Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Which of the following vitamins acts as a hormone in the human body?

Accepted Answer

A) C 
B) Riboflavin 
C) D 
D) Niacin 
A) C 
B) Riboflavin 
C) D 
D) Niacin

Question 3

The human body needs vitamin K to

Accepted Answer

A) release the energy stored in glucose. 
B) synthesize DNA. 
C) absorb phosphorus from foods. 
D) form active blood clotting factors. 
A) release the energy stored in glucose. 
B) synthesize DNA. 
C) absorb phosphorus from foods. 
D) form active blood clotting factors.

Question 4

Your best friend eats plenty of meats and dairy products but avoids eating fruits and vegetables.She bruises easily,her sores take a long time to heal,and her gums bleed when she brushes her teeth.Based on this information,which of the following vitamins is most likely to be deficient in her diet?

Accepted Answer

A) Pantothenic acid 
B) Vitamin B-6 
C) Vitamin B-12 
D) Vitamin C 
A) Pantothenic acid 
B) Vitamin B-6 
C) Vitamin B-12 
D) Vitamin C

Question 5

In underdeveloped countries,severe vitamin A deficiency is a major cause of

Accepted Answer

A) blindness. 
B) diabetes mellitus. 
C) beriberi. 
D) megaloblastic anemia. 
A) blindness. 
B) diabetes mellitus. 
C) beriberi. 
D) megaloblastic anemia.

Question 6

______ prevent or limit the ability of free radicals to damage polyunsaturated fatty acids and DNA in cells.

Accepted Answer

A) Antidotes 
B) Antioxidants 
C) Oxidizing agents 
D) Phosphates 
A) Antidotes 
B) Antioxidants 
C) Oxidizing agents 
D) Phosphates

Question 7

Which of the following foods provides the most beta-carotene per serving?

Accepted Answer

A) Peach 
B) Chicken 
C) Pear 
D) Celery 
A) Peach 
B) Chicken 
C) Pear 
D) Celery

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A) Enriched breads 
B) Processed poultry products 
C) Citrus fruit 
D) Spinach 
A) Enriched breads 
B) Processed poultry products 
C) Citrus fruit 
D) Spinach

Question 9

According to the 2015-2020 version of the Dietary Guidelines,which of the following vitamins is a nutrient of public health concern?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

_____ results from lack of intrinsic factor.

Accepted Answer

A) Pellagra 
B) Cystic fibrosis 
C) Osteomalacia 
D) Pernicious anemia 
A) Pellagra 
B) Cystic fibrosis 
C) Osteomalacia 
D) Pernicious anemia

Question 11

Which of the following vitamins is a teratogen,when consumed in excess?

Accepted Answer

A) Choline 
B) Vitamin C 
C) Vitamin A 
D) Pantothenic acid 
A) Choline 
B) Vitamin C 
C) Vitamin A 
D) Pantothenic acid

Question 12

Kevin is a body builder who takes a variety of vitamin supplements.He often has diarrhea,and last week he was diagnosed with a kidney stone.Based on this information,which of his supplements is most likely contributing to his current health problems?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

____ is a carcinogen.

Accepted Answer

A) Cholesterol 
B) White bread 
C) Alcohol 
D) Whole milk 
A) Cholesterol 
B) White bread 
C) Alcohol 
D) Whole milk

Question 14

Ron's diet lacks niacin.He hasn't developed pellagra,because he consumes a high-protein diet that contains plenty of _____,the precursor for niacin.

Accepted Answer

A) alanine 
B) tryptophan 
C) beta-carotene 
D) alpha-tocopherol 
A) alanine 
B) tryptophan 
C) beta-carotene 
D) alpha-tocopherol

Question 15

_____ are water-soluble vitamins.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

The body needs folate to produce a coenzyme that

Accepted Answer

A) transmits nervous impulses. 
B) protects fatty acids from oxidation. 
C) metabolizes vitamin 
D) helps form DNA. 
A) transmits nervous impulses. 
B) protects fatty acids from oxidation. 
C) metabolizes vitamin 
D) helps form DNA.

Question 17

_____ are fat-soluble vitamins.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

Which of the following hormones acts to increase calcium absorption and decrease urinary calcium excretion?

Accepted Answer

A) Parathyroid hormone 
B) Insulin 
C) Glucagon 
D) Antidiuretic hormone 
A) Parathyroid hormone 
B) Insulin 
C) Glucagon 
D) Antidiuretic hormone

Question 19

Adding a small amount of _____ to cooked vegetables can enhance the intestinal tract's ability to absorb the fat-soluble vitamins they contain.

Accepted Answer

A) wine 
B) butter 
C) water 
D) sugar 
A) wine 
B) butter 
C) water 
D) sugar

Question 20

Having excess body fat increases the risk of

Accepted Answer

A) diverticulosis. 
B) cystic fibrosis. 
C) beriberi. 
D) esophageal cancer. 
A) diverticulosis. 
B) cystic fibrosis. 
C) beriberi. 
D) esophageal cancer.

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

Which of the following vitamins acts as a hormone in the human body?

The human body needs vitamin K to

Your best friend eats plenty of meats and dairy products but avoids eating fruits and vegetables.She bruises easily,her sores take a long time to heal,and her gums bleed when she brushes her teeth.Based on this information,which of the following vitamins is most likely to be deficient in her diet?

In underdeveloped countries,severe vitamin A deficiency is a major cause of

______ prevent or limit the ability of free radicals to damage polyunsaturated fatty acids and DNA in cells.

Which of the following foods provides the most beta-carotene per serving?

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

According to the 2015-2020 version of the Dietary Guidelines,which of the following vitamins is a nutrient of public health concern?

_____ results from lack of intrinsic factor.

Which of the following vitamins is a teratogen,when consumed in excess?

Kevin is a body builder who takes a variety of vitamin supplements.He often has diarrhea,and last week he was diagnosed with a kidney stone.Based on this information,which of his supplements is most likely contributing to his current health problems?

____ is a carcinogen.

Ron's diet lacks niacin.He hasn't developed pellagra,because he consumes a high-protein diet that contains plenty of _____,the precursor for niacin.

_____ are water-soluble vitamins.

The body needs folate to produce a coenzyme that

_____ are fat-soluble vitamins.

Which of the following hormones acts to increase calcium absorption and decrease urinary calcium excretion?

Adding a small amount of _____ to cooked vegetables can enhance the intestinal tract's ability to absorb the fat-soluble vitamins they contain.

Having excess body fat increases the risk of

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Exam 8: Vitamins

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

Which of the following vitamins acts as a hormone in the human body?

The human body needs vitamin K to

Your best friend eats plenty of meats and dairy products but avoids eating fruits and vegetables.She bruises easily,her sores take a long time to heal,and her gums bleed when she brushes her teeth.Based on this information,which of the following vitamins is most likely to be deficient in her diet?

In underdeveloped countries,severe vitamin A deficiency is a major cause of

______ prevent or limit the ability of free radicals to damage polyunsaturated fatty acids and DNA in cells.

Which of the following foods provides the most beta-carotene per serving?

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

According to the 2015-2020 version of the Dietary Guidelines,which of the following vitamins is a nutrient of public health concern?

_____ results from lack of intrinsic factor.

Which of the following vitamins is a teratogen,when consumed in excess?

Kevin is a body builder who takes a variety of vitamin supplements.He often has diarrhea,and last week he was diagnosed with a kidney stone.Based on this information,which of his supplements is most likely contributing to his current health problems?

____ is a carcinogen.

Ron's diet lacks niacin.He hasn't developed pellagra,because he consumes a high-protein diet that contains plenty of _____,the precursor for niacin.

_____ are water-soluble vitamins.

The body needs folate to produce a coenzyme that

_____ are fat-soluble vitamins.

Which of the following hormones acts to increase calcium absorption and decrease urinary calcium excretion?

Adding a small amount of _____ to cooked vegetables can enhance the intestinal tract's ability to absorb the fat-soluble vitamins they contain.

Having excess body fat increases the risk of

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