Question 1

On average, smoking can reduce life expectancy by ________ in males and ________ in females.

Accepted Answer

A) 10 years; 12 years 
B) 13 years; 14 years 
C) 10 years; 15 years 
D) 8 years; 9 years 
A) 10 years; 12 years 
B) 13 years; 14 years 
C) 10 years; 15 years 
D) 8 years; 9 years

Question 2

The doctor has recently told Julie that she is anemic. Julie should consume ________ with her iron supplement to increase its absorption.

Accepted Answer

A) an omega-3 fatty acid supplement 
B) a glass of milk 
C) a glass of orange juice 
D) a cup of coffee 
A) an omega-3 fatty acid supplement 
B) a glass of milk 
C) a glass of orange juice 
D) a cup of coffee

Question 3

Genevive grew a garden full of carrots and other vegetables high in beta-carotene. She is trying to eat them all before they go bad. She has noticed an orange tinge to her skin lately. She asks you what could be the matter and what she should do. What is your response?

Accepted Answer

I would explain to Genevive that she has

Question 4

In Canada, the leading cause of blindness in adults 55 years and older is:

Accepted Answer

A) accidents. 
B) type 1 diabetes. 
C) macular degeneration. 
D) cataracts. 
A) accidents. 
B) type 1 diabetes. 
C) macular degeneration. 
D) cataracts.

Question 5

From what source does our body obtain the majority of its antioxidants?

Accepted Answer

A) from sunlight 
B) from the by-products of healthy metabolism 
C) from the diet 
D) from the gastrointestinal microflora 
A) from sunlight 
B) from the by-products of healthy metabolism 
C) from the diet 
D) from the gastrointestinal microflora

Question 6

Diseases that cause the malabsorption of fat can result in a deficiency of:

Accepted Answer

A) copper. 
B) vitamin E. 
C) vitamin C. 
D) selenium. 
A) copper. 
B) vitamin E. 
C) vitamin C. 
D) selenium.

Question 7

Outline why selenium has an important role in the body's defense against oxidative damage.

Accepted Answer

Selenium is found in the body in the act

Question 8

Taking vitamin E supplements along with ________ can cause uncontrollable bleeding.

Accepted Answer

A) antidepressants 
B) anticoagulants 
C) cholesterol-lowering medications 
D) oral contraceptives 
A) antidepressants 
B) anticoagulants 
C) cholesterol-lowering medications 
D) oral contraceptives

Question 9

Which of the following foods would be the best dietary source of pre-formed vitamin A?

Accepted Answer

A) carrot 
B) egg 
C) cantaloupe 
D) rice 
A) carrot 
B) egg 
C) cantaloupe 
D) rice

Question 10

Which of the following statements about antioxidant vitamins is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Antioxidants are formed in the body upon exposure to radiation. 
B) Antioxidants oxidize free radicals making them less harmful. 
C) Antioxidants reduce free radicals by removing an electron. 
D) Antioxidants donate an electron, thus reducing the free radical. 
A) Antioxidants are formed in the body upon exposure to radiation. 
B) Antioxidants oxidize free radicals making them less harmful. 
C) Antioxidants reduce free radicals by removing an electron. 
D) Antioxidants donate an electron, thus reducing the free radical.

Question 11

Which of the following statements is true regarding free radicals?

Accepted Answer

A) Free radicals are formed as a by-product of healthy metabolism. 
B) Our body has no mechanism to combat free radicals. 
C) Exposure to pollution decreases free radical production. 
D) A free radical is an atom with paired electrons in its outermost shell. 
A) Free radicals are formed as a by-product of healthy metabolism. 
B) Our body has no mechanism to combat free radicals. 
C) Exposure to pollution decreases free radical production. 
D) A free radical is an atom with paired electrons in its outermost shell.

Question 12

Which of the following foods would be the BEST choice to substantially increase your intakes of vitamin E?

Accepted Answer

A) skim milk 
B) apple 
C) chicken breast 
D) sunflower oil 
A) skim milk 
B) apple 
C) chicken breast 
D) sunflower oil

Question 13

Sophie is a cross-country skier training for nationals. She knows that the combination of competing, training, and travelling increases her risk of developing a cold. She asks you if she should take a vitamin C supplement during the winter to help her stay healthy. How would you advise her? Justify your recommendation.

Accepted Answer

I would advise her to take a vitamin C s

Question 14

Which of the following is an effective treatment for cataracts?

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin A supplements 
B) antibiotics in the form of eye drops 
C) surgery 
D) There is no known treatment for cataracts. 
A) vitamin A supplements 
B) antibiotics in the form of eye drops 
C) surgery 
D) There is no known treatment for cataracts.

Question 15

Free radicals can attack the cell membrane, which affects the ability of the membrane to:

Accepted Answer

A) regulate movement of nutrient into and out of the cell. 
B) divide and create new cells. 
C) produce steroid hormones. 
D) break down carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. 
A) regulate movement of nutrient into and out of the cell. 
B) divide and create new cells. 
C) produce steroid hormones. 
D) break down carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.

Question 16

Which of the following is the BEST source of vitamin C?

Accepted Answer

A) oranges 
B) pork chops 
C) hazelnuts 
D) boiled carrots 
A) oranges 
B) pork chops 
C) hazelnuts 
D) boiled carrots

Question 17

Which of the following individuals would be at the GREATEST risk for a vitamin E deficiency?

Accepted Answer

A) premature infants 
B) postmenopausal women 
C) male athletes 
D) the elderly 
A) premature infants 
B) postmenopausal women 
C) male athletes 
D) the elderly

Question 18

Which of the following terms is synonymous with the word malignant?

Accepted Answer

A) tumour 
B) benign 
C) cancer 
D) undifferentiated 
A) tumour 
B) benign 
C) cancer 
D) undifferentiated

Question 19

Which of the following are rich sources of vitamin C?

Accepted Answer

A) milk and cheese 
B) seafood 
C) whole grain cereals 
D) green and red peppers 
A) milk and cheese 
B) seafood 
C) whole grain cereals 
D) green and red peppers

Question 20

Which of the following diseases has been linked to free radical damage?

Accepted Answer

A) cancer 
B) celiac disease 
C) anemia 
D) gallstones 
A) cancer 
B) celiac disease 
C) anemia 
D) gallstones

On average, smoking can reduce life expectancy by in males and in females.

The doctor has recently told Julie that she is anemic. Julie should consume ________ with her iron supplement to increase its absorption.

Genevive grew a garden full of carrots and other vegetables high in beta-carotene. She is trying to eat them all before they go bad. She has noticed an orange tinge to her skin lately. She asks you what could be the matter and what she should do. What is your response?

In Canada, the leading cause of blindness in adults 55 years and older is:

From what source does our body obtain the majority of its antioxidants?

Diseases that cause the malabsorption of fat can result in a deficiency of:

Outline why selenium has an important role in the body's defense against oxidative damage.

Taking vitamin E supplements along with ________ can cause uncontrollable bleeding.

Which of the following foods would be the best dietary source of pre-formed vitamin A?

Which of the following statements about antioxidant vitamins is true?

Which of the following statements is true regarding free radicals?

Which of the following foods would be the BEST choice to substantially increase your intakes of vitamin E?

Which of the following is an effective treatment for cataracts?

Free radicals can attack the cell membrane, which affects the ability of the membrane to:

Which of the following is the BEST source of vitamin C?

Which of the following individuals would be at the GREATEST risk for a vitamin E deficiency?

Which of the following terms is synonymous with the word malignant?

Which of the following are rich sources of vitamin C?

Which of the following diseases has been linked to free radical damage?

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Proteins: Crucial Components of All Body Tissues

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Nutrients Involved in Blood Health and Immunity

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Nutrition Through the Life Cycle: the Later Years

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On average, smoking can reduce life expectancy by ________ in males and ________ in females.

The doctor has recently told Julie that she is anemic. Julie should consume ________ with her iron supplement to increase its absorption.

Genevive grew a garden full of carrots and other vegetables high in beta-carotene. She is trying to eat them all before they go bad. She has noticed an orange tinge to her skin lately. She asks you what could be the matter and what she should do. What is your response?

In Canada, the leading cause of blindness in adults 55 years and older is:

From what source does our body obtain the majority of its antioxidants?

Diseases that cause the malabsorption of fat can result in a deficiency of:

Outline why selenium has an important role in the body's defense against oxidative damage.

Taking vitamin E supplements along with ________ can cause uncontrollable bleeding.

Which of the following foods would be the best dietary source of pre-formed vitamin A?

Which of the following statements about antioxidant vitamins is true?

Which of the following statements is true regarding free radicals?

Which of the following foods would be the BEST choice to substantially increase your intakes of vitamin E?

Which of the following is an effective treatment for cataracts?

Free radicals can attack the cell membrane, which affects the ability of the membrane to:

Which of the following is the BEST source of vitamin C?

Which of the following individuals would be at the GREATEST risk for a vitamin E deficiency?

Which of the following terms is synonymous with the word malignant?

Which of the following are rich sources of vitamin C?

Which of the following diseases has been linked to free radical damage?

The Role of Nutrition in Our Health

Designing a Healthy Diet

The Human Body: Are We Really What We Eat

Carbohydrates: Plant-Derived Energy Nutrients

Lipids: Essential Energy-Supplying Nutrients

Proteins: Crucial Components of All Body Tissues

Metabolism: From Food to Life

Micronutrients, Phytochemicals, and Functional Foods

Nutrients Involved in Energy Metabolism

Nutrients Involved in Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Nutrients Involved in Bone Health

Nutrients Involved in Blood Health and Immunity

Achieving and Maintaining a Healthy Body Weight

Nutrition and Physical Activity: Keys to Good Health

Nutrition Through the Life Cycle: Pregnancy and the First Years of Life

Nutrition Through the Life Cycle: Childhood and Adolescence

Nutrition Through the Life Cycle: the Later Years

Malnutrition at Home and Around the World

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On average, smoking can reduce life expectancy by in males and in females.