Question 1

Which two nutrients are required for activation of blood clotting factors?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vitamin K and calcium 
B)  Vitamin E and potassium 
C)  Vitamin K and iron 
D)  Vitamin D and calcium 
A)  Vitamin K and calcium 
B)  Vitamin E and potassium 
C)  Vitamin K and iron 
D)  Vitamin D and calcium

Question 2

The foods that provide the largest source of riboflavin in the American diet are

Accepted Answer

A)  meats. 
B)  whole grain cereals. 
C)  milk and dairy products. 
D)  dark green leafy vegetables. 
A)  meats. 
B)  whole grain cereals. 
C)  milk and dairy products. 
D)  dark green leafy vegetables.

Question 3

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  As we age, we need more vitamin D and more kilocalories. 
B)  As we age, we need more vitamin D and fewer kilocalories. 
C)  As we age, we need less vitamin D and fewer kilocalories. 
D)  As we age, we need less vitamin D and more kilocalories. 
A)  As we age, we need more vitamin D and more kilocalories. 
B)  As we age, we need more vitamin D and fewer kilocalories. 
C)  As we age, we need less vitamin D and fewer kilocalories. 
D)  As we age, we need less vitamin D and more kilocalories.

Question 4

Anya is undergoing treatment for cancer and suffers from nausea and mouth sores, which are hindering her food intake. Which of the following meals would you recommend?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pancakes, a hard boiled egg, and apple juice 
B)  Bacon, fried eggs, and orange juice 
C)  Spaghetti with meat sauce, garlic bread, and a soft drink 
D)  Toast with jam, a soft-boiled egg, and milk 
A)  Pancakes, a hard boiled egg, and apple juice 
B)  Bacon, fried eggs, and orange juice 
C)  Spaghetti with meat sauce, garlic bread, and a soft drink 
D)  Toast with jam, a soft-boiled egg, and milk

Question 5

Jason is a strict vegan. He should take a supplemental source of

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin B-12. 
B)  folate. 
C)  vitamin C. 
D)  vitamin A. 
A)  vitamin B-12. 
B)  folate. 
C)  vitamin C. 
D)  vitamin A.

Question 6

Match each term with its definition.
-Drying of the eye and hardening of the cornea resulting from lack of mucus production

Accepted Answer

A) Retinoids 
B) Night blindness 
C) Bitot's spots 
D) Carotenoids 
E) Xerophthalmia 
A) Retinoids 
B) Night blindness 
C) Bitot's spots 
D) Carotenoids 
E) Xerophthalmia

Question 7

Which of the following is a function of phytochemicals?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increases inflammation and oxidative damage to cells 
B)  Regulates cell signaling and gene expression 
C)  Increases the formation of blood clots 
D)  Increases the initiation and proliferation of cancer 
A)  Increases inflammation and oxidative damage to cells 
B)  Regulates cell signaling and gene expression 
C)  Increases the formation of blood clots 
D)  Increases the initiation and proliferation of cancer

Question 8

Vitamin C is a ________-soluble vitamin.

Accepted Answer

A)  water 
B)  fat 
A)  water 
B)  fat

Question 9

If you wanted to add significant quantities of vitamins to your diet from the food you eat, a good choice would be

Accepted Answer

A)  a doughnut made with enriched white flour. 
B)  apple juice. 
C)  a fortified breakfast cereal such as Total® Raisin Bran. 
D)  a banana. 
A)  a doughnut made with enriched white flour. 
B)  apple juice. 
C)  a fortified breakfast cereal such as Total® Raisin Bran. 
D)  a banana.

Question 10

Match the following terms with the descriptions below.
-Beriberi

Accepted Answer

A) Muscle weakness, loss of appetite, and nerve degeneration due to thiamin deficiency 
B) Unhealthy red blood cells and neurological problems related to poor vitamin B-12 status 
C) Soft bones due to vitamin D deficiency during childhood 
D) Dry and damaged eyes due to vitamin A deficiency 
E) Soft bones due to vitamin D deficiency during adulthood
F)Inability to see in low light due to vitamin A deficiency
G)Bruising, bleeding, and poor wound healing due to vitamin C deficiency
H)Diarrhea, dermatitis, and dementia due to niacin deficiency 
A) Muscle weakness, loss of appetite, and nerve degeneration due to thiamin deficiency 
B) Unhealthy red blood cells and neurological problems related to poor vitamin B-12 status 
C) Soft bones due to vitamin D deficiency during childhood 
D) Dry and damaged eyes due to vitamin A deficiency 
E) Soft bones due to vitamin D deficiency during adulthood
F)Inability to see in low light due to vitamin A deficiency
G)Bruising, bleeding, and poor wound healing due to vitamin C deficiency
H)Diarrhea, dermatitis, and dementia due to niacin deficiency

Question 11

Which of the following snacks provides the most vitamin C?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mixed berries, including strawberries and blueberries 
B)  Whole wheat crackers with peanut butter 
C)  Baked apples with cinnamon and brown sugar 
D)  Grilled cheese sandwich 
A)  Mixed berries, including strawberries and blueberries 
B)  Whole wheat crackers with peanut butter 
C)  Baked apples with cinnamon and brown sugar 
D)  Grilled cheese sandwich

Question 12

Cell membranes are susceptible to damage by free radicals because

Accepted Answer

A)  they contain many polyunsaturated fatty acids. 
B)  they contain many saturated fatty acids. 
C)  they have so many unpaired electrons. 
D)  they are the site of cellular respiration. 
A)  they contain many polyunsaturated fatty acids. 
B)  they contain many saturated fatty acids. 
C)  they have so many unpaired electrons. 
D)  they are the site of cellular respiration.

Question 13

The vitamin C content of foods can be decreased by

Accepted Answer

A)  exposure to oxygen. 
B)  exposure to cool temperatures. 
C)  ripening. 
D)  binding with phytic acid. 
A)  exposure to oxygen. 
B)  exposure to cool temperatures. 
C)  ripening. 
D)  binding with phytic acid.

Question 14

Choline is a precursor for several

Accepted Answer

A)  lipoproteins. 
B)  phospholipids. 
C)  fatty acids. 
D)  sterols. 
A)  lipoproteins. 
B)  phospholipids. 
C)  fatty acids. 
D)  sterols.

Question 15

Replacing animal fats with plant oils in the diet would not only cut saturated fat intake, but would also increase

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin A intake. 
B)  vitamin C intake. 
C)  vitamin E intake. 
D)  selenium intake. 
A)  vitamin A intake. 
B)  vitamin C intake. 
C)  vitamin E intake. 
D)  selenium intake.

Question 16

Which of the following groups is at highest risk for negative consequences of marginal vitamin E status?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vegetarians 
B)  Preterm infants 
C)  Athletes 
D)  Older adults 
A)  Vegetarians 
B)  Preterm infants 
C)  Athletes 
D)  Older adults

Question 17

Vitamin D and vitamin K share which of the following characteristics?

Accepted Answer

A)  Both can be synthesized to some extent in the body. 
B)  Both affect intestinal absorption of calcium. 
C)  Both are involved in blood clotting. 
D)  All of these choices are correct. 
A)  Both can be synthesized to some extent in the body. 
B)  Both affect intestinal absorption of calcium. 
C)  Both are involved in blood clotting. 
D)  All of these choices are correct.

Question 18

Generally, ________ are the best sources of folate.

Accepted Answer

A)  fruits 
B)  green leafy vegetables 
C)  milk and dairy products 
D)  poultry and seafood 
A)  fruits 
B)  green leafy vegetables 
C)  milk and dairy products 
D)  poultry and seafood

Question 19

A typical serving of which food provides the most vitamin A?

Accepted Answer

A)  Yellow squash 
B)  Egg 
C)  Liver 
D)  Apricot 
A)  Yellow squash 
B)  Egg 
C)  Liver 
D)  Apricot

Question 20

A deficiency of vitamin B-6 can result in depression, headaches, and confusion. These occur because of impaired

Accepted Answer

A)  hemoglobin synthesis. 
B)  glucose metabolism. 
C)  neurotransmitter synthesis. 
D)  DNA synthesis. 
A)  hemoglobin synthesis. 
B)  glucose metabolism. 
C)  neurotransmitter synthesis. 
D)  DNA synthesis.

Which two nutrients are required for activation of blood clotting factors?

The foods that provide the largest source of riboflavin in the American diet are

Which of the following statements is true?

Anya is undergoing treatment for cancer and suffers from nausea and mouth sores, which are hindering her food intake. Which of the following meals would you recommend?

Jason is a strict vegan. He should take a supplemental source of

Match each term with its definition. -Drying of the eye and hardening of the cornea resulting from lack of mucus production

Which of the following is a function of phytochemicals?

Vitamin C is a ________-soluble vitamin.

If you wanted to add significant quantities of vitamins to your diet from the food you eat, a good choice would be

Match the following terms with the descriptions below. -Beriberi

Which of the following snacks provides the most vitamin C?

Cell membranes are susceptible to damage by free radicals because

The vitamin C content of foods can be decreased by

Choline is a precursor for several

Replacing animal fats with plant oils in the diet would not only cut saturated fat intake, but would also increase

Which of the following groups is at highest risk for negative consequences of marginal vitamin E status?

Vitamin D and vitamin K share which of the following characteristics?

Generally, ________ are the best sources of folate.

A typical serving of which food provides the most vitamin A?

A deficiency of vitamin B-6 can result in depression, headaches, and confusion. These occur because of impaired

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Exam 8: Vitamins

Which two nutrients are required for activation of blood clotting factors?

The foods that provide the largest source of riboflavin in the American diet are

Which of the following statements is true?

Anya is undergoing treatment for cancer and suffers from nausea and mouth sores, which are hindering her food intake. Which of the following meals would you recommend?

Jason is a strict vegan. He should take a supplemental source of

Match each term with its definition. -Drying of the eye and hardening of the cornea resulting from lack of mucus production

Which of the following is a function of phytochemicals?

Vitamin C is a ________-soluble vitamin.

If you wanted to add significant quantities of vitamins to your diet from the food you eat, a good choice would be

Match the following terms with the descriptions below. -Beriberi

Which of the following snacks provides the most vitamin C?

Cell membranes are susceptible to damage by free radicals because

The vitamin C content of foods can be decreased by

Choline is a precursor for several

Replacing animal fats with plant oils in the diet would not only cut saturated fat intake, but would also increase

Which of the following groups is at highest risk for negative consequences of marginal vitamin E status?

Vitamin D and vitamin K share which of the following characteristics?

Generally, ________ are the best sources of folate.

A typical serving of which food provides the most vitamin A?

A deficiency of vitamin B-6 can result in depression, headaches, and confusion. These occur because of impaired

Nutrition, Food Choices, and Health

Designing a Healthy Dietary Pattern

The Human Body: a Nutrition Perspective

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Proteins

Energy Balance and Weight Control

Water and Minerals

Nutrition: Fitness and Sports

Eating Disorders

Global Nutrition

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Nutrition During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

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