Question 1

Vitamin E functions as

Accepted Answer

A) a coenzyme. 
B) an antioxidant. 
C) a hormone. 
D) an enzyme. 
A) a coenzyme. 
B) an antioxidant. 
C) a hormone. 
D) an enzyme.

Question 2

The best zinc source is

Accepted Answer

A) potatoes. 
B) turkey. 
C) pears. 
D) cheese. 
A) potatoes. 
B) turkey. 
C) pears. 
D) cheese.

Question 3

Which of the following is an antioxidant?

Accepted Answer

A) Vitamin C 
B) Vitamin B-6 
C) Biotin 
D) Niacin 
A) Vitamin C 
B) Vitamin B-6 
C) Biotin 
D) Niacin

Question 4

When an atom or molecule is ______,it gains electrons.

Accepted Answer

A) oxidized 
B) reduced 
C) hydrolyzed 
D) dehydrogenated 
A) oxidized 
B) reduced 
C) hydrolyzed 
D) dehydrogenated

Question 5

Which of the following is true about selenium?

Accepted Answer

A) It is needed for insulin formation and use. 
B) An excess can cause hypertension. 
C) It acts as a cofactor in protein metabolism. 
D) It participates in antioxidant reactions. 
A) It is needed for insulin formation and use. 
B) An excess can cause hypertension. 
C) It acts as a cofactor in protein metabolism. 
D) It participates in antioxidant reactions.

Question 6

Suzanne takes a supplement containing a strain of bacteria known as Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG in hopes that it will colonize her large intestine and promote health.This supplement is a(n)

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Match between columns
                        Premises: Foods that have health benefits beyond basic nutrition
Substance that has the ability to prevent or repair the damage caused by oxidation
Animal chemical that has health protective actions
Pigment materials in fruits and vegetables that can be turned into vitamin A in the body
Unstable atom with an unpaired electron in its outermost shell
Plant chemical that has health protective actions

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Free radical and Functional foods and Carotenoids is...

Question 8

The vitamin C content of foods can be decreased by

Accepted Answer

A) exposure to cool temperatures. 
B) microwaving. 
C) exposure to oxygen. 
D) consuming with spinach. 
A) exposure to cool temperatures. 
B) microwaving. 
C) exposure to oxygen. 
D) consuming with spinach.

Question 9

Replacing animal fats with plant oils in the diet would not only cut saturated fat intake,but would also increase

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin A intake. 
B) vitamin C intake. 
C) vitamin E intake. 
D) selenium intake. 
A) vitamin A intake. 
B) vitamin C intake. 
C) vitamin E intake. 
D) selenium intake.

Question 10

Formation and maintenance of collagen requires

Accepted Answer

A) thiamin. 
B) vitamin C 
C) pantothenic acid. 
D) folate. 
A) thiamin. 
B) vitamin C 
C) pantothenic acid. 
D) folate.

Question 11

The most bioavailable source of vitamin E is

Accepted Answer

A) plant oil. 
B) fish oil. 
C) alpha-tocopherol supplements. 
D) mixed-tocopherol supplements. 
A) plant oil. 
B) fish oil. 
C) alpha-tocopherol supplements. 
D) mixed-tocopherol supplements.

Question 12

The best way to improve the body's defense against free radicals is to

Accepted Answer

A) take antioxidant supplements. 
B) increase intake of processed meats. 
C) exercise at high altitudes. 
D) consume plenty of fruits and vegetables. 
A) take antioxidant supplements. 
B) increase intake of processed meats. 
C) exercise at high altitudes. 
D) consume plenty of fruits and vegetables.

Question 13

Lycopene is found in

Accepted Answer

A) grapes. 
B) carrots. 
C) tomatoes. 
D) whole grain products. 
A) grapes. 
B) carrots. 
C) tomatoes. 
D) whole grain products.

Question 14

Probiotics are being studied for their potential to improve many aspects of health.At this time,the best evidence exists to support the role of probiotics in

Accepted Answer

A) reducing symptoms of ulcerative colitis. 
B) prevention of urinary tract infections. 
C) reduction of diarrheal diseases. 
D) prevention of respiratory tract infections. 
A) reducing symptoms of ulcerative colitis. 
B) prevention of urinary tract infections. 
C) reduction of diarrheal diseases. 
D) prevention of respiratory tract infections.

Question 15

Most vitamin A is stored in the

Accepted Answer

A) kidneys. 
B) small intestine. 
C) liver. 
D) adipose tissue. 
A) kidneys. 
B) small intestine. 
C) liver. 
D) adipose tissue.

Question 16

Protein-rich diets,especially those that include many animal sources of protein are high in

Accepted Answer

A) calcium. 
B) zinc. 
C) vitamin E 
D) beta carotene. 
A) calcium. 
B) zinc. 
C) vitamin E 
D) beta carotene.

Question 17

Chronic overconsumption of vitamins A and E can result in

Accepted Answer

A) increased urine output. 
B) vitamin E and K deficiencies. 
C) prevention of colds and cancer. 
D) debilitating side effects. 
A) increased urine output. 
B) vitamin E and K deficiencies. 
C) prevention of colds and cancer. 
D) debilitating side effects.

Question 18

Which of the following is true about the forms of vitamin A?

Accepted Answer

A) Retinoids are found in plant foods. 
B) Retinoids are converted to carotenoids. 
C) Carotenoids are found in animal foods. 
D) Carotenoids are converted to retinoids. 
A) Retinoids are found in plant foods. 
B) Retinoids are converted to carotenoids. 
C) Carotenoids are found in animal foods. 
D) Carotenoids are converted to retinoids.

Question 19

Probiotics help to reinforce the integrity of the gastrointestinal tract by forming a network of proteins that blocks the movement of pathogens through its lining.If the integrity of the GI tract lining is compromised,pathogens can move more easily into the blood.This condition of compromised integrity of the GI tract is called

Accepted Answer

A) the gut microbiota. 
B) a Metchnikoff gut. 
C) a leaky gut. 
D) an autoimmune disease. 
A) the gut microbiota. 
B) a Metchnikoff gut. 
C) a leaky gut. 
D) an autoimmune disease.

Question 20

Which of the following cancers is unrelated to body fatness or excessive calorie intake?

Accepted Answer

A) Lung 
B) Breast 
C) Colon 
D) Pancreatic 
A) Lung 
B) Breast 
C) Colon 
D) Pancreatic

Vitamin E functions as

The best zinc source is

Which of the following is an antioxidant?

When an atom or molecule is ______,it gains electrons.

Which of the following is true about selenium?

Suzanne takes a supplement containing a strain of bacteria known as Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG in hopes that it will colonize her large intestine and promote health.This supplement is a(n)

The vitamin C content of foods can be decreased by

Replacing animal fats with plant oils in the diet would not only cut saturated fat intake,but would also increase

Formation and maintenance of collagen requires

The most bioavailable source of vitamin E is

The best way to improve the body's defense against free radicals is to

Lycopene is found in

Probiotics are being studied for their potential to improve many aspects of health.At this time,the best evidence exists to support the role of probiotics in

Most vitamin A is stored in the

Protein-rich diets,especially those that include many animal sources of protein are high in

Chronic overconsumption of vitamins A and E can result in

Which of the following is true about the forms of vitamin A?

Which of the following cancers is unrelated to body fatness or excessive calorie intake?

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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Exam 10: Nutrients Involved in Body Defenses

Vitamin E functions as

The best zinc source is

Which of the following is an antioxidant?

When an atom or molecule is ______,it gains electrons.

Which of the following is true about selenium?

Suzanne takes a supplement containing a strain of bacteria known as Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG in hopes that it will colonize her large intestine and promote health.This supplement is a(n)

The vitamin C content of foods can be decreased by

Replacing animal fats with plant oils in the diet would not only cut saturated fat intake,but would also increase

Formation and maintenance of collagen requires

The most bioavailable source of vitamin E is

The best way to improve the body's defense against free radicals is to

Lycopene is found in

Probiotics are being studied for their potential to improve many aspects of health.At this time,the best evidence exists to support the role of probiotics in

Most vitamin A is stored in the

Protein-rich diets,especially those that include many animal sources of protein are high in

Chronic overconsumption of vitamins A and E can result in

Which of the following is true about the forms of vitamin A?

Which of the following cancers is unrelated to body fatness or excessive calorie intake?

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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