Question 1

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 this birth defect or related disorders,Becky should

Accepted Answer

A) 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. 
B) take pantothenic acid,B-6,and B-12 supplements before getting pregnant. 
C) consume green leafy vegetables,drink orange juice,and take a folic acid supplement 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) 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. 
B) take pantothenic acid,B-6,and B-12 supplements before getting pregnant. 
C) consume green leafy vegetables,drink orange juice,and take a folic acid supplement 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 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Which of the following organs is the leading site for cancer deaths among American men and women?

Accepted Answer

A) liver 
B) lung 
C) prostate 
D) breast 
A) liver 
B) lung 
C) prostate 
D) breast

Question 4

_____ are fat-soluble vitamins.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Which of the following foods is a natural source of vitamin D?

Accepted Answer

A) Fatty fish and fish oils 
B) Whole-grain breads and cereals 
C) Dark orange and yellow vegetables 
D) Fresh fruit 
A) Fatty fish and fish oils 
B) Whole-grain breads and cereals 
C) Dark orange and yellow vegetables 
D) Fresh fruit

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) Oils 
B) Fruits 
C) Vegetables 
D) Dairy 
A) Oils 
B) Fruits 
C) Vegetables 
D) Dairy

Question 7

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Vitamins are classified as being soluble in either alcohol or fat. 
B) Scientists think all vitamins have been discovered. 
C) The first vitamin was discovered in 1960. 
D) Biotin is a vitamin-like substance for humans. 
A) Vitamins are classified as being soluble in either alcohol or fat. 
B) Scientists think all vitamins have been discovered. 
C) The first vitamin was discovered in 1960. 
D) Biotin is a vitamin-like substance for humans.

Question 8

____ cancer causes the most cancer-related deaths among American men and women.

Accepted Answer

A) Liver 
B) Lung 
C) Pancreatic 
D) Bladder 
A) Liver 
B) Lung 
C) Pancreatic 
D) Bladder

Question 9

Which of the following foods is not a good source of thiamin?

Accepted Answer

A) Whole milk 
B) Pork chops 
C) Enriched bread 
D) Wheat germ 
A) Whole milk 
B) Pork chops 
C) Enriched bread 
D) Wheat germ

Question 10

B vitamins function as

Accepted Answer

A) parts of coenzymes. 
B) neurotransmitters. 
C) hormones. 
D) structural components of body cells. 
A) parts of coenzymes. 
B) neurotransmitters. 
C) hormones. 
D) structural components of body cells.

Question 11

Routine vitamin C supplementation

Accepted Answer

A) prevents Alzheimer's disease. 
B) may reduce the duration of cold symptoms by a day or so. 
C) prevents common colds among the general population. 
D) may reduce the risk of kidney stones. 
A) prevents Alzheimer's disease. 
B) may reduce the duration of cold symptoms by a day or so. 
C) prevents common colds among the general population. 
D) may reduce the risk of kidney stones.

Question 12

Which of the following foods is a good dietary source of beta-carotene?

Accepted Answer

A) Bread 
B) Broccoli 
C) Salmon 
D) Hamburger 
A) Bread 
B) Broccoli 
C) Salmon 
D) Hamburger

Question 13

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

Question 14

An early symptom of vitamin A deficiency is

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Dorothy is a 65-year-old woman with pernicious anemia.What treatment would her doctor recommend?

Accepted Answer

A) Vitamin C supplements 
B) Iron supplements 
C) Vitamin B-12 injections 
D) A vegan diet 
A) Vitamin C supplements 
B) Iron supplements 
C) Vitamin B-12 injections 
D) A vegan diet

Question 16

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

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A) Broccoli 
B) Whole-wheat bread 
C) Fat-free milk 
D) Ground beef 
A) Broccoli 
B) Whole-wheat bread 
C) Fat-free milk 
D) Ground beef

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) Beef steak 
B) Fat-free milk 
C) Whole-wheat bread 
D) White potato 
A) Beef steak 
B) Fat-free milk 
C) Whole-wheat bread 
D) White potato

Question 19

Which of the following foods is the best source of preformed vitamin A?

Accepted Answer

A) Apples 
B) Soybeans 
C) Carrots 
D) Liver 
A) Apples 
B) Soybeans 
C) Carrots 
D) Liver

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) Vitamin B-6 
B) Choline 
C) Vitamin D 
D) Thiamin 
A) Vitamin B-6 
B) Choline 
C) Vitamin D 
D) Thiamin

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 this birth defect or related disorders,Becky should

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

Which of the following organs is the leading site for cancer deaths among American men and women?

_____ are fat-soluble vitamins.

Which of the following foods is a natural source of vitamin D?

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

Which of the following statements is true?

____ cancer causes the most cancer-related deaths among American men and women.

Which of the following foods is not a good source of thiamin?

B vitamins function as

Routine vitamin C supplementation

Which of the following foods is a good dietary source of beta-carotene?

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?

An early symptom of vitamin A deficiency is

Dorothy is a 65-year-old woman with pernicious anemia.What treatment would her doctor recommend?

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

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

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

Which of the following foods is the best source of preformed vitamin A?

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

The Basics of Nutrition

Evaluating Nutrition Information

Planning Nutritious Diets

Body Basics

Carbohydrates

Fats and Other Lipids

Proteins

Water and Minerals

Energy Balance and Weight Control

Nutrition for Physically-Active Lifestyles

Food Safety Concerns

Nutrition for a Lifetime

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Exam 8: Vitamins

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 this birth defect or related disorders,Becky should

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

Which of the following organs is the leading site for cancer deaths among American men and women?

_____ are fat-soluble vitamins.

Which of the following foods is a natural source of vitamin D?

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

Which of the following statements is true?

____ cancer causes the most cancer-related deaths among American men and women.

Which of the following foods is not a good source of thiamin?

B vitamins function as

Routine vitamin C supplementation

Which of the following foods is a good dietary source of beta-carotene?

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?

An early symptom of vitamin A deficiency is

Dorothy is a 65-year-old woman with pernicious anemia.What treatment would her doctor recommend?

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

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

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

Which of the following foods is the best source of preformed vitamin A?

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

The Basics of Nutrition

Evaluating Nutrition Information

Planning Nutritious Diets

Body Basics

Carbohydrates

Fats and Other Lipids

Proteins

Water and Minerals

Energy Balance and Weight Control

Nutrition for Physically-Active Lifestyles

Food Safety Concerns

Nutrition for a Lifetime

Filters