

Vitamin K is a component of two light- sensitive proteins that are essential for vision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What are the first physical signs of riboflavin deficiency? What is one of the best food sources for riboflavin?

Accepted Answer

The throat, mouth, and tongue

Question 13

Which of the following vitamins helps bone health by regulating calcium and phosphorus?

Accepted Answer

A)  choline 
B)  vitamin E 
C)  vitamin K 
D)  vitamin D 
A)  choline 
B)  vitamin E 
C)  vitamin K 
D)  vitamin D

Question 14

Which of the following statements about vitamins is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are tasteless. 
B)  They provide energy. 
C)  They are organic compounds. 
D)  They are needed for growth. 
A)  They are tasteless. 
B)  They provide energy. 
C)  They are organic compounds. 
D)  They are needed for growth.

Question 15

To produce vitamin D from sunlight, individuals with dark skin require a shorter period of sun exposure than people with lighter skin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following vitamins cannot be synthesized by your body?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

__________plays a role in breaking down alcohol in the body.

Accepted Answer

A)  Niacin 
B)  Folate 
C)  Riboflavin 
D)  Thiamin 
A)  Niacin 
B)  Folate 
C)  Riboflavin 
D)  Thiamin

Question 18

Excessive amounts of vitamin E in the body increase the risk of hemorrhage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Oxygen- containing molecules that can damage cells and possibly contribute to the increased risk of certain chronic diseases are called

Accepted Answer

A)  supplements. 
B)  antioxidants. 
C)  free radicals. 
D)  phytochemicals. 
A)  supplements. 
B)  antioxidants. 
C)  free radicals. 
D)  phytochemicals.

Question 20

Which of the following vitamins is important in a woman's diet before she conceives a baby?

Accepted Answer

A)  folate 
B)  pantothenic acid 
C)  vitamin D 
D)  riboflavin 
A)  folate 
B)  pantothenic acid 
C)  vitamin D 
D)  riboflavin

A diet deficient in vitamin B6 can result in pernicious anemia.

Vitamin B6 acts as a coenzyme with more than 100 enzymes involved in the metabolism of proteins.

One of the easiest ways to get vitamin D is by drinking fortified milk.

The disease that occurs in humans who have a thiamin deficiency is called beriberi.

Large amounts of vitamin B6 taken through supplements may be associated with nerve damage.

Which of the following statements about vitamin B12 is false?

Which of the following statements about xerophthalmia is correct?

Individuals who cannot produce intrinsic factor and thus cannot absorb vitamin B12 may develop ___________ anemia.

Which of the following vitamins has been shown to beneficially alter the serum levels of triglycerides?

Vitamin B6 is a collective name for several related compounds, including

Vitamin K is a component of two light- sensitive proteins that are essential for vision.

What are the first physical signs of riboflavin deficiency? What is one of the best food sources for riboflavin?

Which of the following vitamins helps bone health by regulating calcium and phosphorus?

Which of the following statements about vitamins is incorrect?

To produce vitamin D from sunlight, individuals with dark skin require a shorter period of sun exposure than people with lighter skin.

Which of the following vitamins cannot be synthesized by your body?

__________plays a role in breaking down alcohol in the body.

Excessive amounts of vitamin E in the body increase the risk of hemorrhage.

Oxygen- containing molecules that can damage cells and possibly contribute to the increased risk of certain chronic diseases are called

Which of the following vitamins is important in a woman's diet before she conceives a baby?

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 deficient in vitamin B6 can result in pernicious anemia.

Vitamin B6 acts as a coenzyme with more than 100 enzymes involved in the metabolism of proteins.

One of the easiest ways to get vitamin D is by drinking fortified milk.

The disease that occurs in humans who have a thiamin deficiency is called beriberi.

Large amounts of vitamin B6 taken through supplements may be associated with nerve damage.

Which of the following statements about vitamin B12 is false?

Which of the following statements about xerophthalmia is correct?

Individuals who cannot produce intrinsic factor and thus cannot absorb vitamin B12 may develop ___________ anemia.

Which of the following vitamins has been shown to beneficially alter the serum levels of triglycerides?

Vitamin B6 is a collective name for several related compounds, including

Vitamin K is a component of two light- sensitive proteins that are essential for vision.

What are the first physical signs of riboflavin deficiency? What is one of the best food sources for riboflavin?

Which of the following vitamins helps bone health by regulating calcium and phosphorus?

Which of the following statements about vitamins is incorrect?

To produce vitamin D from sunlight, individuals with dark skin require a shorter period of sun exposure than people with lighter skin.

Which of the following vitamins cannot be synthesized by your body?

__________plays a role in breaking down alcohol in the body.

Excessive amounts of vitamin E in the body increase the risk of hemorrhage.

Oxygen- containing molecules that can damage cells and possibly contribute to the increased risk of certain chronic diseases are called

Which of the following vitamins is important in a woman's diet before she conceives a baby?

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