Question 1

Which of the following statements is not correct when describing the role of minerals in the body?

Accepted Answer

A) They facilitate the transfer of nerve impulses. 
B) They are constituents of important body compounds. 
C) They provide 4 kilocalories per gram. 
D) They help maintain water balance. 
A) They facilitate the transfer of nerve impulses. 
B) They are constituents of important body compounds. 
C) They provide 4 kilocalories per gram. 
D) They help maintain water balance.

Question 2

Examples of foods that are rich sources of phytochemicals include

Accepted Answer

A) gluten-free products,wild game,red wine,and green tea. 
B) plant and animal proteins. 
C) monounsaturated oils,whole grains,and poultry. 
D) fruits,vegetables,whole grains,herbs,nuts,and seeds. 
A) gluten-free products,wild game,red wine,and green tea. 
B) plant and animal proteins. 
C) monounsaturated oils,whole grains,and poultry. 
D) fruits,vegetables,whole grains,herbs,nuts,and seeds.

Question 3

If you wanted to add significant quantities of vitamins and minerals to your diet from the food you eat,a good choice would be

Accepted Answer

A) apple juice. 
B) a multivitamin. 
C) a doughnut made with enriched white flour. 
D) a fortified breakfast cereal such as Total® Raisin Bran. 
A) apple juice. 
B) a multivitamin. 
C) a doughnut made with enriched white flour. 
D) a fortified breakfast cereal such as Total® Raisin Bran.

Question 4

Which of the following is true about the intake of vitamins?

Accepted Answer

A) All vitamins consumed in excess are excreted. 
B) Supplemental vitamins are better than those from food. 
C) Occasional lapses in vitamin intake should cause no harm. 
D) It is hard to get all the vitamins we need from food. 
A) All vitamins consumed in excess are excreted. 
B) Supplemental vitamins are better than those from food. 
C) Occasional lapses in vitamin intake should cause no harm. 
D) It is hard to get all the vitamins we need from food.

Question 5

The primary site of micronutrient absorption is the

Accepted Answer

A) liver. 
B) large intestine. 
C) small intestine. 
D) stomach. 
A) liver. 
B) large intestine. 
C) small intestine. 
D) stomach.

Question 6

Of the following minerals,daily requirements are highest for

Accepted Answer

A) iron. 
B) iodine. 
C) calcium. 
D) copper. 
A) iron. 
B) iodine. 
C) calcium. 
D) copper.

Question 7

Orlistat is a weight-loss medication with a possible side-effect of

Accepted Answer

A) excessive storage of fat-soluble vitamins. 
B) increased urinary excretion of water-soluble vitamins. 
C) impaired absorption of minerals. 
D) limiting absorption of fat-soluble vitamins. 
A) excessive storage of fat-soluble vitamins. 
B) increased urinary excretion of water-soluble vitamins. 
C) impaired absorption of minerals. 
D) limiting absorption of fat-soluble vitamins.

Question 8

Which of the following is not classified as a B vitamin?

Accepted Answer

A) Riboflavin 
B) Niacin 
C) Choline 
D) Biotin 
A) Riboflavin 
B) Niacin 
C) Choline 
D) Biotin

Question 9

Megadoses are defined as vitamin intakes ________ times the estimated human needs to prevent a deficiency.

Accepted Answer

A) 1 to 3 
B) 2 to 10 
C) 50 
D) 100 
A) 1 to 3 
B) 2 to 10 
C) 50 
D) 100

Question 10

When B vitamins are consumed in their coenzyme forms,

Accepted Answer

A) intestinal absorption of fat is enhanced. 
B) they are broken down to free vitamins in the stomach and small intestine prior to absorption. 
C) toxicity of B vitamins is likely to occur. 
D) more energy is available to the body. 
A) intestinal absorption of fat is enhanced. 
B) they are broken down to free vitamins in the stomach and small intestine prior to absorption. 
C) toxicity of B vitamins is likely to occur. 
D) more energy is available to the body.

Question 11

Which of the following is an example of a vitamin that is more bioavailable in its synthetic form?

Accepted Answer

A) Vitamin A 
B) Vitamin E 
C) Folate 
D) Vitamin B-6 
A) Vitamin A 
B) Vitamin E 
C) Folate 
D) Vitamin B-6

Question 12

Calcium,phosphorus,magnesium,and fluoride mainly serve as structural components of

Accepted Answer

A) the skin. 
B) the central nervous system. 
C) bones and teeth. 
D) hair and fingernails. 
A) the skin. 
B) the central nervous system. 
C) bones and teeth. 
D) hair and fingernails.

Question 13

Which of the following is true about the absorption,transport,and storage of fat-soluble vitamins?

Accepted Answer

A) They enter the bloodstream directly from the stomach. 
B) Fat in the digestive contents is not important for their absorption. 
C) They are not able to be stored in the body. 
D) They are stored in the liver and fatty tissue. 
A) They enter the bloodstream directly from the stomach. 
B) Fat in the digestive contents is not important for their absorption. 
C) They are not able to be stored in the body. 
D) They are stored in the liver and fatty tissue.

Question 14

Which of the following is a function of phytochemicals?

Accepted Answer

A) Increases inflammation and oxidative damage to cells 
B) Regulates cell signaling and gene expression 
C) Increases the formation of blood clots 
D) Increases the initiation and proliferation of cancer 
A) Increases inflammation and oxidative damage to cells 
B) Regulates cell signaling and gene expression 
C) Increases the formation of blood clots 
D) Increases the initiation and proliferation of cancer

Question 15

Which of the following is best for preserving the vitamin content of foods?

Accepted Answer

A) Exposure to light 
B) Cooking in water 
C) Flash freezing 
D) Alkalinity 
A) Exposure to light 
B) Cooking in water 
C) Flash freezing 
D) Alkalinity

Question 16

A nutrient that has been deemed essential but has not been classified as a vitamin is

Accepted Answer

A) resveratrol. 
B) beta-carotene. 
C) choline. 
D) ascorbic acid. 
A) resveratrol. 
B) beta-carotene. 
C) choline. 
D) ascorbic acid.

Question 17

Which of the following is not a true statement regarding fat malabsorption?

Accepted Answer

A) It results in decreased absorption of fat-soluble vitamins. 
B) It increases the risk of fat-soluble vitamin deficiency. 
C) It increases the risk of developing pellagra or beriberi. 
D) It increases the risk of developing rickets or osteomalacia. 
A) It results in decreased absorption of fat-soluble vitamins. 
B) It increases the risk of fat-soluble vitamin deficiency. 
C) It increases the risk of developing pellagra or beriberi. 
D) It increases the risk of developing rickets or osteomalacia.

Question 18

Which of the following statements is true about vitamin characteristics?

Accepted Answer

A) They cannot be stored by the body. 
B) They are inorganic. 
C) They help regulate chemical reactions in the body. 
D) They directly supply energy to the body. 
A) They cannot be stored by the body. 
B) They are inorganic. 
C) They help regulate chemical reactions in the body. 
D) They directly supply energy to the body.

Question 19

Vitamins A,C,and E work together to

Accepted Answer

A) protect the body from damage by free radicals. 
B) serve as coenzymes in the chemical reactions of energy metabolism. 
C) maintain the balance between intracellular and extracellular fluid. 
D) provide strength and stability to bones. 
A) protect the body from damage by free radicals. 
B) serve as coenzymes in the chemical reactions of energy metabolism. 
C) maintain the balance between intracellular and extracellular fluid. 
D) provide strength and stability to bones.

Question 20

When buying a vitamin or mineral supplement,look for ______ on the label for evidence the product has been tested for purity,strength,and quality.

Accepted Answer

A) UPS 
B) SPU 
C) PSU 
D) USP 
A) UPS 
B) SPU 
C) PSU 
D) USP

Which of the following statements is not correct when describing the role of minerals in the body?

Examples of foods that are rich sources of phytochemicals include

If you wanted to add significant quantities of vitamins and minerals to your diet from the food you eat,a good choice would be

Which of the following is true about the intake of vitamins?

The primary site of micronutrient absorption is the

Of the following minerals,daily requirements are highest for

Orlistat is a weight-loss medication with a possible side-effect of

Which of the following is not classified as a B vitamin?

Megadoses are defined as vitamin intakes ________ times the estimated human needs to prevent a deficiency.

When B vitamins are consumed in their coenzyme forms,

Which of the following is an example of a vitamin that is more bioavailable in its synthetic form?

Calcium,phosphorus,magnesium,and fluoride mainly serve as structural components of

Which of the following is true about the absorption,transport,and storage of fat-soluble vitamins?

Which of the following is a function of phytochemicals?

Which of the following is best for preserving the vitamin content of foods?

A nutrient that has been deemed essential but has not been classified as a vitamin is

Which of the following is not a true statement regarding fat malabsorption?

Which of the following statements is true about vitamin characteristics?

Vitamins A,C,and E work together to

When buying a vitamin or mineral supplement,look for ______ on the label for evidence the product has been tested for purity,strength,and quality.

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Designing a Healthy Dietary Pattern

The Human Body: A Nutrition Perspective

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Proteins

Energy Balance and Weight Control

Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Nutrients Involved in Body Defenses

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 8: Overview of Micronutrients and Phytochemicals

Which of the following statements is not correct when describing the role of minerals in the body?

Examples of foods that are rich sources of phytochemicals include

If you wanted to add significant quantities of vitamins and minerals to your diet from the food you eat,a good choice would be

Which of the following is true about the intake of vitamins?

The primary site of micronutrient absorption is the

Of the following minerals,daily requirements are highest for

Orlistat is a weight-loss medication with a possible side-effect of

Which of the following is not classified as a B vitamin?

Megadoses are defined as vitamin intakes ________ times the estimated human needs to prevent a deficiency.

When B vitamins are consumed in their coenzyme forms,

Which of the following is an example of a vitamin that is more bioavailable in its synthetic form?

Calcium,phosphorus,magnesium,and fluoride mainly serve as structural components of

Which of the following is true about the absorption,transport,and storage of fat-soluble vitamins?

Which of the following is a function of phytochemicals?

Which of the following is best for preserving the vitamin content of foods?

A nutrient that has been deemed essential but has not been classified as a vitamin is

Which of the following is not a true statement regarding fat malabsorption?

Which of the following statements is true about vitamin characteristics?

Vitamins A,C,and E work together to

When buying a vitamin or mineral supplement,look for ______ on the label for evidence the product has been tested for purity,strength,and quality.

Nutrition, food Choices, and Health

Designing a Healthy Dietary Pattern

The Human Body: A Nutrition Perspective

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Proteins

Energy Balance and Weight Control

Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Nutrients Involved in Body Defenses

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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