Question 1

Vegetarians have a lower risk of developing cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Some of the vitamins serve as sources of energy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

______ is the vitamin D deficiency disease in adults.

Accepted Answer

A)  Rickets 
B)  Keratomalacia 
C)  Hyperkeratosis 
D)  Osteomalacia 
E)  Pellagra 
A)  Rickets 
B)  Keratomalacia 
C)  Hyperkeratosis 
D)  Osteomalacia 
E)  Pellagra

Question 4

The disease pellagra is characterized by diarrhea, dermatitis, and, in severe cases, dementia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

_______ is the vitamin D deficiency in children.

Accepted Answer

A)  Pellagra 
B)  Osteomalacia 
C)  Rickets 
D)  Scurvy 
E)  Beriberi 
A)  Pellagra 
B)  Osteomalacia 
C)  Rickets 
D)  Scurvy 
E)  Beriberi

Question 6

Which vitamins work with vitamin K and vitamin B6 to maintain blood health?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vitamins folate and D 
B)  Folate and B12 
C)  Niacin and B6 
D)  Vitamins D and E 
E)  Vitamins C and E 
A)  Vitamins folate and D 
B)  Folate and B12 
C)  Niacin and B6 
D)  Vitamins D and E 
E)  Vitamins C and E

Question 7

Excessive sun exposure can cause vitamin D toxicity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Describe important considerations in choosing a vitamin and mineral supplement.

Accepted Answer

If you decide to start taking a suppleme

Question 9

A diet low in fat-soluble vitamins will result in a more rapid onset of deficiency symptoms than one low in water-soluble vitamins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Phytochemicals have several different modes of action. Those with ____ protect cells from damage.

Accepted Answer

A)  antioxidant properties 
B)  anti-estrogen properties 
C)  anti-cancer properties 
D)  anti-progesterone properties 
E)  anti-androgen properties 
A)  antioxidant properties 
B)  anti-estrogen properties 
C)  anti-cancer properties 
D)  anti-progesterone properties 
E)  anti-androgen properties

Question 11

Newborns are given an injection of _____ to prevent the possibility of a life-threatening hemorrhage.

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin A 
B)  vitamin K 
C)  vitamin D 
D)  vitamin C 
E)  vitamin E 
A)  vitamin A 
B)  vitamin K 
C)  vitamin D 
D)  vitamin C 
E)  vitamin E

Question 12

Risk factors for colon cancer include a high fiber intake and low red meat intake.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Research suggests that diet may play a role in initiating cancer, speeding its development, or preventing cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What factor is associated with an increased risk of breast cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  High intake of calories 
B)  High intake of citrus fruits 
C)  Moderate intake of fats and oils 
D)  High intake of phytochemicals 
E)  High intake of cruciferous vegetables 
A)  High intake of calories 
B)  High intake of citrus fruits 
C)  Moderate intake of fats and oils 
D)  High intake of phytochemicals 
E)  High intake of cruciferous vegetables

Question 15

_______ is the deficiency disease associated with niacin.

Accepted Answer

A)  Scurvy 
B)  Pellagra 
C)  Beriberi 
D)  Thiaminosis 
E)  Osteomalacia 
A)  Scurvy 
B)  Pellagra 
C)  Beriberi 
D)  Thiaminosis 
E)  Osteomalacia

Question 16

Vitamin K and B6 play key roles in the formation of healthy red blood cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The replacement of red blood cells depends most heavily on ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  thiamin 
B)  riboflavin 
C)  niacin 
D)  folate 
E)  vitamin B6 
A)  thiamin 
B)  riboflavin 
C)  niacin 
D)  folate 
E)  vitamin B6

Question 18

The vitamin most intensively involved in protein metabolism is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  riboflavin 
B)  vitamin B6 
C)  biotin 
D)  vitamin A 
E)  vitamin E 
A)  riboflavin 
B)  vitamin B6 
C)  biotin 
D)  vitamin A 
E)  vitamin E

Question 19

All women of child-bearing age are advised to get adequate folate to prevent cases of ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  neural tube defects 
B)  rickets 
C)  scurvy 
D)  morning sickness 
E)  insomnia 
A)  neural tube defects 
B)  rickets 
C)  scurvy 
D)  morning sickness 
E)  insomnia

Question 20

A reliable source of vitamin D in the diet is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  red meat 
B)  dark green vegetables 
C)  fortified milk 
D)  enriched breads and cereals 
E)  fresh fruits 
A)  red meat 
B)  dark green vegetables 
C)  fortified milk 
D)  enriched breads and cereals 
E)  fresh fruits

Vegetarians have a lower risk of developing cancer.

Some of the vitamins serve as sources of energy.

______ is the vitamin D deficiency disease in adults.

The disease pellagra is characterized by diarrhea, dermatitis, and, in severe cases, dementia.

_______ is the vitamin D deficiency in children.

Which vitamins work with vitamin K and vitamin B₆ to maintain blood health?

Excessive sun exposure can cause vitamin D toxicity.

Describe important considerations in choosing a vitamin and mineral supplement.

A diet low in fat-soluble vitamins will result in a more rapid onset of deficiency symptoms than one low in water-soluble vitamins.

Phytochemicals have several different modes of action. Those with ____ protect cells from damage.

Newborns are given an injection of _____ to prevent the possibility of a life-threatening hemorrhage.

Risk factors for colon cancer include a high fiber intake and low red meat intake.

Research suggests that diet may play a role in initiating cancer, speeding its development, or preventing cancer.

What factor is associated with an increased risk of breast cancer?

_______ is the deficiency disease associated with niacin.

Vitamin K and B₆ play key roles in the formation of healthy red blood cells.

The replacement of red blood cells depends most heavily on ____.

The vitamin most intensively involved in protein metabolism is ____.

All women of child-bearing age are advised to get adequate folate to prevent cases of ____.

A reliable source of vitamin D in the diet is ____.

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Vegetarians have a lower risk of developing cancer.

Some of the vitamins serve as sources of energy.

______ is the vitamin D deficiency disease in adults.

The disease pellagra is characterized by diarrhea, dermatitis, and, in severe cases, dementia.

_______ is the vitamin D deficiency in children.

Which vitamins work with vitamin K and vitamin B6 to maintain blood health?

Excessive sun exposure can cause vitamin D toxicity.

Describe important considerations in choosing a vitamin and mineral supplement.

A diet low in fat-soluble vitamins will result in a more rapid onset of deficiency symptoms than one low in water-soluble vitamins.

Phytochemicals have several different modes of action. Those with ____ protect cells from damage.

Newborns are given an injection of _____ to prevent the possibility of a life-threatening hemorrhage.

Risk factors for colon cancer include a high fiber intake and low red meat intake.

Research suggests that diet may play a role in initiating cancer, speeding its development, or preventing cancer.

What factor is associated with an increased risk of breast cancer?

_______ is the deficiency disease associated with niacin.

Vitamin K and B6 play key roles in the formation of healthy red blood cells.

The replacement of red blood cells depends most heavily on ____.

The vitamin most intensively involved in protein metabolism is ____.

All women of child-bearing age are advised to get adequate folate to prevent cases of ____.

A reliable source of vitamin D in the diet is ____.

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Which vitamins work with vitamin K and vitamin B₆ to maintain blood health?

Vitamin K and B₆ play key roles in the formation of healthy red blood cells.