Question 1

Intrinsic factor is made in the:

Accepted Answer

A) mouth. 
B) stomach. 
C) small intestine. 
D) pancreas. 
A) mouth. 
B) stomach. 
C) small intestine. 
D) pancreas.

Question 2

For which group of people is an additional 35 mg/day of vitamin C (beyond the RDA) recommended?

Accepted Answer

A) Alcohol users 
B) Diabetics 
C) Smokers 
D) Athletes 
A) Alcohol users 
B) Diabetics 
C) Smokers 
D) Athletes

Question 3

What vitamin assists in reduction-oxidation reactions, as well as several reactions that protect biological membranes from oxidative damage?

Accepted Answer

A) Thiamin 
B) Riboflavin 
C) Niacin 
D) Pantothenic acid 
A) Thiamin 
B) Riboflavin 
C) Niacin 
D) Pantothenic acid

Question 4

Vitamin C enhances the absorption of iodine

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Why might someone diagnosed with a vitamin B₆ deficiency be fatigued? Explain

Accepted Answer

Vitamin B₆ deficiency results in inadequ

Question 6

_______________ is involved in catalyzing the production of succinyl-CoA and converting homocysteine to methionine

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______________ is involved in catalyzing the production...

Question 7

Which vitamin enhances the absorption of iron?

Accepted Answer

A) Folate 
B) Vitamin C 
C) Vitamin B₆ 
D) Niacin 
A) Folate 
B) Vitamin C 
C) Vitamin B₆ 
D) Niacin

Question 8

Intrinsic factor is needed for folate absorption

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Milk is packaged in opaque containers to protect which one of the following vitamins from being destroyed by exposure to light?

Accepted Answer

A) Niacin 
B) Thiamin 
C) Riboflavin 
D) Folate 
A) Niacin 
B) Thiamin 
C) Riboflavin 
D) Folate

Question 10

Which vitamin can be made from glucose in all plants and most animals, but not in humans?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

What protein transports vitamin B₁₂in the portal blood to the liver?

Accepted Answer

A) R protein 
B) Transcobalamin 
C) Cobalamin 
D) C protein 
A) R protein 
B) Transcobalamin 
C) Cobalamin 
D) C protein

Question 12

Use the following case study (10-A) to answer questions 
Case Study 10-A: John is a 52-year-old factory worker.He has been admitted to the hospital and presents with muscle weakness and inflammation of his mouth.He is a bit confused and states that he isn't drinking now although he has a history of alcohol abuse.He has lost quite a bit of weight in the last six months, and his dietary intake has been poor.He was laid off a year ago but he is back to work part-time.Further testing has been ordered to determine the cause for concern and confirm the diagnosis.
-What might be another sign that the MD may report upon examining John, or a symptom that you would expect John to complain of?

Accepted Answer

A) Enlarged and inflamed tongue (glossitis) 
B) Rough, red skin that eventually turns dark 
C) Bleeding gums 
D) Fishy body odor 
A) Enlarged and inflamed tongue (glossitis) 
B) Rough, red skin that eventually turns dark 
C) Bleeding gums 
D) Fishy body odor

Question 13

Your patient's intake of thiamin is severely low Deficiency is characterized by:

Accepted Answer

A) severe muscle wasting. 
B) inflammation of the mouth. 
C) severe skin irritation. 
D) severe diarrhea. 
A) severe muscle wasting. 
B) inflammation of the mouth. 
C) severe skin irritation. 
D) severe diarrhea.

Question 14

The body uses biotin to make enzymes that catalyze which of the following chemical reactions?

Accepted Answer

A) Oxidation reactions 
B) Carboxylation reactions 
C) Reductions reactions 
D) Coupled reactions 
A) Oxidation reactions 
B) Carboxylation reactions 
C) Reductions reactions 
D) Coupled reactions

Question 15

What is the name of the process in which certain vitamins and/or minerals are added to select foods such as rice, flour, bread and rolls, and farina in amounts suggested by the FDA?

Accepted Answer

A) Enrichment 
B) Fortification 
C) Enhancement 
D) Supplementation 
A) Enrichment 
B) Fortification 
C) Enhancement 
D) Supplementation

Question 16

Excess consumption of _____ can also decrease the bioavailability of thiamin

Accepted Answer

A) alcohol 
B) fats 
C) meat 
D) eggs 
A) alcohol 
B) fats 
C) meat 
D) eggs

Question 17

Which of the following food groups provides a good source of riboflavin?

Accepted Answer

A) Fruits 
B) Vegetables 
C) Bread and pasta 
D) Dairy products 
A) Fruits 
B) Vegetables 
C) Bread and pasta 
D) Dairy products

Question 18

Avidin binds folate, reducing its bioavailability

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What water-soluble compound is needed for fatty acid transport across biological membranes?

Accepted Answer

A) Folate 
B) Carnitine 
C) Choline 
D) Vitamin B₁₂ 
A) Folate 
B) Carnitine 
C) Choline 
D) Vitamin B₁₂

Question 20

How are vitamins classified?

Accepted Answer

A) Based on solubility 
B) Based on amount needed per day 
C) Based on food source 
D) Based on their chemical structure 
A) Based on solubility 
B) Based on amount needed per day 
C) Based on food source 
D) Based on their chemical structure

Intrinsic factor is made in the:

For which group of people is an additional 35 mg/day of vitamin C (beyond the RDA) recommended?

What vitamin assists in reduction-oxidation reactions, as well as several reactions that protect biological membranes from oxidative damage?

Vitamin C enhances the absorption of iodine

Why might someone diagnosed with a vitamin B₆ deficiency be fatigued? Explain

_______________ is involved in catalyzing the production of succinyl-CoA and converting homocysteine to methionine

Which vitamin enhances the absorption of iron?

Intrinsic factor is needed for folate absorption

Milk is packaged in opaque containers to protect which one of the following vitamins from being destroyed by exposure to light?

Which vitamin can be made from glucose in all plants and most animals, but not in humans?

What protein transports vitamin B₁₂in the portal blood to the liver?

Your patient's intake of thiamin is severely low Deficiency is characterized by:

The body uses biotin to make enzymes that catalyze which of the following chemical reactions?

What is the name of the process in which certain vitamins and/or minerals are added to select foods such as rice, flour, bread and rolls, and farina in amounts suggested by the FDA?

Excess consumption of _____ can also decrease the bioavailability of thiamin

Which of the following food groups provides a good source of riboflavin?

Avidin binds folate, reducing its bioavailability

What water-soluble compound is needed for fatty acid transport across biological membranes?

How are vitamins classified?

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Exam 10: Water-Soluble Vitamins

Intrinsic factor is made in the:

For which group of people is an additional 35 mg/day of vitamin C (beyond the RDA) recommended?

What vitamin assists in reduction-oxidation reactions, as well as several reactions that protect biological membranes from oxidative damage?

Vitamin C enhances the absorption of iodine

Why might someone diagnosed with a vitamin B₆ deficiency be fatigued? Explain

_______________ is involved in catalyzing the production of succinyl-CoA and converting homocysteine to methionine

Which vitamin enhances the absorption of iron?

Intrinsic factor is needed for folate absorption

Milk is packaged in opaque containers to protect which one of the following vitamins from being destroyed by exposure to light?

Which vitamin can be made from glucose in all plants and most animals, but not in humans?

What protein transports vitamin B₁₂in the portal blood to the liver?

Your patient's intake of thiamin is severely low Deficiency is characterized by:

The body uses biotin to make enzymes that catalyze which of the following chemical reactions?

What is the name of the process in which certain vitamins and/or minerals are added to select foods such as rice, flour, bread and rolls, and farina in amounts suggested by the FDA?

Excess consumption of _____ can also decrease the bioavailability of thiamin

Which of the following food groups provides a good source of riboflavin?

Avidin binds folate, reducing its bioavailability

What water-soluble compound is needed for fatty acid transport across biological membranes?

How are vitamins classified?

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

Fat-Soluble Vitamins

The Major Minerals and Water

The Trace Minerals

Life Cycle Nutrition

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