Question 1

Which of the following foods is a good source of vitamin B-12?

Accepted Answer

A) Raw carrots 
B) Walnuts 
C) Lean meats 
D) Whole-wheat bread 
A) Raw carrots 
B) Walnuts 
C) Lean meats 
D) Whole-wheat bread

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) Fortified dairy products 
B) Enriched breads and cereals 
C) Fresh fruits 
D) Processed luncheon meats 
A) Fortified dairy products 
B) Enriched breads and cereals 
C) Fresh fruits 
D) Processed luncheon meats

Question 3

_____ is the most biologically active form of vitamin A in the body.

Accepted Answer

A) Retinol 
B) Alpha-tocopherol 
C) Beta-carotene 
D) Lutein 
A) Retinol 
B) Alpha-tocopherol 
C) Beta-carotene 
D) Lutein

Question 4

Which of the following vitamins have antioxidant activity?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) The body excretes fat-soluble vitamins more easily than water-soluble vitamins. 
B) Vitamins supply about 2 kcal per gram. 
C) Most vitamins cannot be synthesized by the human body. 
D) The body stores vitamins in the liver,spleen,and bones. 
A) The body excretes fat-soluble vitamins more easily than water-soluble vitamins. 
B) Vitamins supply about 2 kcal per gram. 
C) Most vitamins cannot be synthesized by the human body. 
D) The body stores vitamins in the liver,spleen,and bones.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A) Thiamin 
B) Niacin 
C) Folate 
D) Pantothenic acid 
A) Thiamin 
B) Niacin 
C) Folate 
D) Pantothenic acid

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

When cooking green beans,Lenny likes to add baking soda to the cooking water,because it keeps the beans from turning olive green.As a result of this practice,Lenny's green beans have _____ than green beans cooked in plain water.

Accepted Answer

A) more essential amino acids 
B) fewer kilocalories 
C) greater fatty acid content 
D) less vitamin C 
A) more essential amino acids 
B) fewer kilocalories 
C) greater fatty acid content 
D) less vitamin C

Question 10

Jamal wants to lower his risk of cancer.He should

Accepted Answer

A) reduce his coffee intake. 
B) drink less water. 
C) reduce his fiber intake. 
D) avoid drinking alcohol. 
A) reduce his coffee intake. 
B) drink less water. 
C) reduce his fiber intake. 
D) avoid drinking alcohol.

Question 11

Which of the following cooking methods can result in major losses of water-soluble vitamins?

Accepted Answer

A) Stir-frying in a small amount of oil 
B) Boiling in a saucepan of water 
C) Steaming in a vegetable steamer 
D) Microwaving in little or no water 
A) Stir-frying in a small amount of oil 
B) Boiling in a saucepan of water 
C) Steaming in a vegetable steamer 
D) Microwaving in little or no water

Question 12

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Technically,vitamin E is not a vitamin because the body can make the nutrient. 
B) Premature infants are at risk of vitamin E deficiency. 
C) Megadoses of vitamin E are associated with bone pain,general weakness,and death. 
D) According to scientific research,75% of Americans consume diets that supply excessive amounts of vitamin 
A) Technically,vitamin E is not a vitamin because the body can make the nutrient. 
B) Premature infants are at risk of vitamin E deficiency. 
C) Megadoses of vitamin E are associated with bone pain,general weakness,and death. 
D) According to scientific research,75% of Americans consume diets that supply excessive amounts of vitamin

Which of the following foods is a good source of vitamin B-12?

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

_____ is the most biologically active form of vitamin A in the body.

Which of the following vitamins have antioxidant activity?

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

Which of the following statements is true?

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

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

When cooking green beans,Lenny likes to add baking soda to the cooking water,because it keeps the beans from turning olive green.As a result of this practice,Lenny's green beans have _____ than green beans cooked in plain water.

Jamal wants to lower his risk of cancer.He should

Which of the following cooking methods can result in major losses of water-soluble vitamins?

Which of the following statements is true?

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Exam 8: Vitamins

Which of the following foods is a good source of vitamin B-12?

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

_____ is the most biologically active form of vitamin A in the body.

Which of the following vitamins have antioxidant activity?

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

Which of the following statements is true?

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

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

When cooking green beans,Lenny likes to add baking soda to the cooking water,because it keeps the beans from turning olive green.As a result of this practice,Lenny's green beans have _____ than green beans cooked in plain water.

Jamal wants to lower his risk of cancer.He should

Which of the following cooking methods can result in major losses of water-soluble vitamins?

Which of the following statements is true?

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

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