Question 1

Vitamin A and the carotenoids are important in regulation of _____.

Accepted Answer

A) gene expression, immune function, metabolism of alcohol, and synthesis of cholesterol 
B) growth, reproduction, energy metabolism, transamination, and production of urea 
C) bone formation, immune function, the breakdown of ammonia, and acid-base balance 
D) growth, reproduction, vision, and bone formation 
A) gene expression, immune function, metabolism of alcohol, and synthesis of cholesterol 
B) growth, reproduction, energy metabolism, transamination, and production of urea 
C) bone formation, immune function, the breakdown of ammonia, and acid-base balance 
D) growth, reproduction, vision, and bone formation

Question 2

Golden Rice 2 is an example of biotechnology in which rice has been modified. What vitamin does Golden Rice 2 contain as a result of biotechnological changes?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Which of the following foods would retain the greatest amount of its original vitamin K when served?

Accepted Answer

A) Well-cooked collard greens 
B) Cole slaw stored in the refrigerator for several hours 
C) Spinach salad that has been on the buffet table for several hours 
D) Stir-fried broccoli 
A) Well-cooked collard greens 
B) Cole slaw stored in the refrigerator for several hours 
C) Spinach salad that has been on the buffet table for several hours 
D) Stir-fried broccoli

Question 4

Retinol can be converted to a carotenoid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What are the two basic cancer prevention recommendations with regard to consumption of plant foods?

Accepted Answer

-Eat at least 5 servings of a variety of

Question 6

_____ foods provide preformed vitamin A while _____ foods provide most of the provitamin A carotenoids.

Accepted Answer

A) Cooked, raw 
B) Raw, cooked 
C) Animal, plant 
D) Plant, animal 
A) Cooked, raw 
B) Raw, cooked 
C) Animal, plant 
D) Plant, animal

Question 7

Sasha is taking an antibiotic. Her status of which fat-soluble vitamin is most likely to be negatively impacted by her treatment?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

What are the treatment options available for someone who has cancer? What determines which option is chosen?

Accepted Answer

The goal for treating cancer is always t

Question 9

Scientists estimate that about _____ of all cancers are diet-related.

Accepted Answer

A) 10% 
B) 20% 
C) 33% 
D) 55% 
A) 10% 
B) 20% 
C) 33% 
D) 55%

Question 10

In cancer treatment, what is chemotherapy intended to do?

Accepted Answer

A) Stop further cell division 
B) Damage or kill the cancer cells 
C) Encapsulate the cancer cells 
D) Render the cancer cells harmless 
A) Stop further cell division 
B) Damage or kill the cancer cells 
C) Encapsulate the cancer cells 
D) Render the cancer cells harmless

Question 11

What is one of the most important lifestyle choices that one can make with regard to cancer?

Accepted Answer

A) Take supplements of vitamin E. 
B) Take supplements of vitamin D. 
C) Participate in regular screening. 
D) Participate in genetic testing. 
A) Take supplements of vitamin E. 
B) Take supplements of vitamin D. 
C) Participate in regular screening. 
D) Participate in genetic testing.

Question 12

In addition to fatty fish, butter, and egg yolks, which of the following foods naturally contain(s) vitamin D?

Accepted Answer

A) Red meat 
B) Fruits and vegetables 
C) Cereal 
D) Mushrooms 
A) Red meat 
B) Fruits and vegetables 
C) Cereal 
D) Mushrooms

Question 13

Sal made a cake that included flour, sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and milk. What vitamin would most likely be in the finished cake in nearly the same amounts as it was in the “raw” ingredients?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Provision of vitamin A supplements to children in developing nations reduces the incidence and severity of what disorder?

Accepted Answer

A) Rickets 
B) Malaria 
C) Mal-absorptive syndrome 
D) Hemolytic anemia 
A) Rickets 
B) Malaria 
C) Mal-absorptive syndrome 
D) Hemolytic anemia

Question 15

Adequate calcium in the blood facilitates muscle contractions, blood pressure regulation, and  _____.

Accepted Answer

A) conversion of carotenoids into vitamin A 
B) conversion of cholesterol into vitamin D 
C) conduction of neural impulses 
D) conduction of glucose to muscle tissues 
A) conversion of carotenoids into vitamin A 
B) conversion of cholesterol into vitamin D 
C) conduction of neural impulses 
D) conduction of glucose to muscle tissues

Question 16

Observational human and experimental animal studies have provided evidence that vitamin D deficiency might lead to greater susceptibility to  _____.

Accepted Answer

A) multiple sclerosis 
B) personality disorders 
C) heart disease 
D) lung cancer 
A) multiple sclerosis 
B) personality disorders 
C) heart disease 
D) lung cancer

Question 17

In order to avoid vitamin D toxicity, one should avoid  _____.

Accepted Answer

A) concentrated food sources 
B) extensive exposure to the sun 
C) high-dose supplements 
D) consuming several food sources of vitamin D together 
A) concentrated food sources 
B) extensive exposure to the sun 
C) high-dose supplements 
D) consuming several food sources of vitamin D together

Question 18

What is inadequate bone mineralization in infants and children called?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

Being overweight or obese increases the risk for which types of cancer?

Accepted Answer

A) Lung, stomach, uterus 
B) Esophagus, colon, pancreas 
C) Skin, lung, breast 
D) Kidney, liver, cervix 
A) Lung, stomach, uterus 
B) Esophagus, colon, pancreas 
C) Skin, lung, breast 
D) Kidney, liver, cervix

Question 20

Vitamin D increases calcium excretion by the kidneys.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Vitamin A and the carotenoids are important in regulation of _____.

Golden Rice 2 is an example of biotechnology in which rice has been modified. What vitamin does Golden Rice 2 contain as a result of biotechnological changes?

Which of the following foods would retain the greatest amount of its original vitamin K when served?

Retinol can be converted to a carotenoid.

What are the two basic cancer prevention recommendations with regard to consumption of plant foods?

_ foods provide preformed vitamin A while _ foods provide most of the provitamin A carotenoids.

Sasha is taking an antibiotic. Her status of which fat-soluble vitamin is most likely to be negatively impacted by her treatment?

What are the treatment options available for someone who has cancer? What determines which option is chosen?

Scientists estimate that about _____ of all cancers are diet-related.

In cancer treatment, what is chemotherapy intended to do?

What is one of the most important lifestyle choices that one can make with regard to cancer?

In addition to fatty fish, butter, and egg yolks, which of the following foods naturally contain(s) vitamin D?

Sal made a cake that included flour, sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and milk. What vitamin would most likely be in the finished cake in nearly the same amounts as it was in the “raw” ingredients?

Provision of vitamin A supplements to children in developing nations reduces the incidence and severity of what disorder?

Adequate calcium in the blood facilitates muscle contractions, blood pressure regulation, and _____.

Observational human and experimental animal studies have provided evidence that vitamin D deficiency might lead to greater susceptibility to _____.

In order to avoid vitamin D toxicity, one should avoid _____.

What is inadequate bone mineralization in infants and children called?

Being overweight or obese increases the risk for which types of cancer?

Vitamin D increases calcium excretion by the kidneys.

The Science of Nutrition

Nutritional Assessmendietary Planning

Chemical, Biological, and Physiological Aspects of Nutrition

Carbohydrates

Protein

Lipids

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance and Body Weight Regulation

Physical Activity and Health

Water-Soluble Vitamins

The Major Minerals and Water

The Trace Minerals

Life Cycle Nutrition

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Exam 11: Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Vitamin A and the carotenoids are important in regulation of _____.

Golden Rice 2 is an example of biotechnology in which rice has been modified. What vitamin does Golden Rice 2 contain as a result of biotechnological changes?

Which of the following foods would retain the greatest amount of its original vitamin K when served?

Retinol can be converted to a carotenoid.

What are the two basic cancer prevention recommendations with regard to consumption of plant foods?

_____ foods provide preformed vitamin A while _____ foods provide most of the provitamin A carotenoids.

Sasha is taking an antibiotic. Her status of which fat-soluble vitamin is most likely to be negatively impacted by her treatment?

What are the treatment options available for someone who has cancer? What determines which option is chosen?

Scientists estimate that about _____ of all cancers are diet-related.

In cancer treatment, what is chemotherapy intended to do?

What is one of the most important lifestyle choices that one can make with regard to cancer?

In addition to fatty fish, butter, and egg yolks, which of the following foods naturally contain(s) vitamin D?

Sal made a cake that included flour, sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and milk. What vitamin would most likely be in the finished cake in nearly the same amounts as it was in the “raw” ingredients?

Provision of vitamin A supplements to children in developing nations reduces the incidence and severity of what disorder?

Adequate calcium in the blood facilitates muscle contractions, blood pressure regulation, and _____.

Observational human and experimental animal studies have provided evidence that vitamin D deficiency might lead to greater susceptibility to _____.

In order to avoid vitamin D toxicity, one should avoid _____.

What is inadequate bone mineralization in infants and children called?

Being overweight or obese increases the risk for which types of cancer?

Vitamin D increases calcium excretion by the kidneys.

The Science of Nutrition

Nutritional Assessmendietary Planning

Chemical, Biological, and Physiological Aspects of Nutrition

Carbohydrates

Protein

Lipids

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance and Body Weight Regulation

Physical Activity and Health

Water-Soluble Vitamins

The Major Minerals and Water

The Trace Minerals

Life Cycle Nutrition

Filters

_ foods provide preformed vitamin A while _ foods provide most of the provitamin A carotenoids.