Question 1

Which of the following is true about the absorption, transport, and storage of fat-soluble vitamins?

Accepted Answer

A)  They enter the bloodstream directly from the small intestine. 
B)  Fat in the digestive contents is not important for their absorption. 
C)  Excessive intakes are readily excreted via the kidneys. 
D)  They are stored in the liver and fatty tissue. 
A)  They enter the bloodstream directly from the small intestine. 
B)  Fat in the digestive contents is not important for their absorption. 
C)  Excessive intakes are readily excreted via the kidneys. 
D)  They are stored in the liver and fatty tissue.

Question 2

The following are some vitamin-like compounds found in our diets:

Accepted Answer

A)  quinone and ascorbic acid. 
B)  alpha-tocopherol, thiamin, and ribonucleic acid. 
C)  carnitine, inositol, taurine, and lipoic acid. 
D)  pyridoxine, cobalamin, and retinoic acid. 
A)  quinone and ascorbic acid. 
B)  alpha-tocopherol, thiamin, and ribonucleic acid. 
C)  carnitine, inositol, taurine, and lipoic acid. 
D)  pyridoxine, cobalamin, and retinoic acid.

Question 3

The nutrient that prevents beriberi is

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin B-12. 
B)  niacin. 
C)  riboflavin. 
D)  thiamin. 
A)  vitamin B-12. 
B)  niacin. 
C)  riboflavin. 
D)  thiamin.

Question 4

Which of the following is best for preserving the vitamin content of foods?

Accepted Answer

A)  Exposure to light 
B)  Cooking in water 
C)  Flash freezing 
D)  Addition of baking soda 
A)  Exposure to light 
B)  Cooking in water 
C)  Flash freezing 
D)  Addition of baking soda

Question 5

The B vitamins

Accepted Answer

A)  facilitate chemical reactions that yield energy from macronutrients. 
B)  can be broken down to yield about 4 kcal per gram. 
C)  provide strength and stability to bones. 
D)  protect the cells from damage by free radicals. 
A)  facilitate chemical reactions that yield energy from macronutrients. 
B)  can be broken down to yield about 4 kcal per gram. 
C)  provide strength and stability to bones. 
D)  protect the cells from damage by free radicals.

Question 6

Which fat-soluble vitamins are most toxic if consumed in excess amounts over long periods of time?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vitamins D and K 
B)  Vitamins A and E 
C)  Vitamins A and D 
D)  Vitamins E and K 
A)  Vitamins D and K 
B)  Vitamins A and E 
C)  Vitamins A and D 
D)  Vitamins E and K

Question 7

Vitamin D regulates

Accepted Answer

A)  energy metabolism. 
B)  fluid balance. 
C)  oxidation and reduction reactions. 
D)  blood calcium levels. 
A)  energy metabolism. 
B)  fluid balance. 
C)  oxidation and reduction reactions. 
D)  blood calcium levels.

Question 8

Which of the following body systems is particularly sensitive to choline status?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nervous system 
B)  Immune system 
C)  Digestive system 
D)  Skeletal system 
A)  Nervous system 
B)  Immune system 
C)  Digestive system 
D)  Skeletal system

Question 9

Consuming high doses of ________ can mask signs of a vitamin B-12 deficiency.

Accepted Answer

A)  folate 
B)  vitamin K 
C)  iron 
D)  vitamin B-6 
A)  folate 
B)  vitamin K 
C)  iron 
D)  vitamin B-6

Question 10

Match the following terms with the descriptions below.
-Osteomalacia

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

Vitamin D is converted to its active form by the

Accepted Answer

A)  liver and kidneys. 
B)  bones. 
C)  pancreas. 
D)  skin. 
A)  liver and kidneys. 
B)  bones. 
C)  pancreas. 
D)  skin.

Question 12

The leading cause of blindness among older Americans is macular degeneration. Eating a diet rich in can decrease the risk of this condition.

Accepted Answer

A)  retinoids 
B)  vitamin E 
C)  vitamin C 
D)  carotenoids 
A)  retinoids 
B)  vitamin E 
C)  vitamin C 
D)  carotenoids

Question 13

Which of the following is an example of a fat-soluble vitamin?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vitamin A 
B)  Vitamin B-6 
C)  Vitamin B-12 
D)  Riboflavin 
A)  Vitamin A 
B)  Vitamin B-6 
C)  Vitamin B-12 
D)  Riboflavin

Question 14

Which of the following is true about the forms of vitamin A?

Accepted Answer

A)  Retinoids are found in plant foods. 
B)  Carotenoids are found in animal foods. 
C)  Carotenoids can be converted to retinoids. 
D)  Retinoids can be converted to carotenoids. 
A)  Retinoids are found in plant foods. 
B)  Carotenoids are found in animal foods. 
C)  Carotenoids can be converted to retinoids. 
D)  Retinoids can be converted to carotenoids.

Question 15

Vitamin B-12 is supplied almost entirely by

Accepted Answer

A)  animal products. 
B)  vegetables and fruits. 
C)  human intestinal bacteria. 
D)  whole grain cereals and legumes. 
A)  animal products. 
B)  vegetables and fruits. 
C)  human intestinal bacteria. 
D)  whole grain cereals and legumes.

Question 16

The ability of the skin to synthesize vitamin D is decreased by

Accepted Answer

A)  the use of sunscreen. 
B)  excessive dietary calcium intake. 
C)  excessive dietary phosphorus intake. 
D)  the use of a tanning bed. 
A)  the use of sunscreen. 
B)  excessive dietary calcium intake. 
C)  excessive dietary phosphorus intake. 
D)  the use of a tanning bed.

Question 17

The vitamin required specifically in carbohydrate metabolism is

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

________ is a building block of vitamin D and other hormones.

Accepted Answer

A)  Cholesterol 
B)  Hydroxyapatite 
C)  Calcitriol 
D)  Estrogen 
A)  Cholesterol 
B)  Hydroxyapatite 
C)  Calcitriol 
D)  Estrogen

Question 19

Which of the following would be the best source of vitamin D for a person following a vegan diet?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fish oil 
B)  Vitamin D-fortified soy milk 
C)  Spinach 
D)  Whole grain products 
A)  Fish oil 
B)  Vitamin D-fortified soy milk 
C)  Spinach 
D)  Whole grain products

Question 20

Which of the B vitamins contains cobalt?

Accepted Answer

A)  Niacin 
B)  Thiamin 
C)  Vitamin B-6 
D)  Vitamin B-12 
A)  Niacin 
B)  Thiamin 
C)  Vitamin B-6 
D)  Vitamin B-12

Which of the following is true about the absorption, transport, and storage of fat-soluble vitamins?

The following are some vitamin-like compounds found in our diets:

The nutrient that prevents beriberi is

Which of the following is best for preserving the vitamin content of foods?

The B vitamins

Which fat-soluble vitamins are most toxic if consumed in excess amounts over long periods of time?

Vitamin D regulates

Which of the following body systems is particularly sensitive to choline status?

Consuming high doses of ________ can mask signs of a vitamin B-12 deficiency.

Match the following terms with the descriptions below. -Osteomalacia

Vitamin D is converted to its active form by the

The leading cause of blindness among older Americans is macular degeneration. Eating a diet rich in can decrease the risk of this condition.

Which of the following is an example of a fat-soluble vitamin?

Which of the following is true about the forms of vitamin A?

Vitamin B-12 is supplied almost entirely by

The ability of the skin to synthesize vitamin D is decreased by

The vitamin required specifically in carbohydrate metabolism is

________ is a building block of vitamin D and other hormones.

Which of the following would be the best source of vitamin D for a person following a vegan diet?

Which of the B vitamins contains cobalt?

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Exam 8: Vitamins

Which of the following is true about the absorption, transport, and storage of fat-soluble vitamins?

The following are some vitamin-like compounds found in our diets:

The nutrient that prevents beriberi is

Which of the following is best for preserving the vitamin content of foods?

The B vitamins

Which fat-soluble vitamins are most toxic if consumed in excess amounts over long periods of time?

Vitamin D regulates

Which of the following body systems is particularly sensitive to choline status?

Consuming high doses of ________ can mask signs of a vitamin B-12 deficiency.

Match the following terms with the descriptions below. -Osteomalacia

Vitamin D is converted to its active form by the

The leading cause of blindness among older Americans is macular degeneration. Eating a diet rich in can decrease the risk of this condition.

Which of the following is an example of a fat-soluble vitamin?

Which of the following is true about the forms of vitamin A?

Vitamin B-12 is supplied almost entirely by

The ability of the skin to synthesize vitamin D is decreased by

The vitamin required specifically in carbohydrate metabolism is

________ is a building block of vitamin D and other hormones.

Which of the following would be the best source of vitamin D for a person following a vegan diet?

Which of the B vitamins contains cobalt?

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

Nutrition From Infancy Through Adolescence

Nutrition During Adulthood

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