Question 1

Answer questions based on the case study "Megan" information below.
  
-Megan consumed an adequate amount of sodium to prevent muscle cramps.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Most of the water in the body is found inside cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Meat is a good source of selenium.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Vitamins D and K are beneficial for bone health.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Vitamin K toxicity affects liver function in infants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The human body can produce some niacin from the amino acid tryptophan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Answer questions based on the case study "Trevor" information below.
  
-Which food in Trevor's diet provided the best source of vitamin E?

Accepted Answer

A) Granola bars 
B) Wild game meat 
C) Mixed nuts 
D) Blueberries 
E) Kelp seaweed 
A) Granola bars 
B) Wild game meat 
C) Mixed nuts 
D) Blueberries 
E) Kelp seaweed

Question 8

A deficiency of which of the following nutrients is the leading cause of blindness worldwide?

Accepted Answer

A) Protein 
B) Thiamin 
C) Iron 
D) Vitamin D 
E) Vitamin A 
A) Protein 
B) Thiamin 
C) Iron 
D) Vitamin D 
E) Vitamin A

Question 9

Grains provide a source of manganese.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Excess fluoride causes dental caries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Answer questions based on the case study "Trevor" information below.
  
-Which food in Trevor's diet provided the best source of vitamin B₁₂?

Accepted Answer

A) Granola bars 
B) Wild game meat 
C) Mixed nuts 
D) Blueberries 
E) Kelp seaweed 
A) Granola bars 
B) Wild game meat 
C) Mixed nuts 
D) Blueberries 
E) Kelp seaweed

Question 12

Which of the following conditions has been associated with low vitamin A intake?

Accepted Answer

A) Scurvy 
B) Beriberi 
C) Pellegra 
D) Spina bifida 
E) Xerophthalmia 
A) Scurvy 
B) Beriberi 
C) Pellegra 
D) Spina bifida 
E) Xerophthalmia

Question 13

The absorption of iron is:

Accepted Answer

A)  increased by consuming water. 
B)  decreased by consuming meat. 
C)  unaffected by other nutrients. 
D)  increased by vitamin C. 
E)  decreased by vitamin D. 
A)  increased by consuming water. 
B)  decreased by consuming meat. 
C)  unaffected by other nutrients. 
D)  increased by vitamin C. 
E)  decreased by vitamin D.

Question 14

Smoking and alcohol consumption can negatively influence bone density.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Answer questions based on the case study "Trevor" information below.
  
-Which food in Trevor's diet provided the best source of vitamin C?

Accepted Answer

A) Nonfat dry milk 
B) Wild game meat 
C) Mixed nuts 
D) Blueberries 
E) Milk chocolate 
A) Nonfat dry milk 
B) Wild game meat 
C) Mixed nuts 
D) Blueberries 
E) Milk chocolate

Question 16

Which nutrient functions in nucleic acid synthesis?

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 17

Rickets results from a riboflavin deficiency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Excess zinc interferes with electrolyte balance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Vitamin E is damaged by oxygen and light.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Selenium is an antioxidant nutrient.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Answer questions based on the case study "Megan" information below. -Megan consumed an adequate amount of sodium to prevent muscle cramps.

Most of the water in the body is found inside cells.

Meat is a good source of selenium.

Vitamins D and K are beneficial for bone health.

Vitamin K toxicity affects liver function in infants.

The human body can produce some niacin from the amino acid tryptophan.

Answer questions based on the case study "Trevor" information below. -Which food in Trevor's diet provided the best source of vitamin E?

A deficiency of which of the following nutrients is the leading cause of blindness worldwide?

Grains provide a source of manganese.

Excess fluoride causes dental caries.

Answer questions based on the case study "Trevor" information below. -Which food in Trevor's diet provided the best source of vitamin B₁₂?

Which of the following conditions has been associated with low vitamin A intake?

The absorption of iron is:

Smoking and alcohol consumption can negatively influence bone density.

Answer questions based on the case study "Trevor" information below. -Which food in Trevor's diet provided the best source of vitamin C?

Which nutrient functions in nucleic acid synthesis?

Rickets results from a riboflavin deficiency.

Excess zinc interferes with electrolyte balance.

Vitamin E is damaged by oxygen and light.

Selenium is an antioxidant nutrient.

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Answer questions based on the case study "Megan" information below. -Megan consumed an adequate amount of sodium to prevent muscle cramps.

Most of the water in the body is found inside cells.

Meat is a good source of selenium.

Vitamins D and K are beneficial for bone health.

Vitamin K toxicity affects liver function in infants.

The human body can produce some niacin from the amino acid tryptophan.

Answer questions based on the case study "Trevor" information below. -Which food in Trevor's diet provided the best source of vitamin E?

A deficiency of which of the following nutrients is the leading cause of blindness worldwide?

Grains provide a source of manganese.

Excess fluoride causes dental caries.

Answer questions based on the case study "Trevor" information below. -Which food in Trevor's diet provided the best source of vitamin B₁₂?

Which of the following conditions has been associated with low vitamin A intake?

The absorption of iron is:

Smoking and alcohol consumption can negatively influence bone density.

Answer questions based on the case study "Trevor" information below. -Which food in Trevor's diet provided the best source of vitamin C?

Which nutrient functions in nucleic acid synthesis?

Rickets results from a riboflavin deficiency.

Excess zinc interferes with electrolyte balance.

Vitamin E is damaged by oxygen and light.

Selenium is an antioxidant nutrient.

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

Nutrition Through the Lifespan

Comprehensive, Open-Book Exam

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