Question 1

Compared to light-skinned people, how much more or less sun exposure do people with dark skin need to produce enough vitamin D?

Accepted Answer

A) Up to three times more 
B) Twice as much 
C) One-third less 
D) One-half less 
A) Up to three times more 
B) Twice as much 
C) One-third less 
D) One-half less A

Question 2

Having never breastfed a baby or having only breastfed for a short period of time increases risk for breast cancer

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

An altered gene that is capable of transforming normal cells into cancer cells is called an _____

Accepted Answer

A) initiator 
B) establisher 
C) oncogene 
D) invadator 
A) initiator 
B) establisher 
C) oncogene 
D) invadator C

Question 4

If you wanted to consume a diet "high in antioxidants," what foods should you eat and why?

Accepted Answer

@#IMG-DLM& The ability of vitamin E to act as an a

Question 5

How many forms of vitamin D occur in our foods?

Accepted Answer

A) One 
B) Two 
C) Three 
D) Four 
A) One 
B) Two 
C) Three 
D) Four

Question 6

Which of these types of cancer has the highest mortality rate?

Accepted Answer

A) Lung 
B) Breast 
C) Colon 
D) Prostate 
A) Lung 
B) Breast 
C) Colon 
D) Prostate

Question 7

Vitamin D plays an important role in regulating blood concentrations of _____

Accepted Answer

A) calcium 
B) sodium 
C) cholesterol 
D) free radicals 
A) calcium 
B) sodium 
C) cholesterol 
D) free radicals

Question 8

Brett has a condition that makes it difficult for him to absorb dietary fat Explain why he is also prone to infections

Accepted Answer

Brett's inability to absorb fat also res

Question 9

Write a short article in support of growing the GMO called Golden Rice 2

Accepted Answer

Vitamin A deficiency poses a serious hea

Question 10

Dietary _______________ may prevent or delay the growth of cataracts

Accepted Answer

antioxidan

Question 11

What reaction has to occur each time light reaches the eye before the product of this reaction can be recombined with opsin to reform rhodopsin?

Accepted Answer

A) Cis-retinal must be reconverted to trans-retinal 
B) Trans-retinal must be reconverted to cis-retinal 
C) β-carotene must be reconverted to preformed vitamin A 
D) Preformed vitamin A must be reconverted to β-carotene 
A) Cis-retinal must be reconverted to trans-retinal 
B) Trans-retinal must be reconverted to cis-retinal 
C) β-carotene must be reconverted to preformed vitamin A 
D) Preformed vitamin A must be reconverted to β-carotene

Question 12

Emily knows that she has inherited the oncogene BRCA1 What does this mean for Emily?

Accepted Answer

A) She is protected from breast cancer. 
B) She has an increased risk of developing breast cancer. 
C) She is protected from colon cancer. 
D) She has an increased risk of developing colon cancer. 
A) She is protected from breast cancer. 
B) She has an increased risk of developing breast cancer. 
C) She is protected from colon cancer. 
D) She has an increased risk of developing colon cancer.

Question 13

In addition to lycopene, lutein, and astaxanthin, what is another non-provitamin A carotenoid?

Accepted Answer

A) Zeaxanthin 
B) Xyanthin 
C) Lycotein 
D) Lutopene 
A) Zeaxanthin 
B) Xyanthin 
C) Lycotein 
D) Lutopene

Question 14

The nutrients in food can adversely affect the action of some drugs and a number of drugs can adversely affect the nutrients one can obtain from the foods eaten Why might the dietitian recommend that someone using antibiotics long term consume sufficient vitamin K while suggesting that someone else taking Coumadin avoid foods such as kale, spinach, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, asparagus, and cabbage?

Accepted Answer

In many situations the use of a medicati

Question 15

Which vitamins contribute to the health of teeth and bones?

Accepted Answer

A) A, D, K 
B) E, D, A 
C) K, A, E 
D) K, E, D 
A) A, D, K 
B) E, D, A 
C) K, A, E 
D) K, E, D

Question 16

A cholesterol metabolite can be converted to a precursor of cholecaliciferol when skin is exposed to ultraviolet light

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What does the body produce when the amount of calcium in the blood is low?

Accepted Answer

A) More menadione 
B) More calcitriol 
C) Less calcitriol 
D) Less menadione 
A) More menadione 
B) More calcitriol 
C) Less calcitriol 
D) Less menadione

Question 18

The active form of vitamin D is formed from cholecalciferol by the action of first the _____ and then the _____

Accepted Answer

A) stomach, large intestine 
B) small intestine, large intestine 
C) small intestine, liver 
D) liver, kidneys 
A) stomach, large intestine 
B) small intestine, large intestine 
C) small intestine, liver 
D) liver, kidneys

Question 19

Which of the following is the most likely result of vitamin D toxicity?

Accepted Answer

A) Bone loss 
B) Hypocalciuria 
C) Hypocalcemia 
D) Deposits of vitamin D in soft tissues 
A) Bone loss 
B) Hypocalciuria 
C) Hypocalcemia 
D) Deposits of vitamin D in soft tissues

Question 20

Sasha is taking an antibiotic Her status of which fat-soluble vitamin is most likely to be negatively impacted by her treatment?

Accepted Answer

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

Compared to light-skinned people, how much more or less sun exposure do people with dark skin need to produce enough vitamin D?

Having never breastfed a baby or having only breastfed for a short period of time increases risk for breast cancer

An altered gene that is capable of transforming normal cells into cancer cells is called an _____

If you wanted to consume a diet "high in antioxidants," what foods should you eat and why?

How many forms of vitamin D occur in our foods?

Which of these types of cancer has the highest mortality rate?

Vitamin D plays an important role in regulating blood concentrations of _____

Brett has a condition that makes it difficult for him to absorb dietary fat Explain why he is also prone to infections

Write a short article in support of growing the GMO called Golden Rice 2

Dietary _______________ may prevent or delay the growth of cataracts

What reaction has to occur each time light reaches the eye before the product of this reaction can be recombined with opsin to reform rhodopsin?

Emily knows that she has inherited the oncogene BRCA1 What does this mean for Emily?

In addition to lycopene, lutein, and astaxanthin, what is another non-provitamin A carotenoid?

Which vitamins contribute to the health of teeth and bones?

A cholesterol metabolite can be converted to a precursor of cholecaliciferol when skin is exposed to ultraviolet light

What does the body produce when the amount of calcium in the blood is low?

The active form of vitamin D is formed from cholecalciferol by the action of first the _ and then the _

Which of the following is the most likely result of vitamin D toxicity?

Sasha is taking an antibiotic Her status of which fat-soluble vitamin is most likely to be negatively impacted by her treatment?

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Compared to light-skinned people, how much more or less sun exposure do people with dark skin need to produce enough vitamin D?

Having never breastfed a baby or having only breastfed for a short period of time increases risk for breast cancer

An altered gene that is capable of transforming normal cells into cancer cells is called an _____

If you wanted to consume a diet "high in antioxidants," what foods should you eat and why?

How many forms of vitamin D occur in our foods?

Which of these types of cancer has the highest mortality rate?

Vitamin D plays an important role in regulating blood concentrations of _____

Brett has a condition that makes it difficult for him to absorb dietary fat Explain why he is also prone to infections

Write a short article in support of growing the GMO called Golden Rice 2

Dietary _______________ may prevent or delay the growth of cataracts

What reaction has to occur each time light reaches the eye before the product of this reaction can be recombined with opsin to reform rhodopsin?

Emily knows that she has inherited the oncogene BRCA1 What does this mean for Emily?

In addition to lycopene, lutein, and astaxanthin, what is another non-provitamin A carotenoid?

Which vitamins contribute to the health of teeth and bones?

A cholesterol metabolite can be converted to a precursor of cholecaliciferol when skin is exposed to ultraviolet light

What does the body produce when the amount of calcium in the blood is low?

The active form of vitamin D is formed from cholecalciferol by the action of first the _____ and then the _____

Which of the following is the most likely result of vitamin D toxicity?

Sasha is taking an antibiotic Her status of which fat-soluble vitamin is most likely to be negatively impacted by her treatment?

The Science of Nutrition

Nutritional Assessment and Dietary Planning

Chemical, Biological, and Physiological Aspects of Nutrition

Carbohydrates

Protein

Lipids

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance and Body Weight Regulation

Physical Activity and Health

Water-Soluble Vitamins

The Major Minerals and Water

The Trace Minerals

Life Cycle Nutrition

Filters

The active form of vitamin D is formed from cholecalciferol by the action of first the _ and then the _