Question 1

Intake of antioxidant vitamins in supplements decreases the risk of heart disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

​ULs are assigned to vitamins to indicate levels of vitamin intake from foods,fortified foods,and supplements that should not be exceeded.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Regularly consuming _____ would help increase vitamin D intake.

Accepted Answer

A) peanuts 
B) cheese 
C) olive oil 
D) turkey 
E) salmon 
A) peanuts 
B) cheese 
C) olive oil 
D) turkey 
E) salmon

Question 4

Which food preparation method would most likely retain the most vitamins?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​boiling food in water and discarding the water 
B) steaming food in a small amount of water and using the cooking water 
C) canning 
D) steaming food in a large amount of water and discarding the water 
E) ​drying 
A) ​boiling food in water and discarding the water 
B) steaming food in a small amount of water and using the cooking water 
C) canning 
D) steaming food in a large amount of water and discarding the water 
E) ​drying

Question 5

Sweet potatoes are a good source of beta-carotene.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

High doses of _____ raise HDL cholesterol levels and lower LDL cholesterol and triglycerides.

Accepted Answer

A) thiamin 
B) vitamin B12 
C) niacin 
D) choline 
E) biotin 
A) thiamin 
B) vitamin B12 
C) niacin 
D) choline 
E) biotin

Question 7

Which foods are high in beta-carotene?

Accepted Answer

A) spinach,kale,and carrots 
B) brown rice,chicken,and pork 
C) milk and yogurt 
D) shrimp and fish 
E) peanut butter,almonds,and pine nuts 
A) spinach,kale,and carrots 
B) brown rice,chicken,and pork 
C) milk and yogurt 
D) shrimp and fish 
E) peanut butter,almonds,and pine nuts

Question 8

Milk comes in opaque containers because _____ is destroyed by exposure to light.

Accepted Answer

A) riboflavin 
B) vitamin C 
C) vitamin K 
D) vitamin B4 
E) vitamin B6 
A) riboflavin 
B) vitamin C 
C) vitamin K 
D) vitamin B4 
E) vitamin B6

Question 9

Antioxidants _____.

Accepted Answer

A) provide energy 
B) increase the rate at which reactions take place in the body 
C) can damage DNA 
D) can be formed from alcohol 
E) donate electrons to stabilize oxidized molecules 
A) provide energy 
B) increase the rate at which reactions take place in the body 
C) can damage DNA 
D) can be formed from alcohol 
E) donate electrons to stabilize oxidized molecules

Question 10

What is a primary function of riboflavin?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​It helps maintain normal nervous system functions. 
B) It promotes normal appetite. 
C) It helps the body capture and use energy released from carbohydrates,proteins,and fats. 
D) It acts as an antioxidant. 
E) ​It transports and metabolizes fat and cholesterol. 
A) ​It helps maintain normal nervous system functions. 
B) It promotes normal appetite. 
C) It helps the body capture and use energy released from carbohydrates,proteins,and fats. 
D) It acts as an antioxidant. 
E) ​It transports and metabolizes fat and cholesterol.

Question 11

Red peppers and guava are excellent sources of vitamin C.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which food is a good source of folate?

Accepted Answer

A) tuna 
B) beef 
C) dried beans 
D) cottage cheese 
E) bananas 
A) tuna 
B) beef 
C) dried beans 
D) cottage cheese 
E) bananas

Question 13

A review of research studies concluded that the use of vitamin C supplements significantly reduces the duration of colds.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What is a consequence of vitamin A deficiency?

Accepted Answer

A) megaloblastic anemia 
B) xerophthalmia 
C) pellagra 
D) lung damage 
E) hearing loss 
A) megaloblastic anemia 
B) xerophthalmia 
C) pellagra 
D) lung damage 
E) hearing loss

Question 15

Which vitamin is required for reactions that build and maintain collagen?

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin D 
B) pantothenic acid 
C) vitamin K 
D) vitamin C 
E) vitamin A 
A) vitamin D 
B) pantothenic acid 
C) vitamin K 
D) vitamin C 
E) vitamin A

Question 16

Which food is a good source of vitamin E?

Accepted Answer

A) watermelon 
B) sunflower seeds 
C) tomatoes 
D) pork chops 
E) cheese 
A) watermelon 
B) sunflower seeds 
C) tomatoes 
D) pork chops 
E) cheese

Question 17

Forms of vitamin A are used in the treatment of acne.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Pellagra is a consequence of _____ deficiency.

Accepted Answer

A) niacin 
B) vitamin B6 
C) vitamin C 
D) biotin 
E) choline 
A) niacin 
B) vitamin B6 
C) vitamin C 
D) biotin 
E) choline

Question 19

Which vitamin is unique in that the body can build up stores that last for a year or more after intake of the vitamin stops and there are no known consequences of overdose?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

Chase and Rhonda are studying for the nutrition quiz on vitamins.Over the semester break Chase started taking several dietary supplements including an antioxidant,a multivitamin,and a B-complex supplement to help improve his energy level and nutrient status.Rhonda has been a vegan (consumes no animal products or by-products)for several months.As they study for their quiz they explore natural sources of the essential vitamins.Chase believes that Rhonda should be taking a multivitamin supplement because of her vegan lifestyle,but Rhonda believes that Chase is likely overdosing on some of the vitamin supplements.Help them study for their quiz and answer their questions about the need for vitamins.​Chase and Rhonda are studying for the nutrition quiz on vitamins.Over the semester break Chase started taking several dietary supplements including an antioxidant,a multivitamin,and a B-complex supplement to help improve his energy level and nutrient status.Rhonda has been a vegan (consumes no animal products or by-products)for several months.As they study for their quiz they explore natural sources of the essential vitamins.Chase believes that Rhonda should be taking a multivitamin supplement because of her vegan lifestyle,but Rhonda believes that Chase is likely overdosing on some of the vitamin supplements.Help them study for their quiz and answer their questions about the need for vitamins.​
-Rhonda wants to find a natural source of vitamin D.Which of the following sources would provide vitamin D and fit into her vegan lifestyle?

Accepted Answer

A) consuming fish 1 to 2 times per week 
B) consuming skim milk 
C) exposure to direct sunlight for 5 to 10 minutes each day 
D) consuming salad dressing 
E) consuming peanut butter 
A) consuming fish 1 to 2 times per week 
B) consuming skim milk 
C) exposure to direct sunlight for 5 to 10 minutes each day 
D) consuming salad dressing 
E) consuming peanut butter

Exam 20: Vitamins and Your Health

Intake of antioxidant vitamins in supplements decreases the risk of heart disease.

​ULs are assigned to vitamins to indicate levels of vitamin intake from foods,fortified foods,and supplements that should not be exceeded.

Regularly consuming _____ would help increase vitamin D intake.

Which food preparation method would most likely retain the most vitamins?​

Sweet potatoes are a good source of beta-carotene.

High doses of _____ raise HDL cholesterol levels and lower LDL cholesterol and triglycerides.

Which foods are high in beta-carotene?

Milk comes in opaque containers because _____ is destroyed by exposure to light.

Antioxidants _____.

What is a primary function of riboflavin?​

Red peppers and guava are excellent sources of vitamin C.

Which food is a good source of folate?

A review of research studies concluded that the use of vitamin C supplements significantly reduces the duration of colds.

What is a consequence of vitamin A deficiency?

Which vitamin is required for reactions that build and maintain collagen?

Which food is a good source of vitamin E?

Forms of vitamin A are used in the treatment of acne.

Pellagra is a consequence of _____ deficiency.

Which vitamin is unique in that the body can build up stores that last for a year or more after intake of the vitamin stops and there are no known consequences of overdose?

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The Inside Story about Nutrition and Health

Ways of Knowing about Nutrition

Understanding Food and Nutrition Labels

Nutrition, Attitudes, and Behavior

Healthy Diets: the Dietary Guidelines: MyPlate: and More

How the Body Uses Food: Digestion and Absorption

Calories: Food: Energy: and Energy Balance

Obesity to Underweight: The Highs and Lows of Weight Status

Weight Control: The Myths and Realities

Disordered Eating:Anorexia Nervosa: Bulimia: and Pica

Useful Facts about Sugars: Starches: and Fiber

Diabetes Now

Alcohol: The Positives and Negatives

Proteins and Amino Acids

Vegetarian Diets

Food Allergies and Intolerances

Fats and Cholesterol in Health

Nutrition and Heart Disease

Phytochemicals

Diet and Cancer

Good Things to Know About Minerals

Dietary Supplements and Functional Foods

Water Is an Essential Nutrient

Nutrition:Gene Interactions in Health and Disease

Nutrition and Physical Fitness for Everyone

Nutrition and Physical Performance

Good Nutrition for Life: Pregnancy: Breastfeeding: and Intimacy

Nutriton for Growing Years: Childhood and Adolescence

Nutrition and Health Maintenance for Adults of All Ages

The Multiple Dimensions of Food Safety

Aspects of Global Nutrition

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ULs are assigned to vitamins to indicate levels of vitamin intake from foods,fortified foods,and supplements that should not be exceeded.

Which food preparation method would most likely retain the most vitamins?

What is a primary function of riboflavin?