Question 1

Individuals who ________ are at high risk for a deficiency of vitamin B12.

Accepted Answer

A)  consume little fruits and vegetables 
B)  consume few dairy products 
C)  don't take a vitamin and mineral supplement 
D)  lack intrinsic factor 
E)  don't have daily exposure to sunlight 
A)  consume little fruits and vegetables 
B)  consume few dairy products 
C)  don't take a vitamin and mineral supplement 
D)  lack intrinsic factor 
E)  don't have daily exposure to sunlight

Question 2

Milk is sold in protective cardboard or opaque plastic containers rather than in transparent glass bottles to minimize the loss of ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin B12 
B)  riboflavin 
C)  niacin 
D)  vitamin D 
E)  vitamin E 
A)  vitamin B12 
B)  riboflavin 
C)  niacin 
D)  vitamin D 
E)  vitamin E

Question 3

What vitamin has been shown to reduce LDL-cholesterol and raise HDL-cholesterol when taken in doses 10 to 15 times the RDA?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vitamin A 
B)  Vitamin K 
C)  Thiamin 
D)  Niacin 
E)  Vitamin E 
A)  Vitamin A 
B)  Vitamin K 
C)  Thiamin 
D)  Niacin 
E)  Vitamin E

Question 4

When purchasing a vitamin and mineral supplement, look for one that contains at least 150 percent of the Daily Value for each nutrient.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

How can one be deficient in B12 if his/her intake of the vitamin is adequate?

Accepted Answer

A vitamin B₁₂ deficiency that occurs when

Question 6

The primary function of vitamin D is the regulation of the use of calcium and phosphorus within the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What vitamin deficiency is associated with night blindness?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vitamin K 
B)  Vitamin A 
C)  Vitamin D 
D)  Biotin 
E)  Niacin 
A)  Vitamin K 
B)  Vitamin A 
C)  Vitamin D 
D)  Biotin 
E)  Niacin

Question 8

Vignette Donna is a 22-year-old college student on the tennis team. She prides herself on staying in shape but often eats empty-calorie meals when she is in a rush. She knows that some family members have had different kinds of cancer and is curious to find out what steps, if any, she can reduce her risks. She visits a reputable site on the Internet and gleans several useful suggestions that she plans on implementing. Let's see if you agree with her new found information.
The National Cancer Institute estimates that about 85 percent of all cancers are associated with ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  genetics and related risk factors 
B)  lifestyle factors & environmental exposure 
C)  tobacco use 
D)  alcohol intake 
E)  occupation-related factors 
A)  genetics and related risk factors 
B)  lifestyle factors & environmental exposure 
C)  tobacco use 
D)  alcohol intake 
E)  occupation-related factors

Question 9

What factor is classified as a cancer initiator?

Accepted Answer

A)  Excess dietary fat 
B)  Obesity 
C)  Excess alcohol 
D)  Lack of physical activity 
E)  Cigarette smoke 
A)  Excess dietary fat 
B)  Obesity 
C)  Excess alcohol 
D)  Lack of physical activity 
E)  Cigarette smoke

Question 10

In two to three paragraphs, provide a brief overview of the water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins.

Accepted Answer

Vitamins fall into two categories: those

Question 11

Which of the following is not a task that vitamins perform in the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  Build bone and teeth 
B)  Keep skin healthy 
C)  Heal wounds 
D)  Provide energy 
E)  Help the body use energy in food 
A)  Build bone and teeth 
B)  Keep skin healthy 
C)  Heal wounds 
D)  Provide energy 
E)  Help the body use energy in food

Question 12

High intakes of B6, B12, and folate are associated with higher levels of homocysteine and a lower risk of blood clot formation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Discuss three tips for handling and cooking fruits and vegetables to prevent the loss of vitamins.

Accepted Answer

•Shop for produce at least once a week.

Question 14

One of the functions of vitamin C in the body is ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  to serve as a coenzyme in the formation of red blood cells 
B)  to function in collagen formation 
C)  to work with calcium in blood coagulation 
D)  to extract energy from nutrients 
E)  to synthesize genetic material 
A)  to serve as a coenzyme in the formation of red blood cells 
B)  to function in collagen formation 
C)  to work with calcium in blood coagulation 
D)  to extract energy from nutrients 
E)  to synthesize genetic material

Question 15

Human population studies overwhelmingly confirm the association between breast cancer and dietary fat intake.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Vitamin E is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  found mostly in fruits 
B)  a precursor to vitamin C 
C)  a remedy for nighttime leg cramps 
D)  found mostly in vegetable oils 
E)  also called intrinsic factor 
A)  found mostly in fruits 
B)  a precursor to vitamin C 
C)  a remedy for nighttime leg cramps 
D)  found mostly in vegetable oils 
E)  also called intrinsic factor

Question 17

Michael is a young business systems analyst who avoids fried foods and fast food, drinks only black coffee and water, consumes one alcoholic drink on occasion, uses olive oil when preparing meals, and gets 8 to 10 servings of fruits and vegetables each day. Is there anything that Michael needs to do to decrease his cancer risk?

Accepted Answer

A)  Take vitamin supplements with extra vitamin E. 
B)  Omit all alcohol. 
C)  Switch to decaffeinated coffee or herbal tea. 
D)  Incorporate regular physical activity. 
E)  There is nothing else that Michael needs to do. 
A)  Take vitamin supplements with extra vitamin E. 
B)  Omit all alcohol. 
C)  Switch to decaffeinated coffee or herbal tea. 
D)  Incorporate regular physical activity. 
E)  There is nothing else that Michael needs to do.

Question 18

________ can be synthesized by good bacteria in the intestinal tract.

Accepted Answer

A)  Vitamin A 
B)  Vitamin C 
C)  Vitamin D 
D)  Vitamin K 
E)  Niacin 
A)  Vitamin A 
B)  Vitamin C 
C)  Vitamin D 
D)  Vitamin K 
E)  Niacin

Question 19

What is not a factor that one should consider when choosing a supplement to purchase?

Accepted Answer

A)  Price 
B)  Percent of DV for nutrients 
C)  Inclusion of nonvitamin substances 
D)  USP symbol 
E)  Expiration date 
A)  Price 
B)  Percent of DV for nutrients 
C)  Inclusion of nonvitamin substances 
D)  USP symbol 
E)  Expiration date

Question 20

Herbal supplements are unregulated and possibly unsafe.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Individuals who ________ are at high risk for a deficiency of vitamin B₁₂.

Milk is sold in protective cardboard or opaque plastic containers rather than in transparent glass bottles to minimize the loss of ____.

What vitamin has been shown to reduce LDL-cholesterol and raise HDL-cholesterol when taken in doses 10 to 15 times the RDA?

When purchasing a vitamin and mineral supplement, look for one that contains at least 150 percent of the Daily Value for each nutrient.

How can one be deficient in B₁₂ if his/her intake of the vitamin is adequate?

The primary function of vitamin D is the regulation of the use of calcium and phosphorus within the body.

What vitamin deficiency is associated with night blindness?

What factor is classified as a cancer initiator?

In two to three paragraphs, provide a brief overview of the water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins.

Which of the following is not a task that vitamins perform in the body?

High intakes of B₆, B₁₂, and folate are associated with higher levels of homocysteine and a lower risk of blood clot formation.

Discuss three tips for handling and cooking fruits and vegetables to prevent the loss of vitamins.

One of the functions of vitamin C in the body is ______.

Human population studies overwhelmingly confirm the association between breast cancer and dietary fat intake.

Vitamin E is ____.

________ can be synthesized by good bacteria in the intestinal tract.

What is not a factor that one should consider when choosing a supplement to purchase?

Herbal supplements are unregulated and possibly unsafe.

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Individuals who ________ are at high risk for a deficiency of vitamin B12.

Milk is sold in protective cardboard or opaque plastic containers rather than in transparent glass bottles to minimize the loss of ____.

What vitamin has been shown to reduce LDL-cholesterol and raise HDL-cholesterol when taken in doses 10 to 15 times the RDA?

When purchasing a vitamin and mineral supplement, look for one that contains at least 150 percent of the Daily Value for each nutrient.

How can one be deficient in B12 if his/her intake of the vitamin is adequate?

The primary function of vitamin D is the regulation of the use of calcium and phosphorus within the body.

What vitamin deficiency is associated with night blindness?

What factor is classified as a cancer initiator?

In two to three paragraphs, provide a brief overview of the water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins.

Which of the following is not a task that vitamins perform in the body?

High intakes of B6, B12, and folate are associated with higher levels of homocysteine and a lower risk of blood clot formation.

Discuss three tips for handling and cooking fruits and vegetables to prevent the loss of vitamins.

One of the functions of vitamin C in the body is ______.

Human population studies overwhelmingly confirm the association between breast cancer and dietary fat intake.

Vitamin E is ____.

________ can be synthesized by good bacteria in the intestinal tract.

What is not a factor that one should consider when choosing a supplement to purchase?

Herbal supplements are unregulated and possibly unsafe.

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The Lipids: Fats and Oilsspotlight: Diet and Heart Disease

The Proteins and Amino Acidsspotlight: Vegetarian Eating Patterns

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Individuals who ________ are at high risk for a deficiency of vitamin B₁₂.

How can one be deficient in B₁₂ if his/her intake of the vitamin is adequate?

High intakes of B₆, B₁₂, and folate are associated with higher levels of homocysteine and a lower risk of blood clot formation.