Question 1

Explain what dietary folate equivalents are.

Accepted Answer

The bioavailability of folate differs de

Question 2

Which of the following is a function of vitamin C?

Accepted Answer

A)  It helps form collagen. 
B)  It is involved in energy metabolism. 
C)  It helps rid the body of antioxidants. 
D)  It helps rid the body of excess iron. 
E)  It aids in the digestion of fat. 
A)  It helps form collagen. 
B)  It is involved in energy metabolism. 
C)  It helps rid the body of antioxidants. 
D)  It helps rid the body of excess iron. 
E)  It aids in the digestion of fat.

Question 3

Which of the following is true of niacin?

Accepted Answer

A)  Large doses of the nicotinic acid form can raise HDL cholesterol. 
B)  Large doses of the nicotinic acid form can raise LDL cholesterol. 
C)  Treatment for the deficiency disease, pellagra, often includes supplements of the amino acid leucine. 
D)  Toxicity is unknown. 
E)  High doses can treat liver diseases. 
A)  Large doses of the nicotinic acid form can raise HDL cholesterol. 
B)  Large doses of the nicotinic acid form can raise LDL cholesterol. 
C)  Treatment for the deficiency disease, pellagra, often includes supplements of the amino acid leucine. 
D)  Toxicity is unknown. 
E)  High doses can treat liver diseases.

Question 4

Which of the following substances contributes to the destruction of vitamin B6 in the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pyridoxine 
B)  Vitamin A 
C)  Tryptophan 
D)  Alcohol 
E)  Nicotine 
A)  Pyridoxine 
B)  Vitamin A 
C)  Tryptophan 
D)  Alcohol 
E)  Nicotine

Question 5

Which of the following is true of vitamins in general?

Accepted Answer

A)  Some yield energy. 
B)  They help enzymes participate in release of energy from carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. 
C)  They are considered macronutrients. 
D)  Structurally, they are linked together. 
E)  They are not as readily available in food as carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. 
A)  Some yield energy. 
B)  They help enzymes participate in release of energy from carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. 
C)  They are considered macronutrients. 
D)  Structurally, they are linked together. 
E)  They are not as readily available in food as carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.

Question 6

Which of the following is not true of vitamin B12

Accepted Answer

A)  It is found almost exclusively in animal-derived foods. 
B)  It converts folate to its active form. 
C)  It helps maintain nerve cells. 
D)  It depends on intrinsic factor for absorption. 
E)  It works closely with thiamin. 
A)  It is found almost exclusively in animal-derived foods. 
B)  It converts folate to its active form. 
C)  It helps maintain nerve cells. 
D)  It depends on intrinsic factor for absorption. 
E)  It works closely with thiamin.

Question 7

Which of the following is not true of biotin?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is involved in gluconeogenesis. 
B)  Deficiencies are rare. 
C)  It acts as a co-enzyme in the TCA cycle. 
D)  Some is produced by GI bacteria. 
E)  A good source is egg whites. 
A)  It is involved in gluconeogenesis. 
B)  Deficiencies are rare. 
C)  It acts as a co-enzyme in the TCA cycle. 
D)  Some is produced by GI bacteria. 
E)  A good source is egg whites.

Question 8

What disease can result from prolonged thiamin deficiency?

Accepted Answer

A)  Scurvy 
B)  Pernicious anemia 
C)  Pellagra 
D)  Beriberi 
E)  Cheilosis 
A)  Scurvy 
B)  Pernicious anemia 
C)  Pellagra 
D)  Beriberi 
E)  Cheilosis

Question 9

Of these foods,which is not a good source of folate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Milk 
B)  Legumes 
C)  Breakfast cereals 
D)  Green, leafy vegetables 
E)  Fruits 
A)  Milk 
B)  Legumes 
C)  Breakfast cereals 
D)  Green, leafy vegetables 
E)  Fruits

Question 10

Which federal agency regulates dietary supplements?

Accepted Answer

A)  U.S. Department of Agriculture 
B)  U.S. Public Health Service 
C)  Centers for Disease Control 
D)  Food and Drug Administration 
E)  Federal Trade Commission 
A)  U.S. Department of Agriculture 
B)  U.S. Public Health Service 
C)  Centers for Disease Control 
D)  Food and Drug Administration 
E)  Federal Trade Commission

Question 11

MATCHING
-Substances that neutralize free radicals and may play role in disease prevention

Accepted Answer

A) Pork 
B) Corn 
C) Milk and milk products 
D) Folate 
E) Biotin
F)Nicotinic acid (Niacin)
G)Choline
H)Anemia
I)Collagen
J)Thiamin
K)Antioxidants
L)Cheilosis
M)Vitamin B6
N)Vitamin B12
O)Tryptophan
P)Citrus fruits
Q)Vitamin C
R)Intrinsic factor
S)Riboflavin
T)Pantothenic acid 
A) Pork 
B) Corn 
C) Milk and milk products 
D) Folate 
E) Biotin
F)Nicotinic acid (Niacin)
G)Choline
H)Anemia
I)Collagen
J)Thiamin
K)Antioxidants
L)Cheilosis
M)Vitamin B6
N)Vitamin B12
O)Tryptophan
P)Citrus fruits
Q)Vitamin C
R)Intrinsic factor
S)Riboflavin
T)Pantothenic acid

Question 12

B vitamins have a major role in _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  antioxidation 
B)  anticoagulation 
C)  antibody stabilization 
D)  collagen formation 
E)  energy metabolism 
A)  antioxidation 
B)  anticoagulation 
C)  antibody stabilization 
D)  collagen formation 
E)  energy metabolism

Question 13

Which of the following is not a role of thiamin?

Accepted Answer

A)  DNA synthesis 
B)  Conversion of pyruvate to acetyl CoA 
C)  ATP production 
D)  Energy metabolism 
E)  Participation in the TCA cycle 
A)  DNA synthesis 
B)  Conversion of pyruvate to acetyl CoA 
C)  ATP production 
D)  Energy metabolism 
E)  Participation in the TCA cycle

Question 14

Which B vitamin is stored extensively in muscle tissue?

Accepted Answer

A)  Biotin 
B)  Folate 
C)  Thiamin 
D)  Pantothenic acid 
E)  Vitamin B6 
A)  Biotin 
B)  Folate 
C)  Thiamin 
D)  Pantothenic acid 
E)  Vitamin B6

Question 15

Which of the following is true of pantothenic acid?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is the only B vitamin not involved in energy metabolism. 
B)  It is relatively stable under most food preparation methods. 
C)  It is known to be toxic in large doses. 
D)  It is involved in more than 100 steps in the synthesis of certain compounds. 
E)  It is found in a few select foods. 
A)  It is the only B vitamin not involved in energy metabolism. 
B)  It is relatively stable under most food preparation methods. 
C)  It is known to be toxic in large doses. 
D)  It is involved in more than 100 steps in the synthesis of certain compounds. 
E)  It is found in a few select foods.

Question 16

Of these foods,which is the best source of riboflavin?

Accepted Answer

A)  Carrots 
B)  Oranges 
C)  Tofu 
D)  Potatoes 
E)  Liver 
A)  Carrots 
B)  Oranges 
C)  Tofu 
D)  Potatoes 
E)  Liver

Question 17

Riboflavin is similar to thiamin in that _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  both are found in abundant amounts in pork. 
B)  both serve as coenzymes in energy metabolism. 
C)  both are easily destroyed by heat. 
D)  both are easily destroyed by ultraviolet light. 
E)  though rare, both can be toxic when consumed in high amounts. 
A)  both are found in abundant amounts in pork. 
B)  both serve as coenzymes in energy metabolism. 
C)  both are easily destroyed by heat. 
D)  both are easily destroyed by ultraviolet light. 
E)  though rare, both can be toxic when consumed in high amounts.

Question 18

Niacin was involved in a groundbreaking nutrition discovery that showed that _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  diet inadequacies could cause disease 
B)  the B vitamins were involved in energy metabolism 
C)  tryptophan was a precursor of niacin 
D)  niacin was a water-soluble vitamin 
E)  dermatitis was a symptom of niacin deficiency 
A)  diet inadequacies could cause disease 
B)  the B vitamins were involved in energy metabolism 
C)  tryptophan was a precursor of niacin 
D)  niacin was a water-soluble vitamin 
E)  dermatitis was a symptom of niacin deficiency

Question 19

High intakes of folate can mask a deficiency of which nutrient?

Accepted Answer

A)  Iron 
B)  Vitamin A 
C)  Thiamin 
D)  Potassium 
E)  Vitamin B12 
A)  Iron 
B)  Vitamin A 
C)  Thiamin 
D)  Potassium 
E)  Vitamin B12

Question 20

How long can it take for the symptoms of vitamin B12 symptoms to develop,if a person,say,a new vegetarian,was to suddenly stop eating animal products?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 week 
B)  1 month 
C)  Several months 
D)  1 year 
E)  Several years 
A)  1 week 
B)  1 month 
C)  Several months 
D)  1 year 
E)  Several years

Explain what dietary folate equivalents are.

Which of the following is a function of vitamin C?

Which of the following is true of niacin?

Which of the following substances contributes to the destruction of vitamin B6 in the body?

Which of the following is true of vitamins in general?

Which of the following is not true of vitamin B12

Which of the following is not true of biotin?

What disease can result from prolonged thiamin deficiency?

Of these foods,which is not a good source of folate?

Which federal agency regulates dietary supplements?

MATCHING -Substances that neutralize free radicals and may play role in disease prevention

B vitamins have a major role in _______.

Which of the following is not a role of thiamin?

Which B vitamin is stored extensively in muscle tissue?

Which of the following is true of pantothenic acid?

Of these foods,which is the best source of riboflavin?

Riboflavin is similar to thiamin in that _____.

Niacin was involved in a groundbreaking nutrition discovery that showed that _____.

High intakes of folate can mask a deficiency of which nutrient?

How long can it take for the symptoms of vitamin B12 symptoms to develop,if a person,say,a new vegetarian,was to suddenly stop eating animal products?

An Overview of Nutrition

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion,Absorption and Transport

The Carbohydrates: Sugars,Starches and Fibers

The Lipids: Triglycerides,Phospholipids and Sterols

Protein: Amino Acids

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management: Overweight,obesity and Underweight

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins,A,D,E and K

Water and the Major Minerals

The Trace Minerals

Fitness: Physical Activity,Nutrients and Body Adaptations

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy,Childhood and Adolescence

Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years

Diet and Health

Consumer Concerns About Foods and Water

Hunger and the Global Environment

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Exam 10: The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C

Explain what dietary folate equivalents are.

Which of the following is a function of vitamin C?

Which of the following is true of niacin?

Which of the following substances contributes to the destruction of vitamin B6 in the body?

Which of the following is true of vitamins in general?

Which of the following is not true of vitamin B12

Which of the following is not true of biotin?

What disease can result from prolonged thiamin deficiency?

Of these foods,which is not a good source of folate?

Which federal agency regulates dietary supplements?

MATCHING -Substances that neutralize free radicals and may play role in disease prevention

B vitamins have a major role in _______.

Which of the following is not a role of thiamin?

Which B vitamin is stored extensively in muscle tissue?

Which of the following is true of pantothenic acid?

Of these foods,which is the best source of riboflavin?

Riboflavin is similar to thiamin in that _____.

Niacin was involved in a groundbreaking nutrition discovery that showed that _____.

High intakes of folate can mask a deficiency of which nutrient?

How long can it take for the symptoms of vitamin B12 symptoms to develop,if a person,say,a new vegetarian,was to suddenly stop eating animal products?

An Overview of Nutrition

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion,Absorption and Transport

The Carbohydrates: Sugars,Starches and Fibers

The Lipids: Triglycerides,Phospholipids and Sterols

Protein: Amino Acids

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management: Overweight,obesity and Underweight

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins,A,D,E and K

Water and the Major Minerals

The Trace Minerals

Fitness: Physical Activity,Nutrients and Body Adaptations

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy,Childhood and Adolescence

Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years

Diet and Health

Consumer Concerns About Foods and Water

Hunger and the Global Environment

Filters