Question 1

The B vitamins work together with enzymes in the metabolism of energy nutrients and in the making of new cells.
Controversy 7 True/False Items

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Foods rich in beta-carotene include:

Accepted Answer

A)  broccoli. 
B)  sweet potatoes. 
C)  beets. 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c 
A)  broccoli. 
B)  sweet potatoes. 
C)  beets. 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c

Question 3

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 manufacturer's website claims their heart health supplement is an alternative to prescription lipid-lowering drugs. This dietary supplement _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  may be contaminated with drugs like many other such supplements 
B)  has been proven to be a safe and effective alternative to the medications 
C)  cannot be removed from store shelves even if adverse effects are reported 
D)  has been tested and shown to contain the ingredients listed on the label 
A)  may be contaminated with drugs like many other such supplements 
B)  has been proven to be a safe and effective alternative to the medications 
C)  cannot be removed from store shelves even if adverse effects are reported 
D)  has been tested and shown to contain the ingredients listed on the label

Question 4

Which of the following should avoid vitamin C supplements?

Accepted Answer

A)  people with kidney disorders 
B)  people with too much iron in their blood 
C)  people with colds 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c 
A)  people with kidney disorders 
B)  people with too much iron in their blood 
C)  people with colds 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c

Question 5

No convincing evidence indicating benefits from antioxidant supplements in well-nourished people exists.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The best natural sources of folate include:

Accepted Answer

A)  cereals. 
B)  raw spinach. 
C)  cooked strawberries. 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c 
A)  cereals. 
B)  raw spinach. 
C)  cooked strawberries. 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c

Question 7

The amount of _____ people need is proportional to protein intake.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Population studies suggest that people whose diets lack foods rich in beta-carotene have a higher incidence of:

Accepted Answer

A)  rickets. 
B)  macular degeneration. 
C)  anemia. 
D)  osteomalacia. 
A)  rickets. 
B)  macular degeneration. 
C)  anemia. 
D)  osteomalacia.

Question 9

Tobacco use introduces into the body oxidants that can potentially harm body tissues. What antioxidant plays an important role in protecting sensitive blood constituents from being damaged, and so is needed in much higher amounts in people exposed to tobacco products and smoke?

Accepted Answer

A)  beta-carotene 
B)  vitamin E 
C)  vitamin C 
D)  vitamin K 
A)  beta-carotene 
B)  vitamin E 
C)  vitamin C 
D)  vitamin K

Question 10

You have mixed a container of juice from its concentrate form and placed the open pitcher in the refrigerator to drink from over several days. Which vitamin in the juice is most at risk from the exposure to the air in the refrigerator?

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin A 
B)  vitamin C 
C)  riboflavin 
D)  vitamin B6 
A)  vitamin A 
B)  vitamin C 
C)  riboflavin 
D)  vitamin B6

Question 11

An elderly woman has had difficulty with digesting her foods because of reduced stomach acid, has had progressively worse nerve pain in her legs, and is now having difficulty walking. Her physician suspects she may have a deficiency of which vitamin?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

You eat frequently at fast-food restaurants. In order to improve the nutritional quality and vitamin A content of a typical fast-food meal you would:

Accepted Answer

A)  order a salad with cheese and carrots. 
B)  order a large serving of fries. 
C)  drink apple or orange juice. 
D)  order a cheeseburger. 
A)  order a salad with cheese and carrots. 
B)  order a large serving of fries. 
C)  drink apple or orange juice. 
D)  order a cheeseburger.

Question 13

Pellagra is a _____ deficiency disease.

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin C 
B)  niacin 
C)  thiamin 
D)  vitamin B12 
A)  vitamin C 
B)  niacin 
C)  thiamin 
D)  vitamin B12

The B vitamins work together with enzymes in the metabolism of energy nutrients and in the making of new cells. Controversy 7 True/False Items

Foods rich in beta-carotene include:

Which of the following should avoid vitamin C supplements?

No convincing evidence indicating benefits from antioxidant supplements in well-nourished people exists.

The best natural sources of folate include:

The amount of _____ people need is proportional to protein intake.

Population studies suggest that people whose diets lack foods rich in beta-carotene have a higher incidence of:

Tobacco use introduces into the body oxidants that can potentially harm body tissues. What antioxidant plays an important role in protecting sensitive blood constituents from being damaged, and so is needed in much higher amounts in people exposed to tobacco products and smoke?

You have mixed a container of juice from its concentrate form and placed the open pitcher in the refrigerator to drink from over several days. Which vitamin in the juice is most at risk from the exposure to the air in the refrigerator?

An elderly woman has had difficulty with digesting her foods because of reduced stomach acid, has had progressively worse nerve pain in her legs, and is now having difficulty walking. Her physician suspects she may have a deficiency of which vitamin?

You eat frequently at fast-food restaurants. In order to improve the nutritional quality and vitamin A content of a typical fast-food meal you would:

Pellagra is a _____ deficiency disease.

Food Choices and Human Health

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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

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Exam 7: The Vitamins

The B vitamins work together with enzymes in the metabolism of energy nutrients and in the making of new cells. Controversy 7 True/False Items

Foods rich in beta-carotene include:

Which of the following should avoid vitamin C supplements?

No convincing evidence indicating benefits from antioxidant supplements in well-nourished people exists.

The best natural sources of folate include:

The amount of _____ people need is proportional to protein intake.

Population studies suggest that people whose diets lack foods rich in beta-carotene have a higher incidence of:

Tobacco use introduces into the body oxidants that can potentially harm body tissues. What antioxidant plays an important role in protecting sensitive blood constituents from being damaged, and so is needed in much higher amounts in people exposed to tobacco products and smoke?

You have mixed a container of juice from its concentrate form and placed the open pitcher in the refrigerator to drink from over several days. Which vitamin in the juice is most at risk from the exposure to the air in the refrigerator?

An elderly woman has had difficulty with digesting her foods because of reduced stomach acid, has had progressively worse nerve pain in her legs, and is now having difficulty walking. Her physician suspects she may have a deficiency of which vitamin?

You eat frequently at fast-food restaurants. In order to improve the nutritional quality and vitamin A content of a typical fast-food meal you would:

Pellagra is a _____ deficiency disease.

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