Question 1

Why should people avoid using mineral oil as a laxative?

Accepted Answer

A)  It may cause excretion of the fat-soluble vitamins. 
B)  It may lead to toxic levels of the fat-soluble vitamins in the body. 
C)  It may interfere with the absorption of water-soluble vitamins. 
D)  It may induce stomach ulcers. 
A)  It may cause excretion of the fat-soluble vitamins. 
B)  It may lead to toxic levels of the fat-soluble vitamins in the body. 
C)  It may interfere with the absorption of water-soluble vitamins. 
D)  It may induce stomach ulcers.

Question 2

Which group of people is most likely to suffer from vitamin D poisoning?

Accepted Answer

A)  women 
B)  teenagers 
C)  infants 
D)  athletes 
A)  women 
B)  teenagers 
C)  infants 
D)  athletes

Question 3

Which of the following foods would you recommend to someone who needs to increase intake of thiamin?

Accepted Answer

A)  orange juice 
B)  steak 
C)  legumes 
D)  spinach 
A)  orange juice 
B)  steak 
C)  legumes 
D)  spinach

Question 4

What is the name for the active form of vitamin A stored in the liver?

Accepted Answer

A)  beta-carotene 
B)  retinol 
C)  gamma-tocopherol 
D)  alpha-A 
A)  beta-carotene 
B)  retinol 
C)  gamma-tocopherol 
D)  alpha-A

Question 5

Which of the following vitamins can be obtained entirely from non-food sources for some people?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

What is one of the most important functions of vitamin C?

Accepted Answer

A)  It protects against nervous system disorders. 
B)  It prevents blood clotting. 
C)  It produces and maintains collagen. 
D)  It maintains bone density. 
A)  It protects against nervous system disorders. 
B)  It prevents blood clotting. 
C)  It produces and maintains collagen. 
D)  It maintains bone density.

Why should people avoid using mineral oil as a laxative?

Which group of people is most likely to suffer from vitamin D poisoning?

Which of the following foods would you recommend to someone who needs to increase intake of thiamin?

What is the name for the active form of vitamin A stored in the liver?

Which of the following vitamins can be obtained entirely from non-food sources for some people?

What is one of the most important functions of vitamin C?

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Why should people avoid using mineral oil as a laxative?

Which group of people is most likely to suffer from vitamin D poisoning?

Which of the following foods would you recommend to someone who needs to increase intake of thiamin?

What is the name for the active form of vitamin A stored in the liver?

Which of the following vitamins can be obtained entirely from non-food sources for some people?

What is one of the most important functions of vitamin C?

Food Choices and Human Health

Nutrition Toolsstandards and Guidelines

The Remarkable Body

The Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starch, Glycogen, and Fibre

The Lipids: Fats, Oils, Phospholipids, and Sterols

The Proteins and Amino Acids

Water and Minerals

Energy Balance and Healthy Body Weight

Nutrients, Physical Activity, and the Bodys Responses

Diet and Health

Food Safety and Food Technology

Life Cycle Nutrition: Mother and Infant

Child, Teen, and Older Adult

Hunger and the Global Environment

Filters