Question 1

Which of the following is a general function of vitamin C?

Accepted Answer

A)  Antiviral agent 
B)  Antifungal agent 
C)  Anticancer agent 
D)  Antioxidant agent 
A)  Antiviral agent 
B)  Antifungal agent 
C)  Anticancer agent 
D)  Antioxidant agent

Question 2

Define Quercetin is, and then describe its major physiological functions and its influence on performance.

Accepted Answer

Quercetin is a plant pigment (flavonoid)

Question 3

Sedentary individuals can meet the recommended daily intake of vitamins through food alone, but most endurance athletes cannot because exercise accelerates the loss of vitamins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Each vitamin plays specific roles in the body that cannot be replaced or substituted by other vitamins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) is found in coenzymes that are needed to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  prevent oxidation of low-density lipoproteins 
B)  release glucose from glycogen stores 
C)  store glucose as glycogen 
D)  reduce muscle soreness 
A)  prevent oxidation of low-density lipoproteins 
B)  release glucose from glycogen stores 
C)  store glucose as glycogen 
D)  reduce muscle soreness

Question 6

According to the current body of scientific research, what effect do antioxidant vitamin supplements have on exercise-induced oxidative stress in endurance athletes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most of the studies showed that oxidative stress was decreased. 
B)  Most of the studies showed no effect. 
C)  Most of the studies showed that oxidative stress was increased. 
D)  Study results are equivocal and it is difficult to make definitive conclusions. 
A)  Most of the studies showed that oxidative stress was decreased. 
B)  Most of the studies showed no effect. 
C)  Most of the studies showed that oxidative stress was increased. 
D)  Study results are equivocal and it is difficult to make definitive conclusions.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Proteins that regulate metabolic reactions are called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Proteins that regulate metabolic reactions are called...

Question 9

The vitamin that is part of NAD and NADP is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  pantothenic acid 
B)  vitamin B1 (thiamin) 
C)  vitamin B2 (riboflavin) 
D)  vitamin B3 (niacin) 
A)  pantothenic acid 
B)  vitamin B1 (thiamin) 
C)  vitamin B2 (riboflavin) 
D)  vitamin B3 (niacin)

Question 10

In adults, a deficiency of folic acid will eventually result in ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  neural tube defects 
B)  renal tube defects 
C)  megaloblastic anemia 
D)  iron-deficiency anemia 
A)  neural tube defects 
B)  renal tube defects 
C)  megaloblastic anemia 
D)  iron-deficiency anemia

Question 11

Some surveys suggest that dietary vitamin E intake is low in endurance athletes because they consume a ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  low-fat diet 
B)  low-protein diet 
C)  high percentage of carbohydrates as whole grains 
D)  diet high in nuts and seeds 
A)  low-fat diet 
B)  low-protein diet 
C)  high percentage of carbohydrates as whole grains 
D)  diet high in nuts and seeds

Question 12

Adequate vitamin intake for athletes is generally associated with adequate caloric intake and consuming a variety of foods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The intake of which vitamin is likely to be low in both athletic and sedentary Americans?

Accepted Answer

A)  Thiamin 
B)  Riboflavin 
C)  Niacin 
D)  Vitamin E 
A)  Thiamin 
B)  Riboflavin 
C)  Niacin 
D)  Vitamin E

Question 14

Wheat germ is an excellent source of which vitamin?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Which of the following statements is true about B-complex vitamins?

Accepted Answer

A)  These vitamins contain energy and are directly associated with fatigue. 
B)  These vitamins are involved in the production of ATP. 
C)  Studies show that sub-clinical deficiencies typically result in fatigue. 
D)  Athletes generally improve performance when they take a low-dose supplement. 
A)  These vitamins contain energy and are directly associated with fatigue. 
B)  These vitamins are involved in the production of ATP. 
C)  Studies show that sub-clinical deficiencies typically result in fatigue. 
D)  Athletes generally improve performance when they take a low-dose supplement.

Question 16

The amount of a vitamin needed each day may vary based on gender.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

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
-Chemical structure has four rings, one of which is broken, allowing it to easily bind with proteins.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

How are vitamin C and vitamin E related?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vitamin C regenerates vitamin E after it has been oxidized. 
B)  Vitamin E regenerates vitamin C after it has been oxidized. 
C)  Both are antioxidants involved in reactions in extracellular tissue. 
D)  Both are antioxidants involved in intracellular reactions. 
A)  Vitamin C regenerates vitamin E after it has been oxidized. 
B)  Vitamin E regenerates vitamin C after it has been oxidized. 
C)  Both are antioxidants involved in reactions in extracellular tissue. 
D)  Both are antioxidants involved in intracellular reactions.

Question 19

Adequate ____ helps athletes maintain optimal performance, but its status in an individual can be low due to the use of sunscreen.

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin A 
B)  vitamin B12 
C)  vitamin C 
D)  vitamin D 
A)  vitamin A 
B)  vitamin B12 
C)  vitamin C 
D)  vitamin D

Question 20

The amount of vitamin storage in the body can accurately be measured with blood samples.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is a general function of vitamin C?

Define Quercetin is, and then describe its major physiological functions and its influence on performance.

Sedentary individuals can meet the recommended daily intake of vitamins through food alone, but most endurance athletes cannot because exercise accelerates the loss of vitamins.

Each vitamin plays specific roles in the body that cannot be replaced or substituted by other vitamins.

Vitamin B₆ (pyridoxine) is found in coenzymes that are needed to ____.

According to the current body of scientific research, what effect do antioxidant vitamin supplements have on exercise-induced oxidative stress in endurance athletes?

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

Proteins that regulate metabolic reactions are called ________.

The vitamin that is part of NAD and NADP is ____.

In adults, a deficiency of folic acid will eventually result in ____.

Some surveys suggest that dietary vitamin E intake is low in endurance athletes because they consume a ____.

Adequate vitamin intake for athletes is generally associated with adequate caloric intake and consuming a variety of foods.

The intake of which vitamin is likely to be low in both athletic and sedentary Americans?

Wheat germ is an excellent source of which vitamin?

Which of the following statements is true about B-complex vitamins?

The amount of a vitamin needed each day may vary based on gender.

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 -Chemical structure has four rings, one of which is broken, allowing it to easily bind with proteins.

How are vitamin C and vitamin E related?

Adequate ____ helps athletes maintain optimal performance, but its status in an individual can be low due to the use of sunscreen.

The amount of vitamin storage in the body can accurately be measured with blood samples.

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

Which of the following is a general function of vitamin C?

Define Quercetin is, and then describe its major physiological functions and its influence on performance.

Sedentary individuals can meet the recommended daily intake of vitamins through food alone, but most endurance athletes cannot because exercise accelerates the loss of vitamins.

Each vitamin plays specific roles in the body that cannot be replaced or substituted by other vitamins.

Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) is found in coenzymes that are needed to ____.

According to the current body of scientific research, what effect do antioxidant vitamin supplements have on exercise-induced oxidative stress in endurance athletes?

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

Proteins that regulate metabolic reactions are called ________.

The vitamin that is part of NAD and NADP is ____.

In adults, a deficiency of folic acid will eventually result in ____.

Some surveys suggest that dietary vitamin E intake is low in endurance athletes because they consume a ____.

Adequate vitamin intake for athletes is generally associated with adequate caloric intake and consuming a variety of foods.

The intake of which vitamin is likely to be low in both athletic and sedentary Americans?

Wheat germ is an excellent source of which vitamin?

Which of the following statements is true about B-complex vitamins?

The amount of a vitamin needed each day may vary based on gender.

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 -Chemical structure has four rings, one of which is broken, allowing it to easily bind with proteins.

How are vitamin C and vitamin E related?

Adequate ____ helps athletes maintain optimal performance, but its status in an individual can be low due to the use of sunscreen.

The amount of vitamin storage in the body can accurately be measured with blood samples.

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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Vitamin B₆ (pyridoxine) is found in coenzymes that are needed to ____.

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 -Chemical structure has four rings, one of which is broken, allowing it to easily bind with proteins.