Question 1

Which statement about vitamins is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cannot be stored by the body 
B)  Are inorganic 
C)  Help regulate chemical reactions in the body 
D)  Directly supply energy 
A)  Cannot be stored by the body 
B)  Are inorganic 
C)  Help regulate chemical reactions in the body 
D)  Directly supply energy

Question 2

B vitamins

Accepted Answer

A)  regulate mineral absorption. 
B)  serve as coenzymes in metabolic reactions. 
C)  are very stable during food processing. 
D)  are stored in adipose tissue. 
A)  regulate mineral absorption. 
B)  serve as coenzymes in metabolic reactions. 
C)  are very stable during food processing. 
D)  are stored in adipose tissue.

Question 3

Anemia can result from a deficiency of

Accepted Answer

A)  folate. 
B)  vitamin B-12. 
C)  vitamin B-6. 
D)  all of these. 
A)  folate. 
B)  vitamin B-12. 
C)  vitamin B-6. 
D)  all of these.

Question 4

When the intake of ________ is low, vitamin E aids in its absorption.

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin A 
B)  vitamin D 
C)  iron 
D)  zinc 
A)  vitamin A 
B)  vitamin D 
C)  iron 
D)  zinc

Question 5

Vitamin C contributes to bone health by virtue of its role in

Accepted Answer

A)  antioxidant reactions. 
B)  collagen synthesis. 
C)  immune function. 
D)  mineral absorption. 
A)  antioxidant reactions. 
B)  collagen synthesis. 
C)  immune function. 
D)  mineral absorption.

Question 6

Rich sources of pantothenic acid are

Accepted Answer

A)  orange juice and soy milk. 
B)  blueberries and apples. 
C)  white bread and pastries. 
D)  sunflower seeds, mushrooms, peanuts, and eggs. 
A)  orange juice and soy milk. 
B)  blueberries and apples. 
C)  white bread and pastries. 
D)  sunflower seeds, mushrooms, peanuts, and eggs.

Question 7

A nutrient that has been deemed essential but has not been classified as a vitamin is

Accepted Answer

A)  ascorbic acid. 
B)  beta-carotene. 
C)  choline. 
D)  resveratrol. 
A)  ascorbic acid. 
B)  beta-carotene. 
C)  choline. 
D)  resveratrol.

Question 8

All of the following can be classified as B vitamins except

Accepted Answer

A)  choline. 
B)  niacin. 
C)  riboflavin. 
D)  biotin. 
A)  choline. 
B)  niacin. 
C)  riboflavin. 
D)  biotin.

Question 9

Consuming excessive carotenoids may cause

Accepted Answer

A)  fetal malformations. 
B)  yellowing of the skin. 
C)  chlorosis. 
D)  scurvy. 
A)  fetal malformations. 
B)  yellowing of the skin. 
C)  chlorosis. 
D)  scurvy.

Question 10

The first step in ensuring an adequate intake of vitamins is

Accepted Answer

A)  following a dietary pattern that matches MyPlate's Daily Food Plan. 
B)  ingesting a wide variety of fortified foods. 
C)  using a multivitamin and mineral supplement. 
D)  taking individual nutrient supplements. 
A)  following a dietary pattern that matches MyPlate's Daily Food Plan. 
B)  ingesting a wide variety of fortified foods. 
C)  using a multivitamin and mineral supplement. 
D)  taking individual nutrient supplements.

Question 11

Match the following terms with the descriptions below.
-Pellagra

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 12

Deposition of calcium and phosphorus in the bones is regulated by

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Beriberi is caused by a ________ deficiency.

Accepted Answer

A)  thiamin 
B)  vitamin B-6 
C)  niacin 
D)  choline 
A)  thiamin 
B)  vitamin B-6 
C)  niacin 
D)  choline

Question 14

Excessive use of vitamin E supplements could lead to

Accepted Answer

A)  uncontrolled bleeding. 
B)  nausea. 
C)  diarrhea. 
D)  All of these responses are correct. 
A)  uncontrolled bleeding. 
B)  nausea. 
C)  diarrhea. 
D)  All of these responses are correct.

Question 15

Lycopene is found in

Accepted Answer

A)  grapes. 
B)  carrots. 
C)  tomatoes. 
D)  whole grain products. 
A)  grapes. 
B)  carrots. 
C)  tomatoes. 
D)  whole grain products.

Question 16

Examine the Nutrition Facts panel for wild Alaskan salmon.
   True or false: Wild Alaskan salmon is a rich (high) source of vitamin D.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In milling grains to make refined products, seeds are crushed and the germ, bran, and husk layers are discarded, leaving just the starch-containing ________ in the refined grains.

Accepted Answer

A)  endosperm 
B)  cereal 
C)  cellulose 
D)  fiber 
A)  endosperm 
B)  cereal 
C)  cellulose 
D)  fiber

Question 18

Biotin absorption is inhibited by

Accepted Answer

A)  phytate. 
B)  oxalate. 
C)  avidin. 
D)  copper. 
A)  phytate. 
B)  oxalate. 
C)  avidin. 
D)  copper.

Question 19

Match the following terms with the descriptions below.
-Night blindness

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 20

Symptoms of ________ deficiency include glossitis, dermatitis, cheilosis, eye disorders, sun sensitivity, and confusion.

Accepted Answer

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

Which statement about vitamins is true?

B vitamins

Anemia can result from a deficiency of

When the intake of ________ is low, vitamin E aids in its absorption.

Vitamin C contributes to bone health by virtue of its role in

Rich sources of pantothenic acid are

A nutrient that has been deemed essential but has not been classified as a vitamin is

All of the following can be classified as B vitamins except

Consuming excessive carotenoids may cause

The first step in ensuring an adequate intake of vitamins is

Match the following terms with the descriptions below. -Pellagra

Deposition of calcium and phosphorus in the bones is regulated by

Beriberi is caused by a ________ deficiency.

Excessive use of vitamin E supplements could lead to

Lycopene is found in

Examine the Nutrition Facts panel for wild Alaskan salmon. True or false: Wild Alaskan salmon is a rich (high) source of vitamin D.

In milling grains to make refined products, seeds are crushed and the germ, bran, and husk layers are discarded, leaving just the starch-containing ________ in the refined grains.

Biotin absorption is inhibited by

Match the following terms with the descriptions below. -Night blindness

Symptoms of ________ deficiency include glossitis, dermatitis, cheilosis, eye disorders, sun sensitivity, and confusion.

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Exam 8: Vitamins

Which statement about vitamins is true?

B vitamins

Anemia can result from a deficiency of

When the intake of ________ is low, vitamin E aids in its absorption.

Vitamin C contributes to bone health by virtue of its role in

Rich sources of pantothenic acid are

A nutrient that has been deemed essential but has not been classified as a vitamin is

All of the following can be classified as B vitamins except

Consuming excessive carotenoids may cause

The first step in ensuring an adequate intake of vitamins is

Match the following terms with the descriptions below. -Pellagra

Deposition of calcium and phosphorus in the bones is regulated by

Beriberi is caused by a ________ deficiency.

Excessive use of vitamin E supplements could lead to

Lycopene is found in

Examine the Nutrition Facts panel for wild Alaskan salmon. True or false: Wild Alaskan salmon is a rich (high) source of vitamin D.

In milling grains to make refined products, seeds are crushed and the germ, bran, and husk layers are discarded, leaving just the starch-containing ________ in the refined grains.

Biotin absorption is inhibited by

Match the following terms with the descriptions below. -Night blindness

Symptoms of ________ deficiency include glossitis, dermatitis, cheilosis, eye disorders, sun sensitivity, and confusion.

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

Protecting Our Food Supply

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition From Infancy Through Adolescence

Nutrition During Adulthood

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