Question 1

In the United States,newborns receive an injection of ________ to prevent ________.

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin K;bleeding 
B) vitamin C;collagen breakdown 
C) niacin;pellagra 
D) thiamin;beriberi 
A) vitamin K;bleeding 
B) vitamin C;collagen breakdown 
C) niacin;pellagra 
D) thiamin;beriberi A

Question 2

Vitamin D is often referred to as the "sunshine vitamin."  This is because exposure to UV light can convert a substance in skin,________,into vitamin D₃.

Accepted Answer

A) 7-dehydrocholesterol 
B) ergocalciferol 
C) calcidiol 
D) calcitriol 
A) 7-dehydrocholesterol 
B) ergocalciferol 
C) calcidiol 
D) calcitriol A

Question 3

Which of the following hormones acts to increase calcium absorption and decrease urinary calcium excretion?

Accepted Answer

A) Parathyroid hormone 
B) Glucagon 
C) Antidiuretic hormone 
D) Insulin 
A) Parathyroid hormone 
B) Glucagon 
C) Antidiuretic hormone 
D) Insulin A

Question 4

The term vitamin comes from vita (necessary for life),and amine (a type of nitrogen-containing substance).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Energy metabolism is an important function of fat-soluble vitamins. 
B) Fat-soluble vitamins are generally more toxic than water-soluble vitamins. 
C) It is easier for the body to eliminate water-soluble vitamins compared to fat-soluble vitamins. 
D) Vitamins A,D,E,and K are digested and absorbed with fats in the gastrointestinal tract. 
A) Energy metabolism is an important function of fat-soluble vitamins. 
B) Fat-soluble vitamins are generally more toxic than water-soluble vitamins. 
C) It is easier for the body to eliminate water-soluble vitamins compared to fat-soluble vitamins. 
D) Vitamins A,D,E,and K are digested and absorbed with fats in the gastrointestinal tract.

Question 6

Barry is a vegan.His diet does not include foods that contain preformed vitamin A,and he does not take any vitamin A supplements.Nevertheless,his body has adequate vitamin A stores.Which of the following statements provides the best explanation for Barry's adequate vitamin A status?

Accepted Answer

A) He eats plenty of foods that contain beta-carotene. 
B) His body does not require sources of vitamin A. 
C) He consumes foods that supply tryptophan,which his liver converts to preformed vitamin A. 
D) His fat cells synthesize preformed vitamin A from essential fatty acids. 
A) He eats plenty of foods that contain beta-carotene. 
B) His body does not require sources of vitamin A. 
C) He consumes foods that supply tryptophan,which his liver converts to preformed vitamin A. 
D) His fat cells synthesize preformed vitamin A from essential fatty acids.

Question 7

Which of the fat-soluble vitamins are involved in growth and development?

Accepted Answer

A) A and D 
B) D and K 
C) A and E 
D) E and K 
A) A and D 
B) D and K 
C) A and E 
D) E and K

Question 8

Most vitamins are more bioavailable from synthetic sources than from natural food sources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following cooking methods can result in major losses of water-soluble vitamins?

Accepted Answer

A) Stir-frying in a small amount of oil 
B) Boiling in a saucepan of water 
C) Steaming in a vegetable steamer 
D) Microwaving in little or no water 
A) Stir-frying in a small amount of oil 
B) Boiling in a saucepan of water 
C) Steaming in a vegetable steamer 
D) Microwaving in little or no water

Question 10

Water-soluble forms of vitamin E are often recommended for cystic fibrosis patients.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

________ are water-soluble vitamins.

Accepted Answer

A) Niacin,riboflavin,and thiamin 
B) Vitamins K,D,and E 
C) Pantothenic acid,vitamin A,and choline 
D) Vitamins B-12,B-6,and E 
A) Niacin,riboflavin,and thiamin 
B) Vitamins K,D,and E 
C) Pantothenic acid,vitamin A,and choline 
D) Vitamins B-12,B-6,and E

Question 12

Which of the following foods is the best source of preformed vitamin A?

Accepted Answer

A) Carrots 
B) Liver 
C) Soybeans 
D) Apples 
A) Carrots 
B) Liver 
C) Soybeans 
D) Apples

Question 13

Vitamin ________ protects polyunsaturated fatty acids from being damaged by free radicals.

Accepted Answer

A) B-12 
B) E 
C) D 
D) K 
A) B-12 
B) E 
C) D 
D) K

Question 14

Low blood levels of vitamin K are associated with increased risk of osteoporosis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is the best source of beta-carotene?

Accepted Answer

A) Grilled sweet potatoes 
B) Baked chicken 
C) Non-fat milk 
D) Scrambled eggs 
A) Grilled sweet potatoes 
B) Baked chicken 
C) Non-fat milk 
D) Scrambled eggs

Question 16

Which of the following vitamins is most important for red blood cell formation?

Accepted Answer

A) Folate 
B) Thiamin 
C) Vitamin D 
D) Vitamin C 
A) Folate 
B) Thiamin 
C) Vitamin D 
D) Vitamin C

Question 17

Adding a small amount of ________ to cooked vegetables can enhance the intestinal tract's ability to absorb the fat-soluble vitamins they contain.

Accepted Answer

A) water 
B) red wine 
C) olive oil 
D) sugar 
A) water 
B) red wine 
C) olive oil 
D) sugar

Question 18

Isaac is an 8-year-old child who has African ancestry.He lives in Chicago and does not spend much time outdoors.He does not like to consume dairy foods because he has lactose intolerance.His diet consists primarily of enriched white bread,peanut butter,chicken,pork,apples,bananas,and green vegetables.Based on this information,Isaac has a high risk of __________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

Vitamin E is involved in maintaining immune system function.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Retinol,retinal,and retinoic acid are all forms of preformed vitamin A.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

In the United States,newborns receive an injection of to prevent .

Vitamin D is often referred to as the "sunshine vitamin." This is because exposure to UV light can convert a substance in skin,________,into vitamin D₃.

Which of the following hormones acts to increase calcium absorption and decrease urinary calcium excretion?

The term vitamin comes from vita (necessary for life),and amine (a type of nitrogen-containing substance).

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

Barry is a vegan.His diet does not include foods that contain preformed vitamin A,and he does not take any vitamin A supplements.Nevertheless,his body has adequate vitamin A stores.Which of the following statements provides the best explanation for Barry's adequate vitamin A status?

Which of the fat-soluble vitamins are involved in growth and development?

Most vitamins are more bioavailable from synthetic sources than from natural food sources.

Which of the following cooking methods can result in major losses of water-soluble vitamins?

Water-soluble forms of vitamin E are often recommended for cystic fibrosis patients.

________ are water-soluble vitamins.

Which of the following foods is the best source of preformed vitamin A?

Vitamin ________ protects polyunsaturated fatty acids from being damaged by free radicals.

Low blood levels of vitamin K are associated with increased risk of osteoporosis.

Which of the following is the best source of beta-carotene?

Which of the following vitamins is most important for red blood cell formation?

Adding a small amount of ________ to cooked vegetables can enhance the intestinal tract's ability to absorb the fat-soluble vitamins they contain.

Vitamin E is involved in maintaining immune system function.

Retinol,retinal,and retinoic acid are all forms of preformed vitamin A.

Introduction to Nutrition

Evaluating Nutrition Information

Basis of a Healthy Diet

Human Digestion, absorption, and Transport

Carbohydrates: Sugars, starches, and Fiber

Lipids: Triglycerides, phospholipids, and Sterols

Proteins: Amino Acids

Metabolism

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Water and Major Minerals

Trace Minerals

Obesity, energy Balance, and Weight Management

Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating

Nutrition for Fitness and Sport

Pregnancy and Lactation

Infants, children, and Adolescents

Nutrition for Older Adults

Food and Water Safety

Global Nutrition

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Exam 9: Vitamin Overview and Fat-Soluble Vitamins

In the United States,newborns receive an injection of ________ to prevent ________.

Vitamin D is often referred to as the "sunshine vitamin." This is because exposure to UV light can convert a substance in skin,________,into vitamin D₃.

Which of the following hormones acts to increase calcium absorption and decrease urinary calcium excretion?

The term vitamin comes from vita (necessary for life),and amine (a type of nitrogen-containing substance).

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

Barry is a vegan.His diet does not include foods that contain preformed vitamin A,and he does not take any vitamin A supplements.Nevertheless,his body has adequate vitamin A stores.Which of the following statements provides the best explanation for Barry's adequate vitamin A status?

Which of the fat-soluble vitamins are involved in growth and development?

Most vitamins are more bioavailable from synthetic sources than from natural food sources.

Which of the following cooking methods can result in major losses of water-soluble vitamins?

Water-soluble forms of vitamin E are often recommended for cystic fibrosis patients.

________ are water-soluble vitamins.

Which of the following foods is the best source of preformed vitamin A?

Vitamin ________ protects polyunsaturated fatty acids from being damaged by free radicals.

Low blood levels of vitamin K are associated with increased risk of osteoporosis.

Which of the following is the best source of beta-carotene?

Which of the following vitamins is most important for red blood cell formation?

Adding a small amount of ________ to cooked vegetables can enhance the intestinal tract's ability to absorb the fat-soluble vitamins they contain.

Vitamin E is involved in maintaining immune system function.

Retinol,retinal,and retinoic acid are all forms of preformed vitamin A.

Introduction to Nutrition

Evaluating Nutrition Information

Basis of a Healthy Diet

Human Digestion, absorption, and Transport

Carbohydrates: Sugars, starches, and Fiber

Lipids: Triglycerides, phospholipids, and Sterols

Proteins: Amino Acids

Metabolism

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Water and Major Minerals

Trace Minerals

Obesity, energy Balance, and Weight Management

Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating

Nutrition for Fitness and Sport

Pregnancy and Lactation

Infants, children, and Adolescents

Nutrition for Older Adults

Food and Water Safety

Global Nutrition

Filters

In the United States,newborns receive an injection of to prevent .