Question 1

If a supplement label includes a structure/function claim, it also must include

Accepted Answer

A)  an illustration of the supplement's chemical structure. 
B)  the FDA warning that these claims have not been evaluated by the agency. 
C)  a reference to a scientific study that supports this claim. 
D)  a description of the supplement's biological function. 
A)  an illustration of the supplement's chemical structure. 
B)  the FDA warning that these claims have not been evaluated by the agency. 
C)  a reference to a scientific study that supports this claim. 
D)  a description of the supplement's biological function.

Question 2

The main form of vitamin E in the body is

Accepted Answer

A)  alpha-tocopherol. 
B)  gamma-tocopherol. 
C)  beta-tocopherol. 
D)  delta-tocopherol. 
A)  alpha-tocopherol. 
B)  gamma-tocopherol. 
C)  beta-tocopherol. 
D)  delta-tocopherol.

Question 3

Which of the following is a role of choline in human health?

Accepted Answer

A)  Synthesis of neurotransmitters 
B)  Transport of lipids 
C)  Structure of cell membranes 
D)  All of these are functions of choline. 
A)  Synthesis of neurotransmitters 
B)  Transport of lipids 
C)  Structure of cell membranes 
D)  All of these are functions of choline.

Question 4

Vitamin E is thought to be helpful in the prevention of heart disease because it

Accepted Answer

A)  enhances vitamin K activity. 
B)  prevents oxidation of LDL cholesterol. 
C)  relaxes blood vessels. 
D)  prevents sodium retention. 
A)  enhances vitamin K activity. 
B)  prevents oxidation of LDL cholesterol. 
C)  relaxes blood vessels. 
D)  prevents sodium retention.

Question 5

Match the following with the descriptions below.
-Zoochemical

Accepted Answer

A) Substance that has the ability to prevent or repair the damage caused by oxidation 
B) Pigment materials in fruits and vegetables that can be turned into vitamin A in the bod 
C) Animal chemical that has health protective actions 
D) Plant chemical that has health protective actions 
E) Unstable atom with an unpaired electron in its outermost shell
F)Foods that have health benefits beyond basic nutrition 
A) Substance that has the ability to prevent or repair the damage caused by oxidation 
B) Pigment materials in fruits and vegetables that can be turned into vitamin A in the bod 
C) Animal chemical that has health protective actions 
D) Plant chemical that has health protective actions 
E) Unstable atom with an unpaired electron in its outermost shell
F)Foods that have health benefits beyond basic nutrition

Question 6

Research evidence shows that vitamin C supplements may

Accepted Answer

A)  reduce the duration of the common cold. 
B)  suppress the immune response to the common cold. 
C)  prevent the common cold. 
D)  worsen the severity of symptoms of the common cold. 
A)  reduce the duration of the common cold. 
B)  suppress the immune response to the common cold. 
C)  prevent the common cold. 
D)  worsen the severity of symptoms of the common cold.

Question 7

Older adults may require a supplemental source of vitamin B-12 because

Accepted Answer

A)  low intake of vitamin C impairs vitamin B-12 absorption. 
B)  decreased production of intrinsic factor decreases vitamin B-12 absorption. 
C)  increased hydrochloric acid production decreases vitamin B-12 absorption. 
D)  high fiber intake binds vitamin B-12. 
A)  low intake of vitamin C impairs vitamin B-12 absorption. 
B)  decreased production of intrinsic factor decreases vitamin B-12 absorption. 
C)  increased hydrochloric acid production decreases vitamin B-12 absorption. 
D)  high fiber intake binds vitamin B-12.

Question 8

Which of the following vitamins protects cell membranes and DNA from oxidative damage?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vitamin K 
B)  Vitamin D 
C)  Niacin 
D)  Vitamin E 
A)  Vitamin K 
B)  Vitamin D 
C)  Niacin 
D)  Vitamin E

Question 9

Typical North American dietary patterns ________ the RDA for vitamin E.

Accepted Answer

A)  do not meet 
B)  meet 
A)  do not meet 
B)  meet

Question 10

Newborns are routinely given an injection of ________ shortly after birth to prevent life-threatening hemorrhage.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Vitamin C intake over 2 grams per day may cause

Accepted Answer

A)  diarrhea. 
B)  liver damage. 
C)  beriberi. 
D)  rebound scurvy. 
A)  diarrhea. 
B)  liver damage. 
C)  beriberi. 
D)  rebound scurvy.

Question 12

A condition characterized by soft bones resulting from a vitamin D deficiency in adulthood is called

Accepted Answer

A)  rickets. 
B)  osteoporosis. 
C)  osteomalacia. 
D)  osteopenia. 
A)  rickets. 
B)  osteoporosis. 
C)  osteomalacia. 
D)  osteopenia.

Question 13

Taking megadose supplements of vitamin B-6 can lead to

Accepted Answer

A)  liver damage. 
B)  kidney damage. 
C)  nerve damage. 
D)  ulcers. 
A)  liver damage. 
B)  kidney damage. 
C)  nerve damage. 
D)  ulcers.

Question 14

The bioavailability of carotenoids is affected by

Accepted Answer

A)  cooking. 
B)  consumption with meat products. 
C)  soil mineral content. 
D)  exposure to acid. 
A)  cooking. 
B)  consumption with meat products. 
C)  soil mineral content. 
D)  exposure to acid.

Question 15

In order to adequately absorb vitamin B-12, we need

Accepted Answer

A)  intrinsic factor. 
B)  an acidic environment in the stomach. 
C)  a healthy ileum. 
D)  all of these. 
A)  intrinsic factor. 
B)  an acidic environment in the stomach. 
C)  a healthy ileum. 
D)  all of these.

Question 16

Which of the following is an antioxidant?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vitamin C 
B)  Vitamin B-6 
C)  Biotin 
D)  Niacin 
A)  Vitamin C 
B)  Vitamin B-6 
C)  Biotin 
D)  Niacin

Question 17

Which of the following is true about our current knowledge about vitamins?

Accepted Answer

A)  We are sure there are more vitamins to be discovered for humans. 
B)  We cannot effectively feed individuals intravenously for long periods of time because we do not know about all the vitamins that must be included. 
C)  Most scientists believe we have discovered all vitamins relevant to humans. 
D)  We know that there are more fat-soluble vitamins to discover. 
A)  We are sure there are more vitamins to be discovered for humans. 
B)  We cannot effectively feed individuals intravenously for long periods of time because we do not know about all the vitamins that must be included. 
C)  Most scientists believe we have discovered all vitamins relevant to humans. 
D)  We know that there are more fat-soluble vitamins to discover.

Question 18

Fat malabsorption may contribute to poor bone health because of impaired absorption of

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin D. 
B)  vitamin A. 
C)  phosphorus. 
D)  magnesium. 
A)  vitamin D. 
B)  vitamin A. 
C)  phosphorus. 
D)  magnesium.

Question 19

A rich source of vitamin E is

Accepted Answer

A)  oranges. 
B)  chicken breast. 
C)  corn oil. 
D)  prime rib. 
A)  oranges. 
B)  chicken breast. 
C)  corn oil. 
D)  prime rib.

Question 20

Match the following with the descriptions below.
-Functional foods

Accepted Answer

A) Substance that has the ability to prevent or repair the damage caused by oxidation 
B) Pigment materials in fruits and vegetables that can be turned into vitamin A in the bod 
C) Animal chemical that has health protective actions 
D) Plant chemical that has health protective actions 
E) Unstable atom with an unpaired electron in its outermost shell
F)Foods that have health benefits beyond basic nutrition 
A) Substance that has the ability to prevent or repair the damage caused by oxidation 
B) Pigment materials in fruits and vegetables that can be turned into vitamin A in the bod 
C) Animal chemical that has health protective actions 
D) Plant chemical that has health protective actions 
E) Unstable atom with an unpaired electron in its outermost shell
F)Foods that have health benefits beyond basic nutrition

If a supplement label includes a structure/function claim, it also must include

The main form of vitamin E in the body is

Which of the following is a role of choline in human health?

Vitamin E is thought to be helpful in the prevention of heart disease because it

Match the following with the descriptions below. -Zoochemical

Research evidence shows that vitamin C supplements may

Older adults may require a supplemental source of vitamin B-12 because

Which of the following vitamins protects cell membranes and DNA from oxidative damage?

Typical North American dietary patterns ________ the RDA for vitamin E.

Newborns are routinely given an injection of ________ shortly after birth to prevent life-threatening hemorrhage.

Vitamin C intake over 2 grams per day may cause

A condition characterized by soft bones resulting from a vitamin D deficiency in adulthood is called

Taking megadose supplements of vitamin B-6 can lead to

The bioavailability of carotenoids is affected by

In order to adequately absorb vitamin B-12, we need

Which of the following is an antioxidant?

Which of the following is true about our current knowledge about vitamins?

Fat malabsorption may contribute to poor bone health because of impaired absorption of

A rich source of vitamin E is

Match the following with the descriptions below. -Functional foods

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

Filters

Exam 8: Vitamins

If a supplement label includes a structure/function claim, it also must include

The main form of vitamin E in the body is

Which of the following is a role of choline in human health?

Vitamin E is thought to be helpful in the prevention of heart disease because it

Match the following with the descriptions below. -Zoochemical

Research evidence shows that vitamin C supplements may

Older adults may require a supplemental source of vitamin B-12 because

Which of the following vitamins protects cell membranes and DNA from oxidative damage?

Typical North American dietary patterns ________ the RDA for vitamin E.

Newborns are routinely given an injection of ________ shortly after birth to prevent life-threatening hemorrhage.

Vitamin C intake over 2 grams per day may cause

A condition characterized by soft bones resulting from a vitamin D deficiency in adulthood is called

Taking megadose supplements of vitamin B-6 can lead to

The bioavailability of carotenoids is affected by

In order to adequately absorb vitamin B-12, we need

Which of the following is an antioxidant?

Which of the following is true about our current knowledge about vitamins?

Fat malabsorption may contribute to poor bone health because of impaired absorption of

A rich source of vitamin E is

Match the following with the descriptions below. -Functional foods

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

Filters