Question 1

Discuss through the use of examples the importance of folate in development of the neural tube during the early weeks of pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

The brain and spinal cord develop from t

Question 2

List population groups that have a physiological need for vitamin/mineral supplements.

Accepted Answer

Correct Overt Deficiencies
In the United

Question 3

Which of the following diets is most likely to lead to beriberi?

Accepted Answer

A) High intakes of white rice 
B) Low intakes of whole grains 
C) High intakes of unrefined rice 
D) Low intakes of enriched grains 
E) High intakes of corn 
A) High intakes of white rice 
B) Low intakes of whole grains 
C) High intakes of unrefined rice 
D) Low intakes of enriched grains 
E) High intakes of corn

Question 4

Which of the following is the coenzyme form of thiamin?

Accepted Answer

A) Thiaminacide 
B) Thiamin pyrophosphate 
C) Thiamin adenine dinucleotide 
D) Thiamin mononucleotide 
E) Thiamin flavin 
A) Thiaminacide 
B) Thiamin pyrophosphate 
C) Thiamin adenine dinucleotide 
D) Thiamin mononucleotide 
E) Thiamin flavin

Question 5

Which of the following is a feature of pantothenic acid in nutrition?

Accepted Answer

A) Absorption from foods is inhibited by aspirin. 
B) A deficiency or a toxicity shows similar symptoms. 
C) Deficiencies are seen primarily in children ages 4-10 years. 
D) It functions in the metabolism of amino acids, glucose, and fatty acids. 
E) It is possible to develop toxic levels on pantothenic acid if too much is ingested. 
A) Absorption from foods is inhibited by aspirin. 
B) A deficiency or a toxicity shows similar symptoms. 
C) Deficiencies are seen primarily in children ages 4-10 years. 
D) It functions in the metabolism of amino acids, glucose, and fatty acids. 
E) It is possible to develop toxic levels on pantothenic acid if too much is ingested.

Question 6

What is meant by the bioavailability of a vitamin? How is it determined?

Accepted Answer

Some water-soluble vitamins are synthesi

Question 7

Which of the following functions has a requirement for thiamin?

Accepted Answer

A) Blood coagulation 
B) Formation of red blood cells 
C) Energy release from energy-yielding nutrients 
D) Formation of epithelial cell mucopolysaccharides 
E) Production of histamine 
A) Blood coagulation 
B) Formation of red blood cells 
C) Energy release from energy-yielding nutrients 
D) Formation of epithelial cell mucopolysaccharides 
E) Production of histamine

Question 8

What is meant by the bioavailability of a vitamin in food?

Accepted Answer

A) The total amount available from plant and animal food 
B) The amount absorbed and subsequently used by the body 
C) The amount that escapes destruction from food processing 
D) The number of different chemical forms of the same vitamin 
E) The number of kcal that can be produced from the vitamin 
A) The total amount available from plant and animal food 
B) The amount absorbed and subsequently used by the body 
C) The amount that escapes destruction from food processing 
D) The number of different chemical forms of the same vitamin 
E) The number of kcal that can be produced from the vitamin

Question 9

Which of the following overt side effect(s) is likely to appear after a person ingests a high quantity of nicotinic acid?

Accepted Answer

A) Constipation 
B) Mental confusion 
C) Painful, tingling, itching sensation 
D) Hair loss, bloating, and photophobia 
E) Sudden increase in blood pressure 
A) Constipation 
B) Mental confusion 
C) Painful, tingling, itching sensation 
D) Hair loss, bloating, and photophobia 
E) Sudden increase in blood pressure

Question 10

The synthesis of collagen requires both vitamin C and

Accepted Answer

A) iron. 
B) zinc. 
C) cobalamin. 
D) beta-carotene. 
E) copper. 
A) iron. 
B) zinc. 
C) cobalamin. 
D) beta-carotene. 
E) copper.

Question 11

Explain the modes of action of vitamin C.

Accepted Answer

As an antioxidant: Vitamin C loses elect

Question 12

Biotin can be synthesized by

Accepted Answer

A) avidin. 
B) the skin. 
C) the liver. 
D) intestinal bacteria. 
E) bone marrow. 
A) avidin. 
B) the skin. 
C) the liver. 
D) intestinal bacteria. 
E) bone marrow.

Question 13

Which of the following foods contains a protein that decreases bioavailability of biotin?

Accepted Answer

A) Aged wine 
B) Aged cheese 
C) Raw egg whites 
D) Raw cauliflower 
E) Citrus fruits 
A) Aged wine 
B) Aged cheese 
C) Raw egg whites 
D) Raw cauliflower 
E) Citrus fruits

Question 14

How does the method of cooking affect thiamin stability?

Accepted Answer

A) Microwaving the food conserves much of the thiamin. 
B) Prolonged heating of the food has little, if any, effect on the thiamin. 
C) Boiling the food tends to conserve thiamin by forming a stable, hydrated complex. 
D) Steaming the food can lead to substantial thiamin loss due to the high heat needed to form the steam. 
E) Blanching the food before cooking it will preserve thiamin content. 
A) Microwaving the food conserves much of the thiamin. 
B) Prolonged heating of the food has little, if any, effect on the thiamin. 
C) Boiling the food tends to conserve thiamin by forming a stable, hydrated complex. 
D) Steaming the food can lead to substantial thiamin loss due to the high heat needed to form the steam. 
E) Blanching the food before cooking it will preserve thiamin content.

Question 15

Describe the potential hazards of excessive vitamin C intake.

Accepted Answer

The availability of vitamin C supplement

Question 16

A person with a disorder that limits absorption of bile is at increased risk for deficiency of

Accepted Answer

A) folate. 
B) niacin. 
C) riboflavin. 
D) ascorbic acid. 
E) pantothenic acid 
A) folate. 
B) niacin. 
C) riboflavin. 
D) ascorbic acid. 
E) pantothenic acid

Question 17

MATCHING
-Excess intake of vitamin C may aggravate this disorder

Accepted Answer

A) Pork 
B) Corn 
C) Dairy 
D) Folate 
E) Biotin
F)Niacin
G)Choline
H)Anemia
I)Collagen
J)Beriberi
K)Broccoli
L)Riboflavin
M)Vitamin B6
N)Vitamin B₁₂
O)Tryptophan
P)Iron overload
Q)Ascorbic acid
R)Intrinsic factor
S)Ultraviolet light
T)Pantothenic acid 
A) Pork 
B) Corn 
C) Dairy 
D) Folate 
E) Biotin
F)Niacin
G)Choline
H)Anemia
I)Collagen
J)Beriberi
K)Broccoli
L)Riboflavin
M)Vitamin B6
N)Vitamin B₁₂
O)Tryptophan
P)Iron overload
Q)Ascorbic acid
R)Intrinsic factor
S)Ultraviolet light
T)Pantothenic acid

Question 18

The niacin-deficiency disease, ____________________, produces the symptoms of diarrhea, dermatitis, dementia, and eventually death

Accepted Answer

The answer of The niacin-deficiency disease, ____________________, produces the symptoms...

Question 19

Which of the following provides the most thiamin per serving size?

Accepted Answer

A) Ham 
B) Squash 
C) Whole milk 
D) Whole-grain breads 
E) Cheddar cheese 
A) Ham 
B) Squash 
C) Whole milk 
D) Whole-grain breads 
E) Cheddar cheese

Question 20

What organ stores the highest concentration of vitamin C?

Accepted Answer

A) Liver 
B) Muscle 
C) Thyroid gland 
D) Adrenal glands 
E) Hypothalamus 
A) Liver 
B) Muscle 
C) Thyroid gland 
D) Adrenal glands 
E) Hypothalamus

Discuss through the use of examples the importance of folate in development of the neural tube during the early weeks of pregnancy.

List population groups that have a physiological need for vitamin/mineral supplements.

Which of the following diets is most likely to lead to beriberi?

Which of the following is the coenzyme form of thiamin?

Which of the following is a feature of pantothenic acid in nutrition?

What is meant by the bioavailability of a vitamin? How is it determined?

Which of the following functions has a requirement for thiamin?

What is meant by the bioavailability of a vitamin in food?

Which of the following overt side effect(s) is likely to appear after a person ingests a high quantity of nicotinic acid?

The synthesis of collagen requires both vitamin C and

Explain the modes of action of vitamin C.

Biotin can be synthesized by

Which of the following foods contains a protein that decreases bioavailability of biotin?

How does the method of cooking affect thiamin stability?

Describe the potential hazards of excessive vitamin C intake.

A person with a disorder that limits absorption of bile is at increased risk for deficiency of

MATCHING -Excess intake of vitamin C may aggravate this disorder

The niacin-deficiency disease, ____________________, produces the symptoms of diarrhea, dermatitis, dementia, and eventually death

Which of the following provides the most thiamin per serving size?

What organ stores the highest concentration of vitamin C?

An Overview of Nutrition

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion, Absorption, and Transport

The Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches, and Fibers

The Lipids: Triglycerides, Phospholipids, and Sterols

Protein: Amino Acids

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management: Overweight, Obesity, and Underweight

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins: A, D, E, and K

Water and 123 the Major Minerals

The Trace Minerals

Fitness: Physical Activity, Nutrients, and Body Adaptations

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years

Diet and Health

Consumer Concerns About Foods and Water

Hunger and the Global Environment

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Exam 10: The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C

Discuss through the use of examples the importance of folate in development of the neural tube during the early weeks of pregnancy.

List population groups that have a physiological need for vitamin/mineral supplements.

Which of the following diets is most likely to lead to beriberi?

Which of the following is the coenzyme form of thiamin?

Which of the following is a feature of pantothenic acid in nutrition?

What is meant by the bioavailability of a vitamin? How is it determined?

Which of the following functions has a requirement for thiamin?

What is meant by the bioavailability of a vitamin in food?

Which of the following overt side effect(s) is likely to appear after a person ingests a high quantity of nicotinic acid?

The synthesis of collagen requires both vitamin C and

Explain the modes of action of vitamin C.

Biotin can be synthesized by

Which of the following foods contains a protein that decreases bioavailability of biotin?

How does the method of cooking affect thiamin stability?

Describe the potential hazards of excessive vitamin C intake.

A person with a disorder that limits absorption of bile is at increased risk for deficiency of

MATCHING -Excess intake of vitamin C may aggravate this disorder

The niacin-deficiency disease, ____________________, produces the symptoms of diarrhea, dermatitis, dementia, and eventually death

Which of the following provides the most thiamin per serving size?

What organ stores the highest concentration of vitamin C?

An Overview of Nutrition

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion, Absorption, and Transport

The Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches, and Fibers

The Lipids: Triglycerides, Phospholipids, and Sterols

Protein: Amino Acids

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management: Overweight, Obesity, and Underweight

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins: A, D, E, and K

Water and 123 the Major Minerals

The Trace Minerals

Fitness: Physical Activity, Nutrients, and Body Adaptations

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years

Diet and Health

Consumer Concerns About Foods and Water

Hunger and the Global Environment

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