Question 1

If someone does not eat adequate calcium,it is important for him/her to consume extra phosphorous to maintain bone density.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following B vitamins functions in carbohydrate metabolism?

Accepted Answer

A) Riboflavin 
B) Choline 
C) Thiamin 
D) Folate 
E) Vitamin B₁₂ 
A) Riboflavin 
B) Choline 
C) Thiamin 
D) Folate 
E) Vitamin B₁₂

Question 3

Without water,our bodies would not be able to regulate temperature.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Scurvy is a disease caused by a lack of vitamin C in the diet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Sodium intake should be as low as possible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Vitamin B₁₂ is highly toxic in humans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following conditions is associated with low folic acid intake and is tied to genetics and evolution?

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 8

In general,plant foods provide a good source of:

Accepted Answer

A) phosphorus. 
B) fiber. 
C) retinol. 
D) sodium. 
E) vitamin B₁₂. 
A) phosphorus. 
B) fiber. 
C) retinol. 
D) sodium. 
E) vitamin B₁₂.

Question 9

An excess intake of copper is not associated with negative health effects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Iodine toxicity and deficiency cause goiter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Answer questions based on the case study "Jordan" information below.
  
-Jordan's high intake of _____ could contribute to _____.

Accepted Answer

A) phosphorus,osteomalacia 
B) vitamin E,heart disease 
C) sodium,high blood pressure (hypertension) 
D) vitamin B₁₂,pernicious anemia 
E) folate,macrocytic anemia 
A) phosphorus,osteomalacia 
B) vitamin E,heart disease 
C) sodium,high blood pressure (hypertension) 
D) vitamin B₁₂,pernicious anemia 
E) folate,macrocytic anemia

Question 12

Answer questions based on the case study "Megan" information below.
  
-Megan's cholesterol intake puts her at risk for a deficiency of:

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin A. 
B)  vitamin B6. 
C)  vitamin C. 
D)  vitamin K. 
E)  no essential vitamin or mineral. 
A)  vitamin A. 
B)  vitamin B6. 
C)  vitamin C. 
D)  vitamin K. 
E)  no essential vitamin or mineral.

Question 13

Electrolytes play a role in the regulation of plasma osmolarity in the human body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Pellagra is a disease caused by a deficiency of _____.

Accepted Answer

A) riboflavin 
B) thiamin 
C) niacin 
D) selenium 
E) molybdenum 
A) riboflavin 
B) thiamin 
C) niacin 
D) selenium 
E) molybdenum

Question 15

Which nutrient is needed for its oxygen-carrying ability in blood?

Accepted Answer

A) Sodium 
B) Zinc 
C) Iron 
D) Molybdenum 
E) Magnesium 
A) Sodium 
B) Zinc 
C) Iron 
D) Molybdenum 
E) Magnesium

Question 16

A deficiency of _____ most commonly causes a microcytic hypochromic anemia.

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin B₆ 
B) iron 
C) copper 
D) vitamin C 
E) vitamin E 
A) vitamin B₆ 
B) iron 
C) copper 
D) vitamin C 
E) vitamin E

Question 17

The Dietary Reference Intake (DRI)for _____ is based on protein intake.

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin B₆ 
B) riboflavin 
C) iron 
D) biotin 
E) boron 
A) vitamin B₆ 
B) riboflavin 
C) iron 
D) biotin 
E) boron

Question 18

Which of the following statements is false about riboflavin?

Accepted Answer

A) Its Dietary Reference Intake value is based on Calories. 
B) It functions in fatty acid metabolism. 
C) It is found in milk,organ meats,and grains. 
D) It is destroyed by ultraviolet light. 
E) Toxicity affects red and white blood cell function. 
A) Its Dietary Reference Intake value is based on Calories. 
B) It functions in fatty acid metabolism. 
C) It is found in milk,organ meats,and grains. 
D) It is destroyed by ultraviolet light. 
E) Toxicity affects red and white blood cell function.

Question 19

Keshan disease is a result of too much selenium in the diet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A toxicity of which of the following nutrients can result in cardiac arrest?

Accepted Answer

A) Potassium 
B) Water 
C) Chromium 
D) Vitamin D 
E) Riboflavin 
A) Potassium 
B) Water 
C) Chromium 
D) Vitamin D 
E) Riboflavin

If someone does not eat adequate calcium,it is important for him/her to consume extra phosphorous to maintain bone density.

Which of the following B vitamins functions in carbohydrate metabolism?

Without water,our bodies would not be able to regulate temperature.

Scurvy is a disease caused by a lack of vitamin C in the diet.

Sodium intake should be as low as possible.

Vitamin B₁₂ is highly toxic in humans.

Which of the following conditions is associated with low folic acid intake and is tied to genetics and evolution?

In general,plant foods provide a good source of:

An excess intake of copper is not associated with negative health effects.

Iodine toxicity and deficiency cause goiter.

Answer questions based on the case study "Jordan" information below. -Jordan's high intake of _ could contribute to _.

Answer questions based on the case study "Megan" information below. -Megan's cholesterol intake puts her at risk for a deficiency of:

Electrolytes play a role in the regulation of plasma osmolarity in the human body.

Pellagra is a disease caused by a deficiency of _____.

Which nutrient is needed for its oxygen-carrying ability in blood?

A deficiency of _____ most commonly causes a microcytic hypochromic anemia.

The Dietary Reference Intake (DRI)for _____ is based on protein intake.

Which of the following statements is false about riboflavin?

Keshan disease is a result of too much selenium in the diet.

A toxicity of which of the following nutrients can result in cardiac arrest?

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If someone does not eat adequate calcium,it is important for him/her to consume extra phosphorous to maintain bone density.

Which of the following B vitamins functions in carbohydrate metabolism?

Without water,our bodies would not be able to regulate temperature.

Scurvy is a disease caused by a lack of vitamin C in the diet.

Sodium intake should be as low as possible.

Vitamin B₁₂ is highly toxic in humans.

Which of the following conditions is associated with low folic acid intake and is tied to genetics and evolution?

In general,plant foods provide a good source of:

An excess intake of copper is not associated with negative health effects.

Iodine toxicity and deficiency cause goiter.

Answer questions based on the case study "Jordan" information below. -Jordan's high intake of _____ could contribute to _____.

Answer questions based on the case study "Megan" information below. -Megan's cholesterol intake puts her at risk for a deficiency of:

Electrolytes play a role in the regulation of plasma osmolarity in the human body.

Pellagra is a disease caused by a deficiency of _____.

Which nutrient is needed for its oxygen-carrying ability in blood?

A deficiency of _____ most commonly causes a microcytic hypochromic anemia.

The Dietary Reference Intake (DRI)for _____ is based on protein intake.

Which of the following statements is false about riboflavin?

Keshan disease is a result of too much selenium in the diet.

A toxicity of which of the following nutrients can result in cardiac arrest?

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Answer questions based on the case study "Jordan" information below. -Jordan's high intake of _ could contribute to _.