Question 1

Which of the following foods are reliable dietary sources of vitamin D?

Accepted Answer

A) fresh fruits 
B) fortified milk 
C) enriched breads 
D) deli meats 
A) fresh fruits 
B) fortified milk 
C) enriched breads 
D) deli meats

Question 2

Megadoses of a form of ____ may be used to reduce elevated LDL cholesterol levels.

Accepted Answer

A) niacin 
B) thiamin 
C) vitamin K 
D) pantothenic acid 
A) niacin 
B) thiamin 
C) vitamin K 
D) pantothenic acid

Question 3

Green leafy vegetables and orange juice are rich sources of

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin B-12. 
B) iron. 
C) thiamin. 
D) folate. 
A) vitamin B-12. 
B) iron. 
C) thiamin. 
D) folate.

Question 4

Damon has a chronic illness,and to treat the condition,he takes an antibiotic every day.Despite his illness,Damon's diet is nutritionally adequate,and he exercises regularly.Based on this information,Damon may need to

Accepted Answer

A) reduce his protein intake. 
B) eat more vitamin-C rich foods. 
C) take a dietary supplement that contains vitamin K. 
D) consume fewer foods that contain omega-3 fatty acids. 
A) reduce his protein intake. 
B) eat more vitamin-C rich foods. 
C) take a dietary supplement that contains vitamin K. 
D) consume fewer foods that contain omega-3 fatty acids.

Question 5

Having excess body fat increases the risk of

Accepted Answer

A) beriberi. 
B) osteomalacia. 
C) macular degeneration. 
D) esophageal cancer. 
A) beriberi. 
B) osteomalacia. 
C) macular degeneration. 
D) esophageal cancer.

Question 6

Which of the following vitamins plays a direct role in energy metabolism?

Accepted Answer

A) A 
B) K 
C) C 
D) riboflavin 
A) A 
B) K 
C) C 
D) riboflavin

Question 7

_____ is added to refined grain products as part of the enrichment process.

Accepted Answer

A) Vitamin B-6 
B) Pantothenic acid 
C) Vitamin D 
D) Riboflavin 
A) Vitamin B-6 
B) Pantothenic acid 
C) Vitamin D 
D) Riboflavin

Question 8

Which of the following practices is associated with an increased risk of cancer?

Accepted Answer

A) consuming high-fiber diets 
B) drinking alcoholic beverages 
C) consuming coffee 
D) eating foods that contain artificial sweeteners 
A) consuming high-fiber diets 
B) drinking alcoholic beverages 
C) consuming coffee 
D) eating foods that contain artificial sweeteners

Question 9

The human body can absorb some _____ that is synthesized by intestinal bacteria.

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin C 
B) riboflavin 
C) biotin 
D) beta-carotene 
A) vitamin C 
B) riboflavin 
C) biotin 
D) beta-carotene

Question 10

Erika takes megadoses of vitamin B-6 because she thinks it benefits her health.After learning about this vitamin in your nutrition class,which of the following statements about vitamin B-6 would be the most accurate information to tell her?

Accepted Answer

A) Vitamin B-6 is the least toxic of the B vitamins. 
B) Megadoses of vitamin B-6 can result in calcification of soft tissues. 
C) Ingesting large doses of vitamin B-6 can cause nerve damage. 
D) Women who take megadoses of vitamin B-6 are healthier than those who do not take such high doses of the vitamin. 
A) Vitamin B-6 is the least toxic of the B vitamins. 
B) Megadoses of vitamin B-6 can result in calcification of soft tissues. 
C) Ingesting large doses of vitamin B-6 can cause nerve damage. 
D) Women who take megadoses of vitamin B-6 are healthier than those who do not take such high doses of the vitamin.

Question 11

Which of the following foods is a rich source of vitamin E?

Accepted Answer

A) safflower oil 
B) fat-free milk 
C) ground beef 
D) white bread 
A) safflower oil 
B) fat-free milk 
C) ground beef 
D) white bread

Question 12

Becky's 2-year old son can't walk because he was born with spina bifida.To reduce the chances that her next baby is born with a neural tube defect,Becky should

Accepted Answer

A) consume green leafy vegetables,drink orange juice,and take a folic acid supplement before getting pregnant. 
B) eat at least 3 ounces of fatty fish three times a week,take vitamin A and D supplements and drink more fat-free milk during the first three months of pregnancy. 
C) take pantothenic acid,B-6,and B-12 supplements before getting pregnant. 
D) take iron,zinc,and magnesium supplements during the first month of pregnancy,then eat more whole-grain breads and cereals for the remaining months of pregnancy. 
A) consume green leafy vegetables,drink orange juice,and take a folic acid supplement before getting pregnant. 
B) eat at least 3 ounces of fatty fish three times a week,take vitamin A and D supplements and drink more fat-free milk during the first three months of pregnancy. 
C) take pantothenic acid,B-6,and B-12 supplements before getting pregnant. 
D) take iron,zinc,and magnesium supplements during the first month of pregnancy,then eat more whole-grain breads and cereals for the remaining months of pregnancy.

Question 13

The human body can absorb some of the _____ that is synthesized by intestinal bacteria.

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin K 
B) riboflavin 
C) thiamin 
D) vitamin A 
A) vitamin K 
B) riboflavin 
C) thiamin 
D) vitamin A

Question 14

Jameela is an Iranian woman living in poverty.She is not seen in public places without being covered almost completely in heavy veils.Her usual diet is comprised of legumes,small amounts of yogurt,whole-grain breads and rice,fruits,and a few vegetables.Based on this information,Jameela is most at risk of

Accepted Answer

A) pellagra. 
B) beriberi. 
C) scurvy. 
D) osteomalacia. 
A) pellagra. 
B) beriberi. 
C) scurvy. 
D) osteomalacia.

Question 15

_____ results from lack of intrinsic factor.

Accepted Answer

A) Pellagra 
B) Osteomalacia 
C) Night blindness 
D) Pernicious anemia 
A) Pellagra 
B) Osteomalacia 
C) Night blindness 
D) Pernicious anemia

Question 16

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Vitamins are organic micronutrients. 
B) Your body excretes fat-soluble vitamins more easily than water-soluble vitamins. 
C) Foods generally supply larger amounts of vitamins than proteins or carbohydrates. 
D) Vitamins D and A are water soluble. 
A) Vitamins are organic micronutrients. 
B) Your body excretes fat-soluble vitamins more easily than water-soluble vitamins. 
C) Foods generally supply larger amounts of vitamins than proteins or carbohydrates. 
D) Vitamins D and A are water soluble.

Question 17

_____ are fat-soluble vitamins.

Accepted Answer

A) Vitamins D and E 
B) Niacin and thiamin 
C) Pantothenic acid and vitamin A 
D) Vitamins B-12 and B-6 
A) Vitamins D and E 
B) Niacin and thiamin 
C) Pantothenic acid and vitamin A 
D) Vitamins B-12 and B-6

Question 18

Elaina wants to lower her risk of cancer.According to scientific studies,consuming ____ may decrease her risk of this chronic disease.

Accepted Answer

A) fruit 
B) charcoal-grilled meat 
C) hot dogs 
D) stick margarine 
A) fruit 
B) charcoal-grilled meat 
C) hot dogs 
D) stick margarine

Question 19

In the United States,newborns receive an injection of _____ to prevent _____.

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin K; bleeding 
B) vitamin C; collagen breakdown 
C) niacin; pellagra 
D) thiamin; beriberi 
A) vitamin K; bleeding 
B) vitamin C; collagen breakdown 
C) niacin; pellagra 
D) thiamin; beriberi

Question 20

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Excessive intakes of vitamin A are toxic. 
B) Vitamins are inorganic substances that the body requires in gram amounts. 
C) B vitamins are a source of energy for cellular activity. 
D) Poor vision in dim light is an early symptom of vitamin E deficiency. 
A) Excessive intakes of vitamin A are toxic. 
B) Vitamins are inorganic substances that the body requires in gram amounts. 
C) B vitamins are a source of energy for cellular activity. 
D) Poor vision in dim light is an early symptom of vitamin E deficiency.

Which of the following foods are reliable dietary sources of vitamin D?

Megadoses of a form of ____ may be used to reduce elevated LDL cholesterol levels.

Green leafy vegetables and orange juice are rich sources of

Damon has a chronic illness,and to treat the condition,he takes an antibiotic every day.Despite his illness,Damon's diet is nutritionally adequate,and he exercises regularly.Based on this information,Damon may need to

Having excess body fat increases the risk of

Which of the following vitamins plays a direct role in energy metabolism?

_____ is added to refined grain products as part of the enrichment process.

Which of the following practices is associated with an increased risk of cancer?

The human body can absorb some _____ that is synthesized by intestinal bacteria.

Erika takes megadoses of vitamin B-6 because she thinks it benefits her health.After learning about this vitamin in your nutrition class,which of the following statements about vitamin B-6 would be the most accurate information to tell her?

Which of the following foods is a rich source of vitamin E?

Becky's 2-year old son can't walk because he was born with spina bifida.To reduce the chances that her next baby is born with a neural tube defect,Becky should

The human body can absorb some of the _____ that is synthesized by intestinal bacteria.

_____ results from lack of intrinsic factor.

Which of the following statements is true?

_____ are fat-soluble vitamins.

Elaina wants to lower her risk of cancer.According to scientific studies,consuming ____ may decrease her risk of this chronic disease.

In the United States,newborns receive an injection of _ to prevent _.

Which of the following statements is true?

Food Is More Than Something to Eat

Nutrition Information: Fact or Fiction

Making More Nutritious Choices

How Food Becomes You

Carbohydrates: Fuel and Fiber

Lipids: Focusing on Fats and Cholesterol

Proteins: Lifes Building Blocks

Key Minerals,Water,and the Nonnutrient Alcohol

Nutrition for a Healthy Weight and Fit Body

Nutrition for Your Life, Environment, and World

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Exam 8: Vitamins: Nutrients That Multitask

Which of the following foods are reliable dietary sources of vitamin D?

Megadoses of a form of ____ may be used to reduce elevated LDL cholesterol levels.

Green leafy vegetables and orange juice are rich sources of

Damon has a chronic illness,and to treat the condition,he takes an antibiotic every day.Despite his illness,Damon's diet is nutritionally adequate,and he exercises regularly.Based on this information,Damon may need to

Having excess body fat increases the risk of

Which of the following vitamins plays a direct role in energy metabolism?

_____ is added to refined grain products as part of the enrichment process.

Which of the following practices is associated with an increased risk of cancer?

The human body can absorb some _____ that is synthesized by intestinal bacteria.

Erika takes megadoses of vitamin B-6 because she thinks it benefits her health.After learning about this vitamin in your nutrition class,which of the following statements about vitamin B-6 would be the most accurate information to tell her?

Which of the following foods is a rich source of vitamin E?

Becky's 2-year old son can't walk because he was born with spina bifida.To reduce the chances that her next baby is born with a neural tube defect,Becky should

The human body can absorb some of the _____ that is synthesized by intestinal bacteria.

_____ results from lack of intrinsic factor.

Which of the following statements is true?

_____ are fat-soluble vitamins.

Elaina wants to lower her risk of cancer.According to scientific studies,consuming ____ may decrease her risk of this chronic disease.

In the United States,newborns receive an injection of _____ to prevent _____.

Which of the following statements is true?

Food Is More Than Something to Eat

Nutrition Information: Fact or Fiction

Making More Nutritious Choices

How Food Becomes You

Carbohydrates: Fuel and Fiber

Lipids: Focusing on Fats and Cholesterol

Proteins: Lifes Building Blocks

Key Minerals,Water,and the Nonnutrient Alcohol

Nutrition for a Healthy Weight and Fit Body

Nutrition for Your Life, Environment, and World

Filters

In the United States,newborns receive an injection of _ to prevent _.