Question 1

Food sources of sodium include whole fruits and vegetables.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Water loss from the body occurs directly through urine,respiration,feces,and sweat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Pantothenic acid remains stable during food processing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Toxicity of biotin causes a fishy body odor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A toxicity of which nutrient is associated with sensory neuropathy?

Accepted Answer

A) Phosphorus 
B) Chromium 
C) Molybdenum 
D) Vitamin B₆ 
E) Vitamin E 
A) Phosphorus 
B) Chromium 
C) Molybdenum 
D) Vitamin B₆ 
E) Vitamin E

Question 6

Water functions in lubrication and body temperature regulation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Vitamin B₆ is a water-soluble vitamin,and therefore cannot be toxic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Vitamin D regulates calcium absorption and phosphorus excretion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Answer questions based on the case study "Megan" information below.
  
-Which food in Megan's diet did not contribute much to her provitamin A intake?

Accepted Answer

A) Carrots 
B) Cantaloupe 
C) Spinach 
D) Apple 
E) None of the above 
A) Carrots 
B) Cantaloupe 
C) Spinach 
D) Apple 
E) None of the above

Question 10

Answer questions based on the case study "Trevor" information below.
  
-It is a good thing that Trevor's diet is adequate in thiamin because he needs it to metabolize _____ through glycolysis and the citric acid cycle.

Accepted Answer

A) fatty acids 
B) amino acids 
C) lactose 
D) tobacco 
E) glucose 
A) fatty acids 
B) amino acids 
C) lactose 
D) tobacco 
E) glucose

Question 11

Beth's thiamin intake puts her at risk for having:

Accepted Answer

A) tingling hands and feet. 
B) dry mouth. 
C) headache. 
D) increased urinary output. 
E) tooth enamel changes. 
A) tingling hands and feet. 
B) dry mouth. 
C) headache. 
D) increased urinary output. 
E) tooth enamel changes.

Question 12

Which of the following is a genetic disease for which a low intake of copper is a component of treatment?

Accepted Answer

A) Pellagra 
B) Wilson's disease 
C) Hemochromatosis 
D) Beriberi 
E) Goiter 
A) Pellagra 
B) Wilson's disease 
C) Hemochromatosis 
D) Beriberi 
E) Goiter

Question 13

Biotin can be found in a wide variety of food sources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Citrus fruits provide a good source of vitamin K.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Answer questions based on the case study "Jordan" information below.
  
-Jordan's potassium intake:

Accepted Answer

A) puts him at risk for developing wet beriberi. 
B) puts him at risk for developing dry beriberi. 
C) puts him at risk for developing xerophthalmia. 
D) puts him at risk for developing osteomalacia. 
E) does not likely pose any health risk. 
A) puts him at risk for developing wet beriberi. 
B) puts him at risk for developing dry beriberi. 
C) puts him at risk for developing xerophthalmia. 
D) puts him at risk for developing osteomalacia. 
E) does not likely pose any health risk.

Question 16

Which of the following foods would not be a good source of vitamin C?

Accepted Answer

A) Strawberries 
B) Oranges 
C) Peppers 
D) Cabbage 
E) Legumes 
A) Strawberries 
B) Oranges 
C) Peppers 
D) Cabbage 
E) Legumes

Question 17

Answer questions based on the case study "Beth" information below.
  
-What type of iron is Beth predominantly consuming?

Accepted Answer

A) Hemolytic 
B) Heme 
C) Nonheme 
D) Major 
E) Minor 
A) Hemolytic 
B) Heme 
C) Nonheme 
D) Major 
E) Minor

Question 18

Sodium is an intracellular electrolyte.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Answer questions based on the case study "Beth" information below.
  
-A good source of heme iron in Beth's diet is:

Accepted Answer

A) olive oil. 
B) ham. 
C) carrots. 
D) iced tea. 
E) almonds. 
A) olive oil. 
B) ham. 
C) carrots. 
D) iced tea. 
E) almonds.

Question 20

Answer questions based on the case study "Beth" information below.
  
-Beth may be at risk for beriberi due to her low intake of:

Accepted Answer

A) potassium. 
B) iron. 
C) thiamin. 
D) folate. 
E) carbohydrate. 
A) potassium. 
B) iron. 
C) thiamin. 
D) folate. 
E) carbohydrate.

Food sources of sodium include whole fruits and vegetables.

Water loss from the body occurs directly through urine,respiration,feces,and sweat.

Pantothenic acid remains stable during food processing.

Toxicity of biotin causes a fishy body odor.

A toxicity of which nutrient is associated with sensory neuropathy?

Water functions in lubrication and body temperature regulation.

Vitamin B₆ is a water-soluble vitamin,and therefore cannot be toxic.

Vitamin D regulates calcium absorption and phosphorus excretion.

Answer questions based on the case study "Megan" information below. -Which food in Megan's diet did not contribute much to her provitamin A intake?

Answer questions based on the case study "Trevor" information below. -It is a good thing that Trevor's diet is adequate in thiamin because he needs it to metabolize _____ through glycolysis and the citric acid cycle.

Beth's thiamin intake puts her at risk for having:

Which of the following is a genetic disease for which a low intake of copper is a component of treatment?

Biotin can be found in a wide variety of food sources.

Citrus fruits provide a good source of vitamin K.

Answer questions based on the case study "Jordan" information below. -Jordan's potassium intake:

Which of the following foods would not be a good source of vitamin C?

Answer questions based on the case study "Beth" information below. -What type of iron is Beth predominantly consuming?

Sodium is an intracellular electrolyte.

Answer questions based on the case study "Beth" information below. -A good source of heme iron in Beth's diet is:

Answer questions based on the case study "Beth" information below. -Beth may be at risk for beriberi due to her low intake of:

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Food sources of sodium include whole fruits and vegetables.

Water loss from the body occurs directly through urine,respiration,feces,and sweat.

Pantothenic acid remains stable during food processing.

Toxicity of biotin causes a fishy body odor.

A toxicity of which nutrient is associated with sensory neuropathy?

Water functions in lubrication and body temperature regulation.

Vitamin B₆ is a water-soluble vitamin,and therefore cannot be toxic.

Vitamin D regulates calcium absorption and phosphorus excretion.

Answer questions based on the case study "Megan" information below. -Which food in Megan's diet did not contribute much to her provitamin A intake?

Answer questions based on the case study "Trevor" information below. -It is a good thing that Trevor's diet is adequate in thiamin because he needs it to metabolize _____ through glycolysis and the citric acid cycle.

Beth's thiamin intake puts her at risk for having:

Which of the following is a genetic disease for which a low intake of copper is a component of treatment?

Biotin can be found in a wide variety of food sources.

Citrus fruits provide a good source of vitamin K.

Answer questions based on the case study "Jordan" information below. -Jordan's potassium intake:

Which of the following foods would not be a good source of vitamin C?

Answer questions based on the case study "Beth" information below. -What type of iron is Beth predominantly consuming?

Sodium is an intracellular electrolyte.

Answer questions based on the case study "Beth" information below. -A good source of heme iron in Beth's diet is:

Answer questions based on the case study "Beth" information below. -Beth may be at risk for beriberi due to her low intake of:

Nutrition Basics

Tools to Plan,Manage,and Evaluate Diets

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

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