Question 1

The only animal food source that is rich in vitamin K is:

Accepted Answer

A)  milk. 
B)  eggs. 
C)  liver. 
D)  fish. 
A)  milk. 
B)  eggs. 
C)  liver. 
D)  fish.

Question 2

Use the dietary supplement label below to answer questions
  
-The vitamin caplets in this product are time-released. What benefit does this provide?

Accepted Answer

A)  no real benefit because nutrients are incorporated into the cells where they are needed whenever they arrive 
B)  reduced risk of an overdose or toxicity of individual vitamins 
C)  sustained, steady blood concentration of vitamins, which is more effective 
D)  better absorption from the stomach 
A)  no real benefit because nutrients are incorporated into the cells where they are needed whenever they arrive 
B)  reduced risk of an overdose or toxicity of individual vitamins 
C)  sustained, steady blood concentration of vitamins, which is more effective 
D)  better absorption from the stomach

Question 3

Which vitamin aids in the conversion of tryptophan to niacin?

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin B6 
B)  vitamin C 
C)  folate 
D)  vitamin B12 
A)  vitamin B6 
B)  vitamin C 
C)  folate 
D)  vitamin B12

Question 4

All enriched grain products in the U.S. now have folic acid added to them because:

Accepted Answer

A)  there is a prevalence of vitamin B12 deficiency, which folic acid helps identify. 
B)  most young women don't have an adequate intake of fruits and vegetables. 
C)  folic acid will reduce the absorption of folate to prevent toxicity. 
D)  very few foods contain natural folate. 
A)  there is a prevalence of vitamin B12 deficiency, which folic acid helps identify. 
B)  most young women don't have an adequate intake of fruits and vegetables. 
C)  folic acid will reduce the absorption of folate to prevent toxicity. 
D)  very few foods contain natural folate.

Question 5

A young woman on a vegetarian diet has decided to increase her intake of raw bright-colored vegetables and has recently noticed that her skin is turning a bright yellow color. This is most likely a result of over-consumption of:

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin C. 
B)  folate. 
C)  beta-carotene. 
D)  biotin. 
A)  vitamin C. 
B)  folate. 
C)  beta-carotene. 
D)  biotin.

Question 6

A plant lacking a mineral or failing to make a needed vitamin dies before it can bear food for human consumption.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Healthy people can eat vitamin A-rich foods in large amounts without risking toxicity, with the possible exception of:

Accepted Answer

A)  eggs. 
B)  cheese. 
C)  liver. 
D)  fortified breakfast cereals. 
A)  eggs. 
B)  cheese. 
C)  liver. 
D)  fortified breakfast cereals.

Question 8

All of the following might contribute to cases of rickets in the U.S. except:

Accepted Answer

A)  increased time spent indoors. 
B)  increased physical activity in organized sports. 
C)  dark skin pigmentation. 
D)  a preference for soft drinks and punches over milk among adolescents. 
A)  increased time spent indoors. 
B)  increased physical activity in organized sports. 
C)  dark skin pigmentation. 
D)  a preference for soft drinks and punches over milk among adolescents.

Question 9

Which of the following is the most potentially toxic of all vitamins?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

An individual has developed heart disease and high blood lipid values and refuses to take lipid-lowering prescription medications. Which vitamin might be suggested by his physicians as an alternative for lowering blood lipids?

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin A 
B)  niacin 
C)  vitamin C 
D)  thiamin 
A)  vitamin A 
B)  niacin 
C)  vitamin C 
D)  thiamin

Question 11

To obtain an adequate intake of vitamin A, a man needs a daily average of about _____ micrograms of the active form.

Accepted Answer

A)  700 
B)  900 
C)  1200 
D)  1500 
A)  700 
B)  900 
C)  1200 
D)  1500

Question 12

The statement, "Eat carrots because they are good for your eyes," is correct because:

Accepted Answer

A)  protein in carrots is important for the development of keratin, which forms the retina. 
B)  the vitamin A precursor in carrots becomes activated to form rhodopsin in the eye. 
C)  retinol in carrots will be transported to the eyes to prevent infections. 
D)  beta-carotene is stored in the eyes to be used for night vision. 
A)  protein in carrots is important for the development of keratin, which forms the retina. 
B)  the vitamin A precursor in carrots becomes activated to form rhodopsin in the eye. 
C)  retinol in carrots will be transported to the eyes to prevent infections. 
D)  beta-carotene is stored in the eyes to be used for night vision.

Question 13

Ingredients: Whole-grain wheat, sugar, corn syrup, salt, monoglycerides, annatto extract color. BHT added to preserve freshness.
Vitamins and minerals: Calcium carbonate, vitamin C (sodium ascorbate), zinc and iron (mineral nutrients), vitamin E acetate, a B vitamin (niacinamide), a B vitamin (calcium pantothenate), vitamin BS1U1B16S1U1B0 (pyridoxine hydrochloride), vitamin BS1U1B12S1U1B0 (riboflavin), vitamin BS1U1B11S1U1B0 (thiamin mononitrate), a B vitamin (folic acid), vitamin A (palmitate), vitamin BS1U1B112S1U1B0, vitamin DS1U1B13S1U1B0.
Contains wheat; may contain almond ingredients.
-A woman who has been following a vegan diet and now has become pregnant most likely needs _____ supplements.

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin C and vitamin A 
B)  vitamin D and vitamin B12 
C)  vitamin E and vitamin K 
D)  vitamin D and niacin 
A)  vitamin C and vitamin A 
B)  vitamin D and vitamin B12 
C)  vitamin E and vitamin K 
D)  vitamin D and niacin

Question 14

The thiamin deficiency disease is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  pellagra. 
B)  osteomalacia. 
C)  scurvy. 
D)  beriberi. 
A)  pellagra. 
B)  osteomalacia. 
C)  scurvy. 
D)  beriberi.

Question 15

An uninformed strict vegetarian is at special risk for _____ deficiency.

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin B12 
B)  folate 
C)  vitamin B6 
D)  niacin 
A)  vitamin B12 
B)  folate 
C)  vitamin B6 
D)  niacin

Question 16

An adult who eats an adequate, balanced diet is diagnosed with a vitamin B12 deficiency. How might this deficiency have developed, and how will likely it be treated?

Accepted Answer

The development of a vitamin B12 deficie

Question 17

Differentiate between retinol and beta-carotene and explain what retinol activity equivalents are.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Differentiate between retinol and beta-carotene and explain...

Question 18

Characteristics of water-soluble vitamins include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  they seldom reach toxic levels. 
B)  they are easily absorbed and excreted. 
C)  they dissolve in water. 
D)  they are stored extensively in tissues. 
A)  they seldom reach toxic levels. 
B)  they are easily absorbed and excreted. 
C)  they dissolve in water. 
D)  they are stored extensively in tissues.

Question 19

Which of the following would be most likely to develop pellagra?

Accepted Answer

A)  a person who consumes a mixed diet of meat and plant foods 
B)  a person who does not consume meats and eats corn as the dietary staple 
C)  a person who is a vegetarian but consumes milk 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c 
A)  a person who consumes a mixed diet of meat and plant foods 
B)  a person who does not consume meats and eats corn as the dietary staple 
C)  a person who is a vegetarian but consumes milk 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c

Question 20

The most familiar function of vitamin A is to sustain normal eyesight.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The only animal food source that is rich in vitamin K is:

Use the dietary supplement label below to answer questions -The vitamin caplets in this product are time-released. What benefit does this provide?

Which vitamin aids in the conversion of tryptophan to niacin?

All enriched grain products in the U.S. now have folic acid added to them because:

A young woman on a vegetarian diet has decided to increase her intake of raw bright-colored vegetables and has recently noticed that her skin is turning a bright yellow color. This is most likely a result of over-consumption of:

A plant lacking a mineral or failing to make a needed vitamin dies before it can bear food for human consumption.

Healthy people can eat vitamin A-rich foods in large amounts without risking toxicity, with the possible exception of:

All of the following might contribute to cases of rickets in the U.S. except:

Which of the following is the most potentially toxic of all vitamins?

An individual has developed heart disease and high blood lipid values and refuses to take lipid-lowering prescription medications. Which vitamin might be suggested by his physicians as an alternative for lowering blood lipids?

To obtain an adequate intake of vitamin A, a man needs a daily average of about _____ micrograms of the active form.

The statement, "Eat carrots because they are good for your eyes," is correct because:

The thiamin deficiency disease is known as:

An uninformed strict vegetarian is at special risk for _____ deficiency.

An adult who eats an adequate, balanced diet is diagnosed with a vitamin B₁₂ deficiency. How might this deficiency have developed, and how will likely it be treated?

Differentiate between retinol and beta-carotene and explain what retinol activity equivalents are.

Characteristics of water-soluble vitamins include all of the following except:

Which of the following would be most likely to develop pellagra?

The most familiar function of vitamin A is to sustain normal eyesight.

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The only animal food source that is rich in vitamin K is:

Use the dietary supplement label below to answer questions -The vitamin caplets in this product are time-released. What benefit does this provide?

Which vitamin aids in the conversion of tryptophan to niacin?

All enriched grain products in the U.S. now have folic acid added to them because:

A young woman on a vegetarian diet has decided to increase her intake of raw bright-colored vegetables and has recently noticed that her skin is turning a bright yellow color. This is most likely a result of over-consumption of:

A plant lacking a mineral or failing to make a needed vitamin dies before it can bear food for human consumption.

Healthy people can eat vitamin A-rich foods in large amounts without risking toxicity, with the possible exception of:

All of the following might contribute to cases of rickets in the U.S. except:

Which of the following is the most potentially toxic of all vitamins?

An individual has developed heart disease and high blood lipid values and refuses to take lipid-lowering prescription medications. Which vitamin might be suggested by his physicians as an alternative for lowering blood lipids?

To obtain an adequate intake of vitamin A, a man needs a daily average of about _____ micrograms of the active form.

The statement, "Eat carrots because they are good for your eyes," is correct because:

The thiamin deficiency disease is known as:

An uninformed strict vegetarian is at special risk for _____ deficiency.

An adult who eats an adequate, balanced diet is diagnosed with a vitamin B12 deficiency. How might this deficiency have developed, and how will likely it be treated?

Differentiate between retinol and beta-carotene and explain what retinol activity equivalents are.

Characteristics of water-soluble vitamins include all of the following except:

Which of the following would be most likely to develop pellagra?

The most familiar function of vitamin A is to sustain normal eyesight.

Food Choices and Human Health

Nutrition Toolsstandards and Guidelines

The Remarkable Body

The Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starch, Glycogen, and Fiber

The Lipids: Fats, Oils, Phospholipids, and Sterols

The Proteins and Amino Acids

Water and Minerals

Energy Balance and Healthy Body Weight

Nutrients, Physical Activity, and the Bodys Responses

Diet and Health

Food Safety and Food Technology

Life Cycle Nutrition: Mother and Infant

Child, Teen, and Older Adult

Hunger and the Global Environment

Filters

An adult who eats an adequate, balanced diet is diagnosed with a vitamin B₁₂ deficiency. How might this deficiency have developed, and how will likely it be treated?