Question 1

The B vitamins work together with enzymes in the metabolism of energy nutrients and in the making of new cells.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Identify the problem associated with vitamin K deficiency and who is most at risk for K deficiency and why.How is it prevented?

Accepted Answer

The main function of vitamin K is to hel

Question 3

The DRI recommendation for vitamin C for women is _____ milligrams per day.​

Accepted Answer

A) 45 
B) 65 
C) ​75 
D) ​90 
E) ​10 
A) 45 
B) 65 
C) ​75 
D) ​90 
E) ​10

Question 4

The statement,"Eat carrots because they are good for your eyes," is:​

Accepted Answer

A) correct because protein in carrots is important for the development of keratin,which forms the retina. 
B) correct because the vitamin A precursor in carrots becomes activated to form rhodopsin in the eye. 
C) ​correct because retinol in carrots will be transported to the eyes to prevent blindness. 
D) incorrect because beta-carotene is not stored in the eyes to be used for vision. 
E) incorrect because carrots provide beta-carotene,which is not the active form of vitamin A. 
A) correct because protein in carrots is important for the development of keratin,which forms the retina. 
B) correct because the vitamin A precursor in carrots becomes activated to form rhodopsin in the eye. 
C) ​correct because retinol in carrots will be transported to the eyes to prevent blindness. 
D) incorrect because beta-carotene is not stored in the eyes to be used for vision. 
E) incorrect because carrots provide beta-carotene,which is not the active form of vitamin A.

Question 5

To obtain an adequate intake of vitamin A,a man needs a daily average of about _____ micrograms of the active form.​

Accepted Answer

A) 1200 
B) 900 
C) ​700 
D) ​1500 
E) ​9000 
A) 1200 
B) 900 
C) ​700 
D) ​1500 
E) ​9000

Question 6

This cereal product has a claim on the package front that it provides 100% of nine vitamins.What would be a result of eating this cereal every morning?​

Accepted Answer

A) This would guarantee that you would not have any deficiencies of those vitamins. 
B) The cereal would be a good source for those vitamins. 
C) ​This could lead to a toxicity from excessive intakes of vitamins. 
D) ​This could result in your body developing an increased need for these vitamins. 
E) This could cause excessive excretion of other water-soluble nutrients in addition to the vitamins. 
A) This would guarantee that you would not have any deficiencies of those vitamins. 
B) The cereal would be a good source for those vitamins. 
C) ​This could lead to a toxicity from excessive intakes of vitamins. 
D) ​This could result in your body developing an increased need for these vitamins. 
E) This could cause excessive excretion of other water-soluble nutrients in addition to the vitamins.

Question 7

The thiamin deficiency disease is known as:​

Accepted Answer

A) pellagra. 
B) osteomalacia. 
C) ​scurvy. 
D) ​beriberi. 
E) ​anemia. 
A) pellagra. 
B) osteomalacia. 
C) ​scurvy. 
D) ​beriberi. 
E) ​anemia.

Question 8

What can you determine from the Nutrition Facts label about the vitamin D content of this cereal?​

Accepted Answer

A) This cereal is an excellent natural source of vitamin D. 
B) You should limit the intake of this cereal to avoid vitamin D toxicity. 
C) ​Combined with milk,this cereal is an excellent source of vitamin D. 
D) ​Supplemental forms of vitamin D are not readily absorbed into the body. 
E) ​Vitamin D is not added to cereals because it increases the risk of toxicity. 
A) This cereal is an excellent natural source of vitamin D. 
B) You should limit the intake of this cereal to avoid vitamin D toxicity. 
C) ​Combined with milk,this cereal is an excellent source of vitamin D. 
D) ​Supplemental forms of vitamin D are not readily absorbed into the body. 
E) ​Vitamin D is not added to cereals because it increases the risk of toxicity.

Question 9

Which individuals should avoid vitamin C supplements because of above-normal risk of negative effects?​

Accepted Answer

A) smokers with low produce intakes 
B) people with too much cholesterol in their blood 
C) ​people with colds 
D) ​people with kidney disorders 
E) ​people with burn injuries 
A) smokers with low produce intakes 
B) people with too much cholesterol in their blood 
C) ​people with colds 
D) ​people with kidney disorders 
E) ​people with burn injuries

Question 10

Research suggests that deficiency of vitamin D may lead to:​

Accepted Answer

A) kidney stones. 
B) low blood pressure. 
C) ​blood disorders. 
D) ​cardiovascular disease. 
E) ​gallbladder disease. 
A) kidney stones. 
B) low blood pressure. 
C) ​blood disorders. 
D) ​cardiovascular disease. 
E) ​gallbladder disease.

Question 11

Who may need a nutrient supplement and why? List examples of valid reasons for taking supplements.​

Accepted Answer

By far,most people can meet their nutrie

Question 12

​Foods rich in beta-carotene include:

Accepted Answer

A) beets. 
B) corn. 
C) ​red cabbage. 
D) ​sweet potatoes. 
E) ​whole grains. 
A) beets. 
B) corn. 
C) ​red cabbage. 
D) ​sweet potatoes. 
E) ​whole grains.

Question 13

What is true about the absorption and storage of fat-soluble versus water-soluble vitamins in the body?​

Accepted Answer

A) Water-soluble vitamins can build to toxic levels because they circulate in the bloodstream. 
B) Fat-soluble vitamins are stored in the liver and fatty tissues until the body needs them. 
C) The body can survive for weeks without replacing water-soluble vitamins. 
D) Fat-soluble vitamins are absorbed directly into the bloodstream. 
E) ​Fat-soluble vitamins are needed in small but frequent doses. 
A) Water-soluble vitamins can build to toxic levels because they circulate in the bloodstream. 
B) Fat-soluble vitamins are stored in the liver and fatty tissues until the body needs them. 
C) The body can survive for weeks without replacing water-soluble vitamins. 
D) Fat-soluble vitamins are absorbed directly into the bloodstream. 
E) ​Fat-soluble vitamins are needed in small but frequent doses.

Question 14

​The active form of vitamin A stored in the liver is:

Accepted Answer

A) yellow. 
B) retinoic acid. 
C) ​bright orange. 
D) ​retinol. 
E) ​beta-carotene. 
A) yellow. 
B) retinoic acid. 
C) ​bright orange. 
D) ​retinol. 
E) ​beta-carotene.

Question 15

The USP symbol on the label of a vitamin supplement means that:​

Accepted Answer

A) it has been tested for safety. 
B) it has been tested for effectiveness. 
C) ​it has been scientifically proven to prevent chronic disease. 
D) ​it provides 100% of the Daily Value for most vitamins and minerals. 
E) ​it contains the ingredients listed on the label. 
A) it has been tested for safety. 
B) it has been tested for effectiveness. 
C) ​it has been scientifically proven to prevent chronic disease. 
D) ​it provides 100% of the Daily Value for most vitamins and minerals. 
E) ​it contains the ingredients listed on the label.

Question 16

You would tell a person who did not meet his recommended intakes for the fat-soluble vitamins on one day to:​

Accepted Answer

A) increase his consumption of foods rich in fat-soluble vitamins. 
B) supplement his diet with a vitamin-mineral supplement. 
C) not be concerned as long as his diet as a whole provides average amounts that approximate the recommended intakes. 
D) try to consume more fats and oils to get the needed nutrients. 
E) get exposure to sunlight to increase endogenous production of fat-soluble vitamins. 
A) increase his consumption of foods rich in fat-soluble vitamins. 
B) supplement his diet with a vitamin-mineral supplement. 
C) not be concerned as long as his diet as a whole provides average amounts that approximate the recommended intakes. 
D) try to consume more fats and oils to get the needed nutrients. 
E) get exposure to sunlight to increase endogenous production of fat-soluble vitamins.

Question 17

Pellagra is a _____ deficiency disease.​

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin C 
B) niacin 
C) ​thiamin 
D) ​vitamin B₁₂ 
E) ​folate 
A) vitamin C 
B) niacin 
C) ​thiamin 
D) ​vitamin B₁₂ 
E) ​folate

Question 18

All of the following are significant food sources of vitamin D except:​

Accepted Answer

A) sardines. 
B) rolled oats. 
C) ​salmon. 
D) ​mushrooms. 
E) ​fortified milk. 
A) sardines. 
B) rolled oats. 
C) ​salmon. 
D) ​mushrooms. 
E) ​fortified milk.

Question 19

​Which individual is LEAST likely to acquire a vitamin E deficiency?

Accepted Answer

A) someone who eats a diet high in fat 
B) someone with severe liver disease 
C) ​someone whose pancreas is failing to produce digestive enzymes 
D) ​someone who is born prematurely 
E) someone who consumes a very low-fat diet composed largely of convenience foods 
A) someone who eats a diet high in fat 
B) someone with severe liver disease 
C) ​someone whose pancreas is failing to produce digestive enzymes 
D) ​someone who is born prematurely 
E) someone who consumes a very low-fat diet composed largely of convenience foods

Question 20

Which statement regarding vitamin C is true?​

Accepted Answer

A) A lack of the vitamin results in beriberi. 
B) It inhibits iron absorption. 
C) ​It prevents the common cold. 
D) ​It helps to produce carnitine. 
E) ​An excess of the vitamin can result in gallstones. 
A) A lack of the vitamin results in beriberi. 
B) It inhibits iron absorption. 
C) ​It prevents the common cold. 
D) ​It helps to produce carnitine. 
E) ​An excess of the vitamin can result in gallstones.

The B vitamins work together with enzymes in the metabolism of energy nutrients and in the making of new cells.

Identify the problem associated with vitamin K deficiency and who is most at risk for K deficiency and why.How is it prevented?

The DRI recommendation for vitamin C for women is _____ milligrams per day.

The statement,"Eat carrots because they are good for your eyes," is:

To obtain an adequate intake of vitamin A,a man needs a daily average of about _____ micrograms of the active form.

This cereal product has a claim on the package front that it provides 100% of nine vitamins.What would be a result of eating this cereal every morning?

The thiamin deficiency disease is known as:

What can you determine from the Nutrition Facts label about the vitamin D content of this cereal?

Which individuals should avoid vitamin C supplements because of above-normal risk of negative effects?

Research suggests that deficiency of vitamin D may lead to:

Who may need a nutrient supplement and why? List examples of valid reasons for taking supplements.

Foods rich in beta-carotene include:

What is true about the absorption and storage of fat-soluble versus water-soluble vitamins in the body?

The active form of vitamin A stored in the liver is:

The USP symbol on the label of a vitamin supplement means that:

You would tell a person who did not meet his recommended intakes for the fat-soluble vitamins on one day to:

Pellagra is a _____ deficiency disease.

All of the following are significant food sources of vitamin D except:

Which individual is LEAST likely to acquire a vitamin E deficiency?

Which statement regarding vitamin C is true?

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Exam 7: The Vitamins

The B vitamins work together with enzymes in the metabolism of energy nutrients and in the making of new cells.​

Identify the problem associated with vitamin K deficiency and who is most at risk for K deficiency and why.How is it prevented?

The DRI recommendation for vitamin C for women is _____ milligrams per day.​

The statement,"Eat carrots because they are good for your eyes," is:​

To obtain an adequate intake of vitamin A,a man needs a daily average of about _____ micrograms of the active form.​

This cereal product has a claim on the package front that it provides 100% of nine vitamins.What would be a result of eating this cereal every morning?​

The thiamin deficiency disease is known as:​

What can you determine from the Nutrition Facts label about the vitamin D content of this cereal?​

Which individuals should avoid vitamin C supplements because of above-normal risk of negative effects?​

Research suggests that deficiency of vitamin D may lead to:​

Who may need a nutrient supplement and why? List examples of valid reasons for taking supplements.​

​Foods rich in beta-carotene include:

What is true about the absorption and storage of fat-soluble versus water-soluble vitamins in the body?​

​The active form of vitamin A stored in the liver is:

The USP symbol on the label of a vitamin supplement means that:​

You would tell a person who did not meet his recommended intakes for the fat-soluble vitamins on one day to:​

Pellagra is a _____ deficiency disease.​

All of the following are significant food sources of vitamin D except:​

​Which individual is LEAST likely to acquire a vitamin E deficiency?

Which statement regarding vitamin C is true?​

Food Choices and Human Health

Nutrition Tools Standards and Guidelines

The Remarkable Body

The Carbohydrates Sugar Starch Glycogen and Fiber

The Lipids Fats Oils Phospholipids and Sterols

The Proteins and Amino Acids

Water and Minerals

Energy Balance and Healthy Body Weight

Performance Nutrition

Diet and Health

Food Safety and Food Technology

Life Cycle Nutrition Mother and Infant

Child Teen and Older Adult

Hunger and the Global Environment

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The B vitamins work together with enzymes in the metabolism of energy nutrients and in the making of new cells.

The DRI recommendation for vitamin C for women is _____ milligrams per day.

The statement,"Eat carrots because they are good for your eyes," is:

To obtain an adequate intake of vitamin A,a man needs a daily average of about _____ micrograms of the active form.

This cereal product has a claim on the package front that it provides 100% of nine vitamins.What would be a result of eating this cereal every morning?

The thiamin deficiency disease is known as:

What can you determine from the Nutrition Facts label about the vitamin D content of this cereal?

Which individuals should avoid vitamin C supplements because of above-normal risk of negative effects?

Research suggests that deficiency of vitamin D may lead to:

Who may need a nutrient supplement and why? List examples of valid reasons for taking supplements.

Foods rich in beta-carotene include:

What is true about the absorption and storage of fat-soluble versus water-soluble vitamins in the body?

The active form of vitamin A stored in the liver is:

The USP symbol on the label of a vitamin supplement means that:

You would tell a person who did not meet his recommended intakes for the fat-soluble vitamins on one day to:

Pellagra is a _____ deficiency disease.

All of the following are significant food sources of vitamin D except:

Which individual is LEAST likely to acquire a vitamin E deficiency?

Which statement regarding vitamin C is true?