Question 1

Excess intake of zinc supplements can reduce absorption of ________.

Accepted Answer

A) selenium 
B) calcium 
C) copper 
D) iodine 
A) selenium 
B) calcium 
C) copper 
D) iodine

Question 2

Mineral intake must be closely monitored when there is poor functioning of which body organ?

Accepted Answer

A) kidneys 
B) pancreas 
C) gall bladder 
D) small intestine 
A) kidneys 
B) pancreas 
C) gall bladder 
D) small intestine

Question 3

Dietary supplements can fully compensate for nutritionally poor diets.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

People who remain almost fully covered during the day are at increased risk of vitamin K deficiency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The B-vitamin that has significant liver stores is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) niacin 
B) folate 
C) biotin 
D) vitamin B-12 
A) niacin 
B) folate 
C) biotin 
D) vitamin B-12

Question 6

How does the USP label on a nutrient supplement help the consumer?

Accepted Answer

The USP label on a nutrient supplement s

Question 7

People who smoke have an increased need for ________.

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin B-12 
B) vitamin C 
C) folate 
D) biotin 
A) vitamin B-12 
B) vitamin C 
C) folate 
D) biotin

Question 8

The ultratrace mineral boron does not yet have an established UL.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Oxalic acid binds minerals so they cannot be absorbed.Oxalic acid is found in ________.

Accepted Answer

A) some leafy, green vegetables, such as spinach 
B) milk and dairy products 
C) wheat grain fibers 
D) liver and other organ meats 
A) some leafy, green vegetables, such as spinach 
B) milk and dairy products 
C) wheat grain fibers 
D) liver and other organ meats

Question 10

What suggestions would you provide to a client to decrease cancer risk?

Accepted Answer

To decrease cancer risk, I would provide

Question 11

People who smoke likely need more vitamin C than nonsmokers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Some vitamins can be produced by the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

How does the absorption of water-soluble vitamins differ from the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins?

Accepted Answer

The absorption of water-soluble vitamins

Question 14

When consumed in recommended amounts, approximately ________ of fat-soluble vitamins are absorbed.

Accepted Answer

A) 1-5% 
B) 5-20% 
C) 10-35% 
D) 40-90% 
A) 1-5% 
B) 5-20% 
C) 10-35% 
D) 40-90%

Question 15

Vitamin A, vitamin D, calcium, and fluoride are micronutrients important in ________.

Accepted Answer

A) blood heath 
B) antioxidant defenses 
C) fluid balance 
D) bone health 
A) blood heath 
B) antioxidant defenses 
C) fluid balance 
D) bone health

Question 16

In children, a severe deficiency of vitamin A often results in ________.

Accepted Answer

A) scurvy 
B) night blindness 
C) insufficient blood clotting 
D) microcytic anemia 
A) scurvy 
B) night blindness 
C) insufficient blood clotting 
D) microcytic anemia

Question 17

List 3 symptoms noted in persons with vitamin A deficiency.

Accepted Answer

Persons with vitamin A deficiency may ex

Question 18

Vitamin B-12 is found in which of the following foods?

Accepted Answer

A) orange juice 
B) dark green leafy vegetables 
C) seed oils 
D) chicken 
A) orange juice 
B) dark green leafy vegetables 
C) seed oils 
D) chicken

Question 19

When taken in megadoses, some vitamins may act like drugs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Iodine deficiency and iron deficiency are the most common mineral deficiencies worldwide.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Excess intake of zinc supplements can reduce absorption of ________.

Mineral intake must be closely monitored when there is poor functioning of which body organ?

Dietary supplements can fully compensate for nutritionally poor diets.

People who remain almost fully covered during the day are at increased risk of vitamin K deficiency.

The B-vitamin that has significant liver stores is ________.

How does the USP label on a nutrient supplement help the consumer?

People who smoke have an increased need for ________.

The ultratrace mineral boron does not yet have an established UL.

Oxalic acid binds minerals so they cannot be absorbed.Oxalic acid is found in ________.

What suggestions would you provide to a client to decrease cancer risk?

People who smoke likely need more vitamin C than nonsmokers.

Some vitamins can be produced by the body.

How does the absorption of water-soluble vitamins differ from the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins?

When consumed in recommended amounts, approximately ________ of fat-soluble vitamins are absorbed.

Vitamin A, vitamin D, calcium, and fluoride are micronutrients important in ________.

In children, a severe deficiency of vitamin A often results in ________.

List 3 symptoms noted in persons with vitamin A deficiency.

Vitamin B-12 is found in which of the following foods?

When taken in megadoses, some vitamins may act like drugs.

Iodine deficiency and iron deficiency are the most common mineral deficiencies worldwide.

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Exam 12: Micronutrients: Vitamins and Minerals

Excess intake of zinc supplements can reduce absorption of ________.

Mineral intake must be closely monitored when there is poor functioning of which body organ?

Dietary supplements can fully compensate for nutritionally poor diets.

People who remain almost fully covered during the day are at increased risk of vitamin K deficiency.

The B-vitamin that has significant liver stores is ________.

How does the USP label on a nutrient supplement help the consumer?

People who smoke have an increased need for ________.

The ultratrace mineral boron does not yet have an established UL.

Oxalic acid binds minerals so they cannot be absorbed.Oxalic acid is found in ________.

What suggestions would you provide to a client to decrease cancer risk?

People who smoke likely need more vitamin C than nonsmokers.

Some vitamins can be produced by the body.

How does the absorption of water-soluble vitamins differ from the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins?

When consumed in recommended amounts, approximately ________ of fat-soluble vitamins are absorbed.

Vitamin A, vitamin D, calcium, and fluoride are micronutrients important in ________.

In children, a severe deficiency of vitamin A often results in ________.

List 3 symptoms noted in persons with vitamin A deficiency.

Vitamin B-12 is found in which of the following foods?

When taken in megadoses, some vitamins may act like drugs.

Iodine deficiency and iron deficiency are the most common mineral deficiencies worldwide.

The Science of Nutrition

Tools of a Healthy Diet

The Food Supply

Human Digestion and Absorption

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Proteins

Alcohol

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance, Weight Control, and Eating Disorders

Nutrition, Exercise, and Sports

Micronutrients in Energy and Amino Acid Metabolism

Fluid Balance and Blood Health

Bone Health and Body Defense Systems

Nutritional Aspects of Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition During the Growing Years

Nutrition During the Adult Years

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