Question 1

Having excess body fat increases the risk of _____.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Thiamin is part of thiamin pyrophosphate,which is a coenzyme that is involved in removing carbon dioxide molecules from certain compounds.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Routine vitamin C supplementation _____.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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 5

B vitamins generally function as _____.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Of the following foods,which is the richest source of riboflavin?

Accepted Answer

A) Fat-free milk 
B) Red delicious apples 
C) Tomatoes 
D) Corn oil margarine 
A) Fat-free milk 
B) Red delicious apples 
C) Tomatoes 
D) Corn oil margarine

Question 7

Which of the following vitamins is part of a coenzyme that participates in energy metabolism?

Accepted Answer

A) Vitamin K 
B) Vitamin A 
C) Ascorbic acid 
D) Pantothenic acid 
A) Vitamin K 
B) Vitamin A 
C) Ascorbic acid 
D) Pantothenic acid

Question 8

The body can store large amounts of _____.

Accepted Answer

A) thiamin 
B) vitamin B-12 
C) riboflavin 
D) vitamin C 
A) thiamin 
B) vitamin B-12 
C) riboflavin 
D) vitamin C

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

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

Question 12

Which of the following practices is associated with an increased risk of cancer?

Accepted Answer

A) Drinking alcoholic beverages 
B) Being physically active 
C) Consuming high-fiber diets 
D) Eating foods that contain high amounts of folate and vitamin C 
A) Drinking alcoholic beverages 
B) Being physically active 
C) Consuming high-fiber diets 
D) Eating foods that contain high amounts of folate and vitamin C

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

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 15

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

Kevin is a bodybuilder 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) Vitamin B-6 
B) Thiamin 
C) Biotin 
D) Vitamin C 
A) Vitamin B-6 
B) Thiamin 
C) Biotin 
D) Vitamin C

Question 17

Sonya has a chronic illness,and to treat the condition,she takes an antibiotic every day.Despite her illness,Sonya's diet is nutritionally adequate,and she exercises regularly.Based on this information,Sonya may need to _____.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

Blake is a college student whose diet consists primarily of enriched white bread,chicken,meat,cheese,yogurt,and milk.Furthermore,he doesn't take dietary supplements.Based on this information,Blake has a high risk of developing _____.

Accepted Answer

A) beriberi 
B) pellagra 
C) neural tube defects 
D) scurvy 
A) beriberi 
B) pellagra 
C) neural tube defects 
D) scurvy

Question 19

Choline is necessary for the formation of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine involved in muscle contraction,memory,and learning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Niacin is needed to make coenzyme A.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Having excess body fat increases the risk of _____.

Thiamin is part of thiamin pyrophosphate,which is a coenzyme that is involved in removing carbon dioxide molecules from certain compounds.

Routine vitamin C supplementation _____.

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

B vitamins generally function as _____.

Of the following foods,which is the richest source of riboflavin?

Which of the following vitamins is part of a coenzyme that participates in energy metabolism?

The body can store large amounts of _____.

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

_____ 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.

Which of the following practices is associated with an increased risk of cancer?

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

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?

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

Kevin is a bodybuilder 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?

Sonya has a chronic illness,and to treat the condition,she takes an antibiotic every day.Despite her illness,Sonya's diet is nutritionally adequate,and she exercises regularly.Based on this information,Sonya may need to _____.

Blake is a college student whose diet consists primarily of enriched white bread,chicken,meat,cheese,yogurt,and milk.Furthermore,he doesn't take dietary supplements.Based on this information,Blake has a high risk of developing _____.

Choline is necessary for the formation of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine involved in muscle contraction,memory,and learning.

Niacin is needed to make coenzyme A.

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

Having excess body fat increases the risk of _____.

Thiamin is part of thiamin pyrophosphate,which is a coenzyme that is involved in removing carbon dioxide molecules from certain compounds.

Routine vitamin C supplementation _____.

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

B vitamins generally function as _____.

Of the following foods,which is the richest source of riboflavin?

Which of the following vitamins is part of a coenzyme that participates in energy metabolism?

The body can store large amounts of _____.

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

_____ 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.

Which of the following practices is associated with an increased risk of cancer?

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

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?

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

Kevin is a bodybuilder 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?

Sonya has a chronic illness,and to treat the condition,she takes an antibiotic every day.Despite her illness,Sonya's diet is nutritionally adequate,and she exercises regularly.Based on this information,Sonya may need to _____.

Blake is a college student whose diet consists primarily of enriched white bread,chicken,meat,cheese,yogurt,and milk.Furthermore,he doesn't take dietary supplements.Based on this information,Blake has a high risk of developing _____.

Choline is necessary for the formation of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine involved in muscle contraction,memory,and learning.

Niacin is needed to make coenzyme A.

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