Question 1

The National Cancer Institute estimates that most cancers are caused by a person's genetics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The only food group(s) providing ample amounts of vitamin C for the diet is/are the:

Accepted Answer

A)  milk group. 
B)  protein foods group. 
C)  vegetable and fruit groups. 
D)  grains group. 
A)  milk group. 
B)  protein foods group. 
C)  vegetable and fruit groups. 
D)  grains group.

Question 3

Why are pharmaceutical companies less willing to fund research on plants for medicinal purposes than on man-made medicines?

Accepted Answer

A)  Because there isn't enough land to cultivate the plants in sufficient quantities. 
B)  Because past research has not lead to any useful medicines. 
C)  The statement is untrue and there is a lot of research going on. 
D)  Because the plants cannot be patented to allow exclusivity for any profits. 
A)  Because there isn't enough land to cultivate the plants in sufficient quantities. 
B)  Because past research has not lead to any useful medicines. 
C)  The statement is untrue and there is a lot of research going on. 
D)  Because the plants cannot be patented to allow exclusivity for any profits.

Question 4

In order to reduce the incidence of neural tube defects, the FDA has mandated that folic acid be added to:

Accepted Answer

A)  grain products. 
B)  milk and dairy foods. 
C)  frozen and canned vegetables. 
D)  ground beef. 
A)  grain products. 
B)  milk and dairy foods. 
C)  frozen and canned vegetables. 
D)  ground beef.

Question 5

Which herb is mismatched with its purported use?

Accepted Answer

A)  Black cohash - reduces symptoms of menopause 
B)  Ginger - settles an upset stomach 
C)  Psyllium - improves memory 
D)  Feverfew - reduces severity of migraines 
A)  Black cohash - reduces symptoms of menopause 
B)  Ginger - settles an upset stomach 
C)  Psyllium - improves memory 
D)  Feverfew - reduces severity of migraines

Question 6

Vitamin A is water soluble and found in the non-fat part of the milk.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

List the antioxidant nutrients, state food sources for these nutrients, and describe the health roles attributed to these nutrients in the body.

Accepted Answer

The answer of List the antioxidant nutrients, state food sources...

Question 8

Taken regularly, vitamin supplements will help reduce stress and decrease fatigue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Timothy is an overweight business systems analyst who jogs for 45 minutes nearly every morning, drinks only black coffee and water, and is fond of broccoli and tofu. What should he do to reduce his cancer risk?

Accepted Answer

A)  Limit his consumption of broccoli and tofu 
B)  Reduce his calorie intake to achieve a healthy weight 
C)  Switch to decaffeinated coffee or herbal tea 
D)  Include weight training and stretches in his fitness routine 
A)  Limit his consumption of broccoli and tofu 
B)  Reduce his calorie intake to achieve a healthy weight 
C)  Switch to decaffeinated coffee or herbal tea 
D)  Include weight training and stretches in his fitness routine

Question 10

Which of the following substances should you look for when buying a vitamin and mineral supplement?

Accepted Answer

A)  PABA 
B)  Hesperidin 
C)  Inositol 
D)  Bee pollen 
E)  None of the above 
A)  PABA 
B)  Hesperidin 
C)  Inositol 
D)  Bee pollen 
E)  None of the above

Question 11

A characteristic of the fat-soluble vitamins is that excesses are stored in the liver and fatty tissues.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

High blood levels of homocysteine:

Accepted Answer

A)  correlate with diets high in fruits and vegetables. 
B)  have no known relationship to chronic disease risk. 
C)  can reduce the blood's ability to clot and increase bleeding risk. 
D)  tend to be associated with low blood levels of vitamin B12, vitamin B6, and folate. 
A)  correlate with diets high in fruits and vegetables. 
B)  have no known relationship to chronic disease risk. 
C)  can reduce the blood's ability to clot and increase bleeding risk. 
D)  tend to be associated with low blood levels of vitamin B12, vitamin B6, and folate.

Question 13

What are "free radicals"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chemicals in some animal foods thought to promote certain cancers. 
B)  Dietary supplements that reduce the risk of skin cancer. 
C)  Toxic compounds created in the body that may contribute to certain chronic diseases. 
D)  Compounds abundant in the Mediterranean diet that reduce the risk of heart disease. 
A)  Chemicals in some animal foods thought to promote certain cancers. 
B)  Dietary supplements that reduce the risk of skin cancer. 
C)  Toxic compounds created in the body that may contribute to certain chronic diseases. 
D)  Compounds abundant in the Mediterranean diet that reduce the risk of heart disease.

Question 14

Vignette Donna is a 22-year-old college student on the tennis team. She prides herself on staying in shape but often eats empty-calorie meals when she is in a rush. She knows that some family members have had different kinds of cancer and is curious to find out what steps, if any, she can take to prevent this from happening to her. She visits a reputable site on the Internet and gleans a lot of useful suggestions that she plans on implementing. Let's see if she has learned as much as you already know by answering these questions. The National Cancer Institute estimates that only about 14% of all cancers are associated with

Accepted Answer

A)  genetics and related risk factors. 
B)  lifestyle factors. 
C)  environmental factors. 
D)  dietary factors. 
A)  genetics and related risk factors. 
B)  lifestyle factors. 
C)  environmental factors. 
D)  dietary factors.

Question 15

The vitamin most intensively involved in protein metabolism is:

Accepted Answer

A)  riboflavin. 
B)  vitamin B6. 
C)  biotin. 
D)  vitamin A. 
E)  vitamin E. 
A)  riboflavin. 
B)  vitamin B6. 
C)  biotin. 
D)  vitamin A. 
E)  vitamin E.

Question 16

When the diet contains an adequate amount of protein, the body can synthesize niacin from the amino acid:

Accepted Answer

A)  lysine. 
B)  tryptophan. 
C)  phenylalanine. 
D)  valine. 
E)  tyrosine. 
A)  lysine. 
B)  tryptophan. 
C)  phenylalanine. 
D)  valine. 
E)  tyrosine.

Question 17

Studies lend weight to the theory that colon cancer is associated with a diet

Accepted Answer

A)  high in zinc from grains. 
B)  high in animal protein. 
C)  high in vegetable fiber. 
D)  low in alcohol consumption. 
A)  high in zinc from grains. 
B)  high in animal protein. 
C)  high in vegetable fiber. 
D)  low in alcohol consumption.

Question 18

B vitamins:

Accepted Answer

A)  are fat soluble. 
B)  become part of coenzymes. 
C)  are stored in adipose tissue. 
D)  are absorbed into lymph. 
A)  are fat soluble. 
B)  become part of coenzymes. 
C)  are stored in adipose tissue. 
D)  are absorbed into lymph.

Question 19

Human population studies overwhelmingly confirm the association between breast cancer and dietary fat intake.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

With exposure to sunlight, vitamin D can be made by humans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The National Cancer Institute estimates that most cancers are caused by a person's genetics.

The only food group(s) providing ample amounts of vitamin C for the diet is/are the:

Why are pharmaceutical companies less willing to fund research on plants for medicinal purposes than on man-made medicines?

In order to reduce the incidence of neural tube defects, the FDA has mandated that folic acid be added to:

Which herb is mismatched with its purported use?

Vitamin A is water soluble and found in the non-fat part of the milk.

List the antioxidant nutrients, state food sources for these nutrients, and describe the health roles attributed to these nutrients in the body.

Taken regularly, vitamin supplements will help reduce stress and decrease fatigue.

Timothy is an overweight business systems analyst who jogs for 45 minutes nearly every morning, drinks only black coffee and water, and is fond of broccoli and tofu. What should he do to reduce his cancer risk?

Which of the following substances should you look for when buying a vitamin and mineral supplement?

A characteristic of the fat-soluble vitamins is that excesses are stored in the liver and fatty tissues.

High blood levels of homocysteine:

What are "free radicals"?

The vitamin most intensively involved in protein metabolism is:

When the diet contains an adequate amount of protein, the body can synthesize niacin from the amino acid:

Studies lend weight to the theory that colon cancer is associated with a diet

B vitamins:

Human population studies overwhelmingly confirm the association between breast cancer and dietary fat intake.

With exposure to sunlight, vitamin D can be made by humans.

The Basics of Understanding Nutrition

The Pursuit of a Healthy Diet

Anatomy for Nutritions Sake

The Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starch, and Fiber

The Lipids: Fats and Oils

The Proteins and Amino Acids

The Minerals and Water: A Functional Approach

Impact of Fluids and Beverages on Nutritional Health

Weight Management

Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Fitness

The Life Cycle: Conception Through the Later Years

Food Safety and the Global Food Supply

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Exam 7: The Vitamins: A Functional Approach

The National Cancer Institute estimates that most cancers are caused by a person's genetics.

The only food group(s) providing ample amounts of vitamin C for the diet is/are the:

Why are pharmaceutical companies less willing to fund research on plants for medicinal purposes than on man-made medicines?

In order to reduce the incidence of neural tube defects, the FDA has mandated that folic acid be added to:

Which herb is mismatched with its purported use?

Vitamin A is water soluble and found in the non-fat part of the milk.

List the antioxidant nutrients, state food sources for these nutrients, and describe the health roles attributed to these nutrients in the body.

Taken regularly, vitamin supplements will help reduce stress and decrease fatigue.

Timothy is an overweight business systems analyst who jogs for 45 minutes nearly every morning, drinks only black coffee and water, and is fond of broccoli and tofu. What should he do to reduce his cancer risk?

Which of the following substances should you look for when buying a vitamin and mineral supplement?

A characteristic of the fat-soluble vitamins is that excesses are stored in the liver and fatty tissues.

High blood levels of homocysteine:

What are "free radicals"?

The vitamin most intensively involved in protein metabolism is:

When the diet contains an adequate amount of protein, the body can synthesize niacin from the amino acid:

Studies lend weight to the theory that colon cancer is associated with a diet

B vitamins:

Human population studies overwhelmingly confirm the association between breast cancer and dietary fat intake.

With exposure to sunlight, vitamin D can be made by humans.

The Basics of Understanding Nutrition

The Pursuit of a Healthy Diet

Anatomy for Nutritions Sake

The Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starch, and Fiber

The Lipids: Fats and Oils

The Proteins and Amino Acids

The Minerals and Water: A Functional Approach

Impact of Fluids and Beverages on Nutritional Health

Weight Management

Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Fitness

The Life Cycle: Conception Through the Later Years

Food Safety and the Global Food Supply

Filters