Question 1

The human body is capable of forming the physiologically active form of vitamin A, primarily from
beta-carotene.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

If you decide to take a vitamin supplement, buy one of the highly advertised national brands because the quality will be worth the extra price.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Although athletes on weight reduction diets normally may not need vitamin supplementation, which athletes, based on the nature of their sport, may be best advised to take a supplement?

Accepted Answer

A)  swimmers 
B)  wrestlers 
C)  baseball players 
D)  field hockey players 
E)  sprinters 
A)  swimmers 
B)  wrestlers 
C)  baseball players 
D)  field hockey players 
E)  sprinters

Question 4

Which of the following are fat-soluble vitamins?

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamins B, C, D, niacin 
B)  vitamins E, niacin, thiamin, riboflavin 
C)  vitamins A, D, E, K 
D)  vitamins A, B, C, D 
E)  vitamins B1, B2, B6, C 
A)  vitamins B, C, D, niacin 
B)  vitamins E, niacin, thiamin, riboflavin 
C)  vitamins A, D, E, K 
D)  vitamins A, B, C, D 
E)  vitamins B1, B2, B6, C

Question 5

Which vitamin may block the release of free fatty acids from adipose tissue and thus may decrease a source of potential energy during exercise?

Accepted Answer

A)  niacin 
B)  thiamin 
C)  folate 
D)  pantothenic acid 
E)  B12 
A)  niacin 
B)  thiamin 
C)  folate 
D)  pantothenic acid 
E)  B12

Question 6

The water soluble vitamins include:

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamins A, C, and E 
B)  beta carotene, vitamin C and Vitamin E 
C)  vitamin C and the B complex 
D)  vitamins, A, D, E, and K 
A)  vitamins A, C, and E 
B)  beta carotene, vitamin C and Vitamin E 
C)  vitamin C and the B complex 
D)  vitamins, A, D, E, and K

Question 7

Which of the following vitamin deficiency is associated with rickets in children?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vitamin A 
B)  Vitamin C 
C)  Vitamin E 
D)  Vitamin D 
A)  Vitamin A 
B)  Vitamin C 
C)  Vitamin E 
D)  Vitamin D

Question 8

Vitamin A toxicity is MOST LIKELY to occur from:

Accepted Answer

A)  consuming too many dark green and deep orange vegetables 
B)  eating liver more than once per week 
C)  consuming high-dosage vitamin A supplements 
D)  drinking too much vitamin A fortified milk 
E)  eating rabbit meat two days per week 
A)  consuming too many dark green and deep orange vegetables 
B)  eating liver more than once per week 
C)  consuming high-dosage vitamin A supplements 
D)  drinking too much vitamin A fortified milk 
E)  eating rabbit meat two days per week

Question 9

Vitamin intake may be inadequate for which of the following reason(s)?

Accepted Answer

A)  A diet high in processed foods that are not prepared properly. 
B)  Fruits and vegetables should be stored at room temperature in direct light to minimize vitamin loss. 
C)  Excessive vitamin losses involved with cooking with a microwave or in waterless cookware. 
D)  All of the answers are correct. 
A)  A diet high in processed foods that are not prepared properly. 
B)  Fruits and vegetables should be stored at room temperature in direct light to minimize vitamin loss. 
C)  Excessive vitamin losses involved with cooking with a microwave or in waterless cookware. 
D)  All of the answers are correct.

Question 10

Serum levels of vitamins did increase in several experiments involving multivitamin-mineral
supplements, but no positive effects on heart rate and VO2 max were noted.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following statements is not true about vitamin B6?

Accepted Answer

A)  The term vitamin B6 refers to a family of compounds: pyridoxine, pyridoxal and pyridoxamine 
B)  As a coenzyme, it acts in the conversion of the amino acid tryptophan to one of the essential vitamins 
C)  It is fat soluble and therefore can be stored in the body 
D)  Foods containing it should be included in the diet daily 
E)  The richest food sources are meats, liver, vegetables, and whole grains 
A)  The term vitamin B6 refers to a family of compounds: pyridoxine, pyridoxal and pyridoxamine 
B)  As a coenzyme, it acts in the conversion of the amino acid tryptophan to one of the essential vitamins 
C)  It is fat soluble and therefore can be stored in the body 
D)  Foods containing it should be included in the diet daily 
E)  The richest food sources are meats, liver, vegetables, and whole grains

Question 12

Vitamins C and E, along with beta-carotene, are very popular supplements because all three possess
antioxidant properties.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Toxic reaction may occur from hypervitaminosis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following statements is true of vitamins?

Accepted Answer

A)  Like protein and some minerals, vitamins contribute to the structure of the body 
B)  Vitamins have a small caloric value 
C)  Vitamins are indispensable for the maintenance of optimal health 
D)  Vitamins can serve as an energy supply for the body if certain criteria are met 
A)  Like protein and some minerals, vitamins contribute to the structure of the body 
B)  Vitamins have a small caloric value 
C)  Vitamins are indispensable for the maintenance of optimal health 
D)  Vitamins can serve as an energy supply for the body if certain criteria are met

Question 15

Vitamin C undergoes several conversions in the body and in its active form functions as a
hormone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Riboflavin, also known as vitamin B2, is needed to prevent glossitis and to facilitate the formation of
oxidative enzymes known as flavoproteins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

CoQ10 supplementation is recommended for the endurance athlete.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

While vitamin supplements will not necessarily enhance performance, no health impairments are
associated with their ingestion in large quantities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which vitamin is the only one that is assigned hormonal status in its active form?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

Pantothenic acid is:

Accepted Answer

A)  a vitamin like compound 
B)  a long chain fatty acid obtained in the diet 
C)  a byproduct of intense exercise 
D)  an essential component of coenzyme A (Co
A)  
A)  a vitamin like compound 
B)  a long chain fatty acid obtained in the diet 
C)  a byproduct of intense exercise 
D)  an essential component of coenzyme A (Co
A)

The human body is capable of forming the physiologically active form of vitamin A, primarily from beta-carotene.

If you decide to take a vitamin supplement, buy one of the highly advertised national brands because the quality will be worth the extra price.

Although athletes on weight reduction diets normally may not need vitamin supplementation, which athletes, based on the nature of their sport, may be best advised to take a supplement?

Which of the following are fat-soluble vitamins?

Which vitamin may block the release of free fatty acids from adipose tissue and thus may decrease a source of potential energy during exercise?

The water soluble vitamins include:

Which of the following vitamin deficiency is associated with rickets in children?

Vitamin A toxicity is MOST LIKELY to occur from:

Vitamin intake may be inadequate for which of the following reason(s)?

Serum levels of vitamins did increase in several experiments involving multivitamin-mineral supplements, but no positive effects on heart rate and VO2 max were noted.

Which of the following statements is not true about vitamin B6?

Vitamins C and E, along with beta-carotene, are very popular supplements because all three possess antioxidant properties.

Toxic reaction may occur from hypervitaminosis.

Which of the following statements is true of vitamins?

Vitamin C undergoes several conversions in the body and in its active form functions as a hormone.

Riboflavin, also known as vitamin B2, is needed to prevent glossitis and to facilitate the formation of oxidative enzymes known as flavoproteins.

CoQ10 supplementation is recommended for the endurance athlete.

While vitamin supplements will not necessarily enhance performance, no health impairments are associated with their ingestion in large quantities.

Which vitamin is the only one that is assigned hormonal status in its active form?

Pantothenic acid is:

Introduction to Nutrition for Health, Fitness, and Sports Performance

Healthful Nutrition for Fitness and Sport: the Consumer Athlete

Human Energy

Carbohydrates: the Main Energy Food

Fat: an Important Energy Source During Exercise

Protein: the Tissue Builder

Minerals: the Inorganic Regulators

Water, Electrolytes and Temperature Regulation

Body Weight and Composition for Health and Sport

Weight Maintenance and Loss Through Proper Nutrition and Exercise

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Exam 7: Vitamins: the Organic Regulators

The human body is capable of forming the physiologically active form of vitamin A, primarily from beta-carotene.

If you decide to take a vitamin supplement, buy one of the highly advertised national brands because the quality will be worth the extra price.

Although athletes on weight reduction diets normally may not need vitamin supplementation, which athletes, based on the nature of their sport, may be best advised to take a supplement?

Which of the following are fat-soluble vitamins?

Which vitamin may block the release of free fatty acids from adipose tissue and thus may decrease a source of potential energy during exercise?

The water soluble vitamins include:

Which of the following vitamin deficiency is associated with rickets in children?

Vitamin A toxicity is MOST LIKELY to occur from:

Vitamin intake may be inadequate for which of the following reason(s)?

Serum levels of vitamins did increase in several experiments involving multivitamin-mineral supplements, but no positive effects on heart rate and VO2 max were noted.

Which of the following statements is not true about vitamin B6?

Vitamins C and E, along with beta-carotene, are very popular supplements because all three possess antioxidant properties.

Toxic reaction may occur from hypervitaminosis.

Which of the following statements is true of vitamins?

Vitamin C undergoes several conversions in the body and in its active form functions as a hormone.

Riboflavin, also known as vitamin B2, is needed to prevent glossitis and to facilitate the formation of oxidative enzymes known as flavoproteins.

CoQ10 supplementation is recommended for the endurance athlete.

While vitamin supplements will not necessarily enhance performance, no health impairments are associated with their ingestion in large quantities.

Which vitamin is the only one that is assigned hormonal status in its active form?

Pantothenic acid is:

Introduction to Nutrition for Health, Fitness, and Sports Performance

Healthful Nutrition for Fitness and Sport: the Consumer Athlete

Human Energy

Carbohydrates: the Main Energy Food

Fat: an Important Energy Source During Exercise

Protein: the Tissue Builder

Minerals: the Inorganic Regulators

Water, Electrolytes and Temperature Regulation

Body Weight and Composition for Health and Sport

Weight Maintenance and Loss Through Proper Nutrition and Exercise

Weight Gaining Through Proper Nutrition and Exercise

Food Drugs and Related Supplements

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