Question 1

The body uses biotin to make enzymes that catalyze which of the following chemical reactions?

Accepted Answer

A) Oxidation reactions 
B) Carboxylation reactions 
C) Reductions reactions 
D) Coupled reactions 
A) Oxidation reactions 
B) Carboxylation reactions 
C) Reductions reactions 
D) Coupled reactions

Question 2

Which vitamin is required for synthesizing heme, a portion of hemoglobin found in blood?

Accepted Answer

A) Vitamin B1 
B) Vitamin B2 
C) Vitamin B3 
D) Vitamin B5 
A) Vitamin B1 
B) Vitamin B2 
C) Vitamin B3 
D) Vitamin B5

Question 3

Mayonnaise and salad dressings contain significant amounts of:

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin B6. 
B) vitamin B12. 
C) choline. 
D) niacin. 
A) vitamin B6. 
B) vitamin B12. 
C) choline. 
D) niacin.

Question 4

A folate deficiency can be characterized by:

Accepted Answer

A) macrocytic, hypochromic anemia. 
B) megaloblastic, microcytic anemia. 
C) megaloblastic, macrocytic anemia. 
D) microcytic, hypochromic anemia. 
A) macrocytic, hypochromic anemia. 
B) megaloblastic, microcytic anemia. 
C) megaloblastic, macrocytic anemia. 
D) microcytic, hypochromic anemia.

Question 5

Which one of vitamins below protects your body from free radicals?

Accepted Answer

A) Vitamin B1 
B) Vitamin B3 
C) Vitamin B6 
D) Vitamin C 
A) Vitamin B1 
B) Vitamin B3 
C) Vitamin B6 
D) Vitamin C

Question 6

Milk is packaged in opaque containers to protect which one of the following vitamins from being destroyed by exposure to light?

Accepted Answer

A) Niacin 
B) Thiamin 
C) Riboflavin 
D) Folate 
A) Niacin 
B) Thiamin 
C) Riboflavin 
D) Folate

Question 7

When the intake of vitamin C is low, absorption occurs by:

Accepted Answer

A) simple diffusion. 
B) active transport. 
C) passive transport. 
D) passive diffusion. 
A) simple diffusion. 
B) active transport. 
C) passive transport. 
D) passive diffusion.

Question 8

Though each vitamin is chemically distinct from the others, all vitamins:

Accepted Answer

A) contain nitrogen. 
B) consist of sugar units. 
C) are structurally "organic." 
D) contain only double bonds. 
A) contain nitrogen. 
B) consist of sugar units. 
C) are structurally "organic." 
D) contain only double bonds.

Question 9

Why was pellagra found in epidemic proportions in the southern United States at the turn of the 20th century? Why is this not an issue today?

Accepted Answer

Pellagra is prevalent when corn provides

Question 10

Niacin is synthesized from the amino acid tryptophan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which food below contains the least amount of  vitamin B12?

Accepted Answer

A) Clams 
B) Beef 
C) Fortified cereal 
D) Sweet potatoes 
A) Clams 
B) Beef 
C) Fortified cereal 
D) Sweet potatoes

Question 12

Describe the four forms of beriberi.

Accepted Answer

Dry beriberi: found mostly in adults; si

Question 13

Which vitamins must be added to a food for it to be labeled “enriched”?

Accepted Answer

A) Thiamin, niacin, riboflavin, and folate 
B) Thiamin, B6, riboflavin, and folate 
C) Thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, and folate 
D) Thiamin, B12, riboflavin, and folate 
A) Thiamin, niacin, riboflavin, and folate 
B) Thiamin, B6, riboflavin, and folate 
C) Thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, and folate 
D) Thiamin, B12, riboflavin, and folate

Question 14

How are vitamins classified?

Accepted Answer

A) Based on solubility 
B) Based on amount needed per day 
C) Based on food source 
D) Based on their chemical structure 
A) Based on solubility 
B) Based on amount needed per day 
C) Based on food source 
D) Based on their chemical structure

Question 15

For which group of people is an additional 35 mg/day of vitamin C (beyond the RDA) recommended?

Accepted Answer

A) Alcohol users 
B) Diabetics 
C) Smokers 
D) Athletes 
A) Alcohol users 
B) Diabetics 
C) Smokers 
D) Athletes

Question 16

Treating grain products with which of the following can increase niacin’s bioavalability?

Accepted Answer

A) Baking soda 
B) Vinegar 
C) Lemon juice 
D) Sugar water 
A) Baking soda 
B) Vinegar 
C) Lemon juice 
D) Sugar water

Question 17

Which vitamin is needed to synthesize nonessential amino acids from essential amino acids?

Accepted Answer

A) Vitamin B6 
B) Niacin 
C) Thiamin 
D) Vitamin B12 
A) Vitamin B6 
B) Niacin 
C) Thiamin 
D) Vitamin B12

Question 18

Generally, the water-soluble vitamins are absorbed in the small intestine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which vitamin is not a coenzyme?

Accepted Answer

A) Niacin 
B) Vitamin B12 
C) Vitamin B6 
D) Vitamin C 
A) Niacin 
B) Vitamin B12 
C) Vitamin B6 
D) Vitamin C

Question 20

Bleeding gums, skin irritations, bruising, and poor wound healing are signs and symptoms of a condition called:

Accepted Answer

A) scurvy. 
B) beriberi. 
C) pellagra. 
D) ariboflavinosis. 
A) scurvy. 
B) beriberi. 
C) pellagra. 
D) ariboflavinosis.

The body uses biotin to make enzymes that catalyze which of the following chemical reactions?

Which vitamin is required for synthesizing heme, a portion of hemoglobin found in blood?

Mayonnaise and salad dressings contain significant amounts of:

A folate deficiency can be characterized by:

Which one of vitamins below protects your body from free radicals?

Milk is packaged in opaque containers to protect which one of the following vitamins from being destroyed by exposure to light?

When the intake of vitamin C is low, absorption occurs by:

Though each vitamin is chemically distinct from the others, all vitamins:

Why was pellagra found in epidemic proportions in the southern United States at the turn of the 20th century? Why is this not an issue today?

Niacin is synthesized from the amino acid tryptophan.

Which food below contains the least amount of vitamin B₁₂?

Describe the four forms of beriberi.

Which vitamins must be added to a food for it to be labeled “enriched”?

How are vitamins classified?

For which group of people is an additional 35 mg/day of vitamin C (beyond the RDA) recommended?

Treating grain products with which of the following can increase niacin’s bioavalability?

Which vitamin is needed to synthesize nonessential amino acids from essential amino acids?

Generally, the water-soluble vitamins are absorbed in the small intestine.

Which vitamin is not a coenzyme?

Bleeding gums, skin irritations, bruising, and poor wound healing are signs and symptoms of a condition called:

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The body uses biotin to make enzymes that catalyze which of the following chemical reactions?

Which vitamin is required for synthesizing heme, a portion of hemoglobin found in blood?

Mayonnaise and salad dressings contain significant amounts of:

A folate deficiency can be characterized by:

Which one of vitamins below protects your body from free radicals?

Milk is packaged in opaque containers to protect which one of the following vitamins from being destroyed by exposure to light?

When the intake of vitamin C is low, absorption occurs by:

Though each vitamin is chemically distinct from the others, all vitamins:

Why was pellagra found in epidemic proportions in the southern United States at the turn of the 20th century? Why is this not an issue today?

Niacin is synthesized from the amino acid tryptophan.

Which food below contains the least amount of vitamin B12?

Describe the four forms of beriberi.

Which vitamins must be added to a food for it to be labeled “enriched”?

How are vitamins classified?

For which group of people is an additional 35 mg/day of vitamin C (beyond the RDA) recommended?

Treating grain products with which of the following can increase niacin’s bioavalability?

Which vitamin is needed to synthesize nonessential amino acids from essential amino acids?

Generally, the water-soluble vitamins are absorbed in the small intestine.

Which vitamin is not a coenzyme?

Bleeding gums, skin irritations, bruising, and poor wound healing are signs and symptoms of a condition called:

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

Fat-Soluble Vitamins

The Major Minerals and Water

The Trace Minerals

Life Cycle Nutrition

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Which food below contains the least amount of vitamin B₁₂?