Question 1

Discuss the research relating to homocysteine and vascular diseases.

Accepted Answer

Folate and vitamin B₁₂ are necessary for

Question 2

Describe the role of coenzymes in generating energy needed to sustain life and perform daily activities.

Accepted Answer

The primary role of B vitamin is to act

Question 3

What critical role does sulphur play for drug and alcohol users?

Accepted Answer

Sulphur is a major mineral and a compone

Question 4

Which of these actions does NOT increase iron absorption?

Accepted Answer

A)  adding small amounts of meat, poultry, or fish to vegetable-based dishes 
B)  eating a vitamin C-rich food at the same time you eat plant or animal sources of iron 
C)  taking calcium or zinc supplements with iron-rich foods 
D)  adding chopped tomatoes to beans or lentils 
A)  adding small amounts of meat, poultry, or fish to vegetable-based dishes 
B)  eating a vitamin C-rich food at the same time you eat plant or animal sources of iron 
C)  taking calcium or zinc supplements with iron-rich foods 
D)  adding chopped tomatoes to beans or lentils

Question 5

Vitamin B₁₂ is essential for the proper functioning of which type of cells?

Accepted Answer

A)  epithelial (skin) 
B)  nerve 
C)  gastric (stomach) 
D)  hepatic (liver) 
A)  epithelial (skin) 
B)  nerve 
C)  gastric (stomach) 
D)  hepatic (liver)

Question 6

Sulphur is a trace mineral that enhances the ability of insulin to transport glucose into the body's cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

People who consume large amounts of raw eggs are susceptible to biotin deficiency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Individuals suffering from a zinc deficiency should include more whole and enriched grains in their diets.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A genetic disorder characterized by excessive iron absorption is

Accepted Answer

A)  sickle cell anemia. 
B)  hemochromatosis. 
C)  beriberi. 
D)  pellagra. 
A)  sickle cell anemia. 
B)  hemochromatosis. 
C)  beriberi. 
D)  pellagra.

Question 10

Celine visited her doctor to examine a cut that bled a lot before it clotted. Which of the following deficiencies might cause increased bleeding?

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin K 
B)  iron 
C)  copper 
D)  zinc 
A)  vitamin K 
B)  iron 
C)  copper 
D)  zinc

Question 11

Describe the development of pernicious anemia.

Accepted Answer

Pernicious anemia is a special form of a

Question 12

Non-heme iron is found in both animal- and plant-based foods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following will impair iron absorption?

Accepted Answer

A)  low amounts of stomach acid 
B)  low dietary intake of iron 
C)  iron-deficiency anemia 
D)  chronic blood loss 
A)  low amounts of stomach acid 
B)  low dietary intake of iron 
C)  iron-deficiency anemia 
D)  chronic blood loss

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a common storage site in the body for iron?

Accepted Answer

A)  liver 
B)  spleen 
C)  bone marrow 
D)  kidney 
A)  liver 
B)  spleen 
C)  bone marrow 
D)  kidney

Question 15

A deficiency of which nutrient has been associated with convulsions and dermatitis in infants?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

Describe the role of blood in maintaining health. Include an explanation of the four components of blood.

Accepted Answer

Blood is critical to maintaining life be

Question 17

Which kind of severe deficiency results in a condition called macrocytic (or megaloblastic) anemia?

Accepted Answer

A)  folate 
B)  iron 
C)  B₆ 
D)  zinc 
A)  folate 
B)  iron 
C)  B₆ 
D)  zinc

Question 18

What is the primary symptom of niacin toxicity?

Accepted Answer

A)  dizziness 
B)  diarrhea 
C)  fatigue 
D)  flushing 
A)  dizziness 
B)  diarrhea 
C)  fatigue 
D)  flushing

Question 19

Iodine is naturally found in many foods and beverages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of these actions does NOT help retain the vitamins in foods?

Accepted Answer

A)  soaking foods in as little water as possible 
B)  avoiding cooking with high heat 
C)  avoiding exposure to air and light 
D)  adding baking soda to vegetables to retain color 
A)  soaking foods in as little water as possible 
B)  avoiding cooking with high heat 
C)  avoiding exposure to air and light 
D)  adding baking soda to vegetables to retain color

Exam 10: Nutrients Involved in Energy Metabolism and Blood Health

Discuss the research relating to homocysteine and vascular diseases.

Describe the role of coenzymes in generating energy needed to sustain life and perform daily activities.

What critical role does sulphur play for drug and alcohol users?

Which of these actions does NOT increase iron absorption?

Vitamin B₁₂ is essential for the proper functioning of which type of cells?

Sulphur is a trace mineral that enhances the ability of insulin to transport glucose into the body's cells.

People who consume large amounts of raw eggs are susceptible to biotin deficiency.

Individuals suffering from a zinc deficiency should include more whole and enriched grains in their diets.

A genetic disorder characterized by excessive iron absorption is

Celine visited her doctor to examine a cut that bled a lot before it clotted. Which of the following deficiencies might cause increased bleeding?

Describe the development of pernicious anemia.

Non-heme iron is found in both animal- and plant-based foods.

Which of the following will impair iron absorption?

Which of the following is NOT a common storage site in the body for iron?

A deficiency of which nutrient has been associated with convulsions and dermatitis in infants?

Describe the role of blood in maintaining health. Include an explanation of the four components of blood.

Which kind of severe deficiency results in a condition called macrocytic (or megaloblastic) anemia?

What is the primary symptom of niacin toxicity?

Iodine is naturally found in many foods and beverages.

Which of these actions does NOT help retain the vitamins in foods?

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Nutrients Involved in Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

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