Question 1

Which vitamin can be used as a pharmacological agent for the treatment of high cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​thiamin 
B)  ​vitamin E 
C)  ​niacin 
D)  ​vitamin C 
E)  ​vitamin K 
A)  ​thiamin 
B)  ​vitamin E 
C)  ​niacin 
D)  ​vitamin C 
E)  ​vitamin K

Question 2

Sixty milligrams of niacin can be made from one milligram of tryptophan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The absorption of iron from iron-containing foods can double or triple when eaten at the same meal with foods containing _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​folate 
B)  ​protein 
C)  ​vitamin C 
D)  ​calcium 
E)  ​vitamin D 
A)  ​folate 
B)  ​protein 
C)  ​vitamin C 
D)  ​calcium 
E)  ​vitamin D

Question 4

The most well-known role of vitamin B₆ is in relation to _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​carbohydrate and lactose metabolism 
B)  ​fat metabolism 
C)  ​amino acid and fatty acid metabolism 
D)  ​mineral metabolism 
E)  ​water absorption 
A)  ​carbohydrate and lactose metabolism 
B)  ​fat metabolism 
C)  ​amino acid and fatty acid metabolism 
D)  ​mineral metabolism 
E)  ​water absorption

Question 5

Studies suggest that a diet rich in carotenoids may be associated with a lower risk of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​diabetes 
B)  ​arthritis 
C)  ​heart disease 
D)  ​osteoporosis 
E)  ​Alzheimer's disease 
A)  ​diabetes 
B)  ​arthritis 
C)  ​heart disease 
D)  ​osteoporosis 
E)  ​Alzheimer's disease

Question 6

Matching
-hemorrhagic disease

Accepted Answer

A) a compound that protects other compounds from oxygen by itself reacting with oxygen 
B) a bone disease characterized by softening of the bones 
C) a metabolic disease in which crystals of uric acid precipitate in the joints 
D) highly reactive chemical forms that can cause destructive changes in nearby compounds, sometimes setting up a chain reaction 
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)the amount of niacin present in food, including the niacin that can theoretically be made from tryptophan, its precursor, present in the food 
A) a compound that protects other compounds from oxygen by itself reacting with oxygen 
B) a bone disease characterized by softening of the bones 
C) a metabolic disease in which crystals of uric acid precipitate in the joints 
D) highly reactive chemical forms that can cause destructive changes in nearby compounds, sometimes setting up a chain reaction 
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)the amount of niacin present in food, including the niacin that can theoretically be made from tryptophan, its precursor, present in the food

Question 7

Matching
-osteomalacia

Accepted Answer

A) a compound that protects other compounds from oxygen by itself reacting with oxygen 
B) a bone disease characterized by softening of the bones 
C) a metabolic disease in which crystals of uric acid precipitate in the joints 
D) highly reactive chemical forms that can cause destructive changes in nearby compounds, sometimes setting up a chain reaction 
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)the amount of niacin present in food, including the niacin that can theoretically be made from tryptophan, its precursor, present in the food 
A) a compound that protects other compounds from oxygen by itself reacting with oxygen 
B) a bone disease characterized by softening of the bones 
C) a metabolic disease in which crystals of uric acid precipitate in the joints 
D) highly reactive chemical forms that can cause destructive changes in nearby compounds, sometimes setting up a chain reaction 
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)the amount of niacin present in food, including the niacin that can theoretically be made from tryptophan, its precursor, present in the food

Question 8

Which form of vitamin A is involved in the regulation of gene expression?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​retinoic acid 
B)  ​retinol 
C)  ​retinal 
D)  ​retinol-binding protein 
E)  ​retinolic acid 
A)  ​retinoic acid 
B)  ​retinol 
C)  ​retinal 
D)  ​retinol-binding protein 
E)  ​retinolic acid

Question 9

The only disease a vitamin can cure is the disease caused by a deficiency of that vitamin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Why is milk usually sold in cardboard or opaque plastic containers?

Accepted Answer

​Riboflavin is light sensitive; the ultr

Question 11

The cooking method used to prepare a food can affect the bioavailability of vitamins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Absorption of _____ 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 13

Excess intake of vitamin C may lead to_____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​iron overload 
B)  ​scurvy 
C)  ​gout 
D)  ​gallstones 
E)  ​kidney stones 
A)  ​iron overload 
B)  ​scurvy 
C)  ​gout 
D)  ​gallstones 
E)  ​kidney stones

Question 14

A deficiency of vitamin _____ can cause rickets.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Matching
-beriberi

Accepted Answer

A) a compound that protects other compounds from oxygen by itself reacting with oxygen 
B) a bone disease characterized by softening of the bones 
C) a metabolic disease in which crystals of uric acid precipitate in the joints 
D) highly reactive chemical forms that can cause destructive changes in nearby compounds, sometimes setting up a chain reaction 
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)the amount of niacin present in food, including the niacin that can theoretically be made from tryptophan, its precursor, present in the food 
A) a compound that protects other compounds from oxygen by itself reacting with oxygen 
B) a bone disease characterized by softening of the bones 
C) a metabolic disease in which crystals of uric acid precipitate in the joints 
D) highly reactive chemical forms that can cause destructive changes in nearby compounds, sometimes setting up a chain reaction 
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)the amount of niacin present in food, including the niacin that can theoretically be made from tryptophan, its precursor, present in the food

Question 16

Research concerning the effectiveness of manufactured functional foods _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​is inconclusive at this time 
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 definitive, requiring no further study 
A)  ​is inconclusive at this time 
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 definitive, requiring no further study

Question 17

Osteomalacia is mainly due to a deficiency of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​vitamin A 
B)  ​vitamin D 
C)  ​parathormone 
D)  ​calcitonin 
E)  ​erythrocytes 
A)  ​vitamin A 
B)  ​vitamin D 
C)  ​parathormone 
D)  ​calcitonin 
E)  ​erythrocytes

Question 18

Discuss the potential problems with vegetarianism and vitamin B₁₂ deficiency.

Accepted Answer

Vegans are at special risk for undetecte

Question 19

Which vitamin is most vulnerable to interactions with alcohol and other drugs?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​vitamin C 
B)  ​vitamin E 
C)  ​folate 
D)  ​biotin 
E)  ​riboflavin 
A)  ​vitamin C 
B)  ​vitamin E 
C)  ​folate 
D)  ​biotin 
E)  ​riboflavin

Question 20

Vitamin A toxicity is likely to occur from _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​consuming too many dark green vegetables 
B)  ​overconsumption of whole grains 
C)  ​consuming large amounts of fortified foods or vitamin A supplements 
D)  ​drinking too much orange juice 
E)  ​consuming too many carrots 
A)  ​consuming too many dark green vegetables 
B)  ​overconsumption of whole grains 
C)  ​consuming large amounts of fortified foods or vitamin A supplements 
D)  ​drinking too much orange juice 
E)  ​consuming too many carrots

Exam 8: The Vitamins

Which vitamin can be used as a pharmacological agent for the treatment of high cholesterol?

Sixty milligrams of niacin can be made from one milligram of tryptophan.

The absorption of iron from iron-containing foods can double or triple when eaten at the same meal with foods containing _____.

The most well-known role of vitamin B₆ is in relation to _____.

Studies suggest that a diet rich in carotenoids may be associated with a lower risk of _____.

Matching -hemorrhagic disease

Matching -osteomalacia

Which form of vitamin A is involved in the regulation of gene expression?

The only disease a vitamin can cure is the disease caused by a deficiency of that vitamin.

Why is milk usually sold in cardboard or opaque plastic containers?

The cooking method used to prepare a food can affect the bioavailability of vitamins.

Absorption of _____ requires the presence of intrinsic factor.

Excess intake of vitamin C may lead to_____.

A deficiency of vitamin _____ can cause rickets.

Matching -beriberi

Research concerning the effectiveness of manufactured functional foods _____.

Osteomalacia is mainly due to a deficiency of _____.

Discuss the potential problems with vegetarianism and vitamin B₁₂ deficiency.

Which vitamin is most vulnerable to interactions with alcohol and other drugs?

Vitamin A toxicity is likely to occur from _____.

Overview of Nutrition and Health

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Protein

Digestion and Absorption

Metabolism Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management Overweight and Underweight

Water and the Minerals

Fitness and Nutrition

Nutrition Through the Life Span Pregnancy and Lactation

Nutrition Through the Life Span Infancy Childhood and Adolescence

Nutrition Through the Life Span Later Adulthood

Illness and Nutrition Care

Medications - Diet Drug Interactions - and Herbal Supplements

Specialized Nutrition Support - Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition

Foods and Food Consistency for Upper Gi Disorders

Fiber-Modified Diets for Lower Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders

Carbohydrate - and Fat Modified Diets for Malabsorption Disorders

Nutrition Therapy for Liver and Gallbladder Diseases

Carbohydrate Controlled Diets for Diabetes Mellitus

Fat Controlled - Mineral Modified Diets for Cardiovascular Diseases

Protein - Mineral - and Fluid Modified Diets for Kidney Diseases

Energy - and Protein - Modified Diets for Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Energy - and Protein - Modified Diets for Cancer and HIV Infection

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