Question 1

An uninformed strict vegetarian is at special risk for _____ deficiency.​

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin B₁₂​ 
B) folate 
C) ​vitamin B₆ 
D) ​niacin 
E) ​thiamin 
A) vitamin B₁₂​ 
B) folate 
C) ​vitamin B₆ 
D) ​niacin 
E) ​thiamin

Question 2

​By definition,a vitamin is all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) indispensable to body function. 
B) required to prevent deficiency diseases. 
C) ​an energy-yielding nutrient. 
D) ​an organic compound. 
E) ​needed in minute amounts. 
A) indispensable to body function. 
B) required to prevent deficiency diseases. 
C) ​an energy-yielding nutrient. 
D) ​an organic compound. 
E) ​needed in minute amounts.

Question 3

A woman who has been following a vegan diet and now has become pregnant most likely needs _____ supplements.​

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin C and vitamin A 
B) vitamin D and vitamin B₁₂ 
C) ​vitamin E and vitamin K 
D) vitamin D and niacin​ 
E) ​folate and vitamin K 
A) vitamin C and vitamin A 
B) vitamin D and vitamin B₁₂ 
C) ​vitamin E and vitamin K 
D) vitamin D and niacin​ 
E) ​folate and vitamin K

Question 4

​You recommend that your friend not take "Stress Formula Vitamin C" supplements because:

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin C is not involved in the release of the stress hormones from the adrenal gland. 
B) "Stress Formula" supplements are more expensive than other types of vitamin C supplements. 
C) ​you cannot be sure if the form of vitamin C in the supplements is effective and safe. 
D) ​the amount of vitamin C required by the body to recover from stress is easily obtained from whole fruits and vegetables. 
E) ​vitamin C toxicity is a serious concern,especially from supplements. 
A) vitamin C is not involved in the release of the stress hormones from the adrenal gland. 
B) "Stress Formula" supplements are more expensive than other types of vitamin C supplements. 
C) ​you cannot be sure if the form of vitamin C in the supplements is effective and safe. 
D) ​the amount of vitamin C required by the body to recover from stress is easily obtained from whole fruits and vegetables. 
E) ​vitamin C toxicity is a serious concern,especially from supplements.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) The vitamin A will be poorly absorbed because it is the precursor form. 
B) This is an excellent source of vitamin A because of the large amount that is added. 
C) ​Pregnant women should avoid this cereal because the vitamin A content is too low. 
D) ​Milk added to the cereal contributes a moderate amount of vitamin A in addition to what is in the cereal. 
E) ​Vitamin A has been added as an antioxidant preservative. 
A) The vitamin A will be poorly absorbed because it is the precursor form. 
B) This is an excellent source of vitamin A because of the large amount that is added. 
C) ​Pregnant women should avoid this cereal because the vitamin A content is too low. 
D) ​Milk added to the cereal contributes a moderate amount of vitamin A in addition to what is in the cereal. 
E) ​Vitamin A has been added as an antioxidant preservative.

Question 6

To obtain the maximum amount of vitamin C from vegetables,you would:​

Accepted Answer

A) cut them into small pieces. 
B) cook them for long periods of time. 
C) ​wash them after cutting and peeling them rather than before. 
D) ​drain the cooking water before adding them to mixed dishes. 
E) ​consume them promptly after purchasing. 
A) cut them into small pieces. 
B) cook them for long periods of time. 
C) ​wash them after cutting and peeling them rather than before. 
D) ​drain the cooking water before adding them to mixed dishes. 
E) ​consume them promptly after purchasing.

Question 7

All of the following foods contain active vitamin A except:​

Accepted Answer

A) fortified cereal. 
B) milk. 
C) ​liver. 
D) ​fish oils. 
E) ​french fries. 
A) fortified cereal. 
B) milk. 
C) ​liver. 
D) ​fish oils. 
E) ​french fries.

Question 8

A non-food source of vitamin K is:​

Accepted Answer

A) antibiotics. 
B) sunlight. 
C) ​intestinal bacteria. 
D) ​dental implants. 
E) ​tap water. 
A) antibiotics. 
B) sunlight. 
C) ​intestinal bacteria. 
D) ​dental implants. 
E) ​tap water.

Question 9

A manufacturer's website claims their heart health supplement is an alternative to prescription lipid-lowering drugs.This dietary supplement:​

Accepted Answer

A) may be contaminated with steroid hormones,toxic plant material,toxic heavy metals,or bacteria. 
B) has been proven to be a safe and effective alternative to the medications. 
C) ​cannot be removed from store shelves even if adverse effects are reported. 
D) ​has been tested and shown to contain the ingredients in the exact amounts listed on the label. 
E) provides an effective low-cost alternative for people with heart disease who lack health insurance. 
A) may be contaminated with steroid hormones,toxic plant material,toxic heavy metals,or bacteria. 
B) has been proven to be a safe and effective alternative to the medications. 
C) ​cannot be removed from store shelves even if adverse effects are reported. 
D) ​has been tested and shown to contain the ingredients in the exact amounts listed on the label. 
E) provides an effective low-cost alternative for people with heart disease who lack health insurance.

Question 10

This product is labeled "Gentlemen 50+" and states that the antioxidants and vitamins it contains slow aging in men.What can you state about targeted products such as this one?​

Accepted Answer

A) Evidence does not support a role for antioxidant supplements against chronic diseases. 
B) Most men over the age of 50 have inadequate nutrient intakes and would benefit from this product. 
C) ​This supplement would be more helpful for smokers than for nonsmokers. 
D) ​The antioxidants included in this supplement have all been shown to be extremely effective in free radical protection. 
E) ​This target product is beneficial because men over 50 need a unique proportion of nutrients. 
A) Evidence does not support a role for antioxidant supplements against chronic diseases. 
B) Most men over the age of 50 have inadequate nutrient intakes and would benefit from this product. 
C) ​This supplement would be more helpful for smokers than for nonsmokers. 
D) ​The antioxidants included in this supplement have all been shown to be extremely effective in free radical protection. 
E) ​This target product is beneficial because men over 50 need a unique proportion of nutrients.

Question 11

You advise your grandmother against using mineral oil as a laxative because:​

Accepted Answer

A) it cannot be absorbed by the body. 
B) it may result in loss of the fat-soluble vitamins through excretion. 
C) it may lead to toxic levels of the fat-soluble vitamins. 
D) ​it is not an effective laxative. 
E) it interferes with the digestion and absorption of water-soluble vitamins. 
A) it cannot be absorbed by the body. 
B) it may result in loss of the fat-soluble vitamins through excretion. 
C) it may lead to toxic levels of the fat-soluble vitamins. 
D) ​it is not an effective laxative. 
E) it interferes with the digestion and absorption of water-soluble vitamins.

Question 12

Vitamin A plays an important role in:​

Accepted Answer

A) blood clotting. 
B) calcium regulation. 
C) ​promoting keratinization. 
D) ​fluid and electrolyte balance. 
E) ​maintenance of body linings and skin. 
A) blood clotting. 
B) calcium regulation. 
C) ​promoting keratinization. 
D) ​fluid and electrolyte balance. 
E) ​maintenance of body linings and skin.

Question 13

Differentiate between retinol and beta-carotene and explain what retinol activity equivalents are.​

Accepted Answer

Beta-carotene is an orange pigment with

Question 14

Population studies suggest that people whose diets lack foods rich in beta-carotene have a higher incidence of:

Accepted Answer

A) macular degeneration. 
B) rickets. 
C) ​anemia. 
D) ​night blindness. 
E) ​osteomalacia. 
A) macular degeneration. 
B) rickets. 
C) ​anemia. 
D) ​night blindness. 
E) ​osteomalacia.

Question 15

What does the Nutrition Facts label tell you about the vitamin C content of this cereal?​

Accepted Answer

A) The main source of vitamin C is the whole-grain wheat in the cereal. 
B) Vitamin C has been added to the cereal because whole grains are low in vitamin C. 
C) ​A natural form of vitamin C has been added to the cereal. 
D) ​The source of vitamin C is the added milk. 
E) ​The source of vitamin C is ascorbic acid,which was added to improve taste. 
A) The main source of vitamin C is the whole-grain wheat in the cereal. 
B) Vitamin C has been added to the cereal because whole grains are low in vitamin C. 
C) ​A natural form of vitamin C has been added to the cereal. 
D) ​The source of vitamin C is the added milk. 
E) ​The source of vitamin C is ascorbic acid,which was added to improve taste.

Question 16

The vitamin caplets in this product are time-released.What benefit does this provide?​

Accepted Answer

A) no real benefit because nutrients are incorporated into the cells where they are needed whenever they arrive 
B) reduced risk of an overdose or toxicity of individual vitamins 
C) ​sustained,steady blood concentration of vitamins,which is more effective 
D) ​better absorption from the stomach 
E) ​a larger dose of the vitamin over a longer time 
A) no real benefit because nutrients are incorporated into the cells where they are needed whenever they arrive 
B) reduced risk of an overdose or toxicity of individual vitamins 
C) ​sustained,steady blood concentration of vitamins,which is more effective 
D) ​better absorption from the stomach 
E) ​a larger dose of the vitamin over a longer time

Question 17

Which B vitamin is especially important for women of childbearing age to prevent neural tube defects?​

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin B₆ 
B) biotin 
C) ​folate 
D) ​vitamin B₁₂ 
E) ​thiamin 
A) vitamin B₆ 
B) biotin 
C) ​folate 
D) ​vitamin B₁₂ 
E) ​thiamin

Question 18

What is one symptom of a beta-carotene toxicity?​

Accepted Answer

A) xerophthalmia 
B) night blindness 
C) ​bright yellow skin 
D) ​hardening of the macula in the eye 
E) ​rough,dry skin 
A) xerophthalmia 
B) night blindness 
C) ​bright yellow skin 
D) ​hardening of the macula in the eye 
E) ​rough,dry skin

Question 19

The best natural sources of folate include:​

Accepted Answer

A) cereals. 
B) raw spinach. 
C) ​cooked strawberries. 
D) ​milk. 
E) ​eggs. 
A) cereals. 
B) raw spinach. 
C) ​cooked strawberries. 
D) ​milk. 
E) ​eggs.

Question 20

Which food is NOT a good food source of vitamin C?​

Accepted Answer

A) citrus fruits​ 
B) strawberries 
C) ​milk 
D) ​broccoli 
E) ​green peppers 
A) citrus fruits​ 
B) strawberries 
C) ​milk 
D) ​broccoli 
E) ​green peppers

An uninformed strict vegetarian is at special risk for _____ deficiency.

By definition,a vitamin is all of the following except:

A woman who has been following a vegan diet and now has become pregnant most likely needs _____ supplements.

You recommend that your friend not take "Stress Formula Vitamin C" supplements because:

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

To obtain the maximum amount of vitamin C from vegetables,you would:

All of the following foods contain active vitamin A except:

A non-food source of vitamin K is:

A manufacturer's website claims their heart health supplement is an alternative to prescription lipid-lowering drugs.This dietary supplement:

This product is labeled "Gentlemen 50+" and states that the antioxidants and vitamins it contains slow aging in men.What can you state about targeted products such as this one?

You advise your grandmother against using mineral oil as a laxative because:

Vitamin A plays an important role in:

Differentiate between retinol and beta-carotene and explain what retinol activity equivalents are.

Population studies suggest that people whose diets lack foods rich in beta-carotene have a higher incidence of:

What does the Nutrition Facts label tell you about the vitamin C content of this cereal?

The vitamin caplets in this product are time-released.What benefit does this provide?

Which B vitamin is especially important for women of childbearing age to prevent neural tube defects?

What is one symptom of a beta-carotene toxicity?

The best natural sources of folate include:

Which food is NOT a good food source of vitamin C?

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The Proteins and Amino Acids

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Exam 7: The Vitamins

An uninformed strict vegetarian is at special risk for _____ deficiency.​

​By definition,a vitamin is all of the following except:

A woman who has been following a vegan diet and now has become pregnant most likely needs _____ supplements.​

​You recommend that your friend not take "Stress Formula Vitamin C" supplements because:

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

To obtain the maximum amount of vitamin C from vegetables,you would:​

All of the following foods contain active vitamin A except:​

A non-food source of vitamin K is:​

A manufacturer's website claims their heart health supplement is an alternative to prescription lipid-lowering drugs.This dietary supplement:​

This product is labeled "Gentlemen 50+" and states that the antioxidants and vitamins it contains slow aging in men.What can you state about targeted products such as this one?​

You advise your grandmother against using mineral oil as a laxative because:​

Vitamin A plays an important role in:​

Differentiate between retinol and beta-carotene and explain what retinol activity equivalents are.​

Population studies suggest that people whose diets lack foods rich in beta-carotene have a higher incidence of:

What does the Nutrition Facts label tell you about the vitamin C content of this cereal?​

The vitamin caplets in this product are time-released.What benefit does this provide?​

Which B vitamin is especially important for women of childbearing age to prevent neural tube defects?​

What is one symptom of a beta-carotene toxicity?​

The best natural sources of folate include:​

Which food is NOT a good food source of vitamin C?​

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

Filters

An uninformed strict vegetarian is at special risk for _____ deficiency.

By definition,a vitamin is all of the following except:

A woman who has been following a vegan diet and now has become pregnant most likely needs _____ supplements.

You recommend that your friend not take "Stress Formula Vitamin C" supplements because:

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

To obtain the maximum amount of vitamin C from vegetables,you would:

All of the following foods contain active vitamin A except:

A non-food source of vitamin K is:

A manufacturer's website claims their heart health supplement is an alternative to prescription lipid-lowering drugs.This dietary supplement:

This product is labeled "Gentlemen 50+" and states that the antioxidants and vitamins it contains slow aging in men.What can you state about targeted products such as this one?

You advise your grandmother against using mineral oil as a laxative because:

Vitamin A plays an important role in:

Differentiate between retinol and beta-carotene and explain what retinol activity equivalents are.

What does the Nutrition Facts label tell you about the vitamin C content of this cereal?

The vitamin caplets in this product are time-released.What benefit does this provide?

Which B vitamin is especially important for women of childbearing age to prevent neural tube defects?

What is one symptom of a beta-carotene toxicity?

The best natural sources of folate include:

Which food is NOT a good food source of vitamin C?