Question 1

Which of the following is not a function of zinc in the body?

Accepted Answer

A) Wound healing 
B) Spermatogenesis 
C) Blood clotting 
D) Taste perception 
E) Insulin synthesis 
A) Wound healing 
B) Spermatogenesis 
C) Blood clotting 
D) Taste perception 
E) Insulin synthesis

Question 2

Biotin is involved in energy metabolism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A choline deficiency can result in liver damage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Vitamin K functions as a fat-soluble antioxidant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Answer questions based on the case study "Jordan" information below.
  
-Jordan's diet met the Dietary Reference Intake (DRI)for:

Accepted Answer

A) fiber. 
B) carbohydrate. 
C) protein. 
D) fat. 
E) calcium. 
A) fiber. 
B) carbohydrate. 
C) protein. 
D) fat. 
E) calcium.

Question 6

Spinach,carrots,and sweet potatoes are good sources of _____ and a healthy diet that includes these foods can help prevent night blindness.

Accepted Answer

A) calcium 
B) vitamin D 
C) cobalt 
D) beta-carotene 
E) sodium 
A) calcium 
B) vitamin D 
C) cobalt 
D) beta-carotene 
E) sodium

Question 7

Vitamin B₆ functions in protein metabolism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Answer questions based on the case study "Trevor" information below.
  
-Trevor has dreams of one day leaving the wild,giving up smoking and drinking,settling down with the woman of his dreams,and having children.Which nutrient in Trevor's diet supports his fertility?

Accepted Answer

A) Iron 
B) Zinc 
C) Riboflavin 
D) Magnesium 
E) Vitamin E 
A) Iron 
B) Zinc 
C) Riboflavin 
D) Magnesium 
E) Vitamin E

Question 9

Which nutrient functions in carbohydrate metabolism?

Accepted Answer

A) Thiamin 
B) Riboflavin 
C) Choline 
D) Vitamin B₁₂ 
E) Pantothenic acid 
A) Thiamin 
B) Riboflavin 
C) Choline 
D) Vitamin B₁₂ 
E) Pantothenic acid

Question 10

Impaired copper absorption and/or metabolism is associated with an excess intake of:

Accepted Answer

A) molybdenum. 
B) zinc. 
C) iodine. 
D) molybdenum and zinc. 
E) molybdenum,zinc,and iodine. 
A) molybdenum. 
B) zinc. 
C) iodine. 
D) molybdenum and zinc. 
E) molybdenum,zinc,and iodine.

Question 11

Chromium is limited in the food supply.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Selenium toxicity causes:

Accepted Answer

A) cardiac arrhythmias. 
B) water retention. 
C) bloody stool and jaundice. 
D) garlic breath order. 
E) discolored teeth. 
A) cardiac arrhythmias. 
B) water retention. 
C) bloody stool and jaundice. 
D) garlic breath order. 
E) discolored teeth.

Question 13

Which of the following water-soluble vitamins does not have a primary function related to energy metabolism?

Accepted Answer

A) Riboflavin 
B) Vitamin C 
C) Thiamin 
D) Pantothenic acid 
E) Niacin 
A) Riboflavin 
B) Vitamin C 
C) Thiamin 
D) Pantothenic acid 
E) Niacin

Question 14

What is a chemical name for vitamin E?

Accepted Answer

A) Cobalamin 
B) Retinol 
C) Tocopherol 
D) Cholecalciferol 
E) Phosphatidylcholine 
A) Cobalamin 
B) Retinol 
C) Tocopherol 
D) Cholecalciferol 
E) Phosphatidylcholine

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A) carrots. 
B) almonds. 
C) olive oil. 
D) egg. 
E) mozzarella (white)cheese. 
A) carrots. 
B) almonds. 
C) olive oil. 
D) egg. 
E) mozzarella (white)cheese.

Question 16

Which of the following is the least important for diagnosing a nutritional deficiency or toxicity?

Accepted Answer

A) Dietary records 
B) Clinical symptoms 
C) Biochemical test results 
D) Log of physical activity 
E) Diet analysis results 
A) Dietary records 
B) Clinical symptoms 
C) Biochemical test results 
D) Log of physical activity 
E) Diet analysis results

Question 17

What type of cells are especially maintained by vitamin A?

Accepted Answer

A) Connective 
B) Nervous 
C) Epithelial 
D) Muscle 
E) Fat 
A) Connective 
B) Nervous 
C) Epithelial 
D) Muscle 
E) Fat

Question 18

Answer questions based on the case study "Beth" information below.
  
-Beth is at risk for:

Accepted Answer

A) microcytic hypochromic anemia. 
B) pellagra. 
C) xerophthalmia. 
D) acrodermatitis enteropathica. 
E) ariboflavinosis. 
A) microcytic hypochromic anemia. 
B) pellagra. 
C) xerophthalmia. 
D) acrodermatitis enteropathica. 
E) ariboflavinosis.

Question 19

Beth's sodium intake could contribute to the development of:

Accepted Answer

A) acidosis. 
B) bloody stool. 
C) cardiac arrest. 
D) delayed wound healing. 
E) increased blood pressure. 
A) acidosis. 
B) bloody stool. 
C) cardiac arrest. 
D) delayed wound healing. 
E) increased blood pressure.

Question 20

The evolution of skin tone is tied to a specific genetic alteration in _____,which through the process of natural selection enabled adequate _____ production.

Accepted Answer

A) collagen,vitamin C 
B) opsin,vitamin A 
C) prothromin,vitamin K 
D) melanin,vitamin D 
E) glutathione peroxidase,zinc 
A) collagen,vitamin C 
B) opsin,vitamin A 
C) prothromin,vitamin K 
D) melanin,vitamin D 
E) glutathione peroxidase,zinc

Which of the following is not a function of zinc in the body?

Biotin is involved in energy metabolism.

A choline deficiency can result in liver damage.

Vitamin K functions as a fat-soluble antioxidant.

Answer questions based on the case study "Jordan" information below. -Jordan's diet met the Dietary Reference Intake (DRI)for:

Spinach,carrots,and sweet potatoes are good sources of _____ and a healthy diet that includes these foods can help prevent night blindness.

Vitamin B₆ functions in protein metabolism.

Answer questions based on the case study "Trevor" information below. -Trevor has dreams of one day leaving the wild,giving up smoking and drinking,settling down with the woman of his dreams,and having children.Which nutrient in Trevor's diet supports his fertility?

Which nutrient functions in carbohydrate metabolism?

Impaired copper absorption and/or metabolism is associated with an excess intake of:

Chromium is limited in the food supply.

Selenium toxicity causes:

Which of the following water-soluble vitamins does not have a primary function related to energy metabolism?

What is a chemical name for vitamin E?

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

Which of the following is the least important for diagnosing a nutritional deficiency or toxicity?

What type of cells are especially maintained by vitamin A?

Answer questions based on the case study "Beth" information below. -Beth is at risk for:

Beth's sodium intake could contribute to the development of:

The evolution of skin tone is tied to a specific genetic alteration in _,which through the process of natural selection enabled adequate _ production.

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Exam 5: The Vitamins and Minerals

Which of the following is not a function of zinc in the body?

Biotin is involved in energy metabolism.

A choline deficiency can result in liver damage.

Vitamin K functions as a fat-soluble antioxidant.

Answer questions based on the case study "Jordan" information below. -Jordan's diet met the Dietary Reference Intake (DRI)for:

Spinach,carrots,and sweet potatoes are good sources of _____ and a healthy diet that includes these foods can help prevent night blindness.

Vitamin B₆ functions in protein metabolism.

Answer questions based on the case study "Trevor" information below. -Trevor has dreams of one day leaving the wild,giving up smoking and drinking,settling down with the woman of his dreams,and having children.Which nutrient in Trevor's diet supports his fertility?

Which nutrient functions in carbohydrate metabolism?

Impaired copper absorption and/or metabolism is associated with an excess intake of:

Chromium is limited in the food supply.

Selenium toxicity causes:

Which of the following water-soluble vitamins does not have a primary function related to energy metabolism?

What is a chemical name for vitamin E?

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

Which of the following is the least important for diagnosing a nutritional deficiency or toxicity?

What type of cells are especially maintained by vitamin A?

Answer questions based on the case study "Beth" information below. -Beth is at risk for:

Beth's sodium intake could contribute to the development of:

The evolution of skin tone is tied to a specific genetic alteration in _____,which through the process of natural selection enabled adequate _____ production.

Nutrition Basics

Tools to Plan,Manage,and Evaluate Diets

Nutrition in Chronic Disease

The Science of Nutrition in Energy Balance, Body Composition,Weight Control,and Fitness

Nutrition Information and the Food Industry

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The evolution of skin tone is tied to a specific genetic alteration in _,which through the process of natural selection enabled adequate _ production.