Question 1

Selenium toxicity would most likely result from

Accepted Answer

A) high intakes of seafood. 
B) high intakes of grain products grown on selenium-rich soil. 
C) high intakes of green,leafy vegetables. 
D) dietary supplementation. 
A) high intakes of seafood. 
B) high intakes of grain products grown on selenium-rich soil. 
C) high intakes of green,leafy vegetables. 
D) dietary supplementation.

Question 2

Vitamin C,vitamin E,and selenium support immune function mainly through their roles in

Accepted Answer

A) DNA synthesis. 
B) phagocytosis. 
C) collagen synthesis. 
D) antioxidant systems. 
A) DNA synthesis. 
B) phagocytosis. 
C) collagen synthesis. 
D) antioxidant systems.

Question 3

The selenium level in a food is tightly associated with

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A) fortification of the food. 
B) selenium content of the soil. 
C) fortification of the feed provided to animals. 
D) oxygen exposure. 
A) fortification of the food. 
B) selenium content of the soil. 
C) fortification of the feed provided to animals. 
D) oxygen exposure.

Question 4

Because of its roles in regulating the growth of development of epithelial tissue and supporting the activity of white blood cells,______ is sometimes called the "anti-infection" vitamin.

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin A 
B) folate 
C) vitamin E 
D) vitamin B-12 
A) vitamin A 
B) folate 
C) vitamin E 
D) vitamin B-12

Question 5

Which of the following is a good source of provitamin A?

Accepted Answer

A) Orange 
B) Apricot 
C) Cauliflower 
D) Potatoes 
A) Orange 
B) Apricot 
C) Cauliflower 
D) Potatoes

Question 6

Which of the following qualities can help to identify produce that is rich in phytochemicals?

Accepted Answer

A) Price 
B) Fat content 
C) Color 
D) Texture 
A) Price 
B) Fat content 
C) Color 
D) Texture

Question 7

Specialized cells and tissues that participate in the immune response,such as the spleen,thymus,and lymph nodes,are collectively called

Accepted Answer

A) lymphoid tissue. 
B) bone marrow. 
C) white blood cells. 
D) lymphocytes. 
A) lymphoid tissue. 
B) bone marrow. 
C) white blood cells. 
D) lymphocytes.

Question 8

Suppression of the ______ immune response by vitamin D may help to prevent autoimmune diseases.

Accepted Answer

A) adaptive 
B) innate 
A) adaptive 
B) innate

Question 9

The bioavailabilty of carotenoids is affected by

Accepted Answer

A) cooking. 
B) consumption with meat products. 
C) soil mineral content. 
D) exposure to acid. 
A) cooking. 
B) consumption with meat products. 
C) soil mineral content. 
D) exposure to acid.

Question 10

Flavonoids,carotenoids,and stanols are examples of

Accepted Answer

A) toxic chemicals. 
B) phytochemicals. 
C) zoochemicals. 
D) provitamin A 
A) toxic chemicals. 
B) phytochemicals. 
C) zoochemicals. 
D) provitamin A

Question 11

When a cell membrane is damaged by free radicals,which specific component of the cell membrane is damaged?

Accepted Answer

A) Cholesterol 
B) Phospholipid 
C) Polysaccharide 
D) Saturated fat 
A) Cholesterol 
B) Phospholipid 
C) Polysaccharide 
D) Saturated fat

Question 12

Cruciferous vegetables such as ______ are rich in cancer-preventing phytochemicals.

Accepted Answer

A) onions and leeks 
B) carrots and sweet potatoes 
C) cabbage and cauliflower 
D) spinach and Swiss chard 
A) onions and leeks 
B) carrots and sweet potatoes 
C) cabbage and cauliflower 
D) spinach and Swiss chard

Question 13

For cancer prevention,which of the following dietary components should be limited?

Accepted Answer

A) Cured meats 
B) Low-fat dairy products 
C) Omega-3 fatty acids 
D) Phytochemicals 
A) Cured meats 
B) Low-fat dairy products 
C) Omega-3 fatty acids 
D) Phytochemicals

Question 14

In general,the richest sources of vitamin E are

Accepted Answer

A) refined grain products. 
B) plant oils. 
C) citrus fruits. 
D) yellow and orange vegetables. 
A) refined grain products. 
B) plant oils. 
C) citrus fruits. 
D) yellow and orange vegetables.

Question 15

A rich source of vitamin E is

Accepted Answer

A) oranges. 
B) chicken breast. 
C) corn oil. 
D) prime rib. 
A) oranges. 
B) chicken breast. 
C) corn oil. 
D) prime rib.

Question 16

Which of the following foods is highest in selenium?

Accepted Answer

A) Whole grain bread 
B) Special K 
C) Salmon 
D) Tuna 
A) Whole grain bread 
B) Special K 
C) Salmon 
D) Tuna

Question 17

______ is important for immune function because it promotes the health of mucus-producing cells of the epithelial tissue.

Accepted Answer

A) Vitamin E 
B) Vitamin A 
C) Vitamin D 
D) Vitamin K 
A) Vitamin E 
B) Vitamin A 
C) Vitamin D 
D) Vitamin K

Question 18

Match between columns
                        Premises: Necessary for formation of new cells
Protect immune cells from oxidative damage
Used in chemical reactions that destroy pathogens

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Vitamins C and E and Iron and is...

Question 19

______ is needed for DNA synthesis,protein metabolism,wound healing,growth,development of sexual organs,and white blood cell formation.

Accepted Answer

A) Vitamin E 
B) Vitamin A 
C) Selenium 
D) Zinc 
A) Vitamin E 
B) Vitamin A 
C) Selenium 
D) Zinc

Question 20

Which of the following population groups has increased vitamin C requirements?

Accepted Answer

A) Vegetarians 
B) Alcoholics 
C) Older adults 
D) Smokers 
A) Vegetarians 
B) Alcoholics 
C) Older adults 
D) Smokers

Selenium toxicity would most likely result from

Vitamin C,vitamin E,and selenium support immune function mainly through their roles in

The selenium level in a food is tightly associated with

Because of its roles in regulating the growth of development of epithelial tissue and supporting the activity of white blood cells,______ is sometimes called the "anti-infection" vitamin.

Which of the following is a good source of provitamin A?

Which of the following qualities can help to identify produce that is rich in phytochemicals?

Specialized cells and tissues that participate in the immune response,such as the spleen,thymus,and lymph nodes,are collectively called

Suppression of the ______ immune response by vitamin D may help to prevent autoimmune diseases.

The bioavailabilty of carotenoids is affected by

Flavonoids,carotenoids,and stanols are examples of

When a cell membrane is damaged by free radicals,which specific component of the cell membrane is damaged?

Cruciferous vegetables such as ______ are rich in cancer-preventing phytochemicals.

For cancer prevention,which of the following dietary components should be limited?

In general,the richest sources of vitamin E are

A rich source of vitamin E is

Which of the following foods is highest in selenium?

______ is important for immune function because it promotes the health of mucus-producing cells of the epithelial tissue.

______ is needed for DNA synthesis,protein metabolism,wound healing,growth,development of sexual organs,and white blood cell formation.

Which of the following population groups has increased vitamin C requirements?

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Designing a Healthy Dietary Pattern

The Human Body: A Nutrition Perspective

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Energy Balance and Weight Control

Overview of Micronutrients and Phytochemicals

Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Nutrients Involved in Bone Health

Micronutrient Function in Energy Metabolism

Nutrients That Support Blood and Brain Health

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Eating Disorders

Undernutrition Throughout the World

Safety of Our Food Supply

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Exam 10: Nutrients Involved in Body Defenses

Selenium toxicity would most likely result from

Vitamin C,vitamin E,and selenium support immune function mainly through their roles in

The selenium level in a food is tightly associated with

Because of its roles in regulating the growth of development of epithelial tissue and supporting the activity of white blood cells,______ is sometimes called the "anti-infection" vitamin.

Which of the following is a good source of provitamin A?

Which of the following qualities can help to identify produce that is rich in phytochemicals?

Specialized cells and tissues that participate in the immune response,such as the spleen,thymus,and lymph nodes,are collectively called

Suppression of the ______ immune response by vitamin D may help to prevent autoimmune diseases.

The bioavailabilty of carotenoids is affected by

Flavonoids,carotenoids,and stanols are examples of

When a cell membrane is damaged by free radicals,which specific component of the cell membrane is damaged?

Cruciferous vegetables such as ______ are rich in cancer-preventing phytochemicals.

For cancer prevention,which of the following dietary components should be limited?

In general,the richest sources of vitamin E are

A rich source of vitamin E is

Which of the following foods is highest in selenium?

______ is important for immune function because it promotes the health of mucus-producing cells of the epithelial tissue.

______ is needed for DNA synthesis,protein metabolism,wound healing,growth,development of sexual organs,and white blood cell formation.

Which of the following population groups has increased vitamin C requirements?

Nutrition, food Choices, and Health

Designing a Healthy Dietary Pattern

The Human Body: A Nutrition Perspective

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Proteins

Energy Balance and Weight Control

Overview of Micronutrients and Phytochemicals

Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Nutrients Involved in Bone Health

Micronutrient Function in Energy Metabolism

Nutrients That Support Blood and Brain Health

Nutrition: Fitness and Sports

Eating Disorders

Undernutrition Throughout the World

Safety of Our Food Supply

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition From Infancy Through Adolescence

Nutrition During Adulthood

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