Question 1

The stomach produces two substances required for proper vitamin B12 absorption: hydrochloric acid and _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  extrinsic factor 
B)  intrinsic factor 
C)  factorial proteins 
D)  injectable factor 
A)  extrinsic factor 
B)  intrinsic factor 
C)  factorial proteins 
D)  injectable factor B

Question 2

The condition of niacin deficiency is called

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Vitamin B12 is found abundantly in plant foods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

The conditions of cheilosis, stomatitis, and glossitis are all associated with inflammation of the

Accepted Answer

A)  throat. 
B)  eyes. 
C)  mouth. 
D)  stomach. 
A)  throat. 
B)  eyes. 
C)  mouth. 
D)  stomach.

Question 5

The conversion of homocysteine to methionine requires the vitamins folate and

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin B6. 
B)  pantothenic acid. 
C)  vitamin B12. 
D)  niacin. 
A)  vitamin B6. 
B)  pantothenic acid. 
C)  vitamin B12. 
D)  niacin.

Question 6

All water soluble vitamins share 3 similarities: they dissolve in water, they are generally not toxic to the body, and

Accepted Answer

A)  they are absorbed mainly in the small intestine and transported in the blood. 
B)  they are absorbed mainly in the stomach and transported in the blood. 
C)  they are absorbed mainly in the small intestine and transported in the lymph. 
D)  they are absorbed in the large intestine and transported in the blood. 
A)  they are absorbed mainly in the small intestine and transported in the blood. 
B)  they are absorbed mainly in the stomach and transported in the blood. 
C)  they are absorbed mainly in the small intestine and transported in the lymph. 
D)  they are absorbed in the large intestine and transported in the blood.

Question 7

Vitamin C deficiency results in

Accepted Answer

A)  beriberi. 
B)  pellagra. 
C)  scurvy. 
D)  folate deficiency. 
A)  beriberi. 
B)  pellagra. 
C)  scurvy. 
D)  folate deficiency.

Question 8

Consumption of high doses of supplemental vitamin D can be toxic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Cholecalciferol is

Accepted Answer

A)  also called ergocalciferol. 
B)  vitamin D2. 
C)  found in plant products. 
D)  synthesized by the body. 
A)  also called ergocalciferol. 
B)  vitamin D2. 
C)  found in plant products. 
D)  synthesized by the body.

Question 10

Water-soluble vitamins can be destroyed by heat in cooking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Vitamin B6 deficiency can be difficult to distinguish from _____ deficiency, because both deficiency states result in cheilosis, glossitis, and stomatitis.

Accepted Answer

A)  thiamin 
B)  biotin 
C)  pantothenic acid 
D)  riboflavin 
A)  thiamin 
B)  biotin 
C)  pantothenic acid 
D)  riboflavin

Question 12

Fortification and enrichment of foods are similar processes that

Accepted Answer

A)  add nutrients to foods during processing. 
B)  add nutrients to foods during harvesting. 
C)  add nutritional supplement information to the labels of certain foods. 
A)  add nutrients to foods during processing. 
B)  add nutrients to foods during harvesting. 
C)  add nutritional supplement information to the labels of certain foods.

Question 13

The vitamins that must be included in enriched flours are thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, and

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Reduction-oxidation (redox) reactions are critical in the production of ATP. Vitamins required for redox reactions include

Accepted Answer

A)  riboflavin and thiamin. 
B)  pantothenic acid and biotin. 
C)  thiamin and niacin. 
D)  riboflavin and niacin. 
A)  riboflavin and thiamin. 
B)  pantothenic acid and biotin. 
C)  thiamin and niacin. 
D)  riboflavin and niacin.

Question 15

The amount of thiamin absorbed from a food may be reduced because

Accepted Answer

A)  thiamin may be destroyed by heat during cooking. 
B)  the body has adequate amounts of thiamin. 
C)  of compounds found in Brussels sprouts, raw fish, and alcohol. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  thiamin may be destroyed by heat during cooking. 
B)  the body has adequate amounts of thiamin. 
C)  of compounds found in Brussels sprouts, raw fish, and alcohol. 
D)  All of the above

Question 16

Adequate folate intake during pregnancy can help to prevent

Accepted Answer

A)  neural tube defects. 
B)  preterm labor. 
C)  morning sickness. 
A)  neural tube defects. 
B)  preterm labor. 
C)  morning sickness.

Question 17

The condition of thiamin deficiency is called

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

According to the FDA, a dietary supplement is a product that contains vitamins, minerals, or other compounds. A supplement is intended to

Accepted Answer

A)  replace certain foods in the diet. 
B)  replace certain meals in the diet. 
C)  supplement the diet. 
D)  increase the potency of a typical multivitamin supplement. 
A)  replace certain foods in the diet. 
B)  replace certain meals in the diet. 
C)  supplement the diet. 
D)  increase the potency of a typical multivitamin supplement.

Question 19

Alcoholism enhances thiamin absorption, increasing the likelihood of thiamin toxicity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

All carotenoids can be converted into retinoids.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The stomach produces two substances required for proper vitamin B₁₂ absorption: hydrochloric acid and _____.

The condition of niacin deficiency is called

Vitamin B₁₂ is found abundantly in plant foods.

The conditions of cheilosis, stomatitis, and glossitis are all associated with inflammation of the

The conversion of homocysteine to methionine requires the vitamins folate and

All water soluble vitamins share 3 similarities: they dissolve in water, they are generally not toxic to the body, and

Vitamin C deficiency results in

Consumption of high doses of supplemental vitamin D can be toxic.

Cholecalciferol is

Water-soluble vitamins can be destroyed by heat in cooking.

Vitamin B₆ deficiency can be difficult to distinguish from _____ deficiency, because both deficiency states result in cheilosis, glossitis, and stomatitis.

Fortification and enrichment of foods are similar processes that

The vitamins that must be included in enriched flours are thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, and

Reduction-oxidation (redox) reactions are critical in the production of ATP. Vitamins required for redox reactions include

The amount of thiamin absorbed from a food may be reduced because

Adequate folate intake during pregnancy can help to prevent

The condition of thiamin deficiency is called

According to the FDA, a dietary supplement is a product that contains vitamins, minerals, or other compounds. A supplement is intended to

Alcoholism enhances thiamin absorption, increasing the likelihood of thiamin toxicity.

All carotenoids can be converted into retinoids.

Why Does Nutrition Matter

Choosing Foods Wisely

Body Basics

Carbohydrates

Protein

Lipids

Water and the Minerals

Energy Balance and Body Weight Regulation

Life Cycle Nutrition

Nutrition and Physical Activity

Disordered Eating

Alcohol, Health, and Disease

Keeping Food Safe

Food Security, Hunger, and Malnutrition

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Exam 7: The Vitamins

The stomach produces two substances required for proper vitamin B12 absorption: hydrochloric acid and _____.

The condition of niacin deficiency is called

Vitamin B12 is found abundantly in plant foods.

The conditions of cheilosis, stomatitis, and glossitis are all associated with inflammation of the

The conversion of homocysteine to methionine requires the vitamins folate and

All water soluble vitamins share 3 similarities: they dissolve in water, they are generally not toxic to the body, and

Vitamin C deficiency results in

Consumption of high doses of supplemental vitamin D can be toxic.

Cholecalciferol is

Water-soluble vitamins can be destroyed by heat in cooking.

Vitamin B6 deficiency can be difficult to distinguish from _____ deficiency, because both deficiency states result in cheilosis, glossitis, and stomatitis.

Fortification and enrichment of foods are similar processes that

The vitamins that must be included in enriched flours are thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, and

Reduction-oxidation (redox) reactions are critical in the production of ATP. Vitamins required for redox reactions include

The amount of thiamin absorbed from a food may be reduced because

Adequate folate intake during pregnancy can help to prevent

The condition of thiamin deficiency is called

According to the FDA, a dietary supplement is a product that contains vitamins, minerals, or other compounds. A supplement is intended to

Alcoholism enhances thiamin absorption, increasing the likelihood of thiamin toxicity.

All carotenoids can be converted into retinoids.

Why Does Nutrition Matter

Choosing Foods Wisely

Body Basics

Carbohydrates

Protein

Lipids

Water and the Minerals

Energy Balance and Body Weight Regulation

Life Cycle Nutrition

Nutrition and Physical Activity

Disordered Eating

Alcohol, Health, and Disease

Keeping Food Safe

Food Security, Hunger, and Malnutrition

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The stomach produces two substances required for proper vitamin B₁₂ absorption: hydrochloric acid and _____.

Vitamin B₁₂ is found abundantly in plant foods.

Vitamin B₆ deficiency can be difficult to distinguish from _____ deficiency, because both deficiency states result in cheilosis, glossitis, and stomatitis.