Question 1

Which of the following groups is at highest risk for hemolytic anemia?

Accepted Answer

A) Premature infants 
B) Elderly people who do not get exposure to sunlight 
C) Pregnant women 
D) Teenagers who do not drink enough water 
E) Someone who does not consume animal meat or products 
A) Premature infants 
B) Elderly people who do not get exposure to sunlight 
C) Pregnant women 
D) Teenagers who do not drink enough water 
E) Someone who does not consume animal meat or products

Question 2

Answer questions based on the case study "Beth" information below.
  
-The best food sources of vitamin E in Beth's diet were:

Accepted Answer

A) sausage and ham. 
B) salad and carrots. 
C) almonds and olive oil. 
D) cheese and butter. 
E) chicken and egg. 
A) sausage and ham. 
B) salad and carrots. 
C) almonds and olive oil. 
D) cheese and butter. 
E) chicken and egg.

Question 3

The Dietary Reference Intake (DRI)for _____ is based on Calorie 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 4

Zinc deficiency is characterized by:

Accepted Answer

A) mental retardation. 
B) delayed sexual maturation. 
C) goiter. 
D) excessive urination. 
E) hypermetabolism. 
A) mental retardation. 
B) delayed sexual maturation. 
C) goiter. 
D) excessive urination. 
E) hypermetabolism.

Question 5

A high-protein,high-phosphorous diet is optimal for increasing bone mass.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Salt is iodized to prevent iodine deficiency and goiter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Answer questions based on the case study "Beth" information below.
  
-Beth's potassium intake could cause her to experience:

Accepted Answer

A) hair loss. 
B) cardiac arrhythmia and muscle weakness. 
C) bone loss and pain. 
D) dry skin and rash. 
E) burning feet and fatigue. 
A) hair loss. 
B) cardiac arrhythmia and muscle weakness. 
C) bone loss and pain. 
D) dry skin and rash. 
E) burning feet and fatigue.

Question 8

Excess fluoride can cause discolored teeth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Beth should increase her intake of _____ to be nutritionally adequate in vitamin C.

Accepted Answer

A)  nuts and seeds 
B)  whole grains 
C)  legumes 
D)  milk 
E)  citrus fruits 
A)  nuts and seeds 
B)  whole grains 
C)  legumes 
D)  milk 
E)  citrus fruits

Question 10

Which of the following nutrients enhances the absorption of iron from the gastrointestinal tract?

Accepted Answer

A) Biotin 
B) Vitamin C 
C) Vitamin D 
D) Calcium 
E) Vitamin E 
A) Biotin 
B) Vitamin C 
C) Vitamin D 
D) Calcium 
E) Vitamin E

Question 11

Answer questions based on the case study "Trevor" information below.
  
-Trevor's recommended vitamin C intake is _____ mg/day since he smokes cigarettes.

Accepted Answer

A) 60 
B) 75 
C) 90 
D) 125 
E) 2,000 
A) 60 
B) 75 
C) 90 
D) 125 
E) 2,000

Question 12

In general,water-soluble vitamin storage is shorter lived as compared to the storage of fat-soluble vitamins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Loss of too much fluid from the body is called:

Accepted Answer

A) dehydration. 
B) electrolyte. 
C) hemoglobin. 
D) goiter. 
E) osteomalacia. 
A) dehydration. 
B) electrolyte. 
C) hemoglobin. 
D) goiter. 
E) osteomalacia.

Question 14

Ninety percent of the human's body weight is water.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract produce bioavailable vitamin K.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Consumption of nuts could help prevent deficiency of:

Accepted Answer

A) manganese. 
B) fluoride. 
C) selenium. 
D) molybdenum. 
E) chromium. 
A) manganese. 
B) fluoride. 
C) selenium. 
D) molybdenum. 
E) chromium.

Question 17

Which of the following statements is true in regards to vitamin A?

Accepted Answer

A) It is an essential water-soluble vitamin. 
B) Vitamin A functions in carbohydrate metabolism. 
C) The Dietary Reference Intake (DRI)is given in the units of micrograms. 
D) The Dietary Reference Intake (DRI)is given in International Units (IU). 
E) The isomer of retinal is found in plant sources. 
A) It is an essential water-soluble vitamin. 
B) Vitamin A functions in carbohydrate metabolism. 
C) The Dietary Reference Intake (DRI)is given in the units of micrograms. 
D) The Dietary Reference Intake (DRI)is given in International Units (IU). 
E) The isomer of retinal is found in plant sources.

Question 18

Answer questions based on the case study "Megan" information below.
  
-The food source of vitamin B₁₂ in Megan's diet was most likely the:

Accepted Answer

A) bean sprouts. 
B) ground peanuts. 
C) fortified soy milk. 
D) orange juice. 
E) olive oil. 
A) bean sprouts. 
B) ground peanuts. 
C) fortified soy milk. 
D) orange juice. 
E) olive oil.

Question 19

Which of the following answers describes a function of fluoride in the human body?

Accepted Answer

A) It stimulates new bone formation. 
B) It stabilizes bone mineral structure. 
C) It forms decay-resistant fluorhydroxyapatite. 
D) B and C 
E) A,B,and C 
A) It stimulates new bone formation. 
B) It stabilizes bone mineral structure. 
C) It forms decay-resistant fluorhydroxyapatite. 
D) B and C 
E) A,B,and C

Question 20

In general, all animal foods provide a good source of:

Accepted Answer

A)  non-heme iron. 
B)  vitamin E. 
C)  beta-carotene. 
D)  vitamin B12. 
E)  folate. 
A)  non-heme iron. 
B)  vitamin E. 
C)  beta-carotene. 
D)  vitamin B12. 
E)  folate.

Which of the following groups is at highest risk for hemolytic anemia?

Answer questions based on the case study "Beth" information below. -The best food sources of vitamin E in Beth's diet were:

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

Zinc deficiency is characterized by:

A high-protein,high-phosphorous diet is optimal for increasing bone mass.

Salt is iodized to prevent iodine deficiency and goiter.

Answer questions based on the case study "Beth" information below. -Beth's potassium intake could cause her to experience:

Excess fluoride can cause discolored teeth.

Beth should increase her intake of _____ to be nutritionally adequate in vitamin C.

Which of the following nutrients enhances the absorption of iron from the gastrointestinal tract?

Answer questions based on the case study "Trevor" information below. -Trevor's recommended vitamin C intake is _____ mg/day since he smokes cigarettes.

In general,water-soluble vitamin storage is shorter lived as compared to the storage of fat-soluble vitamins.

Loss of too much fluid from the body is called:

Ninety percent of the human's body weight is water.

The bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract produce bioavailable vitamin K.

Consumption of nuts could help prevent deficiency of:

Which of the following statements is true in regards to vitamin A?

Answer questions based on the case study "Megan" information below. -The food source of vitamin B₁₂ in Megan's diet was most likely the:

Which of the following answers describes a function of fluoride in the human body?

In general, all animal foods provide a good source of:

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Exam 5: The Vitamins and Minerals

Which of the following groups is at highest risk for hemolytic anemia?

Answer questions based on the case study "Beth" information below. -The best food sources of vitamin E in Beth's diet were:

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

Zinc deficiency is characterized by:

A high-protein,high-phosphorous diet is optimal for increasing bone mass.

Salt is iodized to prevent iodine deficiency and goiter.

Answer questions based on the case study "Beth" information below. -Beth's potassium intake could cause her to experience:

Excess fluoride can cause discolored teeth.

Beth should increase her intake of _____ to be nutritionally adequate in vitamin C.

Which of the following nutrients enhances the absorption of iron from the gastrointestinal tract?

Answer questions based on the case study "Trevor" information below. -Trevor's recommended vitamin C intake is _____ mg/day since he smokes cigarettes.

In general,water-soluble vitamin storage is shorter lived as compared to the storage of fat-soluble vitamins.

Loss of too much fluid from the body is called:

Ninety percent of the human's body weight is water.

The bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract produce bioavailable vitamin K.

Consumption of nuts could help prevent deficiency of:

Which of the following statements is true in regards to vitamin A?

Answer questions based on the case study "Megan" information below. -The food source of vitamin B₁₂ in Megan's diet was most likely the:

Which of the following answers describes a function of fluoride in the human body?

In general, all animal foods provide a good source of:

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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