Question 1

Premature infants are at a higher risk of vitamin E deficiency than full-term babies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following statements regarding vitamin A is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Protein and zinc status are important for healthy vitamin A status. 
B)  Beta-carotene is the most potent vitamin A precursor. 
C)  Pepsin is necessary to release the vitamin A from protein-based sources. 
D)  Worldwide, vitamin A deficiency is rare. 
A)  Protein and zinc status are important for healthy vitamin A status. 
B)  Beta-carotene is the most potent vitamin A precursor. 
C)  Pepsin is necessary to release the vitamin A from protein-based sources. 
D)  Worldwide, vitamin A deficiency is rare.

Question 3

Which of the following statements regarding vitamin B₁₂ is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vitamin B₁₂ is synthesized by the microflora in the large intestine. 
B)  Vitamin B₁₂ is absorbed in the duodenum section of the small intestine. 
C)  Vitamin B₁₂ needs the Intrinsic Factor to be absorbed. 
D)  The body stores and reuses vitamin B₁₂ more efficiently than it does most other water-soluble vitamins. 
A)  Vitamin B₁₂ is synthesized by the microflora in the large intestine. 
B)  Vitamin B₁₂ is absorbed in the duodenum section of the small intestine. 
C)  Vitamin B₁₂ needs the Intrinsic Factor to be absorbed. 
D)  The body stores and reuses vitamin B₁₂ more efficiently than it does most other water-soluble vitamins.

Question 4

Women of childbearing age should consume _____ daily from fortified foods or supplements.

Accepted Answer

A)  Folic acid 
B)  Vitamin D 
C)  Iron 
D)  Calcium 
A)  Folic acid 
B)  Vitamin D 
C)  Iron 
D)  Calcium

Question 5

Low maternal folate intake increases the risk of birth defects called neural tube defects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Before taking medicinal herbs one should consult with a medical doctor to be sure there are no known food and drug interactions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Folate coenzymes are needed for the

Accepted Answer

A)  synthesis of collagen. 
B)  synthesis of RNA. 
C)  metabolism of some vitamins. 
D)  synthesis of DNA and metabolism of some amino acids. 
A)  synthesis of collagen. 
B)  synthesis of RNA. 
C)  metabolism of some vitamins. 
D)  synthesis of DNA and metabolism of some amino acids.

Question 8

All of the following MyPlate food groups are good sources of vitamin B₁₂ except for the _____ group.

Accepted Answer

A)  Dairy 
B)  Fruits 
C)  Protein 
D)  All of these are good sources of vitamin B₁₂. 
A)  Dairy 
B)  Fruits 
C)  Protein 
D)  All of these are good sources of vitamin B₁₂.

Question 9

Active ________ is required to maintain normal blood calcium and phosphorus levels.

Accepted Answer

A)  Vitamin A 
B)  Vitamin E 
C)  Vitamin C 
D)  Vitamin D 
A)  Vitamin A 
B)  Vitamin E 
C)  Vitamin C 
D)  Vitamin D

Question 10

Megaloblastic anemia is a reduction in the blood's capacity to carry oxygen that is characterized by abnormally large immature and mature red blood cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

There are no known risks to taking dietary supplements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following vitamins have a coenzyme form?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

When reading the label of dietary supplements you should examine all of the following before considering their use, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  the expiration date. 
B)  nutrients that are at or under 100 % of the Daily Value. 
C)  nutrients that exceed 100% of the Daily Value and exceed the UL. 
D)  toxic levels of nutrients. 
A)  the expiration date. 
B)  nutrients that are at or under 100 % of the Daily Value. 
C)  nutrients that exceed 100% of the Daily Value and exceed the UL. 
D)  toxic levels of nutrients.

Question 14

Which of the following statements regarding thiamin is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alcoholics are particularly susceptible to thiamin deficiency because thiamin absorption is decreased due to the effect the alcohol has the GI tract. 
B)  Beriberi is quite common in the U.S. 
C)  Increasing thiamin intake increases the body's ability to produce ATP. 
D)  Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome is a thiamin toxicity. 
A)  Alcoholics are particularly susceptible to thiamin deficiency because thiamin absorption is decreased due to the effect the alcohol has the GI tract. 
B)  Beriberi is quite common in the U.S. 
C)  Increasing thiamin intake increases the body's ability to produce ATP. 
D)  Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome is a thiamin toxicity.

Question 15

Which of the following are good sources of niacin?

Accepted Answer

A)  chicken and trout 
B)  kiwi and apples 
C)  corn and oatmeal 
D)  orange juice and spinach 
A)  chicken and trout 
B)  kiwi and apples 
C)  corn and oatmeal 
D)  orange juice and spinach

Question 16

Niacin supplementation can be toxic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

All the B vitamins are coenzymes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The process whereby immature cells change in structure and function to become specialized is called

Accepted Answer

A)  cell differentiation. 
B)  gene expression. 
C)  night blindness. 
D)  rhodopsin. 
A)  cell differentiation. 
B)  gene expression. 
C)  night blindness. 
D)  rhodopsin.

Premature infants are at a higher risk of vitamin E deficiency than full-term babies.

Which of the following statements regarding vitamin A is FALSE?

Which of the following statements regarding vitamin B₁₂ is false?

Women of childbearing age should consume _____ daily from fortified foods or supplements.

Low maternal folate intake increases the risk of birth defects called neural tube defects.

Before taking medicinal herbs one should consult with a medical doctor to be sure there are no known food and drug interactions.

Folate coenzymes are needed for the

All of the following MyPlate food groups are good sources of vitamin B₁₂ except for the _____ group.

Active ________ is required to maintain normal blood calcium and phosphorus levels.

Megaloblastic anemia is a reduction in the blood's capacity to carry oxygen that is characterized by abnormally large immature and mature red blood cells.

There are no known risks to taking dietary supplements.

Which of the following vitamins have a coenzyme form?

When reading the label of dietary supplements you should examine all of the following before considering their use, EXCEPT:

Which of the following statements regarding thiamin is true?

Which of the following are good sources of niacin?

Niacin supplementation can be toxic.

All the B vitamins are coenzymes.

The process whereby immature cells change in structure and function to become specialized is called

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Exam 7: Vitamins

Premature infants are at a higher risk of vitamin E deficiency than full-term babies.

Which of the following statements regarding vitamin A is FALSE?

Which of the following statements regarding vitamin B₁₂ is false?

Women of childbearing age should consume _____ daily from fortified foods or supplements.

Low maternal folate intake increases the risk of birth defects called neural tube defects.

Before taking medicinal herbs one should consult with a medical doctor to be sure there are no known food and drug interactions.

Folate coenzymes are needed for the

All of the following MyPlate food groups are good sources of vitamin B₁₂ except for the _____ group.

Active ________ is required to maintain normal blood calcium and phosphorus levels.

Megaloblastic anemia is a reduction in the blood's capacity to carry oxygen that is characterized by abnormally large immature and mature red blood cells.

There are no known risks to taking dietary supplements.

Which of the following vitamins have a coenzyme form?

When reading the label of dietary supplements you should examine all of the following before considering their use, EXCEPT:

Which of the following statements regarding thiamin is true?

Which of the following are good sources of niacin?

Niacin supplementation can be toxic.

All the B vitamins are coenzymes.

The process whereby immature cells change in structure and function to become specialized is called

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