Question 1

Matching
-hemorrhagic disease​

Accepted Answer

A) the vitamin D-deficiency disease in children. 
B) a bone disease characterized by softening of the bones. 
C) literally, porous bones; reduced density of the bones. 
D) a vitamin B12-deficiency disease caused by lack of intrinsic factor and characterized by large, immature red blood cells and damage to the nervous system. 
E) rupture of the red blood cells, caused by vitamin E deficiency.
F)the vitamin K-deficiency disease in which blood fails to clot.
G)the thiamin-deficiency disease.
H)the niacin-deficiency disease.
I)malformations of the brain, spinal cord, or both during embryonic development.
J)a metabolic disease in which crystals of uric acid precipitate in the joints.
K)the vitamin C-deficiency disease.
L)a compound that protects other compounds from oxygen by itself reacting with oxygen.
M)highly reactive chemical forms that can cause destructive changes in nearby compounds, sometimes setting up a chain reaction.
N)the amount of niacin present in food, including the niacin that can theoretically be made from tryptophan, its precursor, present in the food. 
A) the vitamin D-deficiency disease in children. 
B) a bone disease characterized by softening of the bones. 
C) literally, porous bones; reduced density of the bones. 
D) a vitamin B12-deficiency disease caused by lack of intrinsic factor and characterized by large, immature red blood cells and damage to the nervous system. 
E) rupture of the red blood cells, caused by vitamin E deficiency.
F)the vitamin K-deficiency disease in which blood fails to clot.
G)the thiamin-deficiency disease.
H)the niacin-deficiency disease.
I)malformations of the brain, spinal cord, or both during embryonic development.
J)a metabolic disease in which crystals of uric acid precipitate in the joints.
K)the vitamin C-deficiency disease.
L)a compound that protects other compounds from oxygen by itself reacting with oxygen.
M)highly reactive chemical forms that can cause destructive changes in nearby compounds, sometimes setting up a chain reaction.
N)the amount of niacin present in food, including the niacin that can theoretically be made from tryptophan, its precursor, present in the food. F

Question 2

Which of the following statements about fat-soluble vitamins would you be least likely to tell your client?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​They are readily excreted from the body when consumed in excess. 
B)  ​They must be bound to proteins to travel in the blood. 
C)  ​They may be consumed less frequently than the water-soluble vitamins. 
D)  ​They may accumulate to toxic levels in the body. 
E)  ​Toxicity is more likely to occur from supplements rather than food. 
A)  ​They are readily excreted from the body when consumed in excess. 
B)  ​They must be bound to proteins to travel in the blood. 
C)  ​They may be consumed less frequently than the water-soluble vitamins. 
D)  ​They may accumulate to toxic levels in the body. 
E)  ​Toxicity is more likely to occur from supplements rather than food. A

Question 3

Vitamin D deficiency is most likely among:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​dark-skinned people who live in the south. 
B)  ​fair-skinned people who live in the south. 
C)  ​dark-skinned people with limited exposure to sunlight. 
D)  ​fair-skinned people with limited exposure to sunlight. 
E)  ​fair-skinned people who work outside most of the time. 
A)  ​dark-skinned people who live in the south. 
B)  ​fair-skinned people who live in the south. 
C)  ​dark-skinned people with limited exposure to sunlight. 
D)  ​fair-skinned people with limited exposure to sunlight. 
E)  ​fair-skinned people who work outside most of the time. C

Question 4

Among the following, the best food sources for the water-soluble vitamins are:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​butter and vegetable oils. 
B)  ​oranges and cereals. 
C)  ​sugar and cornstarch. 
D)  ​egg yolks and apples. 
E)  ​soy and potatoes. 
A)  ​butter and vegetable oils. 
B)  ​oranges and cereals. 
C)  ​sugar and cornstarch. 
D)  ​egg yolks and apples. 
E)  ​soy and potatoes.

Question 5

Absorption of which of the following requires the presence of intrinsic factor?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​vitamin B6 
B)  ​vitamin D 
C)  ​vitamin B12 
D)  ​vitamin A 
E)  ​vitamin K 
A)  ​vitamin B6 
B)  ​vitamin D 
C)  ​vitamin B12 
D)  ​vitamin A 
E)  ​vitamin K

Question 6

​The first signs of vitamin C deficiency appear in the:

Accepted Answer

A)  ​blood vessels. 
B)  ​bones. 
C)  ​hair. 
D)  ​fingernails. 
E)  ​digestive system. 
A)  ​blood vessels. 
B)  ​bones. 
C)  ​hair. 
D)  ​fingernails. 
E)  ​digestive system.

Question 7

Vitamin A deficiency results in rickets disease in children.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Thiamin is involved in:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​formation of red blood cells. 
B)  ​blood coagulation. 
C)  ​collagen formation. 
D)  ​energy metabolism. 
E)  ​cell division. 
A)  ​formation of red blood cells. 
B)  ​blood coagulation. 
C)  ​collagen formation. 
D)  ​energy metabolism. 
E)  ​cell division.

Question 9

Overconsumption of the fat-soluble vitamins results in:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​accumulation, which aids in the prevention of colds and infections. 
B)  ​no ill effects because they are excreted. 
C)  ​possible toxicity, due to an accumulation in the body. 
D)  ​weight gain due to increased fat intake. 
E)  ​deficiency of water-soluble vitamins. 
A)  ​accumulation, which aids in the prevention of colds and infections. 
B)  ​no ill effects because they are excreted. 
C)  ​possible toxicity, due to an accumulation in the body. 
D)  ​weight gain due to increased fat intake. 
E)  ​deficiency of water-soluble vitamins.

Question 10

Bioavailability refers to the rate and extent to which a nutrient is absorbed and used.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Excessive intakes of vitamin D by adults may result in:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​greater bone density. 
B)  ​mineral deposits in soft tissues such as the kidney. 
C)  ​deformity of the leg bones, ribs, and skull. 
D)  ​increased bone calcification. 
E)  ​increased risk of bone fractures. 
A)  ​greater bone density. 
B)  ​mineral deposits in soft tissues such as the kidney. 
C)  ​deformity of the leg bones, ribs, and skull. 
D)  ​increased bone calcification. 
E)  ​increased risk of bone fractures.

Question 12

​A dietary deficiency of vitamin A can produce:

Accepted Answer

A)  ​rickets. 
B)  ​night blindness. 
C)  ​a prolonged blood-clotting time. 
D)  ​sensitivity to light. 
E)  ​birth defects. 
A)  ​rickets. 
B)  ​night blindness. 
C)  ​a prolonged blood-clotting time. 
D)  ​sensitivity to light. 
E)  ​birth defects.

Question 13

​Which of the following factors is least likely to limit vitamin D synthesis in the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​geographic location 
B)  ​season of the year 
C)  ​sunscreens 
D)  ​use of tanning beds 
E)  ​smog 
A)  ​geographic location 
B)  ​season of the year 
C)  ​sunscreens 
D)  ​use of tanning beds 
E)  ​smog

Question 14

Matching
-​rickets

Accepted Answer

A) the vitamin D-deficiency disease in children. 
B) a bone disease characterized by softening of the bones. 
C) literally, porous bones; reduced density of the bones. 
D) a vitamin B12-deficiency disease caused by lack of intrinsic factor and characterized by large, immature red blood cells and damage to the nervous system. 
E) rupture of the red blood cells, caused by vitamin E deficiency.
F)the vitamin K-deficiency disease in which blood fails to clot.
G)the thiamin-deficiency disease.
H)the niacin-deficiency disease.
I)malformations of the brain, spinal cord, or both during embryonic development.
J)a metabolic disease in which crystals of uric acid precipitate in the joints.
K)the vitamin C-deficiency disease.
L)a compound that protects other compounds from oxygen by itself reacting with oxygen.
M)highly reactive chemical forms that can cause destructive changes in nearby compounds, sometimes setting up a chain reaction.
N)the amount of niacin present in food, including the niacin that can theoretically be made from tryptophan, its precursor, present in the food. 
A) the vitamin D-deficiency disease in children. 
B) a bone disease characterized by softening of the bones. 
C) literally, porous bones; reduced density of the bones. 
D) a vitamin B12-deficiency disease caused by lack of intrinsic factor and characterized by large, immature red blood cells and damage to the nervous system. 
E) rupture of the red blood cells, caused by vitamin E deficiency.
F)the vitamin K-deficiency disease in which blood fails to clot.
G)the thiamin-deficiency disease.
H)the niacin-deficiency disease.
I)malformations of the brain, spinal cord, or both during embryonic development.
J)a metabolic disease in which crystals of uric acid precipitate in the joints.
K)the vitamin C-deficiency disease.
L)a compound that protects other compounds from oxygen by itself reacting with oxygen.
M)highly reactive chemical forms that can cause destructive changes in nearby compounds, sometimes setting up a chain reaction.
N)the amount of niacin present in food, including the niacin that can theoretically be made from tryptophan, its precursor, present in the food.

Question 15

Which of the following foods would make the greatest contribution to a person's intake of riboflavin?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​oatmeal 
B)  ​milk 
C)  ​oranges 
D)  ​yellow squash 
E)  ​apples 
A)  ​oatmeal 
B)  ​milk 
C)  ​oranges 
D)  ​yellow squash 
E)  ​apples

Question 16

Matching
-pernicious anemia

Accepted Answer

A) the vitamin D-deficiency disease in children. 
B) a bone disease characterized by softening of the bones. 
C) literally, porous bones; reduced density of the bones. 
D) a vitamin B12-deficiency disease caused by lack of intrinsic factor and characterized by large, immature red blood cells and damage to the nervous system. 
E) rupture of the red blood cells, caused by vitamin E deficiency.
F)the vitamin K-deficiency disease in which blood fails to clot.
G)the thiamin-deficiency disease.
H)the niacin-deficiency disease.
I)malformations of the brain, spinal cord, or both during embryonic development.
J)a metabolic disease in which crystals of uric acid precipitate in the joints.
K)the vitamin C-deficiency disease.
L)a compound that protects other compounds from oxygen by itself reacting with oxygen.
M)highly reactive chemical forms that can cause destructive changes in nearby compounds, sometimes setting up a chain reaction.
N)the amount of niacin present in food, including the niacin that can theoretically be made from tryptophan, its precursor, present in the food. 
A) the vitamin D-deficiency disease in children. 
B) a bone disease characterized by softening of the bones. 
C) literally, porous bones; reduced density of the bones. 
D) a vitamin B12-deficiency disease caused by lack of intrinsic factor and characterized by large, immature red blood cells and damage to the nervous system. 
E) rupture of the red blood cells, caused by vitamin E deficiency.
F)the vitamin K-deficiency disease in which blood fails to clot.
G)the thiamin-deficiency disease.
H)the niacin-deficiency disease.
I)malformations of the brain, spinal cord, or both during embryonic development.
J)a metabolic disease in which crystals of uric acid precipitate in the joints.
K)the vitamin C-deficiency disease.
L)a compound that protects other compounds from oxygen by itself reacting with oxygen.
M)highly reactive chemical forms that can cause destructive changes in nearby compounds, sometimes setting up a chain reaction.
N)the amount of niacin present in food, including the niacin that can theoretically be made from tryptophan, its precursor, present in the food.

Question 17

What can be concluded from the results of research on vitamin E supplementation?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​There is not enough evidence to recommend taking supplements to prevent heart disease. 
B)  ​Sufficient evidence exists to recommend that everyone over 40 should take a supplement. 
C)  ​Large doses are more beneficial than low doses. 
D)  ​All people who have had a heart attack should take a supplement. 
E)  ​Vitamin E can be used in place of statins in people with high cholesterol. 
A)  ​There is not enough evidence to recommend taking supplements to prevent heart disease. 
B)  ​Sufficient evidence exists to recommend that everyone over 40 should take a supplement. 
C)  ​Large doses are more beneficial than low doses. 
D)  ​All people who have had a heart attack should take a supplement. 
E)  ​Vitamin E can be used in place of statins in people with high cholesterol.

Question 18

The replacement of red blood cells and digestive tract cells depends most heavily on:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​thiamin. 
B)  ​riboflavin. 
C)  ​niacin. 
D)  ​cobalamin. 
E)  ​folate. 
A)  ​thiamin. 
B)  ​riboflavin. 
C)  ​niacin. 
D)  ​cobalamin. 
E)  ​folate.

Question 19

The major role of vitamin E in the body seems to be to:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​aid in normal blood clotting. 
B)  ​act as an antioxidant. 
C)  ​aid in formation of normal epithelial tissue. 
D)  ​aid in protein metabolism. 
E)  ​prevent skin cancer. 
A)  ​aid in normal blood clotting. 
B)  ​act as an antioxidant. 
C)  ​aid in formation of normal epithelial tissue. 
D)  ​aid in protein metabolism. 
E)  ​prevent skin cancer.

Question 20

Research concerning the safety and effectiveness of manufactured functional foods:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​indicates that they should be avoided. 
B)  ​shows definite benefits to consuming such foods. 
C)  ​suggests that they may be substituted for prescription drugs. 
D)  ​is supported by the FDA. 
E)  ​is inconclusive at this time. 
A)  ​indicates that they should be avoided. 
B)  ​shows definite benefits to consuming such foods. 
C)  ​suggests that they may be substituted for prescription drugs. 
D)  ​is supported by the FDA. 
E)  ​is inconclusive at this time.

Exam 8: The Vitamins

Matching -hemorrhagic disease​

Which of the following statements about fat-soluble vitamins would you be least likely to tell your client?​

Vitamin D deficiency is most likely among:​

Among the following, the best food sources for the water-soluble vitamins are:​

Absorption of which of the following requires the presence of intrinsic factor?​

​The first signs of vitamin C deficiency appear in the:

Vitamin A deficiency results in rickets disease in children.​

Thiamin is involved in:​

Overconsumption of the fat-soluble vitamins results in:​

Bioavailability refers to the rate and extent to which a nutrient is absorbed and used.​

Excessive intakes of vitamin D by adults may result in:​

​A dietary deficiency of vitamin A can produce:

​Which of the following factors is least likely to limit vitamin D synthesis in the body?

Matching -​rickets

Which of the following foods would make the greatest contribution to a person's intake of riboflavin?​

Matching -pernicious anemia

What can be concluded from the results of research on vitamin E supplementation?​

The replacement of red blood cells and digestive tract cells depends most heavily on:​

The major role of vitamin E in the body seems to be to:​

Research concerning the safety and effectiveness of manufactured functional foods:​

Overview of Nutrition and Health

Digestion and Absorption

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Protein

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management - Overweight and Underweight

Water and the Minerals

Nutrition Through the Life Span - Pregnancy and Infancy

Nutrition Through the Life Span - Childhood and Adolescence

Nutrition Through the Life Span - Later Adulthood

Nutrition Care and Assessment

Nutrition Intervention and Diet-Drug Interactions

Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Support

Nutrition in Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Nutrition and Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders

Nutrition and Lower Gastrointestinal Disorders

Nutrition and Liver Diseases

Nutrition and Diabetes Mellitus

Nutrition and Disorders of the Heart and Blood Vessels

Nutrition and Renal Diseases

Nutrition - Cancer - and HIV Infection

Filters

Matching -hemorrhagic disease

Which of the following statements about fat-soluble vitamins would you be least likely to tell your client?

Vitamin D deficiency is most likely among:

Among the following, the best food sources for the water-soluble vitamins are:

Absorption of which of the following requires the presence of intrinsic factor?

The first signs of vitamin C deficiency appear in the:

Vitamin A deficiency results in rickets disease in children.

Thiamin is involved in:

Overconsumption of the fat-soluble vitamins results in:

Bioavailability refers to the rate and extent to which a nutrient is absorbed and used.

Excessive intakes of vitamin D by adults may result in:

A dietary deficiency of vitamin A can produce:

Which of the following factors is least likely to limit vitamin D synthesis in the body?

Matching -rickets

Which of the following foods would make the greatest contribution to a person's intake of riboflavin?

What can be concluded from the results of research on vitamin E supplementation?

The replacement of red blood cells and digestive tract cells depends most heavily on:

The major role of vitamin E in the body seems to be to:

Research concerning the safety and effectiveness of manufactured functional foods: