Question 1

A male tennis player consumes sufficient energy (kcal) and a nutrient-dense diet. Is he likely to consume sufficient vitamins from his diet alone?

Accepted Answer

A)  Yes, his diet is likely to provide the vitamins he needs. 
B)  No, his vitamin needs are too high to be met through diet alone. 
A)  Yes, his diet is likely to provide the vitamins he needs. 
B)  No, his vitamin needs are too high to be met through diet alone. A

Question 2

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. A

Question 3

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 A

Question 4

Explain how the Dietary References Intakes (DRI) and the Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (UL) should be interpreted.

Accepted Answer

The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) are

Question 5

The need for which vitamin increases with age?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Which is the best source of vitamin E?

Accepted Answer

A)  Carrots 
B)  Non-fat milk 
C)  Corn oil 
D)  Orange juice 
A)  Carrots 
B)  Non-fat milk 
C)  Corn oil 
D)  Orange juice

Question 7

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 8

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

Accepted Answer

Vitamins play crucial roles in energy me

Question 9

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 10

Vitamin C and E are antioxidants that are dependent on each other.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A female figure skater consumes a low-calorie diet consisting of approximately 1200 kcal daily. She says that she is taking a multivitamin supplement as an "insurance policy." What is the multivitamin supplement insuring her against?

Accepted Answer

A)  Low energy intake 
B)  Low vitamin intake 
C)  Low carbohydrate intake 
D)  a and b 
A)  Low energy intake 
B)  Low vitamin intake 
C)  Low carbohydrate intake 
D)  a and b

Question 12

The athlete who is most likely to manifest a clinical vitamin deficiency is:

Accepted Answer

A)  a body builder. 
B)  a wrestler. 
C)  one with a low percentage of body fat. 
D)  one with a severe eating disorder. 
A)  a body builder. 
B)  a wrestler. 
C)  one with a low percentage of body fat. 
D)  one with a severe eating disorder.

Question 13

The first step in assessing risk for vitamin deficiency is to determine usual vitamin intake from food.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What are the advantages and disadvantages of obtaining vitamins from food? from supplements?

Accepted Answer

Obtaining vitamins from food has several

Question 15

Which of the following poses the greatest health risk when consumed as a high-dose supplement?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

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

Question 17

Which question is best answered by using the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI)?

Accepted Answer

A)  How much of a vitamin is too much? 
B)  Is the amount in this vitamin supplement safe? 
C)  Is the amount in this vitamin supplement effective? 
D)  How much of a certain vitamin do I need daily? 
A)  How much of a vitamin is too much? 
B)  Is the amount in this vitamin supplement safe? 
C)  Is the amount in this vitamin supplement effective? 
D)  How much of a certain vitamin do I need daily?

Question 18

What vitamin needs to be attached to intrinsic factor (IF) to be absorbed?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

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 20

Which vitamin forms a part of coenzyme A?

Accepted Answer

A)  Thiamin 
B)  Riboflavin 
C)  Folic acid (folate) 
D)  Pantothenic acid 
A)  Thiamin 
B)  Riboflavin 
C)  Folic acid (folate) 
D)  Pantothenic acid

A male tennis player consumes sufficient energy (kcal) and a nutrient-dense diet. Is he likely to consume sufficient vitamins from his diet alone?

How are vitamin C and vitamin E related?

Which meal is lacking in vitamin C?

Explain how the Dietary References Intakes (DRI) and the Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (UL) should be interpreted.

The need for which vitamin increases with age?

Which is the best source of vitamin E?

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.

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

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.

Vitamin C and E are antioxidants that are dependent on each other.

A female figure skater consumes a low-calorie diet consisting of approximately 1200 kcal daily. She says that she is taking a multivitamin supplement as an "insurance policy." What is the multivitamin supplement insuring her against?

The athlete who is most likely to manifest a clinical vitamin deficiency is:

The first step in assessing risk for vitamin deficiency is to determine usual vitamin intake from food.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of obtaining vitamins from food? from supplements?

Which of the following poses the greatest health risk when consumed as a high-dose supplement?

Which vitamins are associated with red blood cell formation?

Which question is best answered by using the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI)?

What vitamin needs to be attached to intrinsic factor (IF) to be absorbed?

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

Which vitamin forms a part of coenzyme A?

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

A male tennis player consumes sufficient energy (kcal) and a nutrient-dense diet. Is he likely to consume sufficient vitamins from his diet alone?

How are vitamin C and vitamin E related?

Which meal is lacking in vitamin C?

Explain how the Dietary References Intakes (DRI) and the Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (UL) should be interpreted.

The need for which vitamin increases with age?

Which is the best source of vitamin E?

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.

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

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.

Vitamin C and E are antioxidants that are dependent on each other.

A female figure skater consumes a low-calorie diet consisting of approximately 1200 kcal daily. She says that she is taking a multivitamin supplement as an "insurance policy." What is the multivitamin supplement insuring her against?

The athlete who is most likely to manifest a clinical vitamin deficiency is:

The first step in assessing risk for vitamin deficiency is to determine usual vitamin intake from food.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of obtaining vitamins from food? from supplements?

Which of the following poses the greatest health risk when consumed as a high-dose supplement?

Which vitamins are associated with red blood cell formation?

Which question is best answered by using the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI)?

What vitamin needs to be attached to intrinsic factor (IF) to be absorbed?

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

Which vitamin forms a part of coenzyme A?

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