Question 1

Which of the following vitamins has no UL listed?

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin D 
B)  niacin 
C)  vitamin A 
D)  vitamin B6 
E)  vitamin B12 
A)  vitamin D 
B)  niacin 
C)  vitamin A 
D)  vitamin B6 
E)  vitamin B12

Question 2

Major sources of vitamin E in the diet are:

Accepted Answer

A)  meat 
B)  milk and dairy products 
C)  citrus fruits 
D)  vegetable oils 
E)  poultry 
A)  meat 
B)  milk and dairy products 
C)  citrus fruits 
D)  vegetable oils 
E)  poultry

Question 3

An essential vitamin can be synthesized in the body if the non essential vitamins are present.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Many of the symptoms of vitamin C deficiency such as bruising and failure of wounds to heal are related to the role of vitamin C in the synthesis of:

Accepted Answer

A)  calcium and iron 
B)  thyroxin 
C)  collagen 
D)  adrenal hormones 
E)  bones 
A)  calcium and iron 
B)  thyroxin 
C)  collagen 
D)  adrenal hormones 
E)  bones

Question 5

Free radicals are formed in the________, and when you exercise, the increased use of_____ causes a(n)______in free radicals.

Accepted Answer

A)  Kreb's cycle-glucose-decrease 
B)  Kreb's cycle-fatty acids-increase 
C)  electron transport system-oxygen-increase 
D)  electron transport system-glucose-decrease 
A)  Kreb's cycle-glucose-decrease 
B)  Kreb's cycle-fatty acids-increase 
C)  electron transport system-oxygen-increase 
D)  electron transport system-glucose-decrease

Question 6

Good sources of vitamin A (as retinol or beta-carotene) include: (1) bread (2) apricots (3) legumes (4) pumpkin pie (5) pears (6) sweet potatoes (7) baked potatoes (8) hamburger (9) liver.

Accepted Answer

A)  1, 3, 4, 6 
B)  2, 5, 7, 8 
C)  2, 4, 6, 9 
D)  3, 5, 7, 8 
E)  1, 6, 7, 9 
A)  1, 3, 4, 6 
B)  2, 5, 7, 8 
C)  2, 4, 6, 9 
D)  3, 5, 7, 8 
E)  1, 6, 7, 9

Question 7

There are 13 vitamins of which 4 are fat-soluble and the rest are water-soluble.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

If an athlete is on a well-balanced nutrient-dense diet, which of the following is true:

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin B12 supplements are needed to increase endurance 
B)  niacin supplements should be ingested to help burn fat 
C)  quercetin supplements will improve exercise performance 
D)  adequate vitamin nutrition should be obtained through the diet 
A)  vitamin B12 supplements are needed to increase endurance 
B)  niacin supplements should be ingested to help burn fat 
C)  quercetin supplements will improve exercise performance 
D)  adequate vitamin nutrition should be obtained through the diet

Question 9

Vitamin D

Accepted Answer

A)  is obtained by exposing the legs and back to about 5 minutes of winter sunshine once a week. 
B)  is found naturally in green leafy vegetables and whole milk. 
C)  can prevent osteomalacia. 
D)  plays a central role in iron absorption. 
A)  is obtained by exposing the legs and back to about 5 minutes of winter sunshine once a week. 
B)  is found naturally in green leafy vegetables and whole milk. 
C)  can prevent osteomalacia. 
D)  plays a central role in iron absorption.

Question 10

Unlike the case for fat-soluble vitamins, the body has the ability to store water-soluble vitamins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following statements regarding vitamin deficiency is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bioavailability is the amount of a nutrient that the body absorbs 
B)  Biochemical deficiency can be frequently identified by blood or tissue tests 
C)  Subclinical malnutrition always impairs physical performance 
D)  A clinically manifest vitamin deficiency adversely affects both health and performance 
A)  Bioavailability is the amount of a nutrient that the body absorbs 
B)  Biochemical deficiency can be frequently identified by blood or tissue tests 
C)  Subclinical malnutrition always impairs physical performance 
D)  A clinically manifest vitamin deficiency adversely affects both health and performance

Question 12

Which vitamin has an RDA of 75 to 90 mg/day, is involved in collagen formation, iron absorption, epinephrine production, and has antioxidant properties

Accepted Answer

A)  Vitamin U 
B)  Vitamin A 
C)  Vitamin D 
D)  Vitamin C 
A)  Vitamin U 
B)  Vitamin A 
C)  Vitamin D 
D)  Vitamin C

Question 13

Which of the following statements is correct for vitamin supplements?

Accepted Answer

A)  A megadose is generally defined as an amount ten times the RDA, although it is sometimes lower for certain vitamins 
B)  Vitamin/mineral overdoses result in about 1,000 fatalities in the United States each year 
C)  You should buy supplements containing 200 percent of the RDA for all vitamins and minerals 
D)  National brands of supplements are more expensive, but have less impurities, thus, they are a more prudent choice 
A)  A megadose is generally defined as an amount ten times the RDA, although it is sometimes lower for certain vitamins 
B)  Vitamin/mineral overdoses result in about 1,000 fatalities in the United States each year 
C)  You should buy supplements containing 200 percent of the RDA for all vitamins and minerals 
D)  National brands of supplements are more expensive, but have less impurities, thus, they are a more prudent choice

Question 14

Which of the following vitamins function as antioxidants in human metabolism?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Vitamin A can be stored in the body in relatively large amounts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A high intake of folate is dangerous because:

Accepted Answer

A)  it is stored in the body 
B)  it means the person is eating too much meat 
C)  it can "mask" pernicious anemia 
D)  we do not know enough about it 
E)  it depresses red blood cell formation 
A)  it is stored in the body 
B)  it means the person is eating too much meat 
C)  it can "mask" pernicious anemia 
D)  we do not know enough about it 
E)  it depresses red blood cell formation

Question 17

Our body has the ability to overcome any excess vitamin intake and one can never suffer from hypervitaminosis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A significant proportion of the United States' population spend over four billion dollars yearly on
vitamin supplements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following vitamins may NOT be formed in the body from another nutrient, provitamin or bacteria?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  niacin 
C)  C 
D)  D 
E)  K 
A)  A 
B)  niacin 
C)  C 
D)  D 
E)  K

Question 20

Which of the following are true B vitamins? (1) inositol (2) choline (3) biotin (4) lipoic acid (5) PABA (6) niacin (7) bioflavinoids (8) ubiquinone (9) vitamin B6 (10) thiamin (11) laetrile (12) pantothenic acid (13) vitamin B15 (14) vitamin P (15) vitamin B17

Accepted Answer

A)  1, 2, 3, 5, 7 
B)  2, 4, 7, 8, 9 
C)  3, 6, 9, 10, 12 
D)  5, 9, 11, 13, 15 
E)  7, 11, 12, 14, 15 
A)  1, 2, 3, 5, 7 
B)  2, 4, 7, 8, 9 
C)  3, 6, 9, 10, 12 
D)  5, 9, 11, 13, 15 
E)  7, 11, 12, 14, 15

Which of the following vitamins has no UL listed?

Major sources of vitamin E in the diet are:

An essential vitamin can be synthesized in the body if the non essential vitamins are present.

Many of the symptoms of vitamin C deficiency such as bruising and failure of wounds to heal are related to the role of vitamin C in the synthesis of:

Free radicals are formed in the______, and when you exercise, the increased use of_ causes a(n)____in free radicals.

Good sources of vitamin A (as retinol or beta-carotene) include: (1) bread (2) apricots (3) legumes (4) pumpkin pie (5) pears (6) sweet potatoes (7) baked potatoes (8) hamburger (9) liver.

There are 13 vitamins of which 4 are fat-soluble and the rest are water-soluble.

If an athlete is on a well-balanced nutrient-dense diet, which of the following is true:

Vitamin D

Unlike the case for fat-soluble vitamins, the body has the ability to store water-soluble vitamins.

Which of the following statements regarding vitamin deficiency is NOT true?

Which vitamin has an RDA of 75 to 90 mg/day, is involved in collagen formation, iron absorption, epinephrine production, and has antioxidant properties

Which of the following statements is correct for vitamin supplements?

Which of the following vitamins function as antioxidants in human metabolism?

Vitamin A can be stored in the body in relatively large amounts.

A high intake of folate is dangerous because:

Our body has the ability to overcome any excess vitamin intake and one can never suffer from hypervitaminosis.

A significant proportion of the United States' population spend over four billion dollars yearly on vitamin supplements.

Which of the following vitamins may NOT be formed in the body from another nutrient, provitamin or bacteria?

Which of the following are true B vitamins? (1) inositol (2) choline (3) biotin (4) lipoic acid (5) PABA (6) niacin (7) bioflavinoids (8) ubiquinone (9) vitamin B6 (10) thiamin (11) laetrile (12) pantothenic acid (13) vitamin B15 (14) vitamin P (15) vitamin B17

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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Exam 7: Vitamins: the Organic Regulators

Which of the following vitamins has no UL listed?

Major sources of vitamin E in the diet are:

An essential vitamin can be synthesized in the body if the non essential vitamins are present.

Many of the symptoms of vitamin C deficiency such as bruising and failure of wounds to heal are related to the role of vitamin C in the synthesis of:

Free radicals are formed in the________, and when you exercise, the increased use of_____ causes a(n)______in free radicals.

Good sources of vitamin A (as retinol or beta-carotene) include: (1) bread (2) apricots (3) legumes (4) pumpkin pie (5) pears (6) sweet potatoes (7) baked potatoes (8) hamburger (9) liver.

There are 13 vitamins of which 4 are fat-soluble and the rest are water-soluble.

If an athlete is on a well-balanced nutrient-dense diet, which of the following is true:

Vitamin D

Unlike the case for fat-soluble vitamins, the body has the ability to store water-soluble vitamins.

Which of the following statements regarding vitamin deficiency is NOT true?

Which vitamin has an RDA of 75 to 90 mg/day, is involved in collagen formation, iron absorption, epinephrine production, and has antioxidant properties

Which of the following statements is correct for vitamin supplements?

Which of the following vitamins function as antioxidants in human metabolism?

Vitamin A can be stored in the body in relatively large amounts.

A high intake of folate is dangerous because:

Our body has the ability to overcome any excess vitamin intake and one can never suffer from hypervitaminosis.

A significant proportion of the United States' population spend over four billion dollars yearly on vitamin supplements.

Which of the following vitamins may NOT be formed in the body from another nutrient, provitamin or bacteria?

Which of the following are true B vitamins? (1) inositol (2) choline (3) biotin (4) lipoic acid (5) PABA (6) niacin (7) bioflavinoids (8) ubiquinone (9) vitamin B6 (10) thiamin (11) laetrile (12) pantothenic acid (13) vitamin B15 (14) vitamin P (15) vitamin B17

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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Free radicals are formed in the______, and when you exercise, the increased use of_ causes a(n)____in free radicals.