Question 1

Match the following with the descriptions below.
-Phytochemical

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 2

Which of the following population groups has increased vitamin C requirements?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vegetarians 
B)  Alcoholics 
C)  Older adults 
D)  Smokers 
A)  Vegetarians 
B)  Alcoholics 
C)  Older adults 
D)  Smokers

Question 3

Formation and maintenance of collagen requires

Accepted Answer

A)  thiamin. 
B)  vitamin C. 
C)  pantothenic acid. 
D)  folate. 
A)  thiamin. 
B)  vitamin C. 
C)  pantothenic acid. 
D)  folate.

Question 4

________ are mostly stored in the liver and adipose tissue.

Accepted Answer

A)  Fat-soluble vitamins 
B)  Water-soluble vitamins 
A)  Fat-soluble vitamins 
B)  Water-soluble vitamins

Question 5

Dennis had undergone a heart valve replacement and was placed on Coumadin (warfarin). In order for the Coumadin to be effective, consistent daily consumption of ________ must be maintained.

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin C 
B)  vitamin B-6 
C)  vitamin K 
D)  vitamin B-12 
A)  vitamin C 
B)  vitamin B-6 
C)  vitamin K 
D)  vitamin B-12

Question 6

Typically, about 50% to 90% of the B vitamins in the diet are absorbed. In other words, B vitamins have high

Accepted Answer

A)  essentiality. 
B)  bioavailability. 
C)  utilization. 
D)  metabolism. 
A)  essentiality. 
B)  bioavailability. 
C)  utilization. 
D)  metabolism.

Question 7

Which of the following are the best thiamin sources?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pork, whole grains, enriched cereals, legumes 
B)  Root vegetables, cheddar-type cheese, deep yellow/orange fruits and vegetables 
C)  Seafood, vegetables of the cabbage family, whole grains 
D)  Milk, beef, deep yellow/orange fruits and vegetables 
A)  Pork, whole grains, enriched cereals, legumes 
B)  Root vegetables, cheddar-type cheese, deep yellow/orange fruits and vegetables 
C)  Seafood, vegetables of the cabbage family, whole grains 
D)  Milk, beef, deep yellow/orange fruits and vegetables

Question 8

Megadoses are defined as vitamin intakes ________ times the estimated human needs to prevent a deficiency.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 to 2 
B)  2 to 10 
C)  50 
D)  100 
A)  1 to 2 
B)  2 to 10 
C)  50 
D)  100

Question 9

Thiamin is distributed in small amounts in many foods. The most nutrient-dense source of thiamin is

Accepted Answer

A)  milk. 
B)  pork. 
C)  whole grain cereals. 
D)  dark green vegetables. 
A)  milk. 
B)  pork. 
C)  whole grain cereals. 
D)  dark green vegetables.

Question 10

Pernicious anemia is related to impaired absorption of

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins differ in which way?

Accepted Answer

A)  Water-soluble vitamins are stored, whereas fat-soluble vitamins are excreted readily. 
B)  Water-soluble vitamins are less likely to be toxic. 
C)  Fat-soluble vitamins have much less potential for being toxic. 
D)  Water-soluble vitamins are best absorbed in the presence of dietary fat. 
A)  Water-soluble vitamins are stored, whereas fat-soluble vitamins are excreted readily. 
B)  Water-soluble vitamins are less likely to be toxic. 
C)  Fat-soluble vitamins have much less potential for being toxic. 
D)  Water-soluble vitamins are best absorbed in the presence of dietary fat.

Question 12

The most reliable source of vitamin D in the diet is

Accepted Answer

A)  poultry. 
B)  whole-grain cereals. 
C)  yellow squash. 
D)  fortified milk. 
A)  poultry. 
B)  whole-grain cereals. 
C)  yellow squash. 
D)  fortified milk.

Question 13

In the body, the amino acid tryptophan can be converted into

Accepted Answer

A)  niacin. 
B)  thiamin. 
C)  vitamin B-6. 
D)  riboflavin. 
A)  niacin. 
B)  thiamin. 
C)  vitamin B-6. 
D)  riboflavin.

Question 14

Match the following terms with the descriptions below.
-Scurvy

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 15

An important role of vitamin K is the synthesis of

Accepted Answer

A)  alpha-tocopherol. 
B)  visual pigments. 
C)  retinol. 
D)  clotting factors. 
A)  alpha-tocopherol. 
B)  visual pigments. 
C)  retinol. 
D)  clotting factors.

Question 16

Bill's physician has written a prescription for 1.5 grams of nicotinic acid (a form of niacin) per day. Which of the following is a benefit of high doses of niacin?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a potent antioxidant. 
B)  It can lower blood pressure. 
C)  It can lower blood sugar levels. 
D)  It can lower blood cholesterol levels. 
A)  It is a potent antioxidant. 
B)  It can lower blood pressure. 
C)  It can lower blood sugar levels. 
D)  It can lower blood cholesterol levels.

Question 17

Pantothenic acid is required for the synthesis of

Accepted Answer

A)  thiamin pyrophosphate (TPP). 
B)  coenzyme Q (CoQ). 
C)  coenzyme A (Co
A) . 
D)  flavin mononucleotide (FMN). 
A)  thiamin pyrophosphate (TPP). 
B)  coenzyme Q (CoQ). 
C)  coenzyme A (Co
A) . 
D)  flavin mononucleotide (FMN).

Question 18

The major effect of taking high doses of vitamin D is

Accepted Answer

A)  excessive acne. 
B)  calcium deposits in the kidneys and other organs. 
C)  limb paralysis. 
D)  a flaky skin rash. 
A)  excessive acne. 
B)  calcium deposits in the kidneys and other organs. 
C)  limb paralysis. 
D)  a flaky skin rash.

Question 19

Match the following terms with the descriptions below.
-Rickets

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

Immediately after absorption from the small intestine, fat-soluble vitamins appear in the lymph as part of

Accepted Answer

A)  chylomicrons. 
B)  VLDLs. 
C)  HDLs. 
D)  phospholipids. 
A)  chylomicrons. 
B)  VLDLs. 
C)  HDLs. 
D)  phospholipids.

Match the following with the descriptions below. -Phytochemical

Which of the following population groups has increased vitamin C requirements?

Formation and maintenance of collagen requires

________ are mostly stored in the liver and adipose tissue.

Dennis had undergone a heart valve replacement and was placed on Coumadin (warfarin). In order for the Coumadin to be effective, consistent daily consumption of ________ must be maintained.

Typically, about 50% to 90% of the B vitamins in the diet are absorbed. In other words, B vitamins have high

Which of the following are the best thiamin sources?

Megadoses are defined as vitamin intakes ________ times the estimated human needs to prevent a deficiency.

Thiamin is distributed in small amounts in many foods. The most nutrient-dense source of thiamin is

Pernicious anemia is related to impaired absorption of

Water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins differ in which way?

The most reliable source of vitamin D in the diet is

In the body, the amino acid tryptophan can be converted into

Match the following terms with the descriptions below. -Scurvy

An important role of vitamin K is the synthesis of

Bill's physician has written a prescription for 1.5 grams of nicotinic acid (a form of niacin) per day. Which of the following is a benefit of high doses of niacin?

Pantothenic acid is required for the synthesis of

The major effect of taking high doses of vitamin D is

Match the following terms with the descriptions below. -Rickets

Immediately after absorption from the small intestine, fat-soluble vitamins appear in the lymph as part of

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Match the following with the descriptions below. -Phytochemical

Which of the following population groups has increased vitamin C requirements?

Formation and maintenance of collagen requires

________ are mostly stored in the liver and adipose tissue.

Dennis had undergone a heart valve replacement and was placed on Coumadin (warfarin). In order for the Coumadin to be effective, consistent daily consumption of ________ must be maintained.

Typically, about 50% to 90% of the B vitamins in the diet are absorbed. In other words, B vitamins have high

Which of the following are the best thiamin sources?

Megadoses are defined as vitamin intakes ________ times the estimated human needs to prevent a deficiency.

Thiamin is distributed in small amounts in many foods. The most nutrient-dense source of thiamin is

Pernicious anemia is related to impaired absorption of

Water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins differ in which way?

The most reliable source of vitamin D in the diet is

In the body, the amino acid tryptophan can be converted into

Match the following terms with the descriptions below. -Scurvy

An important role of vitamin K is the synthesis of

Bill's physician has written a prescription for 1.5 grams of nicotinic acid (a form of niacin) per day. Which of the following is a benefit of high doses of niacin?

Pantothenic acid is required for the synthesis of

The major effect of taking high doses of vitamin D is

Match the following terms with the descriptions below. -Rickets

Immediately after absorption from the small intestine, fat-soluble vitamins appear in the lymph as part of

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