Question 1

A rich folate food source would be

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A)   skim milk.
B)   roast beef.
C)   asparagus.
D)   peanuts.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

In general, the richest sources of vitamin E are _______________

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Question 3

What vitamin plays an essential role in amino acid metabolism?

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A)   Thiamin
B)   Pyridoxine
C)   Riboflavin
D)   NiacinE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 4

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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A)   Spinach
B)   Salmon
C)   Pears
D)   PotatoE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 5

Which of the following is true about the forms of vitamin A?

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A)   Retinoids are found in plant foods.
B)   Carotenoids are found in animal foods.
C)   Carotenoids can be converted to retinoids.
D)   Retinoids are converted to carotenoids.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

A rich source of vitamin E is

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A)   an orange.
B)   a chicken breast.
C)   corn oil.
D)   prime rib.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 7

Which of the following vitamins has been helpful in large doses as a treatment for acne?

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A)   C
B)   D
C)   A
D)   EE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 8

All of the following are true about the toxicity of vitamin A except

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A)   one can experience toxic effects from consuming too much beta-carotene.
B)   fetal malformation can occur.
C)   one is unlikely to get toxic doses from eating food.
D)   most adverse effects disappear after megadoses stop.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Which fat-soluble vitamin is important for the health of epithelial cells because it promotes mucus production?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

The childhood deficiency disease for vitamin D is called _______________.

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Question 11

Which B-vitamin is required for amino acid metabolism?

Accepted Answer

A)   Thiamin
B)   Niacin
C)   Vitamin B6
D)   Pantothenic acidE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 12

Pellagra is characterized by all the following except

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A)   dysphagia.
B)   diarrhea.
C)   dementia.
D)   dermatitis.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 13

Scurvy can be prevented with adequate intakes of

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

Question 14

The best vitamin B6 food sources include

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A)   enriched breads and cereals.
B)   milk and dairy products.
C)   meat, fish, and poultry.
D)   deep yellow/orange fruits and vegetables.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 15

The childhood disease rickets is due to a _______ deficiency.

Accepted Answer

A)   vitamin D
B)   vitamin A
C)   vitamin C
D)   vitamin KE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 16

Vitamin C intake over 2 grams per day may cause which of the following symptoms?

Accepted Answer

A)   Diarrhea
B)   Oxalate kidney stones
C)   Beri-Beri
D)   Rebound scurvyE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

Some niacin is formed in the body from

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A)   phenylalanine.
B)   tyrosine.
C)   tryptophan.
D)   lysine.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Which of the following is true about our current knowledge about vitamins?

Accepted Answer

A)   We are sure there are more vitamins to be discovered for humans.
B)   We cannot effectively feed individuals intravenously for long periods of time because we do not know about all the vitamins that must be included.
C)   Most scientists believe we have discovered all vitamins relevant to humans.
D)   We know that there are more fat-soluble vitamins to discover.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 19

Which of the following is the best source of preformed vitamin A?

Accepted Answer

A)   Broccoli
B)   Pork chop
C)   Chicken breast
D)   LiverE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

Vitamin E functions as a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)   coenzyme.
B)   antioxidant.
C)   hormone.
D)   enzyme.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Exam 8: Vitamins

The childhood disease rickets is due to a _______ deficiency.

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In general, the richest sources of vitamin E are _______________

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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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Which of the following vitamins has been helpful in large doses as a treatment for acne?

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Which fat-soluble vitamin is important for the health of epithelial cells because it promotes mucus production?

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The childhood deficiency disease for vitamin D is called _______________.

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A rich folate food source would be

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Some niacin is formed in the body from

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What vitamin plays an essential role in amino acid metabolism?

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Vitamin E functions as a(n)

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Which of the following is the best source of preformed vitamin A?

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Pellagra is characterized by all the following except

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The best vitamin B6 food sources include

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All of the following are true about the toxicity of vitamin A except

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A rich source of vitamin E is

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Which of the following is true about the forms of vitamin A?

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Vitamin C intake over 2 grams per day may cause which of the following symptoms?

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Scurvy can be prevented with adequate intakes of

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Which of the following is true about our current knowledge about vitamins?

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