Question 1

Which of these pairs of vitamins are the most widespread among food groups?

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin E and beta-carotene 
B) pantothenic acid and biotin 
C) folate and vitamin B12 
D) vitamin C and vitamin D 
A) vitamin E and beta-carotene 
B) pantothenic acid and biotin 
C) folate and vitamin B12 
D) vitamin C and vitamin D

Question 2

What vitamin needs special consideration for those eating vegan diets? Explain why and make diet planning recommendations.

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Question 3

Among fruits and vegetables, the best sources of beta-carotene are:

Accepted Answer

A) green or yellow, like lettuce and corn. 
B) dark green or deep orange, like broccoli and sweet potatoes. 
C) green, like lettuce, peas, and snap beans. 
D) brightly colored, like tomatoes and lemons. 
A) green or yellow, like lettuce and corn. 
B) dark green or deep orange, like broccoli and sweet potatoes. 
C) green, like lettuce, peas, and snap beans. 
D) brightly colored, like tomatoes and lemons.

Question 4

Which of the following is a major cause of childhood blindness worldwide?

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin C deficiency 
B) riboflavin deficiency 
C) pantothenic acid deficiency 
D) vitamin A deficiency 
A) vitamin C deficiency 
B) riboflavin deficiency 
C) pantothenic acid deficiency 
D) vitamin A deficiency

Question 5

The best way to reap the benefits of phytochemicals is by:

Accepted Answer

A) eating a variety of plant foods. 
B) taking a variety of supplements. 
C) increasing your consumption of animal foods. 
D) frequently consuming manufactured functional foods. 
A) eating a variety of plant foods. 
B) taking a variety of supplements. 
C) increasing your consumption of animal foods. 
D) frequently consuming manufactured functional foods.

Question 6

_____ may result from taking megadoses of vitamin C.

Accepted Answer

A) Iron overload 
B) Scurvy 
C) Gout 
D) Gallstones 
A) Iron overload 
B) Scurvy 
C) Gout 
D) Gallstones

Question 7

The replacement of red blood cells and digestive tract cells depends most heavily on:

Accepted Answer

A) thiamin. 
B) riboflavin. 
C) niacin. 
D) folate. 
A) thiamin. 
B) riboflavin. 
C) niacin. 
D) folate.

Question 8

Many of the symptoms of vitamin C deficiency, such as dry scaly skin and failure of wounds to heal, are related to the role of vitamin C in the synthesis of:

Accepted Answer

A) calcium and iron. 
B) thyroxin. 
C) collagen. 
D) adrenal hormones. 
A) calcium and iron. 
B) thyroxin. 
C) collagen. 
D) adrenal hormones.

Question 9

Research concerning the safety and effectiveness of manufactured functional foods:

Accepted Answer

A) is inconclusive at this time. 
B) shows definite benefits to consuming such foods. 
C) suggests that they may be substituted for prescription drugs. 
D) is supported by the FDA. 
A) is inconclusive at this time. 
B) shows definite benefits to consuming such foods. 
C) suggests that they may be substituted for prescription drugs. 
D) is supported by the FDA.

Question 10

Which vitamin is most vulnerable to interactions with alcohol and other drugs?

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin C 
B) vitamin E 
C) folate 
D) biotin 
A) vitamin C 
B) vitamin E 
C) folate 
D) biotin

Question 11

Vitamin A toxicity is likely to result from:

Accepted Answer

A) consuming too many dark green and deep orange vegetables. 
B) overconsumption of whole grains. 
C) consuming large amounts of fortified foods or vitamin A supplements. 
D) drinking too much orange juice. 
A) consuming too many dark green and deep orange vegetables. 
B) overconsumption of whole grains. 
C) consuming large amounts of fortified foods or vitamin A supplements. 
D) drinking too much orange juice.

Question 12

Phytochemicals:

Accepted Answer

A) are essential nutrients. 
B) are bioactive compounds found in foods. 
C) have no biological activity in the body. 
D) are nonessential nutrients. 
A) are essential nutrients. 
B) are bioactive compounds found in foods. 
C) have no biological activity in the body. 
D) are nonessential nutrients.

Question 13

Overconsumption of the fat-soluble vitamins results in:

Accepted Answer

A) accumulation, which aids in the prevention of colds and infections. 
B) no ill effects because they are excreted. 
C) possible toxicity, due to an accumulation in the body. 
D) weight gain due to increased fat intake. 
A) accumulation, which aids in the prevention of colds and infections. 
B) no ill effects because they are excreted. 
C) possible toxicity, due to an accumulation in the body. 
D) weight gain due to increased fat intake.

Question 14

The active form of vitamin A for vision is:

Accepted Answer

A) opsin. 
B) retinoic acid. 
C) retinal. 
D) rhodopsin. 
A) opsin. 
B) retinoic acid. 
C) retinal. 
D) rhodopsin.

Question 15

Which of the following groups of people is most at risk for a primary deficiency of vitamin B12?

Accepted Answer

A) the elderly 
B) infants 
C) athletes 
D) vegans 
A) the elderly 
B) infants 
C) athletes 
D) vegans

Question 16

Among the following, the best food sources for the water-soluble vitamins are:

Accepted Answer

A) butter and vegetable oils. 
B) oranges and cereals. 
C) sugar and cornstarch. 
D) egg yolks and apples. 
A) butter and vegetable oils. 
B) oranges and cereals. 
C) sugar and cornstarch. 
D) egg yolks and apples.

Question 17

Name the antioxidant vitamins and describe how they function in the body.

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Question 18

Why is milk usually sold in cardboard or opaque plastic containers?

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

Identify factors that can place people at risk for vitamin E deficiency and explain why.

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

Vitamin E:

Accepted Answer

A) functions as an effective antisterility agent in human beings. 
B) protects vitamin A and polyunsaturated fatty acids from oxidation. 
C) is needed by human beings as a dietary supplement because of the variety of functions it has in the body. 
D) slows down the aging process. 
A) functions as an effective antisterility agent in human beings. 
B) protects vitamin A and polyunsaturated fatty acids from oxidation. 
C) is needed by human beings as a dietary supplement because of the variety of functions it has in the body. 
D) slows down the aging process.

Exam 8: The Vitamins

Which of these pairs of vitamins are the most widespread among food groups?

What vitamin needs special consideration for those eating vegan diets? Explain why and make diet planning recommendations.

Among fruits and vegetables, the best sources of beta-carotene are:

Which of the following is a major cause of childhood blindness worldwide?

The best way to reap the benefits of phytochemicals is by:

_____ may result from taking megadoses of vitamin C.

The replacement of red blood cells and digestive tract cells depends most heavily on:

Many of the symptoms of vitamin C deficiency, such as dry scaly skin and failure of wounds to heal, are related to the role of vitamin C in the synthesis of:

Research concerning the safety and effectiveness of manufactured functional foods:

Which vitamin is most vulnerable to interactions with alcohol and other drugs?

Vitamin A toxicity is likely to result from:

Phytochemicals:

Overconsumption of the fat-soluble vitamins results in:

The active form of vitamin A for vision is:

Which of the following groups of people is most at risk for a primary deficiency of vitamin B12?

Among the following, the best food sources for the water-soluble vitamins are:

Name the antioxidant vitamins and describe how they function in the body.

Why is milk usually sold in cardboard or opaque plastic containers?

Identify factors that can place people at risk for vitamin E deficiency and explain why.

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Protein

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management

Water and the Minerals

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Pregnancy and Infancy

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Nutrition Through the Life Span: Later Adulthood

Nutrition Care and Assessment

Nutrition Intervention and Diet-Drug Interactions

Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Support

Nutrition in Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Nutrition and Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders

Nutrition and Lower Gastrointestinal Disorders

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