Question 1

Which of the following populations is not at increased risk of folate deficiency?

Accepted Answer

A)  The elderly 
B)  Non-smoking teenage males 
C)  Pregnant women 
D)  Alcoholics 
A)  The elderly 
B)  Non-smoking teenage males 
C)  Pregnant women 
D)  Alcoholics

Question 2

Coenzymes are essential for the proper functioning of numerous hormones involved in metabolism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Vitamin D deficiency can result in bone deformation in children, as illustrated in this picture. What is the name of the vitamin D deficiency when it occurs in children? What are the physical characteristics? What is the name of the vitamin D deficiency when it occurs in adults? What are the physical characteristics? Why are the physical characteristics different for children as compared to adults?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Vitamin D deficiency can result in bone...

Question 4

A friend of yours shows you this Supplement Facts panel from a supplement marketed to reduce appetite and therefore promote weight loss. Which of the following statements is NOT one that you should share with your friend regarding the efficacy of this supplement?

Accepted Answer

A)  This product isn't recommended as it contains more than 100% of the DV for vitamin B₆ and panthothenic acid. 
B)  I don't recommend you use the product as it contains a number of ingredients that are not vitamins and minerals and therefore have no Daily Value or UL amounts. 
C)  The FDA monitors the label, so it should be safe to take. 
D)  I don't recommend you take it because losing weight is all about lessening the number of kcalories you eat while increasing the number kcalories you burn. 
A)  This product isn't recommended as it contains more than 100% of the DV for vitamin B₆ and panthothenic acid. 
B)  I don't recommend you use the product as it contains a number of ingredients that are not vitamins and minerals and therefore have no Daily Value or UL amounts. 
C)  The FDA monitors the label, so it should be safe to take. 
D)  I don't recommend you take it because losing weight is all about lessening the number of kcalories you eat while increasing the number kcalories you burn.

Question 5

An antioxidant is a substance that protects against oxidative damage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Clare reads on the food label that the pizza contains enriched flour. Which of the following nutrients are added back to the flour in the enrichment process?

Accepted Answer

A)  calcium 
B)  folate 
C)  thiamin 
D)  Vitamin C 
A)  calcium 
B)  folate 
C)  thiamin 
D)  Vitamin C

Question 7

Which of the following MyPlate food groups is the richest in vitamin B₁₂?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fruits 
B)  Grains 
C)  Protein 
D)  Vegetables 
A)  Fruits 
B)  Grains 
C)  Protein 
D)  Vegetables

Question 8

Advocates of herbal supplements feel that the wide availability allows people more control of their own health care. What are some limitations of this availability?

Accepted Answer

Advocates of herbal supplements often ar

Question 9

The best way to ensure that you meet your nutrient needs without taking a dietary supplement is to

Accepted Answer

A)  choose foods that are convenient and tasty. 
B)  choose low-nutrient-dense foods daily. 
C)  eat a very low calorie, high fiber diet. 
D)  eat a variety of foods daily. 
A)  choose foods that are convenient and tasty. 
B)  choose low-nutrient-dense foods daily. 
C)  eat a very low calorie, high fiber diet. 
D)  eat a variety of foods daily.

Question 10

The best food sources for folate and for vitamin B₁₂ are fresh fruits and vegetables.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Almost all foods contain some vitamins, and all the food groups contain foods that are good sources of a variety of vitamins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Vitamin K is used more rapidly than other fat-soluble vitamins, so a constant supply is necessary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The symptoms of vitamin C deficiency include gums that swell and bleed. Why does this occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  The lack of vitamin C allows bacteria in the mouth to irritate the gums. 
B)  The lack of vitamin C decreases the pH of the mouth. 
C)  There is reduced collagen synthesis. 
D)  There is increased plaque formation around the gums. 
A)  The lack of vitamin C allows bacteria in the mouth to irritate the gums. 
B)  The lack of vitamin C decreases the pH of the mouth. 
C)  There is reduced collagen synthesis. 
D)  There is increased plaque formation around the gums.

Question 14

Cells that are deficient in vitamin A become hard and dry because they produce _______, a protein.

Accepted Answer

A)  retinal 
B)  opsin 
C)  keratin 
D)  xerophthin 
A)  retinal 
B)  opsin 
C)  keratin 
D)  xerophthin

Question 15

Raw egg whites contain the protein avidin that binds biotin and prevents its absorption.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Vegetable oils, such as peanut, cotton, and corn oils, are good sources of vitamin E.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Herbs may decrease the effectiveness of some medications.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Based on the information depicted in this visual, describe how a deficiency or toxicity of either folate or vitamin B₁₂ can affect the functionality of the other.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Based on the information depicted in this...

Question 19

A family member has been taking Vitamin C supplements, but is now wondering if he should continue to spend money on these supplements. What have you learned about Vitamin C that might help them with an evidence-based decision?

Accepted Answer

A)  Excessive supplementation can cause dementia. 
B)  Vitamin C is known to prevent the common cold. 
C)  Excessive supplementation can interfere with drugs prescribed to prevent blood clotting. 
D)  Excessive supplementation can cause diarrhea and can interfere with drugs prescribed to slow blood clotting. 
A)  Excessive supplementation can cause dementia. 
B)  Vitamin C is known to prevent the common cold. 
C)  Excessive supplementation can interfere with drugs prescribed to prevent blood clotting. 
D)  Excessive supplementation can cause diarrhea and can interfere with drugs prescribed to slow blood clotting.

Question 20

When Vitamin C intake is below 10 mg per day, the symptoms of _______ begin to appear.

Accepted Answer

A)  beriberi 
B)  pellagra 
C)  rickets 
D)  scurvy 
A)  beriberi 
B)  pellagra 
C)  rickets 
D)  scurvy

Which of the following populations is not at increased risk of folate deficiency?

Coenzymes are essential for the proper functioning of numerous hormones involved in metabolism.

A friend of yours shows you this Supplement Facts panel from a supplement marketed to reduce appetite and therefore promote weight loss. Which of the following statements is NOT one that you should share with your friend regarding the efficacy of this supplement?

An antioxidant is a substance that protects against oxidative damage.

Clare reads on the food label that the pizza contains enriched flour. Which of the following nutrients are added back to the flour in the enrichment process?

Which of the following MyPlate food groups is the richest in vitamin B₁₂?

Advocates of herbal supplements feel that the wide availability allows people more control of their own health care. What are some limitations of this availability?

The best way to ensure that you meet your nutrient needs without taking a dietary supplement is to

The best food sources for folate and for vitamin B₁₂ are fresh fruits and vegetables.

Almost all foods contain some vitamins, and all the food groups contain foods that are good sources of a variety of vitamins.

Vitamin K is used more rapidly than other fat-soluble vitamins, so a constant supply is necessary.

The symptoms of vitamin C deficiency include gums that swell and bleed. Why does this occur?

Cells that are deficient in vitamin A become hard and dry because they produce _______, a protein.

Raw egg whites contain the protein avidin that binds biotin and prevents its absorption.

Vegetable oils, such as peanut, cotton, and corn oils, are good sources of vitamin E.

Herbs may decrease the effectiveness of some medications.

Based on the information depicted in this visual, describe how a deficiency or toxicity of either folate or vitamin B₁₂ can affect the functionality of the other.

A family member has been taking Vitamin C supplements, but is now wondering if he should continue to spend money on these supplements. What have you learned about Vitamin C that might help them with an evidence-based decision?

When Vitamin C intake is below 10 mg per day, the symptoms of _______ begin to appear.

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Exam 7: Vitamins

Which of the following populations is not at increased risk of folate deficiency?

Coenzymes are essential for the proper functioning of numerous hormones involved in metabolism.

A friend of yours shows you this Supplement Facts panel from a supplement marketed to reduce appetite and therefore promote weight loss. Which of the following statements is NOT one that you should share with your friend regarding the efficacy of this supplement?

An antioxidant is a substance that protects against oxidative damage.

Clare reads on the food label that the pizza contains enriched flour. Which of the following nutrients are added back to the flour in the enrichment process?

Which of the following MyPlate food groups is the richest in vitamin B₁₂?

Advocates of herbal supplements feel that the wide availability allows people more control of their own health care. What are some limitations of this availability?

The best way to ensure that you meet your nutrient needs without taking a dietary supplement is to

The best food sources for folate and for vitamin B₁₂ are fresh fruits and vegetables.

Almost all foods contain some vitamins, and all the food groups contain foods that are good sources of a variety of vitamins.

Vitamin K is used more rapidly than other fat-soluble vitamins, so a constant supply is necessary.

The symptoms of vitamin C deficiency include gums that swell and bleed. Why does this occur?

Cells that are deficient in vitamin A become hard and dry because they produce _______, a protein.

Raw egg whites contain the protein avidin that binds biotin and prevents its absorption.

Vegetable oils, such as peanut, cotton, and corn oils, are good sources of vitamin E.

Herbs may decrease the effectiveness of some medications.

Based on the information depicted in this visual, describe how a deficiency or toxicity of either folate or vitamin B₁₂ can affect the functionality of the other.

A family member has been taking Vitamin C supplements, but is now wondering if he should continue to spend money on these supplements. What have you learned about Vitamin C that might help them with an evidence-based decision?

When Vitamin C intake is below 10 mg per day, the symptoms of _______ begin to appear.

Nutrition: Everyday Choices

Guidelines for a Healthy Diet

Digestion: From Meals to Molecules

Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches, and Fibers

Lipids: Fats, Phospholipids, and Sterols

Proteins and Amino Acids

Water and Minerals

Energy Balance and Weight Management

Nutrition, Fitness, and Physical Activity

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Infancy

Nutrition From 1 to 100

How Safe Is Our Food Supply

Feeding the World

Filters