Question 1

A deficiency of vitamin B₁₂ causes _____ while a deficiency of iron causes _____.

Accepted Answer

A) aplastic anemia,sickle cell anemia 
B) microcytic anemia,macrocytic anemia 
C) pernicious anemia,microcytic anemia 
D) hemolytic anemia,microcytic anemia 
E) pernicious anemia,macrocytic anemia 
A) aplastic anemia,sickle cell anemia 
B) microcytic anemia,macrocytic anemia 
C) pernicious anemia,microcytic anemia 
D) hemolytic anemia,microcytic anemia 
E) pernicious anemia,macrocytic anemia C

Question 2

The chemical structure of vitamin B₁₂ includes which mineral?

Accepted Answer

A) Chromium 
B) Iron 
C) Cobalt 
D) Zinc 
E) Fluoride 
A) Chromium 
B) Iron 
C) Cobalt 
D) Zinc 
E) Fluoride C

Question 3

Which of the following statements is not true regarding the diagnosis of a nutritional deficiency?

Accepted Answer

A) Dietary records should demonstrate low intake for that nutrient. 
B) Blood levels should demonstrate high body levels of the nutrient. 
C) Tissue levels should demonstrate low body levels of the nutrient. 
D) Nutrient supplementation should correct the deficiency symptoms. 
E) Clinical deficiency symptoms should be compatible with a low dietary intake. 
A) Dietary records should demonstrate low intake for that nutrient. 
B) Blood levels should demonstrate high body levels of the nutrient. 
C) Tissue levels should demonstrate low body levels of the nutrient. 
D) Nutrient supplementation should correct the deficiency symptoms. 
E) Clinical deficiency symptoms should be compatible with a low dietary intake. B

Question 4

Answer questions based on the case study "Jordan" information below.
  
-A good source of calcium in Jordan's diet was:

Accepted Answer

A) whey protein shakes. 
B) sliced pickles. 
C) egg whites. 
D) chicken breast. 
E) both the whey protein shakes and the egg whites. 
A) whey protein shakes. 
B) sliced pickles. 
C) egg whites. 
D) chicken breast. 
E) both the whey protein shakes and the egg whites.

Question 5

In general,plant foods provide a good source of:
2) In general, plant foods provide a good source of:

Accepted Answer

A)  heme iron. 
B)  potassium. 
C)  vitamin D. 
D)  sodium. 
E)  vitamin B12. 
A)  heme iron. 
B)  potassium. 
C)  vitamin D. 
D)  sodium. 
E)  vitamin B12.

Question 6

Answer questions based on the case study "Beth" information below.
  
-The best source of calcium in Beth's diet is:

Accepted Answer

A) sausage. 
B) salad. 
C) tea. 
D) cheese. 
E) egg. 
A) sausage. 
B) salad. 
C) tea. 
D) cheese. 
E) egg.

Question 7

The Dietary Reference Intake (DRI)for selenium for a 20-year-old male is 55 micrograms per day.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is required for the absorption of vitamin B₁₂?

Accepted Answer

A) A coenzyme 
B) Intrinsic factor 
C) Vitamin C 
D) Bile acids 
E) None of the above 
A) A coenzyme 
B) Intrinsic factor 
C) Vitamin C 
D) Bile acids 
E) None of the above

Question 9

Nutrients that function in nucleic acid synthesis include vitamin B₁₂ and folate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Iron overload can be life threatening and occurs more often in men than women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following nutrients is needed to prevent hemolytic anemia in prematurely born infants?

Accepted Answer

A) Iron 
B) Vitamin B₁₂ 
C) Folate 
D) Vitamin K 
E) Vitamin E 
A) Iron 
B) Vitamin B₁₂ 
C) Folate 
D) Vitamin K 
E) Vitamin E

Question 12

A deficiency of _____ is tied to the inherited syndrome called Menkes disease.

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin B₆ 
B) copper 
C) molybdenum 
D) fluoride 
E) biotin 
A) vitamin B₆ 
B) copper 
C) molybdenum 
D) fluoride 
E) biotin

Question 13

Approximately 99% of the calcium in the body is in bones and teeth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Too much sodium in the body may result in:

Accepted Answer

A) pernicious anemia. 
B) dehydration. 
C) tachycardia. 
D) goiter. 
E) edema. 
A) pernicious anemia. 
B) dehydration. 
C) tachycardia. 
D) goiter. 
E) edema.

Question 15

Which of the following nutrients is required for immune function?

Accepted Answer

A) Vitamin A 
B) Biotin 
C) Iodine 
D) Molybdenum 
E) Chromium 
A) Vitamin A 
B) Biotin 
C) Iodine 
D) Molybdenum 
E) Chromium

Question 16

A deficiency of _____ causes macrocytic anemia.

Accepted Answer

A) iron 
B) folate 
C) vitamin B₁₂ 
D) folate or vitamin B₁₂ 
E) iron,folate,or vitamin B₁₂ 
A) iron 
B) folate 
C) vitamin B₁₂ 
D) folate or vitamin B₁₂ 
E) iron,folate,or vitamin B₁₂

Question 17

Symptoms of _____ deficiency occur in the shortest amount of time.

Accepted Answer

A) choline 
B) water 
C) calcium 
D) sodium 
E) iron 
A) choline 
B) water 
C) calcium 
D) sodium 
E) iron

Question 18

Deficiency of which of the following nutrients causes hemolytic anemia in prematurely born infants?

Accepted Answer

A) Iron 
B) Vitamin B₁₂ 
C) Folate 
D) Vitamin E 
E) Fluoride 
A) Iron 
B) Vitamin B₁₂ 
C) Folate 
D) Vitamin E 
E) Fluoride

Question 19

Dairy products provide a source of calcium and riboflavin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Selenium functions as a cofactor for the antioxidant enzyme glutathione peroxidase.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A deficiency of vitamin B₁₂ causes _ while a deficiency of iron causes _.

The chemical structure of vitamin B₁₂ includes which mineral?

Which of the following statements is not true regarding the diagnosis of a nutritional deficiency?

Answer questions based on the case study "Jordan" information below. -A good source of calcium in Jordan's diet was:

In general,plant foods provide a good source of: 2) In general, plant foods provide a good source of:

Answer questions based on the case study "Beth" information below. -The best source of calcium in Beth's diet is:

The Dietary Reference Intake (DRI)for selenium for a 20-year-old male is 55 micrograms per day.

Which of the following is required for the absorption of vitamin B₁₂?

Nutrients that function in nucleic acid synthesis include vitamin B₁₂ and folate.

Iron overload can be life threatening and occurs more often in men than women.

Which of the following nutrients is needed to prevent hemolytic anemia in prematurely born infants?

A deficiency of _____ is tied to the inherited syndrome called Menkes disease.

Approximately 99% of the calcium in the body is in bones and teeth.

Too much sodium in the body may result in:

Which of the following nutrients is required for immune function?

A deficiency of _____ causes macrocytic anemia.

Symptoms of _____ deficiency occur in the shortest amount of time.

Deficiency of which of the following nutrients causes hemolytic anemia in prematurely born infants?

Dairy products provide a source of calcium and riboflavin.

Selenium functions as a cofactor for the antioxidant enzyme glutathione peroxidase.

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A deficiency of vitamin B₁₂ causes _____ while a deficiency of iron causes _____.

The chemical structure of vitamin B₁₂ includes which mineral?

Which of the following statements is not true regarding the diagnosis of a nutritional deficiency?

Answer questions based on the case study "Jordan" information below. -A good source of calcium in Jordan's diet was:

In general,plant foods provide a good source of: 2) In general, plant foods provide a good source of:

Answer questions based on the case study "Beth" information below. -The best source of calcium in Beth's diet is:

The Dietary Reference Intake (DRI)for selenium for a 20-year-old male is 55 micrograms per day.

Which of the following is required for the absorption of vitamin B₁₂?

Nutrients that function in nucleic acid synthesis include vitamin B₁₂ and folate.

Iron overload can be life threatening and occurs more often in men than women.

Which of the following nutrients is needed to prevent hemolytic anemia in prematurely born infants?

A deficiency of _____ is tied to the inherited syndrome called Menkes disease.

Approximately 99% of the calcium in the body is in bones and teeth.

Too much sodium in the body may result in:

Which of the following nutrients is required for immune function?

A deficiency of _____ causes macrocytic anemia.

Symptoms of _____ deficiency occur in the shortest amount of time.

Deficiency of which of the following nutrients causes hemolytic anemia in prematurely born infants?

Dairy products provide a source of calcium and riboflavin.

Selenium functions as a cofactor for the antioxidant enzyme glutathione peroxidase.

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A deficiency of vitamin B₁₂ causes _ while a deficiency of iron causes _.