Question 1

One of the primary differences between vitamins and minerals is that:

Accepted Answer

A) minerals are essential and vitamins are not. 
B) minerals are inorganic and vitamins are organic. 
C) minerals are large molecules and vitamins are small molecules. 
D) minerals are absorbed and vitamins are digested then absorbed. 
A) minerals are essential and vitamins are not. 
B) minerals are inorganic and vitamins are organic. 
C) minerals are large molecules and vitamins are small molecules. 
D) minerals are absorbed and vitamins are digested then absorbed.

Question 2

What is nutrigenomics? Explain how nutrigenomics could affect micronutrient recommendations.

Accepted Answer

Nutrigenomics is the blending

Question 3

Vitamin D, from food sources, must have two ________ groups added to its structure before it can be used by the cells.

Accepted Answer

A) phosphate 
B) hydroxyl 
C) electron 
D) protein 
A) phosphate 
B) hydroxyl 
C) electron 
D) protein

Question 4

Megadosing with vitamin A can cause:

Accepted Answer

A) irreversible organ damage. 
B) increased bone density. 
C) haemorrhagic strokes. 
D) hemolytic anemia. 
A) irreversible organ damage. 
B) increased bone density. 
C) haemorrhagic strokes. 
D) hemolytic anemia.

Question 5

The prefix phyto means:

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A) light. 
B) plant. 
C) fibre. 
D) photon. 
A) light. 
B) plant. 
C) fibre. 
D) photon.

Question 6

Which of the following vitamins is associated with a lower risk of colon cancer?

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin D 
B) vitamin E 
C) vitamin C 
D) vitamin K 
A) vitamin D 
B) vitamin E 
C) vitamin C 
D) vitamin K

Question 7

Prebiotics are:

Accepted Answer

A) types of fibre naturally found in fruits and vegetables. 
B) foods that will become probiotics if left to ferment. 
C) types of proteins that act as natural antibiotics. 
D) banned by the Health Canada because they contain harmful bacteria. 
A) types of fibre naturally found in fruits and vegetables. 
B) foods that will become probiotics if left to ferment. 
C) types of proteins that act as natural antibiotics. 
D) banned by the Health Canada because they contain harmful bacteria.

Question 8

You have read about the health benefits of probiotics and decide to add yogourt to your grocery list. What would you look for to ensure you are getting an effective dose of probiotics?

Accepted Answer

I look for a probiotic yogourt that prov

Question 9

An advertisement for carrots in a senior's magazine announces that they may be able to improve vision. Do you agree? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

Yes, I would agree that carrot

Question 10

Which of the following are classified as micronutrients?

Accepted Answer

A) vitamins 
B) water 
C) fat 
D) protein 
A) vitamins 
B) water 
C) fat 
D) protein

Question 11

Which of the following would be the BEST choice if you wanted to increase your intake of flavonoids?

Accepted Answer

A) green tea 
B) apples 
C) extra dark chocolate 
D) spinach 
A) green tea 
B) apples 
C) extra dark chocolate 
D) spinach

Question 12

Compare and contrast vitamins and minerals. Include information on their role in the body, chemical properties, classification, and preferred means of obtaining the RDA.

Accepted Answer

Vitamins and minerals are similar in tha

Question 13

If someone were to try to lose weight by consuming an ultra-low-fat diet, which of the following vitamins may not be properly absorbed?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Naturally occurring substances found in plants are called:

Accepted Answer

A) steroids. 
B) antioxidants. 
C) phytochemicals. 
D) chlorofluorocarbons. 
A) steroids. 
B) antioxidants. 
C) phytochemicals. 
D) chlorofluorocarbons.

Question 15

Which vitamin is categorized as a member of the K vitamin "umbrella"?

Accepted Answer

A) alpha-tocopherols 
B) phylloquinone 
C) cholecalciferol 
D) retinol 
A) alpha-tocopherols 
B) phylloquinone 
C) cholecalciferol 
D) retinol

Question 16

Which of the following decreases the absorption of calcium?

Accepted Answer

A) oxalates 
B) vitamin C 
C) lactose 
D) dietary fat 
A) oxalates 
B) vitamin C 
C) lactose 
D) dietary fat

Question 17

Explain how the bioavailability of calcium in milk would differ from the calcium in almonds.

Accepted Answer

Bioavailability refers to the absorption

Question 18

High-potency ________ supplements have been shown to increase death rates among male smokers.

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin E 
B) vitamin C 
C) niacin 
D) beta-carotene 
A) vitamin E 
B) vitamin C 
C) niacin 
D) beta-carotene

Question 19

In which of the following would you expect the majority of vitamin D to be stored?

Accepted Answer

A) muscle 
B) small intestine 
C) adipose 
D) epidermis 
A) muscle 
B) small intestine 
C) adipose 
D) epidermis

Question 20

Which type of study is most commonly used as evidence for the benefits of phytochemicals?

Accepted Answer

A) epidemiological 
B) experimental 
C) survey 
D) retrospective 
A) epidemiological 
B) experimental 
C) survey 
D) retrospective

One of the primary differences between vitamins and minerals is that:

What is nutrigenomics? Explain how nutrigenomics could affect micronutrient recommendations.

Vitamin D, from food sources, must have two ________ groups added to its structure before it can be used by the cells.

Megadosing with vitamin A can cause:

The prefix phyto means:

Which of the following vitamins is associated with a lower risk of colon cancer?

Prebiotics are:

You have read about the health benefits of probiotics and decide to add yogourt to your grocery list. What would you look for to ensure you are getting an effective dose of probiotics?

An advertisement for carrots in a senior's magazine announces that they may be able to improve vision. Do you agree? Why or why not?

Which of the following are classified as micronutrients?

Which of the following would be the BEST choice if you wanted to increase your intake of flavonoids?

Compare and contrast vitamins and minerals. Include information on their role in the body, chemical properties, classification, and preferred means of obtaining the RDA.

If someone were to try to lose weight by consuming an ultra-low-fat diet, which of the following vitamins may not be properly absorbed?

Naturally occurring substances found in plants are called:

Which vitamin is categorized as a member of the K vitamin "umbrella"?

Which of the following decreases the absorption of calcium?

Explain how the bioavailability of calcium in milk would differ from the calcium in almonds.

High-potency ________ supplements have been shown to increase death rates among male smokers.

In which of the following would you expect the majority of vitamin D to be stored?

Which type of study is most commonly used as evidence for the benefits of phytochemicals?

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Designing a Healthy Diet

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Lipids: Essential Energy-Supplying Nutrients

Proteins: Crucial Components of All Body Tissues

Metabolism: From Food to Life

Nutrients Involved in Energy Metabolism

Nutrients Involved in Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Nutrients Involved in Antioxidant Function

Nutrients Involved in Bone Health

Nutrients Involved in Blood Health and Immunity

Achieving and Maintaining a Healthy Body Weight

Nutrition and Physical Activity: Keys to Good Health

Nutrition Through the Life Cycle: Pregnancy and the First Years of Life

Nutrition Through the Life Cycle: Childhood and Adolescence

Nutrition Through the Life Cycle: the Later Years

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Exam 8: Micronutrients, Phytochemicals, and Functional Foods

One of the primary differences between vitamins and minerals is that:

What is nutrigenomics? Explain how nutrigenomics could affect micronutrient recommendations.

Vitamin D, from food sources, must have two ________ groups added to its structure before it can be used by the cells.

Megadosing with vitamin A can cause:

The prefix phyto means:

Which of the following vitamins is associated with a lower risk of colon cancer?

Prebiotics are:

You have read about the health benefits of probiotics and decide to add yogourt to your grocery list. What would you look for to ensure you are getting an effective dose of probiotics?

An advertisement for carrots in a senior's magazine announces that they may be able to improve vision. Do you agree? Why or why not?

Which of the following are classified as micronutrients?

Which of the following would be the BEST choice if you wanted to increase your intake of flavonoids?

Compare and contrast vitamins and minerals. Include information on their role in the body, chemical properties, classification, and preferred means of obtaining the RDA.

If someone were to try to lose weight by consuming an ultra-low-fat diet, which of the following vitamins may not be properly absorbed?

Naturally occurring substances found in plants are called:

Which vitamin is categorized as a member of the K vitamin "umbrella"?

Which of the following decreases the absorption of calcium?

Explain how the bioavailability of calcium in milk would differ from the calcium in almonds.

High-potency ________ supplements have been shown to increase death rates among male smokers.

In which of the following would you expect the majority of vitamin D to be stored?

Which type of study is most commonly used as evidence for the benefits of phytochemicals?

The Role of Nutrition in Our Health

Designing a Healthy Diet

The Human Body: Are We Really What We Eat

Carbohydrates: Plant-Derived Energy Nutrients

Lipids: Essential Energy-Supplying Nutrients

Proteins: Crucial Components of All Body Tissues

Metabolism: From Food to Life

Nutrients Involved in Energy Metabolism

Nutrients Involved in Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Nutrients Involved in Antioxidant Function

Nutrients Involved in Bone Health

Nutrients Involved in Blood Health and Immunity

Achieving and Maintaining a Healthy Body Weight

Nutrition and Physical Activity: Keys to Good Health

Nutrition Through the Life Cycle: Pregnancy and the First Years of Life

Nutrition Through the Life Cycle: Childhood and Adolescence

Nutrition Through the Life Cycle: the Later Years

Malnutrition at Home and Around the World

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