Question 1

Pregnant women who have a history of inadequate _____ intakes are at risk of having babies with neural tube defects.

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin A 
B) iron 
C) folate 
D) selenium 
A) vitamin A 
B) iron 
C) folate 
D) selenium

Question 2

Which of the following food groups includes foods that are good sources of riboflavin?

Accepted Answer

A) grains 
B) vegetables 
C) fruit 
D) oils 
A) grains 
B) vegetables 
C) fruit 
D) oils

Question 3

Edna is 70 years of age.She is very healthy,and the only medication she takes is a prescription drug that reduces her stomach's acid production.Her diet includes a variety of foods from all food groups.Based on this information,Edna is at risk of developing

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin B-12 deficiency. 
B) night blindness. 
C) beriberi. 
D) delayed blood clotting. 
A) vitamin B-12 deficiency. 
B) night blindness. 
C) beriberi. 
D) delayed blood clotting.

Question 4

_____ are fat-soluble vitamins.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Which of the following foods is a rich source of riboflavin?

Accepted Answer

A) fresh tomatoes 
B) corn oil 
C) fat-free milk 
D) canned peaches 
A) fresh tomatoes 
B) corn oil 
C) fat-free milk 
D) canned peaches

Question 6

Ronald has an inherited metabolic defect in which his cells have difficulty processing homocysteine to methionine.His physician may recommend vitamin _____ supplements to help Ronald's body metabolize homocysteine.

Accepted Answer

A) B-6 
B) A 
C) C 
D) D 
A) B-6 
B) A 
C) C 
D) D

Question 7

Which of the following vitamins does not play a direct role in energy metabolism?

Accepted Answer

A) thiamin 
B) niacin 
C) A 
D) riboflavin 
A) thiamin 
B) niacin 
C) A 
D) riboflavin

Question 8

Which of the following vitamins does not play a direct role in energy metabolism?

Accepted Answer

A) thiamin 
B) niacin 
C) folate 
D) riboflavin 
A) thiamin 
B) niacin 
C) folate 
D) riboflavin

Question 9

Which of the following statements is true about vitamins?

Accepted Answer

A) Vitamins do not occur naturally in foods. 
B) Compared to proteins and carbohydrates,your body requires very small quantities of vitamins. 
C) Vitamins are safe to consume,so you should consider taking megadoses of the micronutrients to achieve optimal health. 
D) Thiamin,riboflavin,and pantothenic acid are fat-soluble vitamins. 
A) Vitamins do not occur naturally in foods. 
B) Compared to proteins and carbohydrates,your body requires very small quantities of vitamins. 
C) Vitamins are safe to consume,so you should consider taking megadoses of the micronutrients to achieve optimal health. 
D) Thiamin,riboflavin,and pantothenic acid are fat-soluble vitamins.

Question 10

To conserve the vitamin content of foods,

Accepted Answer

A) cook slowly in large amounts of water. 
B) add fat to vegetables during the cooking process. 
C) store in warm conditions,and expose to sunlight and air. 
D) Steam or stir-fry until tender but not overcooked. 
A) cook slowly in large amounts of water. 
B) add fat to vegetables during the cooking process. 
C) store in warm conditions,and expose to sunlight and air. 
D) Steam or stir-fry until tender but not overcooked.

Question 11

Excessive vitamin D intakes can result in

Accepted Answer

A) deposition of calcium in soft tissues. 
B) increased blood clot formation. 
C) megaloblastic anemia. 
D) no particular health problems,because the vitamin is rapidly excreted in urine. 
A) deposition of calcium in soft tissues. 
B) increased blood clot formation. 
C) megaloblastic anemia. 
D) no particular health problems,because the vitamin is rapidly excreted in urine.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A) sunflower seeds 
B) fat-free milk 
C) ground beef 
D) fresh apples 
A) sunflower seeds 
B) fat-free milk 
C) ground beef 
D) fresh apples

Question 13

An early symptom of vitamin A deficiency is

Accepted Answer

A) night blindness. 
B) headaches. 
C) hair loss. 
D) swollen tongue. 
A) night blindness. 
B) headaches. 
C) hair loss. 
D) swollen tongue.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) ground beef 
B) fat-free milk 
C) fresh broccoli 
D) whole-wheat bread 
A) ground beef 
B) fat-free milk 
C) fresh broccoli 
D) whole-wheat bread

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A) enriched hamburger buns 
B) fresh ground beef 
C) soybean oil 
D) fresh peaches 
A) enriched hamburger buns 
B) fresh ground beef 
C) soybean oil 
D) fresh peaches

Question 16

The liver needs _____ to make certain blood clotting factors.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A) beer 
B) charcoal-grilled meat 
C) broccoli 
D) red wine 
A) beer 
B) charcoal-grilled meat 
C) broccoli 
D) red wine

Question 18

A deficiency of vitamin _____ results in deterioration of epithelial cells.

Accepted Answer

A) B-6 
B) A 
C) B-12 
D) K 
A) B-6 
B) A 
C) B-12 
D) K

Question 19

Jamal wants to lower his risk of cancer.He should reduce his intake of

Accepted Answer

A) alcohol. 
B) fiber. 
C) coffee. 
D) artificial sweeteners. 
A) alcohol. 
B) fiber. 
C) coffee. 
D) artificial sweeteners.

Question 20

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) In the United States,milk is usually fortified with riboflavin. 
B) A major role of vitamin B-6 is to provide energy. 
C) Smokers generally have higher needs for vitamin C than nonsmokers. 
D) High doses of vitamin C destroy the virus that causes the common cold. 
A) In the United States,milk is usually fortified with riboflavin. 
B) A major role of vitamin B-6 is to provide energy. 
C) Smokers generally have higher needs for vitamin C than nonsmokers. 
D) High doses of vitamin C destroy the virus that causes the common cold.

Pregnant women who have a history of inadequate _____ intakes are at risk of having babies with neural tube defects.

Which of the following food groups includes foods that are good sources of riboflavin?

Edna is 70 years of age.She is very healthy,and the only medication she takes is a prescription drug that reduces her stomach's acid production.Her diet includes a variety of foods from all food groups.Based on this information,Edna is at risk of developing

_____ are fat-soluble vitamins.

Which of the following foods is a rich source of riboflavin?

Ronald has an inherited metabolic defect in which his cells have difficulty processing homocysteine to methionine.His physician may recommend vitamin _____ supplements to help Ronald's body metabolize homocysteine.

Which of the following vitamins does not play a direct role in energy metabolism?

Which of the following vitamins does not play a direct role in energy metabolism?

Which of the following statements is true about vitamins?

To conserve the vitamin content of foods,

Excessive vitamin D intakes can result in

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

An early symptom of vitamin A deficiency is

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

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

The liver needs _____ to make certain blood clotting factors.

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

A deficiency of vitamin _____ results in deterioration of epithelial cells.

Jamal wants to lower his risk of cancer.He should reduce his intake of

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

Pregnant women who have a history of inadequate _____ intakes are at risk of having babies with neural tube defects.

Which of the following food groups includes foods that are good sources of riboflavin?

Edna is 70 years of age.She is very healthy,and the only medication she takes is a prescription drug that reduces her stomach's acid production.Her diet includes a variety of foods from all food groups.Based on this information,Edna is at risk of developing

_____ are fat-soluble vitamins.

Which of the following foods is a rich source of riboflavin?

Ronald has an inherited metabolic defect in which his cells have difficulty processing homocysteine to methionine.His physician may recommend vitamin _____ supplements to help Ronald's body metabolize homocysteine.

Which of the following vitamins does not play a direct role in energy metabolism?

Which of the following vitamins does not play a direct role in energy metabolism?

Which of the following statements is true about vitamins?

To conserve the vitamin content of foods,

Excessive vitamin D intakes can result in

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

An early symptom of vitamin A deficiency is

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

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

The liver needs _____ to make certain blood clotting factors.

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

A deficiency of vitamin _____ results in deterioration of epithelial cells.

Jamal wants to lower his risk of cancer.He should reduce his intake of

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