Question 1

Intrinsic factor is needed to absorb ________.

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin B-12 
B) vitamin C 
C) vitamin B-6 
D) vitamin A 
A) vitamin B-12 
B) vitamin C 
C) vitamin B-6 
D) vitamin A

Question 2

Which of the following foods is a good source of thiamin?

Accepted Answer

A) Corn oil 
B) Cheddar cheese 
C) Enriched bread 
D) Milk 
A) Corn oil 
B) Cheddar cheese 
C) Enriched bread 
D) Milk

Question 3

Charcoal-broiled meats may be a source of ________.

Accepted Answer

A) dietary fiber 
B) vitamin C 
C) heterocyclic amines 
D) statins 
A) dietary fiber 
B) vitamin C 
C) heterocyclic amines 
D) statins

Question 4

Geoff wants to lower his risk of cancer.According to scientific studies,consuming ________ may decrease his risk of this chronic disease.

Accepted Answer

A) dark beer 
B) charcoal-grilled meat 
C) fresh fruits and vegetables 
D) margarine 
A) dark beer 
B) charcoal-grilled meat 
C) fresh fruits and vegetables 
D) margarine

Question 5

Which of the following vitamins is a component of coenzyme A?

Accepted Answer

A) Pantothenic acid 
B) Vitamin K 
C) Riboflavin 
D) Ascorbic acid 
A) Pantothenic acid 
B) Vitamin K 
C) Riboflavin 
D) Ascorbic acid

Question 6

Riboflavin is a component of flavin adenine dinucleotide,a coenzyme that plays a key role in several enzymatic reactions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Jamal wants to lower his risk of cancer.He should ________.

Accepted Answer

A) avoid drinking alcohol 
B) reduce his fiber intake 
C) avoid drinking coffee 
D) drink less water 
A) avoid drinking alcohol 
B) reduce his fiber intake 
C) avoid drinking coffee 
D) drink less water

Question 8

Green leafy vegetables and orange juice are rich sources of ________.

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin B-12 
B) iron 
C) thiamin 
D) folate 
A) vitamin B-12 
B) iron 
C) thiamin 
D) folate

Question 9

Thiamin is a component of flavin mononucleotide,which cells need to synthesize neurotransmitters.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

________ is important for fatty acid metabolism.

Accepted Answer

A) Carnitine 
B) Choline 
C) Taurine 
D) Lipoic acid 
A) Carnitine 
B) Choline 
C) Taurine 
D) Lipoic acid

Question 11

Blake is a college student whose diet consists primarily of enriched white bread,chicken,meat,cheese,yogurt,and milk.Furthermore,he doesn't take dietary supplements.Based on this information,Blake has a high risk of developing ________.

Accepted Answer

A) beriberi 
B) scurvy 
C) pellagra 
D) neural tube defects 
A) beriberi 
B) scurvy 
C) pellagra 
D) neural tube defects

Question 12

People who abuse alcohol and follow nutritionally-inadequate diets have a high risk of developing B-vitamin deficiencies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

________ are considered cancerous tumors.

Accepted Answer

A) Malignant tumors 
B) Benign tumors 
C) Malignant and benign tumors 
A) Malignant tumors 
B) Benign tumors 
C) Malignant and benign tumors

Question 14

It is not necessary for humans to consume sources of water-soluble vitamins daily,because most of them are stored in the liver.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following foods is NOT a good source of thiamin?

Accepted Answer

A) Whole milk 
B) Pork chops 
C) Enriched bread 
D) Wheat germ 
A) Whole milk 
B) Pork chops 
C) Enriched bread 
D) Wheat germ

Question 16

Which of the following organs is the leading site for cancer deaths among men and women in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A) Lung 
B) Breast 
C) Liver 
D) Prostate 
A) Lung 
B) Breast 
C) Liver 
D) Prostate

Question 17

People are likely to develop pellagra when they consume diets that are low in niacin and animal protein.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following cooking methods can result in significant 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 19

Which of the following foods is a good source of vitamin B-12?

Accepted Answer

A) Salmon 
B) Peanuts 
C) Sunflower seeds 
D) Carrots 
A) Salmon 
B) Peanuts 
C) Sunflower seeds 
D) Carrots

Question 20

Routine vitamin C supplementation ________.

Accepted Answer

A) prevents common colds among the general population 
B) may reduce the duration of cold symptoms by a day or so 
C) prevents Alzheimer's disease 
D) reduces the risk of kidney stones 
A) prevents common colds among the general population 
B) may reduce the duration of cold symptoms by a day or so 
C) prevents Alzheimer's disease 
D) reduces the risk of kidney stones

Intrinsic factor is needed to absorb ________.

Which of the following foods is a good source of thiamin?

Charcoal-broiled meats may be a source of ________.

Geoff wants to lower his risk of cancer.According to scientific studies,consuming ________ may decrease his risk of this chronic disease.

Which of the following vitamins is a component of coenzyme A?

Riboflavin is a component of flavin adenine dinucleotide,a coenzyme that plays a key role in several enzymatic reactions.

Jamal wants to lower his risk of cancer.He should ________.

Green leafy vegetables and orange juice are rich sources of ________.

Thiamin is a component of flavin mononucleotide,which cells need to synthesize neurotransmitters.

________ is important for fatty acid metabolism.

Blake is a college student whose diet consists primarily of enriched white bread,chicken,meat,cheese,yogurt,and milk.Furthermore,he doesn't take dietary supplements.Based on this information,Blake has a high risk of developing ________.

People who abuse alcohol and follow nutritionally-inadequate diets have a high risk of developing B-vitamin deficiencies.

________ are considered cancerous tumors.

It is not necessary for humans to consume sources of water-soluble vitamins daily,because most of them are stored in the liver.

Which of the following foods is NOT a good source of thiamin?

Which of the following organs is the leading site for cancer deaths among men and women in the United States?

People are likely to develop pellagra when they consume diets that are low in niacin and animal protein.

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

Which of the following foods is a good source of vitamin B-12?

Routine vitamin C supplementation ________.

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

Vitamin Overview and Fat-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 10: Water-Soluble Vitamins

Intrinsic factor is needed to absorb ________.

Which of the following foods is a good source of thiamin?

Charcoal-broiled meats may be a source of ________.

Geoff wants to lower his risk of cancer.According to scientific studies,consuming ________ may decrease his risk of this chronic disease.

Which of the following vitamins is a component of coenzyme A?

Riboflavin is a component of flavin adenine dinucleotide,a coenzyme that plays a key role in several enzymatic reactions.

Jamal wants to lower his risk of cancer.He should ________.

Green leafy vegetables and orange juice are rich sources of ________.

Thiamin is a component of flavin mononucleotide,which cells need to synthesize neurotransmitters.

________ is important for fatty acid metabolism.

Blake is a college student whose diet consists primarily of enriched white bread,chicken,meat,cheese,yogurt,and milk.Furthermore,he doesn't take dietary supplements.Based on this information,Blake has a high risk of developing ________.

People who abuse alcohol and follow nutritionally-inadequate diets have a high risk of developing B-vitamin deficiencies.

________ are considered cancerous tumors.

It is not necessary for humans to consume sources of water-soluble vitamins daily,because most of them are stored in the liver.

Which of the following foods is NOT a good source of thiamin?

Which of the following organs is the leading site for cancer deaths among men and women in the United States?

People are likely to develop pellagra when they consume diets that are low in niacin and animal protein.

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

Which of the following foods is a good source of vitamin B-12?

Routine vitamin C supplementation ________.

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

Vitamin Overview and Fat-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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