Question 1

Thiamin is a component of flavin mononucleotide,which cells need to synthesize neurotransmitters.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

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 A

Question 3

_____ are water-soluble vitamins.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

A researcher has isolated an organic,water-soluble chemical from roses.After performing in vivo tests,the scientist determines that the chemical supplies no energy for cells,but protects cell membranes from being damaged by certain environmental factors.Based on this information,the researcher may have discovered a(n)_____.

Accepted Answer

A) amino acid 
B) precursor 
C) autoanalyzing agent 
D) antioxidant 
A) amino acid 
B) precursor 
C) autoanalyzing agent 
D) antioxidant

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) Vitamin C 
B) Vitamin K 
C) Riboflavin 
D) Vitamin A 
A) Vitamin C 
B) Vitamin K 
C) Riboflavin 
D) Vitamin A

Question 6

Vitamin C _____.

Accepted Answer

A) acts as a coenzyme in certain reactions that release energy from glucose 
B) is needed to form strong collagen 
C) can cure night blindness 
D) dissolves in the fatty portions of foods 
A) acts as a coenzyme in certain reactions that release energy from glucose 
B) is needed to form strong collagen 
C) can cure night blindness 
D) dissolves in the fatty portions of foods

Question 7

Marta is a teenager who doesn't eat fruits and vegetables.Her diet consists primarily of chicken,cottage cheese,yogurt,enriched bread,and butter.Furthermore,she doesn't take dietary supplements.Based on this information,Marta has a high risk of developing _____.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A) Grains 
B) Fruit 
C) Vegetables 
D) Oils 
A) Grains 
B) Fruit 
C) Vegetables 
D) Oils

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) broccoli 
B) charcoal-grilled meat 
C) stick margarine 
D) beer 
A) broccoli 
B) charcoal-grilled meat 
C) stick margarine 
D) beer

Question 10

Alcohol interferes with thiamin absorption from the intestinal tract,which can lead to the development of Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Jamal wants to lower his risk of cancer.He should _____.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Which vitamin is needed to make coenzyme A?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Riboflavin is a component of flavin mononucleotide,a coenzyme that plays a key role in several enzymatic reactions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Benign tumors are more harmful than the malignant ones.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following foods is a good source of thiamin?

Accepted Answer

A) Milk 
B) Enriched bread 
C) Cheddar cheese 
D) Corn oil 
A) Milk 
B) Enriched bread 
C) Cheddar cheese 
D) Corn oil

Question 16

Which of the following foods are rich sources of pantothenic acid? (Check all that apply. )

Accepted Answer

__X__
Beef
__X__
Chi

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A) Thiamin 
B) Pantothenic acid 
C) Vitamin B-12 
D) Niacin 
A) Thiamin 
B) Pantothenic acid 
C) Vitamin B-12 
D) Niacin

Question 18

People who abuse alcohol and follow nutritionally-inadequate diets have a high risk of developing B-vitamin deficiencies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

As a result of an inherited metabolic defect,Christopher's cells have difficulty converting homocysteine to _____.

Accepted Answer

A) cysteine 
B) vitamin B-6 
C) tryptophan 
D) folate 
A) cysteine 
B) vitamin B-6 
C) tryptophan 
D) folate

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) Prostate 
B) Breast 
C) Liver 
D) Lung 
A) Prostate 
B) Breast 
C) Liver 
D) Lung

Thiamin is a component of flavin mononucleotide,which cells need to synthesize neurotransmitters.

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

_____ are water-soluble vitamins.

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

Vitamin C _____.

Marta is a teenager who doesn't eat fruits and vegetables.Her diet consists primarily of chicken,cottage cheese,yogurt,enriched bread,and butter.Furthermore,she doesn't take dietary supplements.Based on this information,Marta has a high risk of developing _____.

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

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

Alcohol interferes with thiamin absorption from the intestinal tract,which can lead to the development of Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome.

Jamal wants to lower his risk of cancer.He should _____.

Which vitamin is needed to make coenzyme A?

Riboflavin is a component of flavin mononucleotide,a coenzyme that plays a key role in several enzymatic reactions.

Benign tumors are more harmful than the malignant ones.

Which of the following foods is a good source of thiamin?

Which of the following foods are rich sources of pantothenic acid? (Check all that apply. )

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

People who abuse alcohol and follow nutritionally-inadequate diets have a high risk of developing B-vitamin deficiencies.

As a result of an inherited metabolic defect,Christopher's cells have difficulty converting homocysteine to _____.

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

Introduction to Nutrition

Evaluating Nutrition Information

Basis of a Healthy Diet

Human Digestion, Absorption, and Transport

Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches, and Fiber

The Lipids: Triglycerides, phospholipids, and Sterols

Proteins: Amino Acids

Metabolism

Vitamin Overview and Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water and Major Minerals

Trace Minerals

Obesity, energy Balance, and Weight Management

Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating

Nutrition for Fitness and Sport

Pregnancy and Lactation

Infants, Children, and Adolescents

Nutrition for Older Adults

Food and Water Safety

Global Nutrition

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Exam 10: Water-Soluble Vitamins

Thiamin is a component of flavin mononucleotide,which cells need to synthesize neurotransmitters.

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

_____ are water-soluble vitamins.

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

Vitamin C _____.

Marta is a teenager who doesn't eat fruits and vegetables.Her diet consists primarily of chicken,cottage cheese,yogurt,enriched bread,and butter.Furthermore,she doesn't take dietary supplements.Based on this information,Marta has a high risk of developing _____.

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

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

Alcohol interferes with thiamin absorption from the intestinal tract,which can lead to the development of Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome.

Jamal wants to lower his risk of cancer.He should _____.

Which vitamin is needed to make coenzyme A?

Riboflavin is a component of flavin mononucleotide,a coenzyme that plays a key role in several enzymatic reactions.

Benign tumors are more harmful than the malignant ones.

Which of the following foods is a good source of thiamin?

Which of the following foods are rich sources of pantothenic acid? (Check all that apply. )

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

People who abuse alcohol and follow nutritionally-inadequate diets have a high risk of developing B-vitamin deficiencies.

As a result of an inherited metabolic defect,Christopher's cells have difficulty converting homocysteine to _____.

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

Introduction to Nutrition

Evaluating Nutrition Information

Basis of a Healthy Diet

Human Digestion, Absorption, and Transport

Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches, and Fiber

The Lipids: Triglycerides, phospholipids, and Sterols

Proteins: Amino Acids

Metabolism

Vitamin Overview and Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water and Major Minerals

Trace Minerals

Obesity, energy Balance, and Weight Management

Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating

Nutrition for Fitness and Sport

Pregnancy and Lactation

Infants, Children, and Adolescents

Nutrition for Older Adults

Food and Water Safety

Global Nutrition

Filters