Question 1

The vitamin(s) associated with anemia are ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  thiamin and riboflavin 
B)  riboflavin and niacin 
C)  pantothenic acid and biotin 
D)  vitamin B12 and folic acid 
A)  thiamin and riboflavin 
B)  riboflavin and niacin 
C)  pantothenic acid and biotin 
D)  vitamin B12 and folic acid

Question 2

The B-complex vitamins provide energy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Write a comprehensive description of one vitamin, including information about: 1) solubility, 2) functionality and metabolism, 3) impact of exercise on requirements, 4) usual intake by athletes, 5) potential for deficiency and toxicity, 6) food sources, and 7) risks and benefits of supplementation.

Accepted Answer

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that

Question 4

Beta-carotene is a form of ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  folic acid 
B)  vitamin A 
C)  vitamin C 
D)  vitamin E 
A)  folic acid 
B)  vitamin A 
C)  vitamin C 
D)  vitamin E

Question 5

Match the vitamin with the statement that best describes it. Answers may be used more than once.
a.Vitamin A
b.Vitamin BS1U1B112S1U1B0
c.Vitamin C
d.Vitamin D
e.Vitamin E
-Includes retinoids and carotenoids.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the vitamin with the statement that...

Question 6

The amount of energy (kcal) provided by the B-complex vitamins is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  4 kcal/g 
B)  7 kcal/g 
C)  9 kcal/g 
D)  0 kcal/g 
A)  4 kcal/g 
B)  7 kcal/g 
C)  9 kcal/g 
D)  0 kcal/g

Question 7

The well-documented advantages of taking a vitamin supplement are typically related to reversing or preventing vitamin deficiencies that have resulted from a poor dietary intake.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The athlete who is most likely to manifest a clinical vitamin B12 deficiency is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  one who is vegetarian 
B)  one who is lactose intolerant 
C)  one with no or low exposure to UV light 
D)  one with hypervitaminosis A 
A)  one who is vegetarian 
B)  one who is lactose intolerant 
C)  one with no or low exposure to UV light 
D)  one with hypervitaminosis A

Question 9

What vitamin(s) is/are only found in foods of animal origin?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vitamin B1 
B)  Vitamin B6 
C)  Vitamin B12 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Vitamin B1 
B)  Vitamin B6 
C)  Vitamin B12 
D)  All of the above

Question 10

Explain the roles of vitamins in energy metabolism and summarize the results of studies on athletic performance.
Answer Key

Accepted Answer

Vitamins play crucial roles in energy me

Question 11

The large majority of studies in adults show that vitamin C supplementation reduces the incidence and duration of colds.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

There is evidence that vitamin loss is substantially greater in athletes than in the sedentary population.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is true regarding athletes and the consumption of an adequate amount of vitamin C from food?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vitamin C is a difficult vitamin to obtain from food. 
B)  Low vitamin C intake from food is rare. 
C)  Vitamin C intake generally reflects fruit and vegetable intake. 
D)  Vitamin C intake generally reflects energy intake. 
A)  Vitamin C is a difficult vitamin to obtain from food. 
B)  Low vitamin C intake from food is rare. 
C)  Vitamin C intake generally reflects fruit and vegetable intake. 
D)  Vitamin C intake generally reflects energy intake.

Question 14

Free radicals and reactive oxygen species (ROS) are much more likely to react with vitamin E than with polyunsaturated fatty acids in the cell membrane.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which vitamins are associated with red blood cell formation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Folic acid and vitamin B12 
B)  Vitamins D and B12 
C)  Thiamin, folic acid, and niacin 
D)  Riboflavin, folic acid, and niacin 
A)  Folic acid and vitamin B12 
B)  Vitamins D and B12 
C)  Thiamin, folic acid, and niacin 
D)  Riboflavin, folic acid, and niacin

Question 16

Which meal is lacking in vitamin C?

Accepted Answer

A)  Roast beef, carrots, noodles, and tea 
B)  Hot dog, cabbage, French fries, and milk 
C)  Steak, broccoli, baked potato, and coffee 
D)  Spaghetti with fresh tomato sauce, garlic bread, and red wine 
A)  Roast beef, carrots, noodles, and tea 
B)  Hot dog, cabbage, French fries, and milk 
C)  Steak, broccoli, baked potato, and coffee 
D)  Spaghetti with fresh tomato sauce, garlic bread, and red wine

Question 17

Which antioxidant vitamin is most crucial to consume on a daily basis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vitamin A as retinol 
B)  Vitamin A as beta-carotene 
C)  Vitamin C 
D)  Vitamin E 
A)  Vitamin A as retinol 
B)  Vitamin A as beta-carotene 
C)  Vitamin C 
D)  Vitamin E

Question 18

Which antioxidant vitamin listed depends on vitamin C for regeneration after it has been oxidized?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vitamin A as retinol 
B)  Vitamin A as carotenoids 
C)  Vitamin D 
D)  Vitamin E 
A)  Vitamin A as retinol 
B)  Vitamin A as carotenoids 
C)  Vitamin D 
D)  Vitamin E

Question 19

Most adults in the U.S. consume an adequate amount of vitamins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Why is half of the thiamin (vitamin B1) found in the body found in skeletal muscle?

Accepted Answer

A)  Thiamin is needed to catalyze reactions involved in ATP production. 
B)  Thiamin is needed to release glucose from glycogen stores. 
C)  Thiamin is needed to store glucose as glycogen. 
D)  Thiamin is needed to transaminate amino acids. 
A)  Thiamin is needed to catalyze reactions involved in ATP production. 
B)  Thiamin is needed to release glucose from glycogen stores. 
C)  Thiamin is needed to store glucose as glycogen. 
D)  Thiamin is needed to transaminate amino acids.

The vitamin(s) associated with anemia are ____.

The B-complex vitamins provide energy.

Write a comprehensive description of one vitamin, including information about: 1) solubility, 2) functionality and metabolism, 3) impact of exercise on requirements, 4) usual intake by athletes, 5) potential for deficiency and toxicity, 6) food sources, and 7) risks and benefits of supplementation.

Beta-carotene is a form of ____.

Match the vitamin with the statement that best describes it. Answers may be used more than once. a.Vitamin A b.Vitamin B₁₂ c.Vitamin C d.Vitamin D e.Vitamin E -Includes retinoids and carotenoids.

The amount of energy (kcal) provided by the B-complex vitamins is ____.

The well-documented advantages of taking a vitamin supplement are typically related to reversing or preventing vitamin deficiencies that have resulted from a poor dietary intake.

The athlete who is most likely to manifest a clinical vitamin B₁₂ deficiency is ____.

What vitamin(s) is/are only found in foods of animal origin?

Explain the roles of vitamins in energy metabolism and summarize the results of studies on athletic performance. Answer Key

The large majority of studies in adults show that vitamin C supplementation reduces the incidence and duration of colds.

There is evidence that vitamin loss is substantially greater in athletes than in the sedentary population.

Which of the following is true regarding athletes and the consumption of an adequate amount of vitamin C from food?

Free radicals and reactive oxygen species (ROS) are much more likely to react with vitamin E than with polyunsaturated fatty acids in the cell membrane.

Which vitamins are associated with red blood cell formation?

Which meal is lacking in vitamin C?

Which antioxidant vitamin is most crucial to consume on a daily basis?

Which antioxidant vitamin listed depends on vitamin C for regeneration after it has been oxidized?

Most adults in the U.S. consume an adequate amount of vitamins.

Why is half of the thiamin (vitamin B₁) found in the body found in skeletal muscle?

Introduction to Sports Nutrition

Defining and Measuring Energy

Energy Systems and Exercise

Carbohydrates

Proteins

Fats

Water and Electrolytes

Minerals

Diet Planning: Food First, Supplements Second

Weight and Body Composition

Disordered Eating and Exercise Patterns in Athletes

Diet and Exercise for Lifelong Fitness and Health

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Exam 8: Vitamins

The vitamin(s) associated with anemia are ____.

The B-complex vitamins provide energy.

Write a comprehensive description of one vitamin, including information about: 1) solubility, 2) functionality and metabolism, 3) impact of exercise on requirements, 4) usual intake by athletes, 5) potential for deficiency and toxicity, 6) food sources, and 7) risks and benefits of supplementation.

Beta-carotene is a form of ____.

Match the vitamin with the statement that best describes it. Answers may be used more than once. a.Vitamin A b.Vitamin B12 c.Vitamin C d.Vitamin D e.Vitamin E -Includes retinoids and carotenoids.

The amount of energy (kcal) provided by the B-complex vitamins is ____.

The well-documented advantages of taking a vitamin supplement are typically related to reversing or preventing vitamin deficiencies that have resulted from a poor dietary intake.

The athlete who is most likely to manifest a clinical vitamin B12 deficiency is ____.

What vitamin(s) is/are only found in foods of animal origin?

Explain the roles of vitamins in energy metabolism and summarize the results of studies on athletic performance. Answer Key

The large majority of studies in adults show that vitamin C supplementation reduces the incidence and duration of colds.

There is evidence that vitamin loss is substantially greater in athletes than in the sedentary population.

Which of the following is true regarding athletes and the consumption of an adequate amount of vitamin C from food?

Free radicals and reactive oxygen species (ROS) are much more likely to react with vitamin E than with polyunsaturated fatty acids in the cell membrane.

Which vitamins are associated with red blood cell formation?

Which meal is lacking in vitamin C?

Which antioxidant vitamin is most crucial to consume on a daily basis?

Which antioxidant vitamin listed depends on vitamin C for regeneration after it has been oxidized?

Most adults in the U.S. consume an adequate amount of vitamins.

Why is half of the thiamin (vitamin B1) found in the body found in skeletal muscle?

Introduction to Sports Nutrition

Defining and Measuring Energy

Energy Systems and Exercise

Carbohydrates

Proteins

Fats

Water and Electrolytes

Minerals

Diet Planning: Food First, Supplements Second

Weight and Body Composition

Disordered Eating and Exercise Patterns in Athletes

Diet and Exercise for Lifelong Fitness and Health

Filters

Match the vitamin with the statement that best describes it. Answers may be used more than once. a.Vitamin A b.Vitamin B₁₂ c.Vitamin C d.Vitamin D e.Vitamin E -Includes retinoids and carotenoids.

The athlete who is most likely to manifest a clinical vitamin B₁₂ deficiency is ____.

Why is half of the thiamin (vitamin B₁) found in the body found in skeletal muscle?