Question 1

A mineral that has antioxidant functions and has been suggested to reduce cancer risk is

Accepted Answer

A) iron. 
B) magnesium. 
C) selenium. 
D) sulfur. 
A) iron. 
B) magnesium. 
C) selenium. 
D) sulfur.

Question 2

Drying of the cornea due to vitamin A deficiency is called

Accepted Answer

A) dysphagia. 
B) xerophthalmia. 
C) cachexia. 
D) apnea. 
A) dysphagia. 
B) xerophthalmia. 
C) cachexia. 
D) apnea.

Question 3

The food choices typified by the traditional Mediterranean Diet tend to ______ chronic inflammation.

Accepted Answer

A) increase 
B) decrease 
A) increase 
B) decrease

Question 4

Cell membranes are susceptible to damage by free radicals because

Accepted Answer

A) they are composed primarily of polyunsaturated fatty acids. 
B) they are composed primarily of saturated fatty acids. 
C) they have so many unpaired electrons. 
D) they are the site of cellular respiration. 
A) they are composed primarily of polyunsaturated fatty acids. 
B) they are composed primarily of saturated fatty acids. 
C) they have so many unpaired electrons. 
D) they are the site of cellular respiration.

Question 5

The physical and chemical barriers of the skin and gastrointestinal tract contribute to ______ immunity.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Free radicals

Accepted Answer

A) are the result of an inborn error of metabolism. 
B) are generated by normal metabolic processes. 
C) have no beneficial roles in the body. 
D) reduce inflammation. 
A) are the result of an inborn error of metabolism. 
B) are generated by normal metabolic processes. 
C) have no beneficial roles in the body. 
D) reduce inflammation.

Question 7

The safest way to meet vitamin A needs is by

Accepted Answer

A) consuming organ meats on a daily basis. 
B) heavy use of fortified foods. 
C) consuming a variety of brightly colored fruits and vegetables. 
D) use of a vitamin A supplement. 
A) consuming organ meats on a daily basis. 
B) heavy use of fortified foods. 
C) consuming a variety of brightly colored fruits and vegetables. 
D) use of a vitamin A supplement.

Question 8

When a molecule loses an electron in a chemical reaction,the molecule has been

Accepted Answer

A) induced. 
B) reduced. 
C) oxidized. 
D) metabolized. 
A) induced. 
B) reduced. 
C) oxidized. 
D) metabolized.

Question 9

Which of the following vitamins serves as an antioxidant in cell membranes?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

George wants to increase his consumption of vitamin A for the possible cancer risk-reducing effects.Which of the following foods should he choose?

Accepted Answer

A) Spinach 
B) Salmon 
C) Pears 
D) Potato 
A) Spinach 
B) Salmon 
C) Pears 
D) Potato

Question 11

The selenium content of the typical North American diet is

Accepted Answer

A) inadequate,due to low intake of whole grain products. 
B) inadequate,due to low intake of fruits and vegetables. 
C) adequate,due to consumption of a variety of animal and grain products. 
D) adequate,due to widespread fortification of foods with selenium. 
A) inadequate,due to low intake of whole grain products. 
B) inadequate,due to low intake of fruits and vegetables. 
C) adequate,due to consumption of a variety of animal and grain products. 
D) adequate,due to widespread fortification of foods with selenium.

Question 12

Ben started taking a supplement containing fructooligosaccharides,which are a form of carbohydrate that is not digestible by humans,but helps to promote the growth of healthy bacteria in the human colon.This supplement is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) synbiotic. 
B) prebiotic. 
C) antibiotic. 
D) probiotic. 
A) synbiotic. 
B) prebiotic. 
C) antibiotic. 
D) probiotic.

Question 13

A reduced sense of taste is associated with a deficiency of

Accepted Answer

A) zinc. 
B) copper. 
C) chromium. 
D) choline. 
A) zinc. 
B) copper. 
C) chromium. 
D) choline.

Question 14

Clusters of specialized immune cells located throughout the gastrointestinal tract are known as

Accepted Answer

A) gut-associated lymphoid tissue. 
B) cytokines 
C) lymph nodes. 
D) lysozymes. 
A) gut-associated lymphoid tissue. 
B) cytokines 
C) lymph nodes. 
D) lysozymes.

Question 15

Match between columns
                        Premises: A combination of pre and probiotics taken to confer health benefits.
A live organism.
Fuel for beneficial bacteria in the gut.

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Synbiotic and Prebiotic and Probiotic is...

Question 16

The leading cause of blindness among older Americans is macular degeneration.Eating a diet rich in can decrease the risk of this condition.

Accepted Answer

A) retinoids 
B) vitamin E 
C) vitamin C 
D) carotenoids 
A) retinoids 
B) vitamin E 
C) vitamin C 
D) carotenoids

Question 17

Which of the following is converted to vitamin A in the body?

Accepted Answer

A) Retinol 
B) Beta-carotene 
C) Cholesterol 
D) Phenylalanine 
A) Retinol 
B) Beta-carotene 
C) Cholesterol 
D) Phenylalanine

Question 18

Vitamin C intake over 2 grams per day may cause

Accepted Answer

A) diarrhea. 
B) liver damage. 
C) beriberi. 
D) rebound scurvy. 
A) diarrhea. 
B) liver damage. 
C) beriberi. 
D) rebound scurvy.

Question 19

Slow growth and poor sexual development occur with a deficiency of

Accepted Answer

A) zinc. 
B) copper. 
C) molybdenum. 
D) iron. 
A) zinc. 
B) copper. 
C) molybdenum. 
D) iron.

Question 20

Antioxidants

Accepted Answer

A) promote the formation of free radicals. 
B) donate electrons to free radicals. 
C) speed the rate of chemical reactions. 
D) damage cell membranes. 
A) promote the formation of free radicals. 
B) donate electrons to free radicals. 
C) speed the rate of chemical reactions. 
D) damage cell membranes.

A mineral that has antioxidant functions and has been suggested to reduce cancer risk is

Drying of the cornea due to vitamin A deficiency is called

The food choices typified by the traditional Mediterranean Diet tend to ______ chronic inflammation.

Cell membranes are susceptible to damage by free radicals because

The physical and chemical barriers of the skin and gastrointestinal tract contribute to ______ immunity.

Free radicals

The safest way to meet vitamin A needs is by

When a molecule loses an electron in a chemical reaction,the molecule has been

Which of the following vitamins serves as an antioxidant in cell membranes?

George wants to increase his consumption of vitamin A for the possible cancer risk-reducing effects.Which of the following foods should he choose?

The selenium content of the typical North American diet is

Ben started taking a supplement containing fructooligosaccharides,which are a form of carbohydrate that is not digestible by humans,but helps to promote the growth of healthy bacteria in the human colon.This supplement is a(n)

A reduced sense of taste is associated with a deficiency of

Clusters of specialized immune cells located throughout the gastrointestinal tract are known as

The leading cause of blindness among older Americans is macular degeneration.Eating a diet rich in can decrease the risk of this condition.

Which of the following is converted to vitamin A in the body?

Vitamin C intake over 2 grams per day may cause

Slow growth and poor sexual development occur with a deficiency of

Antioxidants

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Exam 10: Nutrients Involved in Body Defenses

A mineral that has antioxidant functions and has been suggested to reduce cancer risk is

Drying of the cornea due to vitamin A deficiency is called

The food choices typified by the traditional Mediterranean Diet tend to ______ chronic inflammation.

Cell membranes are susceptible to damage by free radicals because

The physical and chemical barriers of the skin and gastrointestinal tract contribute to ______ immunity.

Free radicals

The safest way to meet vitamin A needs is by

When a molecule loses an electron in a chemical reaction,the molecule has been

Which of the following vitamins serves as an antioxidant in cell membranes?

George wants to increase his consumption of vitamin A for the possible cancer risk-reducing effects.Which of the following foods should he choose?

The selenium content of the typical North American diet is

Ben started taking a supplement containing fructooligosaccharides,which are a form of carbohydrate that is not digestible by humans,but helps to promote the growth of healthy bacteria in the human colon.This supplement is a(n)

A reduced sense of taste is associated with a deficiency of

Clusters of specialized immune cells located throughout the gastrointestinal tract are known as

The leading cause of blindness among older Americans is macular degeneration.Eating a diet rich in can decrease the risk of this condition.

Which of the following is converted to vitamin A in the body?

Vitamin C intake over 2 grams per day may cause

Slow growth and poor sexual development occur with a deficiency of

Antioxidants

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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