Question 1

Niacin is necessary to prevent the disease

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A)   pernicious anemia.
B)   beriberi.
C)   scurvy.
D)   pellagra.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 2

Vitamin E deficiency is least likely among

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A)   those who follow a vegetarian diet.
B)   those who smoke cigarettes.
C)   premature infants.
D)   people with fat malabsorption.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 3

The nutrient essential for the synthesis of several blood clotting factors is

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A)   vitamin A.
B)   vitamin C.
C)   vitamin E.
D)   vitamin K.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Vitamin A supplements are needed by

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A)   pregnant women.
B)   people with severe fat malabsorption.
C)   anyone trying to fend off a winter cold.
D)   All of these choices are correct.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Excessive intake of ________ can lead to calcification of soft tissue, such as the kidney.

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A)   vitamin A
B)   vitamin D
C)   vitamin E
D)   vitamin KE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

Functional foods can be placed into two categories: ________ and ________.

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A)   zoochemicals; phytochemicals
B)   antioxidants; anti-inflammatory
C)   superfoods; phytochemicals
D)   animal; plantE) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Match the following terms with the descriptions below.
-Xerophthalmia

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A)  Muscle weakness, loss of appetite, and nerve degeneration due to thiamin deficiency
B)  Unhealthy red blood cells and neurological problems related to poor vitamin B-12 status
C)  Soft bones due to vitamin D deficiency during childhood
D)  Dry and damaged eyes due to vitamin A deficiency
E)  Soft bones due to vitamin D deficiency during adulthoodF) Inability to see in low light due to vitamin A deficiencyG) Bruising, bleeding, and poor wound healing due to vitamin C deficiencyH) Diarrhea, dermatitis, and dementia due to niacin deficiencyI) B) and C)
J) A) and C)

Question 8

Which of the following describes fat-soluble vitamins?

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A)   They are readily stored in the body.
B)   Excesses are excreted in the urine.
C)   They are absorbed directly from the GI tract into the blood via the hepatic portal vein.
D)   They form coenzymes that participate in the metabolism of carbohydrates, fat, and protein.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Which of the following is true about the intake of vitamins?

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A)   Supplemental vitamins are better than those from food.
B)   Occasional lapses in vitamin intake should cause no harm.
C)   It is hard to get all the vitamins we need from food.
D)   Vitamins consumed in excess are excreted.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

To promote bone health, all infants should receive supplemental ________ until dietary intake from formula and/or other foods meets their needs.

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A)   calcium
B)   phosphorus
C)   vitamin D
D)   magnesiumE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 11

Yellow-orange vegetables and fruits, such as squash and apricots, are important sources of

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A)   vitamin E.
B)   vitamin C.
C)   vitamin A.
D)   vitamin D.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 12

The nutrient that can be considered both a vitamin and a hormone is

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A)   vitamin E.
B)   vitamin D.
C)   vitamin A.
D)   niacin.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

The form of folate found in supplements and enriched cereal is

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A)   folate.
B)   folic acid.
C)   folacin.
D)   fluoric acid.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

Which of the following foods has the largest amount of preformed vitamin A?

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A)   Broccoli
B)   Pork chop
C)   Chicken breast
D)   LiverE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 15

Match the following with the descriptions below.
-Antioxidant

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A)  Substance that has the ability to prevent or repair the damage caused by oxidation
B)  Pigment materials in fruits and vegetables that can be turned into vitamin A in the bod
C)  Animal chemical that has health protective actions
D)  Plant chemical that has health protective actions
E)  Unstable atom with an unpaired electron in its outermost shellF) Foods that have health benefits beyond basic nutritionG) B) and D)
H) B) and C)

Question 16

Vitamin E functions as

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A)   a coenzyme.
B)   an antioxidant.
C)   a hormone.
D)   an enzyme.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 17

In 1998, the federal governments in both the United States and Canada mandated the fortification of grain products with ________ to prevent neural tube defects.

Accepted Answer

A)   folic acid
B)   niacin
C)   thiamin
D)   vitamin B-12E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Scurvy can be prevented with adequate intakes of

Accepted Answer

A)   niacin.
B)   riboflavin.
C)   vitamin C.
D)   thiamin.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 19

George wants to increase his consumption of vitamin A for the possible cancer risk-reducing effects. Which of the following foods should he choose?

Accepted Answer

A)   Spinach
B)   Salmon
C)   Pears
D)   PotatoE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 20

Exceeding the UL for folate

Accepted Answer

A)   is a common result of a diet rich in fruits and vegetables.
B)   can cause a vitamin B-12 deficiency.
C)   can mask a vitamin B-12 deficiency.
D)   cannot occur with synthetic forms of the vitamin.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Exam 8: Vitamins

Match the following terms with the descriptions below. -Xerophthalmia

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Scurvy can be prevented with adequate intakes of

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Excessive intake of ________ can lead to calcification of soft tissue, such as the kidney.

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In 1998, the federal governments in both the United States and Canada mandated the fortification of grain products with ________ to prevent neural tube defects.

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The nutrient essential for the synthesis of several blood clotting factors is

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Functional foods can be placed into two categories: ________ and ________.

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George wants to increase his consumption of vitamin A for the possible cancer risk-reducing effects. Which of the following foods should he choose?

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Vitamin A supplements are needed by

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Yellow-orange vegetables and fruits, such as squash and apricots, are important sources of

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Exceeding the UL for folate

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Which of the following describes fat-soluble vitamins?

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To promote bone health, all infants should receive supplemental ________ until dietary intake from formula and/or other foods meets their needs.

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Match the following with the descriptions below. -Antioxidant

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The form of folate found in supplements and enriched cereal is

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Vitamin E functions as

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Vitamin E deficiency is least likely among

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Which of the following is true about the intake of vitamins?

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Niacin is necessary to prevent the disease

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The nutrient that can be considered both a vitamin and a hormone is

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Which of the following foods has the largest amount of preformed vitamin A?

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