Question 1

Explain what dietary folate equivalents are.

Accepted Answer

The bioavailability of folate differs de

Question 2

About what percentage of U.S. adults take a multivitamin-mineral supplement regularly?

Accepted Answer

A)  20 
B)  30 
C)  50 
D)  60 
E)  65 
A)  20 
B)  30 
C)  50 
D)  60 
E)  65

Question 3

Which federal agency regulates dietary supplements?

Accepted Answer

A)  U.S. Department of Agriculture 
B)  U.S. Public Health Service 
C)  Centers for Disease Control 
D)  Food and Drug Administration 
E)  Federal Trade Commission 
A)  U.S. Department of Agriculture 
B)  U.S. Public Health Service 
C)  Centers for Disease Control 
D)  Food and Drug Administration 
E)  Federal Trade Commission

Question 4

From what does v itamin C protects tissues?

Accepted Answer

A)  lean body mass loss 
B)  aches and pains 
C)  water loss from tissues 
D)  oxidative stress of free radicals 
E)  neurological s tress 
A)  lean body mass loss 
B)  aches and pains 
C)  water loss from tissues 
D)  oxidative stress of free radicals 
E)  neurological s tress

Question 5

One difference between water-soluble vitamins and fat-soluble vitamins is that ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  fat-soluble vitamins outnumber water-soluble vitamins. 
B)  in large amounts, water-soluble vitamins can be more toxic than fat-soluble vitamins. 
C)  fat-soluble vitamins are easier for the body to excrete. 
D)  water-soluble vitamins need to be consumed more frequently than fat-soluble vitamins 
E)  fat-soluble vitamins need to be consumed more frequently than water-soluble vitamins. 
A)  fat-soluble vitamins outnumber water-soluble vitamins. 
B)  in large amounts, water-soluble vitamins can be more toxic than fat-soluble vitamins. 
C)  fat-soluble vitamins are easier for the body to excrete. 
D)  water-soluble vitamins need to be consumed more frequently than fat-soluble vitamins 
E)  fat-soluble vitamins need to be consumed more frequently than water-soluble vitamins.

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT true of vitamin B  12

Accepted Answer

A)  It is found almost exclusively in animal-derived foods. 
B)  It converts folate to its active form. 
C)  It helps maintain nerve cells. 
D)  It depends on intrinsic factor for absorption. 
E)  It works closely with thiamin. 
A)  It is found almost exclusively in animal-derived foods. 
B)  It converts folate to its active form. 
C)  It helps maintain nerve cells. 
D)  It depends on intrinsic factor for absorption. 
E)  It works closely with thiamin.

Question 7

With which B vitamin does folate have a close relationship?

Accepted Answer

A)  biotin 
B)  thiamin 
C)  vitamin B  6  
D)  ascorbic acid 
E)  vitamin B  12  
A)  biotin 
B)  thiamin 
C)  vitamin B  6  
D)  ascorbic acid 
E)  vitamin B  12

Question 8

The term for the amount of niacin present in food-including the niacin that can theoretically be made from its precursor, tryptophan, present in the food-is ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The term for the amount of niacin...

Question 9

How long can it take for the symptoms of vitamin B  12  symptoms to develop, if a person, say a new vegetarian, was to suddenly stop eating animal products?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 week 
B)  1 month 
C)  several months 
D)  1 year 
E)  several years 
A)  1 week 
B)  1 month 
C)  several months 
D)  1 year 
E)  several years

Question 10

The coenzyme form of niacin is central to the metabolism of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  amino acids 
B)  glucose 
C)  vitamin E 
D)  vitamin C 
E)  lactose 
A)  amino acids 
B)  glucose 
C)  vitamin E 
D)  vitamin C 
E)  lactose

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a role of thiamin?

Accepted Answer

A)  DNA synthesis 
B)  conversion of pyruvate to acetyl CoA 
C)  ATP production 
D)  energy metabolism 
E)  participation in the TCA cycle 
A)  DNA synthesis 
B)  conversion of pyruvate to acetyl CoA 
C)  ATP production 
D)  energy metabolism 
E)  participation in the TCA cycle

Question 12

Of these foods, which one is the best source of folate per kcalorie?

Accepted Answer

A)  strawberries 
B)  asparagus 
C)  fortified cornflakes 
D)  eggs 
E)  peanut butter 
A)  strawberries 
B)  asparagus 
C)  fortified cornflakes 
D)  eggs 
E)  peanut butter

Question 13

The bioavailability of vitamins in food ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  depends on many factors, such as how the food was prepared 
B)  is easy to determine 
C)  refers to a vitamin's molecular structure 
D)  refers to the number of neutrons in the cells of vitamins 
E)  is the ratio of vitamin intake to calorie intake 
A)  depends on many factors, such as how the food was prepared 
B)  is easy to determine 
C)  refers to a vitamin's molecular structure 
D)  refers to the number of neutrons in the cells of vitamins 
E)  is the ratio of vitamin intake to calorie intake

Question 14

Vitamins can readily be destroyed during processing because _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  they are precursors 
B)  they contain nitrogen 
C)  they are organic 
D)  they support growth 
E)  they support digestion. 
A)  they are precursors 
B)  they contain nitrogen 
C)  they are organic 
D)  they support growth 
E)  they support digestion.

Question 15

Of these foods, which is an unusual but best source of thiamin?

Accepted Answer

A)  sunflower seeds 
B)  tuna 
C)  eggs 
D)  soy milk 
E)  cheddar cheese 
A)  sunflower seeds 
B)  tuna 
C)  eggs 
D)  soy milk 
E)  cheddar cheese

Question 16

Of these foods, which is NOT a good source of folate?

Accepted Answer

A)  milk 
B)  legumes 
C)  breakfast cereals 
D)  green, leafy vegetables 
E)  fruits 
A)  milk 
B)  legumes 
C)  breakfast cereals 
D)  green, leafy vegetables 
E)  fruits

Question 17

Because of the way in which the body handles folate, a folate deficiency can occur if ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the GI tract is injured 
B)  intrinsic factor is lacking 
C)  the pancreas is injured 
D)  part of the stomach has been removed 
E)  anemia exists. 
A)  the GI tract is injured 
B)  intrinsic factor is lacking 
C)  the pancreas is injured 
D)  part of the stomach has been removed 
E)  anemia exists.

Question 18

Which type of supplement is particularly toxic and has caused deaths in children?

Accepted Answer

A)  iron supplements 
B)  calcium supplements 
C)  vitamin E supplements 
D)  vitamin D supplements 
E)  folate supplements 
A)  iron supplements 
B)  calcium supplements 
C)  vitamin E supplements 
D)  vitamin D supplements 
E)  folate supplements

Question 19

Which of the following statements is true of choline?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is sometimes referred to as vitamin H. 
B)  It is not a B vitamin but is grouped with the B vitamins anyway. 
C)  In most cases, the body can make enough choline to meet its needs. 
D)  Choline's only function is to make the phospholipid lecithin. 
E)  It is defined as a nonvitamin. 
A)  It is sometimes referred to as vitamin H. 
B)  It is not a B vitamin but is grouped with the B vitamins anyway. 
C)  In most cases, the body can make enough choline to meet its needs. 
D)  Choline's only function is to make the phospholipid lecithin. 
E)  It is defined as a nonvitamin.

Question 20

Which of the following is a symptom of riboflavin deficiency?

Accepted Answer

A)  edema 
B)  diarrhea 
C)  constipation 
D)  anemia 
E)  purplish tongue 
A)  edema 
B)  diarrhea 
C)  constipation 
D)  anemia 
E)  purplish tongue

Exam 10: The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C

Explain what dietary folate equivalents are.

About what percentage of U.S. adults take a multivitamin-mineral supplement regularly?

Which federal agency regulates dietary supplements?

From what does v itamin C protects tissues?

One difference between water-soluble vitamins and fat-soluble vitamins is that ____.

Which of the following is NOT true of vitamin B 12

With which B vitamin does folate have a close relationship?

The term for the amount of niacin present in food-including the niacin that can theoretically be made from its precursor, tryptophan, present in the food-is ____________________.

How long can it take for the symptoms of vitamin B 12 symptoms to develop, if a person, say a new vegetarian, was to suddenly stop eating animal products?

The coenzyme form of niacin is central to the metabolism of _____.

Which of the following is NOT a role of thiamin?

Of these foods, which one is the best source of folate per kcalorie?

The bioavailability of vitamins in food ____.

Vitamins can readily be destroyed during processing because _____.

Of these foods, which is an unusual but best source of thiamin?

Of these foods, which is NOT a good source of folate?

Because of the way in which the body handles folate, a folate deficiency can occur if ___________.

Which type of supplement is particularly toxic and has caused deaths in children?

Which of the following statements is true of choline?

Which of the following is a symptom of riboflavin deficiency?

An Overview of Nutrition

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion, Absorption, and Transport

The Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starches, and Fibers

The Lipids: Triglycerides, Phospholipids, and Sterols

Protein: Amino Acids

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management: Overweight, Obesity, and Underweight

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins: A, D, E, and K

Water and the Major Minerals

The Trace Minerals

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years

Nutrition Care and Assessment

Nutrition Intervention

Medications, Diet-Drug Interactions, and Herbal Products

Enteral Nutrition Support

Parenteral Nutrition Support

Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders

Lower Gastrointestinal Disorders

Liver Disease and Gallstones

Diabetes Mellitus

Cardiovascular Diseases

Kidney Diseases

Cancer and Hiv Infection

Filters

Which of the following is NOT true of vitamin B ₁₂

How long can it take for the symptoms of vitamin B ₁₂ symptoms to develop, if a person, say a new vegetarian, was to suddenly stop eating animal products?