Question 1

Pantothenic acid functions in:

Accepted Answer

A) insulin synthesis. 
B) bone mineralization. 
C) cholesterol metabolism. 
D) nucleic acid synthesis. 
E) formation of collagen. 
A) insulin synthesis. 
B) bone mineralization. 
C) cholesterol metabolism. 
D) nucleic acid synthesis. 
E) formation of collagen.

Question 2

Answer questions based on the case study "Megan" information below.
  
-Megan's Dietary Reference Intake (DRI)for vitamin C is _____ mg/day.

Accepted Answer

A) 60 
B) 75 
C) 90 
D) 120 
E) 2,000 
A) 60 
B) 75 
C) 90 
D) 120 
E) 2,000

Question 3

Both deficiency and toxicity of thiamin can cause insomnia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Deficiency of vitamin B₁₂ leads to hyperglycemia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Pantothenic acid is involved in fatty acid and cholesterol metabolism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Hereditary hemochromatosis is a genetic disorder that causes excessive intestinal absorption of:

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin A. 
B)  niacin. 
C)  zinc. 
D)  iron. 
E)  cobalt. 
A)  vitamin A. 
B)  niacin. 
C)  zinc. 
D)  iron. 
E)  cobalt.

Question 7

Which of the following foods provide a good source of vitamin B₁₂?

Accepted Answer

A) Whole grains 
B) Meats 
C) Cruciferous vegetables 
D) Plant oils 
E) Legumes 
A) Whole grains 
B) Meats 
C) Cruciferous vegetables 
D) Plant oils 
E) Legumes

Question 8

Manganese is needed for blood clotting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Dehydration impairs mental and physical performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Dry beriberi is common in alcoholics and includes symptoms of dermatitis and jaundice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The UL (tolerable upper intake level)for calcium for a 35-year-old female is 5 grams.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following nutrients is most effective at protecting red blood cell membranes from oxidative stress?

Accepted Answer

A) Vitamin A 
B) Thiamin 
C) Chromium 
D) Niacin 
E) Vitamin E 
A) Vitamin A 
B) Thiamin 
C) Chromium 
D) Niacin 
E) Vitamin E

Question 13

In general, plant foods provide an excellent source of:

Accepted Answer

A)  heme and nonheme iron. 
B)  vitamin C and vitamin E. 
C)  calcium and vitamin D. 
D)  retinol and retinal. 
E)  vitamin B6 and vitamin B₁₂. 
A)  heme and nonheme iron. 
B)  vitamin C and vitamin E. 
C)  calcium and vitamin D. 
D)  retinol and retinal. 
E)  vitamin B6 and vitamin B₁₂.

Question 14

Iodine functions in the production of collagen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Minerals that are needed for bones and teeth include: calcium,phosphorus,magnesium,and fluoride.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Consumption of whole grains could help prevent deficiency of:

Accepted Answer

A) manganese. 
B) fluoride. 
C) iodine. 
D) calcium. 
E) chloride. 
A) manganese. 
B) fluoride. 
C) iodine. 
D) calcium. 
E) chloride.

Question 17

Answer questions based on the case study "Beth" information below.
  
-The folate in Beth's diet came from her intake of the:

Accepted Answer

A) almonds. 
B) tossed salad. 
C) cheese. 
D) egg. 
E) chicken. 
A) almonds. 
B) tossed salad. 
C) cheese. 
D) egg. 
E) chicken.

Question 18

Thiamin functions in fatty acid metabolism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Answer questions based on the case study "Trevor" information below.
  
-Trevor's diet is not adequate in:

Accepted Answer

A)  calcium and vitamin D. 
B)  sodium and potassium. 
C)  zinc and iron. 
D)  vitamin C and vitamin E. 
E)  thiamin and riboflavin. 
A)  calcium and vitamin D. 
B)  sodium and potassium. 
C)  zinc and iron. 
D)  vitamin C and vitamin E. 
E)  thiamin and riboflavin.

Question 20

Which of the following is true regarding recommended vitamin and mineral intakes?

Accepted Answer

A) Higher levels of fat-soluble vitamins are not harmful because the body utilizes them to absorb fat. 
B) Vitamins and minerals provide a minimal level of Calories too small to measure. 
C) Toxicities of water-soluble vitamins are short lived as compared to those of fat-soluble vitamins. 
D) An inappropriate intake of water-soluble vitamins is not possible. 
E) Deficiencies of major minerals are more detrimental to health than deficiencies of trace minerals. 
A) Higher levels of fat-soluble vitamins are not harmful because the body utilizes them to absorb fat. 
B) Vitamins and minerals provide a minimal level of Calories too small to measure. 
C) Toxicities of water-soluble vitamins are short lived as compared to those of fat-soluble vitamins. 
D) An inappropriate intake of water-soluble vitamins is not possible. 
E) Deficiencies of major minerals are more detrimental to health than deficiencies of trace minerals.

Pantothenic acid functions in:

Answer questions based on the case study "Megan" information below. -Megan's Dietary Reference Intake (DRI)for vitamin C is _____ mg/day.

Both deficiency and toxicity of thiamin can cause insomnia.

Deficiency of vitamin B₁₂ leads to hyperglycemia.

Pantothenic acid is involved in fatty acid and cholesterol metabolism.

Hereditary hemochromatosis is a genetic disorder that causes excessive intestinal absorption of:

Which of the following foods provide a good source of vitamin B₁₂?

Manganese is needed for blood clotting.

Dehydration impairs mental and physical performance.

Dry beriberi is common in alcoholics and includes symptoms of dermatitis and jaundice.

The UL (tolerable upper intake level)for calcium for a 35-year-old female is 5 grams.

Which of the following nutrients is most effective at protecting red blood cell membranes from oxidative stress?

In general, plant foods provide an excellent source of:

Iodine functions in the production of collagen.

Minerals that are needed for bones and teeth include: calcium,phosphorus,magnesium,and fluoride.

Consumption of whole grains could help prevent deficiency of:

Answer questions based on the case study "Beth" information below. -The folate in Beth's diet came from her intake of the:

Thiamin functions in fatty acid metabolism.

Answer questions based on the case study "Trevor" information below. -Trevor's diet is not adequate in:

Which of the following is true regarding recommended vitamin and mineral intakes?

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Pantothenic acid functions in:

Answer questions based on the case study "Megan" information below. -Megan's Dietary Reference Intake (DRI)for vitamin C is _____ mg/day.

Both deficiency and toxicity of thiamin can cause insomnia.

Deficiency of vitamin B₁₂ leads to hyperglycemia.

Pantothenic acid is involved in fatty acid and cholesterol metabolism.

Hereditary hemochromatosis is a genetic disorder that causes excessive intestinal absorption of:

Which of the following foods provide a good source of vitamin B₁₂?

Manganese is needed for blood clotting.

Dehydration impairs mental and physical performance.

Dry beriberi is common in alcoholics and includes symptoms of dermatitis and jaundice.

The UL (tolerable upper intake level)for calcium for a 35-year-old female is 5 grams.

Which of the following nutrients is most effective at protecting red blood cell membranes from oxidative stress?

In general, plant foods provide an excellent source of:

Iodine functions in the production of collagen.

Minerals that are needed for bones and teeth include: calcium,phosphorus,magnesium,and fluoride.

Consumption of whole grains could help prevent deficiency of:

Answer questions based on the case study "Beth" information below. -The folate in Beth's diet came from her intake of the:

Thiamin functions in fatty acid metabolism.

Answer questions based on the case study "Trevor" information below. -Trevor's diet is not adequate in:

Which of the following is true regarding recommended vitamin and mineral intakes?

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