Question 1

What is the most likely reason for the development of a vitamin B  12  deficiency? ​

Accepted Answer

A) inadequate intake 
B) increased excretion 
C) inadequate absorption 
D) increased losses in food preparation 
A) inadequate intake 
B) increased excretion 
C) inadequate absorption 
D) increased losses in food preparation

Question 2

What food makes a significant contribution to vitamin C intakes in the U.S. population despite its modest vitamin C concentration? ​

Accepted Answer

A) potatoes 
B) organ meats 
C) breaded fish 
D) whole-grain cereals 
A) potatoes 
B) organ meats 
C) breaded fish 
D) whole-grain cereals

Question 3

The absorption of which vitamin is most affected by the disorder atrophic gastritis? ​

Accepted Answer

A) choline 
B) vitamin C 
C) vitamin B  12  
D) pantothenic acid 
A) choline 
B) vitamin C 
C) vitamin B  12  
D) pantothenic acid

Question 4

Match between columns
                        Premises: pyridoxine

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

If a dietary supplement poses a significant risk of illness to consumers, what agency must prove harm before removing the product from the market? ​

Accepted Answer

A) FDA 
B) CDC 
C) USDA 
D) USPHS 
A) FDA 
B) CDC 
C) USDA 
D) USPHS

Question 6

Nutrient supplements known as "green pills" often contain ____. ​

Accepted Answer

A) mostly food coloring 
B) high-potency vitamin C 
C) dehydrated alfalfa and parsley 
D) dried extracts of spoiled meats 
A) mostly food coloring 
B) high-potency vitamin C 
C) dehydrated alfalfa and parsley 
D) dried extracts of spoiled meats

Question 7

Which vitamin is usually found in a form that is bound to one or more glutamic acid molecules in food? ​

Accepted Answer

A) folate 
B) thiamin 
C) vitamin B  6  
D) ascorbic acid 
A) folate 
B) thiamin 
C) vitamin B  6  
D) ascorbic acid

Question 8

The signs and symptoms of riboflavin deficiency are known collectively as ____. ​

Accepted Answer

A) pellagra 
B) antiflavonosis 
C) ariboflavinosis 
D) flavin adenine dinucleosis 
A) pellagra 
B) antiflavonosis 
C) ariboflavinosis 
D) flavin adenine dinucleosis

Question 9

Which vitamin is known to sustain substantial losses during processing of food? ​

Accepted Answer

A) biotin 
B) niacin 
C) riboflavin 
D) pantothenic acid 
A) biotin 
B) niacin 
C) riboflavin 
D) pantothenic acid

Question 10

Which disease is associated with a deficiency of folate? ​

Accepted Answer

A) hemolysis 
B) hypoxemia 
C) hemolytic anemia 
D) macrocytic anemia 
A) hemolysis 
B) hypoxemia 
C) hemolytic anemia 
D) macrocytic anemia

Question 11

A vitamin supplement labeled as "high potency" contains an amount that is ____. ​

Accepted Answer

A) 50 percent of the Daily Value 
B) equal to the UL 
C) up to 200 percent of the Daily Value 
D) 100 percent or more of the Daily Value 
A) 50 percent of the Daily Value 
B) equal to the UL 
C) up to 200 percent of the Daily Value 
D) 100 percent or more of the Daily Value

Question 12

Why shouldn't vitamin E supplements be taken for at least one week before surgery? ​

Accepted Answer

A) Vitamin E interferes with barbiturate pain medications. 
B) The antioxidant activity affects stability of most anesthetic agents. 
C) Vitamin E acts as a blood thinner and could lead to excessive bleeding. 
D) The antioxidant activity interferes with synthesis of replacement erythrocytes. 
A) Vitamin E interferes with barbiturate pain medications. 
B) The antioxidant activity affects stability of most anesthetic agents. 
C) Vitamin E acts as a blood thinner and could lead to excessive bleeding. 
D) The antioxidant activity interferes with synthesis of replacement erythrocytes.

Question 13

Pernicious anemia results from a deficiency of ____. ​

Accepted Answer

A) folate 
B) selenium 
C) vitamin B  12  
D) iron and copper 
A) folate 
B) selenium 
C) vitamin B  12  
D) iron and copper

Question 14

What term identifies the characteristic tingling sensations and reddening of the skin after ingesting a pharmacologic dose of nicotinic acid? ​

Accepted Answer

A) niacin flush 
B) NAD dermatitis 
C) niacin erythema 
D) bilateral symmetrical dermatitis 
A) niacin flush 
B) NAD dermatitis 
C) niacin erythema 
D) bilateral symmetrical dermatitis

Question 15

What specific function of folate in the cells is so important in embryo development? Explain your answer.

Accepted Answer

Folate's primary coenzyme form, THF, is

Question 16

Match between columns
                        Premises: part of coenzyme NAD and NADP in metabolism

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Approximately what percentage of naturally occurring dietary folate is bioavailable? ​

Accepted Answer

A) ​10 
B) ​25 
C) ​50 
D) ​80 
A) ​10 
B) ​25 
C) ​50 
D) ​80

Question 18

Give an example of the interdependence of the B vitamins.

Accepted Answer

Vitamin B₁₂ is required for the

Question 19

Which factor explains why B vitamin deficiencies lead to lack of energy?

Accepted Answer

A) B vitamins are a source of kilocalories. 
B) Absorption of carbohydrates and fats is decreased. 
C) Oxygen for energy metabolism cannot be transported to the cells. 
D) Coenzymes needed for energy metabolism are produced in insufficient amounts. 
A) B vitamins are a source of kilocalories. 
B) Absorption of carbohydrates and fats is decreased. 
C) Oxygen for energy metabolism cannot be transported to the cells. 
D) Coenzymes needed for energy metabolism are produced in insufficient amounts.

Question 20

Match between columns
                        Premises: activates vitamin B S1U1B112S1U1B0 and synthesizes DNA for new cell growth

Accepted Answer

The Answer of vitamin BS1U1B112S1U1B0 and vitamin BS1U1B16S1U1B0 and pantothenic is...

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

What is the most likely reason for the development of a vitamin B 12 deficiency? ​

What food makes a significant contribution to vitamin C intakes in the U.S. population despite its modest vitamin C concentration? ​

The absorption of which vitamin is most affected by the disorder atrophic gastritis? ​

If a dietary supplement poses a significant risk of illness to consumers, what agency must prove harm before removing the product from the market? ​

Nutrient supplements known as "green pills" often contain ____. ​

Which vitamin is usually found in a form that is bound to one or more glutamic acid molecules in food? ​

The signs and symptoms of riboflavin deficiency are known collectively as ____. ​

Which vitamin is known to sustain substantial losses during processing of food? ​

Which disease is associated with a deficiency of folate? ​

A vitamin supplement labeled as "high potency" contains an amount that is ____. ​

Why shouldn't vitamin E supplements be taken for at least one week before surgery? ​

Pernicious anemia results from a deficiency of ____. ​

What term identifies the characteristic tingling sensations and reddening of the skin after ingesting a pharmacologic dose of nicotinic acid? ​

What specific function of folate in the cells is so important in embryo development? Explain your answer.

Approximately what percentage of naturally occurring dietary folate is bioavailable? ​

Give an example of the interdependence of the B vitamins.

Which factor explains why B vitamin deficiencies lead to lack of energy?

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

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What is the most likely reason for the development of a vitamin B ₁₂ deficiency?

What food makes a significant contribution to vitamin C intakes in the U.S. population despite its modest vitamin C concentration?

The absorption of which vitamin is most affected by the disorder atrophic gastritis?

If a dietary supplement poses a significant risk of illness to consumers, what agency must prove harm before removing the product from the market?

Nutrient supplements known as "green pills" often contain ____.

Which vitamin is usually found in a form that is bound to one or more glutamic acid molecules in food?

The signs and symptoms of riboflavin deficiency are known collectively as ____.

Which vitamin is known to sustain substantial losses during processing of food?

Which disease is associated with a deficiency of folate?

A vitamin supplement labeled as "high potency" contains an amount that is ____.

Why shouldn't vitamin E supplements be taken for at least one week before surgery?

Pernicious anemia results from a deficiency of ____.

What term identifies the characteristic tingling sensations and reddening of the skin after ingesting a pharmacologic dose of nicotinic acid?

Approximately what percentage of naturally occurring dietary folate is bioavailable?