Question 1

Beta-carotene ________.

Accepted Answer

A) can be converted to vitamin A in the body 
B) can be converted to vitamin E in the body 
C) is classified as a retinoid 
D) is toxic when consumed in excess amounts 
A) can be converted to vitamin A in the body 
B) can be converted to vitamin E in the body 
C) is classified as a retinoid 
D) is toxic when consumed in excess amounts

Question 2

Chloride is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) the main anion in extracellular fluid 
B) an intracellular fluid ion 
C) a positively charged ion 
D) converted to chlorine in the intestinal tract 
A) the main anion in extracellular fluid 
B) an intracellular fluid ion 
C) a positively charged ion 
D) converted to chlorine in the intestinal tract

Question 3

Which of the following is the leading type of cancer in males and females?

Accepted Answer

A) brain 
B) liver 
C) lung 
D) colon 
A) brain 
B) liver 
C) lung 
D) colon

Question 4

Identify factors that increase and decrease the absorption of minerals.

Accepted Answer

Factors that increase the absorption of

Question 5

Nutrients most likely to cause toxicity if consumed in excessive amounts include ________.

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin B-12 and vitamin K 
B) vitamin D and riboflavin 
C) vitamin A and vitamin D 
D) vitamin A and vitamin E 
A) vitamin B-12 and vitamin K 
B) vitamin D and riboflavin 
C) vitamin A and vitamin D 
D) vitamin A and vitamin E

Question 6

Plant foods are good sources of the minerals potassium and magnesium.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The fat-soluble vitamins include:

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin D, and niacin 
B) vitamin A, vitamin D, niacin, and folic acid 
C) vitamin A, vitamin K, folic acid, and vitamin B 12 
D) vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin K, and vitamin E 
A) vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin D, and niacin 
B) vitamin A, vitamin D, niacin, and folic acid 
C) vitamin A, vitamin K, folic acid, and vitamin B 12 
D) vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin K, and vitamin E

Question 8

Nutrient content is best preserved by storing many fruits and vegetables ________.

Accepted Answer

A) at room temperature 
B)  at refrigeration temperature 
C) in the sunlight 
D) in a brown paper bag 
A) at room temperature 
B)  at refrigeration temperature 
C) in the sunlight 
D) in a brown paper bag

Question 9

Some minerals can be synthesized in the human body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Nutritionally, the difference between brown rice and white rice is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) the presence of bran and germ layers in the brown rice, which have most of the nutrients 
B) negligible.There is a little more thiamin in white rice than brown rice 
C) fiber content.White rice has more fiber 
D) there is more thiamin and fiber in white rice 
A) the presence of bran and germ layers in the brown rice, which have most of the nutrients 
B) negligible.There is a little more thiamin in white rice than brown rice 
C) fiber content.White rice has more fiber 
D) there is more thiamin and fiber in white rice

Question 11

Supplement manufacturers can make unproven claims with regard to conditions that are not diseases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Trace minerals are present in the body in smaller quantities than are major minerals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Dairy products are generally good sources of ________.

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin A, vitamin D, and calcium 
B) vitamin C, riboflavin, and calcium 
C) vitamin D, calcium, and iron 
D) vitamin C, vitamin D, and riboflavin 
A) vitamin A, vitamin D, and calcium 
B) vitamin C, riboflavin, and calcium 
C) vitamin D, calcium, and iron 
D) vitamin C, vitamin D, and riboflavin

Question 14

Excessive intake of minerals is likely to cause toxic effects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The most nutrient-dense food source of calcium with high bioavailability is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) leafy green vegetables 
B) soybeans 
C) milk and dairy products 
D) cereal grains 
E) meats 
A) leafy green vegetables 
B) soybeans 
C) milk and dairy products 
D) cereal grains 
E) meats

Question 16

Oysters, clams, and other shellfish are generally good sources of the fat-soluble vitamins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Explain how the body adjusts its absorption of minerals based on the body's needs.

Accepted Answer

The body adjusts its absorption of miner

Question 18

Golden rice was developed as a fortified food for many areas of the developing world to help prevent deficiencies of this vitamin.

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin C 
B) vitamin A 
C) folic acid 
D) calcium 
A) vitamin C 
B) vitamin A 
C) folic acid 
D) calcium

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT classified as an ultratrace mineral?

Accepted Answer

A) arsenic 
B) boron 
C) selenium 
D) vanadium 
A) arsenic 
B) boron 
C) selenium 
D) vanadium

Question 20

Why are large doses of fat-soluble vitamins more likely to cause toxic effects than large intakes of water-soluble vitamins?

Accepted Answer

Large doses of fat-soluble vitamins are

Beta-carotene ________.

Chloride is ________.

Which of the following is the leading type of cancer in males and females?

Identify factors that increase and decrease the absorption of minerals.

Nutrients most likely to cause toxicity if consumed in excessive amounts include ________.

Plant foods are good sources of the minerals potassium and magnesium.

The fat-soluble vitamins include:

Nutrient content is best preserved by storing many fruits and vegetables ________.

Some minerals can be synthesized in the human body.

Nutritionally, the difference between brown rice and white rice is ________.

Supplement manufacturers can make unproven claims with regard to conditions that are not diseases.

Trace minerals are present in the body in smaller quantities than are major minerals.

Dairy products are generally good sources of ________.

Excessive intake of minerals is likely to cause toxic effects.

The most nutrient-dense food source of calcium with high bioavailability is ________.

Oysters, clams, and other shellfish are generally good sources of the fat-soluble vitamins.

Explain how the body adjusts its absorption of minerals based on the body's needs.

Golden rice was developed as a fortified food for many areas of the developing world to help prevent deficiencies of this vitamin.

Which of the following is NOT classified as an ultratrace mineral?

Why are large doses of fat-soluble vitamins more likely to cause toxic effects than large intakes of water-soluble vitamins?

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Exam 12: Micronutrients: Vitamins and Minerals

Beta-carotene ________.

Chloride is ________.

Which of the following is the leading type of cancer in males and females?

Identify factors that increase and decrease the absorption of minerals.

Nutrients most likely to cause toxicity if consumed in excessive amounts include ________.

Plant foods are good sources of the minerals potassium and magnesium.

The fat-soluble vitamins include:

Nutrient content is best preserved by storing many fruits and vegetables ________.

Some minerals can be synthesized in the human body.

Nutritionally, the difference between brown rice and white rice is ________.

Supplement manufacturers can make unproven claims with regard to conditions that are not diseases.

Trace minerals are present in the body in smaller quantities than are major minerals.

Dairy products are generally good sources of ________.

Excessive intake of minerals is likely to cause toxic effects.

The most nutrient-dense food source of calcium with high bioavailability is ________.

Oysters, clams, and other shellfish are generally good sources of the fat-soluble vitamins.

Explain how the body adjusts its absorption of minerals based on the body's needs.

Golden rice was developed as a fortified food for many areas of the developing world to help prevent deficiencies of this vitamin.

Which of the following is NOT classified as an ultratrace mineral?

Why are large doses of fat-soluble vitamins more likely to cause toxic effects than large intakes of water-soluble vitamins?

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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