Question 1

______ are mostly stored in the liver and adipose tissue.

Accepted Answer

A) Fat-soluble vitamins 
B) Trace minerals 
C) Water-soluble vitamins 
D) Major minerals 
A) Fat-soluble vitamins 
B) Trace minerals 
C) Water-soluble vitamins 
D) Major minerals

Question 2

Oxalic acid,a component of fiber,can inhibit the absorption of

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin A 
B) thiamin. 
C) calcium. 
D) protein. 
A) vitamin A 
B) thiamin. 
C) calcium. 
D) protein.

Question 3

Which of the following statements about micronutrients is true?

Accepted Answer

A) It is likely that all essential vitamins and minerals have been identified. 
B) Choline is the most recent addition to the vitamins. 
C) Toxicity diseases are not likely to result from overdoses of trace minerals because they are stored in such small amounts. 
D) Natural forms of vitamins are much more potent than synthetic forms. 
A) It is likely that all essential vitamins and minerals have been identified. 
B) Choline is the most recent addition to the vitamins. 
C) Toxicity diseases are not likely to result from overdoses of trace minerals because they are stored in such small amounts. 
D) Natural forms of vitamins are much more potent than synthetic forms.

Question 4

Which of the following criteria qualifies a compound as a vitamin?

Accepted Answer

A) The compound is necessary for health,but the body is unable to synthesize enough of the compound to maintain health. 
B) The compound prevents chronic disease and cancer. 
C) The compound is best absorbed if taken in supplement form. 
D) The body is unable to synthesize the compound. 
A) The compound is necessary for health,but the body is unable to synthesize enough of the compound to maintain health. 
B) The compound prevents chronic disease and cancer. 
C) The compound is best absorbed if taken in supplement form. 
D) The body is unable to synthesize the compound.

Question 5

Excessive intake of zinc can decrease the absorption of

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Micronutrients can be classified based on the presence of ______ in their chemical structures.According to this classification system,vitamins are organic and minerals are inorganic.

Accepted Answer

A) oxygen 
B) synthetic chemicals 
C) carbon 
D) double bonds 
A) oxygen 
B) synthetic chemicals 
C) carbon 
D) double bonds

Question 7

In general,excess amounts of water-soluble vitamins are excreted via the

Accepted Answer

A) kidneys. 
B) intestine. 
C) lungs. 
D) liver. 
A) kidneys. 
B) intestine. 
C) lungs. 
D) liver.

Question 8

Fluid balance is dependent on

Accepted Answer

A) niacin. 
B) potassium. 
C) vitamin C 
D) magnesium. 
A) niacin. 
B) potassium. 
C) vitamin C 
D) magnesium.

Question 9

Immediately after absorption from the small intestine,fat-soluble vitamins appear in the lymph as part of

Accepted Answer

A) VLDLs. 
B) chylomicrons. 
C) HDLs. 
D) phospholipids. 
A) VLDLs. 
B) chylomicrons. 
C) HDLs. 
D) phospholipids.

Question 10

The B vitamins

Accepted Answer

A) provide strength and stability to bones. 
B) can be broken down to yield about 4 kilocalories per gram. 
C) facilitate chemical reactions that yield energy from the macronutrients. 
D) protect the cells from damage by free radicals. 
A) provide strength and stability to bones. 
B) can be broken down to yield about 4 kilocalories per gram. 
C) facilitate chemical reactions that yield energy from the macronutrients. 
D) protect the cells from damage by free radicals.

Question 11

Which of the following does not help preserve the vitamin content of fruits and vegetables?

Accepted Answer

A) Trimming and peeling fruits and vegetables soon after purchase 
B) Storing fruits and vegetables in moisture-proof,airtight containers 
C) Storing fruits and vegetables in a cool place,such as the crisper drawer of the refrigerator 
D) Using cooking methods such as steaming,stir-frying,or microwaving 
A) Trimming and peeling fruits and vegetables soon after purchase 
B) Storing fruits and vegetables in moisture-proof,airtight containers 
C) Storing fruits and vegetables in a cool place,such as the crisper drawer of the refrigerator 
D) Using cooking methods such as steaming,stir-frying,or microwaving

______ are mostly stored in the liver and adipose tissue.

Oxalic acid,a component of fiber,can inhibit the absorption of

Which of the following statements about micronutrients is true?

Which of the following criteria qualifies a compound as a vitamin?

Excessive intake of zinc can decrease the absorption of

Micronutrients can be classified based on the presence of ______ in their chemical structures.According to this classification system,vitamins are organic and minerals are inorganic.

In general,excess amounts of water-soluble vitamins are excreted via the

Fluid balance is dependent on

Immediately after absorption from the small intestine,fat-soluble vitamins appear in the lymph as part of

The B vitamins

Which of the following does not help preserve the vitamin content of fruits and vegetables?

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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Exam 8: Overview of Micronutrients and Phytochemicals

______ are mostly stored in the liver and adipose tissue.

Oxalic acid,a component of fiber,can inhibit the absorption of

Which of the following statements about micronutrients is true?

Which of the following criteria qualifies a compound as a vitamin?

Excessive intake of zinc can decrease the absorption of

Micronutrients can be classified based on the presence of ______ in their chemical structures.According to this classification system,vitamins are organic and minerals are inorganic.

In general,excess amounts of water-soluble vitamins are excreted via the

Fluid balance is dependent on

Immediately after absorption from the small intestine,fat-soluble vitamins appear in the lymph as part of

The B vitamins

Which of the following does not help preserve the vitamin content of fruits and vegetables?

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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