Question 1

The synthesis of collagen requires both vitamin C and ____. ​

Accepted Answer

A) iron 
B) zinc 
C) cobalamin 
D) beta-carotene 
A) iron 
B) zinc 
C) cobalamin 
D) beta-carotene A

Question 2

Why might vitamin C supplements be beneficial in treating the common cold? ​

Accepted Answer

A) They deactivate histamine. 
B) They reduce episodes of diarrhea. 
C) They destroy intestinal pathogens. 
D) They alter hypothalamic control of body temperature. 
A) They deactivate histamine. 
B) They reduce episodes of diarrhea. 
C) They destroy intestinal pathogens. 
D) They alter hypothalamic control of body temperature. A

Question 3

Which vitamin undergoes significant enterohepatic circulation?

Accepted Answer

A) folate 
B) niacin 
C) thiamin 
D) pyridoxine 
A) folate 
B) niacin 
C) thiamin 
D) pyridoxine A

Question 4

What is the function of intrinsic factor in vitamin B  12  absorption?

Accepted Answer

A) It catalyzes release of the vitamin from its protein-bound form. 
B) It attaches to the vitamin, thereby allowing absorption from the small intestine. 
C) It acts as a storage protein for the vitamin within the intestinal epithelial cells. 
D) It acts as a cofactor for mucosal enzymes involved in absorption of the vitamin. 
A) It catalyzes release of the vitamin from its protein-bound form. 
B) It attaches to the vitamin, thereby allowing absorption from the small intestine. 
C) It acts as a storage protein for the vitamin within the intestinal epithelial cells. 
D) It acts as a cofactor for mucosal enzymes involved in absorption of the vitamin.

Question 5

What is an overt sign of a possible B vitamin deficiency? ​

Accepted Answer

A) anemia 
B) smooth tongue 
C) abnormal liver function 
D) abnormal heart function 
A) anemia 
B) smooth tongue 
C) abnormal liver function 
D) abnormal heart function

Question 6

In what major way does alcohol intake affect vitamin B  6  metabolism? ​

Accepted Answer

A) It reduces acetaldehyde formation. 
B) It increases fecal excretion of the vitamin. 
C) It dislodges the PLP coenzyme from its enzyme. 
D) It interferes with synthesis of the PLP coenzyme. 
A) It reduces acetaldehyde formation. 
B) It increases fecal excretion of the vitamin. 
C) It dislodges the PLP coenzyme from its enzyme. 
D) It interferes with synthesis of the PLP coenzyme.

Question 7

Beriberi results from a deficiency of ____. ​

Accepted Answer

A) niacin 
B) thiamin 
C) vitamin C 
D) vitamin B  12  
A) niacin 
B) thiamin 
C) vitamin C 
D) vitamin B  12

Question 8

Nicole is pregnant and is trying to monitor her folate intake. She is eating foods high in folate as well as taking folate supplements, and she is having a hard time determining how many dietary folate equivalents she is consuming. Below is a list of her daily intake with respect to folate: ½ cup of cooked lentils (180 micrograms  food folate)
½  cup of fresh orange juice (60 micrograms  food folate)
Folate supplement (200 micrograms )
How many DFEs is Nicole consuming?

Accepted Answer

A) ​440 
B) ​480 
C) ​540 
D) ​580 
A) ​440 
B) ​480 
C) ​540 
D) ​580

Question 9

Match between columns
                        Premises: vitamin BS1U1B11S1U1B0

Accepted Answer

The Answer of vitamin C and vitamin BS1U1B16S1U1B0 and folate is...

Question 10

Which food contains a protein that decreases the bioavailability of biotin? ​

Accepted Answer

A) aged wine 
B) aged cheese 
C) raw egg whites 
D) raw cauliflower 
A) aged wine 
B) aged cheese 
C) raw egg whites 
D) raw cauliflower

Question 11

Which property is shared by niacin and riboflavin coenzymes? ​

Accepted Answer

A) acceptance and transfer of amino groups 
B) acceptance and transfer of activated carbon dioxide 
C) acceptance and transfer of hydrogen atoms 
D) acceptance and transfer of carboxyl groups 
A) acceptance and transfer of amino groups 
B) acceptance and transfer of activated carbon dioxide 
C) acceptance and transfer of hydrogen atoms 
D) acceptance and transfer of carboxyl groups

Question 12

What is the most likely explanation for the impaired functioning of the GI tract resulting from folate deficiency? ​

Accepted Answer

A) insufficient bile production, thereby promoting fat malabsorption and diarrhea 
B) reduced mucosal cell replacement, thereby resulting in decreased GI functioning 
C) decreased enzymatic capacity in the intestines, thereby resulting in malabsorption 
D) decreased oxygen supply to body tissues, with the intestines being particularly affected because of their high metabolic activity 
A) insufficient bile production, thereby promoting fat malabsorption and diarrhea 
B) reduced mucosal cell replacement, thereby resulting in decreased GI functioning 
C) decreased enzymatic capacity in the intestines, thereby resulting in malabsorption 
D) decreased oxygen supply to body tissues, with the intestines being particularly affected because of their high metabolic activity

Question 13

What is a feature of niacin nutrition? ​

Accepted Answer

A) Low doses may lead to kidney stones. 
B) High doses may lower blood cholesterol. 
C) Low doses may lead to heartburn and low blood pressure. 
D) High doses may elevate red blood cell count in mildly anemic individuals. 
A) Low doses may lead to kidney stones. 
B) High doses may lower blood cholesterol. 
C) Low doses may lead to heartburn and low blood pressure. 
D) High doses may elevate red blood cell count in mildly anemic individuals.

Question 14

Match between columns
                        Premises: part of coenzyme FAD and FMN in energy metabolism

Accepted Answer

The Answer of thiamin and vitamin C and vitamin BS1U1B16S1U1B0 is...

Question 15

Match between columns
                        Premises: nicotinic acid

Accepted Answer

The Answer of vitamin C and riboflavin and vitamin BS1U1B16S1U1B0 is...

Question 16

What nutrient is responsible for causing the most accidental ingestion deaths in children? ​

Accepted Answer

A) iron 
B) calcium 
C) vitamin A 
D) vitamin D 
A) iron 
B) calcium 
C) vitamin A 
D) vitamin D

Question 17

Which food is highest in folate? ​

Accepted Answer

A) steak 
B) whole-wheat bread 
C) cheddar cheese 
D) spinach 
A) steak 
B) whole-wheat bread 
C) cheddar cheese 
D) spinach

Question 18

A similar type of anemia is produced when there is a deficiency of either ____. ​

Accepted Answer

A) riboflavin or niacin 
B) vitamin B  12  or folate 
C) thiamin or riboflavin 
D) vitamin B  6  or vitamin B  12  
A) riboflavin or niacin 
B) vitamin B  12  or folate 
C) thiamin or riboflavin 
D) vitamin B  6  or vitamin B  12

Question 19

Match between columns
                        Premises: activates folate, helps synthesize DNA for new growth; protects nerve cells

Accepted Answer

The Answer of folate and thiamin and pantothenic acid and is...

Question 20

A person who shuns dairy and spends most of her time indoors would likely benefit from a supplement of ____. ​

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin A 
B) vitamin B  6  
C) vitamin C 
D) vitamin D 
A) vitamin A 
B) vitamin B  6  
C) vitamin C 
D) vitamin D

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

The synthesis of collagen requires both vitamin C and ____. ​

Why might vitamin C supplements be beneficial in treating the common cold? ​

Which vitamin undergoes significant enterohepatic circulation?

What is the function of intrinsic factor in vitamin B 12 absorption?

What is an overt sign of a possible B vitamin deficiency? ​

In what major way does alcohol intake affect vitamin B 6 metabolism? ​

Beriberi results from a deficiency of ____. ​

Which food contains a protein that decreases the bioavailability of biotin? ​

Which property is shared by niacin and riboflavin coenzymes? ​

What is the most likely explanation for the impaired functioning of the GI tract resulting from folate deficiency? ​

What is a feature of niacin nutrition? ​

What nutrient is responsible for causing the most accidental ingestion deaths in children? ​

Which food is highest in folate? ​

A similar type of anemia is produced when there is a deficiency of either ____. ​

A person who shuns dairy and spends most of her time indoors would likely benefit from a supplement of ____. ​

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

The synthesis of collagen requires both vitamin C and ____.

Why might vitamin C supplements be beneficial in treating the common cold?

What is the function of intrinsic factor in vitamin B ₁₂ absorption?

What is an overt sign of a possible B vitamin deficiency?

In what major way does alcohol intake affect vitamin B ₆ metabolism?

Beriberi results from a deficiency of ____.

Which food contains a protein that decreases the bioavailability of biotin?

Which property is shared by niacin and riboflavin coenzymes?

What is the most likely explanation for the impaired functioning of the GI tract resulting from folate deficiency?

What is a feature of niacin nutrition?

What nutrient is responsible for causing the most accidental ingestion deaths in children?

Which food is highest in folate?

A similar type of anemia is produced when there is a deficiency of either ____.

A person who shuns dairy and spends most of her time indoors would likely benefit from a supplement of ____.