Question 1

Overconsumption of the water-soluble vitamins will likely result in:

Accepted Answer

A) a reserve supply, which will aid in the prevention of colds and infections. 
B) no apparent change, because they are stored in the adipose tissues. 
C) no apparent change, because they are excreted. 
D) toxic accumulation in the liver. 
E) kidney stones. 
A) a reserve supply, which will aid in the prevention of colds and infections. 
B) no apparent change, because they are stored in the adipose tissues. 
C) no apparent change, because they are excreted. 
D) toxic accumulation in the liver. 
E) kidney stones.

Question 2

Which vitamin can be used as a pharmacological agent for the treatment of high cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Match between columns
                        Premises: gout

Accepted Answer

The Answer of rupture of the red blood cells, caused is...

Question 4

Why is milk usually sold in cardboard or opaque plastic containers?

Accepted Answer

​ Riboflavin is light sensitive; the ult

Question 5

The chemical name for vitamin E is:

Accepted Answer

A) beta-carotene. 
B) cholecalciferol. 
C) ascorbic acid. 
D) tocopherol. 
E) tryptophan. 
A) beta-carotene. 
B) cholecalciferol. 
C) ascorbic acid. 
D) tocopherol. 
E) tryptophan.

Question 6

Match between columns
                        Premises: antioxidant

Accepted Answer

The Answer of a metabolic disease in which crystals of is...

Question 7

A dietary deficiency of vitamin A can produce:

Accepted Answer

A) rickets. 
B) night blindness. 
C) a prolonged blood-clotting time. 
D) light sensitivity. 
E) beta-carotenosis. 
A) rickets. 
B) night blindness. 
C) a prolonged blood-clotting time. 
D) light sensitivity. 
E) beta-carotenosis.

Question 8

Sixty milligrams of niacin can be made from one milligram of tryptophan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Phytochemicals:

Accepted Answer

A) are essential nutrients. 
B) are bioactive compounds found in foods. 
C) have no biological activity in the body. 
D) should be taken as supplements. 
E) are only found in animal tissue. 
A) are essential nutrients. 
B) are bioactive compounds found in foods. 
C) have no biological activity in the body. 
D) should be taken as supplements. 
E) are only found in animal tissue.

Question 10

Because of their inorganic nature, vitamins can be destroyed during storage and in cooking and must be handled with care.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Studies suggest that a diet rich in carotenoids may be associated with a lower risk of:

Accepted Answer

A) diabetes. 
B) arthritis. 
C) heart disease. 
D) osteoporosis. 
E) Alzheimer's disease. 
A) diabetes. 
B) arthritis. 
C) heart disease. 
D) osteoporosis. 
E) Alzheimer's disease.

Question 12

The only disease a vitamin can cure is the disease caused by a deficiency of that vitamin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Children with measles or measles-related infections may benefit from _____ supplementation.

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin C 
B) vitamin A 
C) iron 
D) folate 
E) vitamin B12 
A) vitamin C 
B) vitamin A 
C) iron 
D) folate 
E) vitamin B12

Question 14

The first signs of vitamin C deficiency appear in the:

Accepted Answer

A) blood vessels. 
B) bones. 
C) hair. 
D) fingernails. 
E) irises. 
A) blood vessels. 
B) bones. 
C) hair. 
D) fingernails. 
E) irises.

Question 15

Describe the factors that may interfere with vitamin D synthesis.

Accepted Answer

Latitude, season, and time of day all ha

Question 16

Some vitamins are available from foods as precursors called:

Accepted Answer

A) provitamins. 
B) coenzymes. 
C) pre-enzymes. 
D) free radicals. 
E) oxidants. 
A) provitamins. 
B) coenzymes. 
C) pre-enzymes. 
D) free radicals. 
E) oxidants.

Question 17

Among fruits and vegetables, the best sources of beta-carotene are:

Accepted Answer

A) green or yellow, like lettuce and corn. 
B) dark green or deep orange, like broccoli and sweet potatoes. 
C) green, like lettuce, peas, and snap beans. 
D) brightly colored, like tomatoes and lemons. 
E) dark red, like beets. 
A) green or yellow, like lettuce and corn. 
B) dark green or deep orange, like broccoli and sweet potatoes. 
C) green, like lettuce, peas, and snap beans. 
D) brightly colored, like tomatoes and lemons. 
E) dark red, like beets.

Question 18

Which statement is representative of functional foods?

Accepted Answer

A) Shrimp is considered a functional food, because it was once a moving, functioning animal. 
B) Vegetables, fruits, and other whole foods are not examples of functional foods. 
C) Calcium-fortified orange juice is not a functional food. 
D) Functional foods provide health benefits beyond basic nutrition by altering one or more body processes. 
E) The health benefits of functional foods are listed on the food label. 
A) Shrimp is considered a functional food, because it was once a moving, functioning animal. 
B) Vegetables, fruits, and other whole foods are not examples of functional foods. 
C) Calcium-fortified orange juice is not a functional food. 
D) Functional foods provide health benefits beyond basic nutrition by altering one or more body processes. 
E) The health benefits of functional foods are listed on the food label.

Question 19

Riboflavin is used by the body to:

Accepted Answer

A) facilitate energy metabolism. 
B) prevent the disease pellagra. 
C) provide raw materials for red blood cells. 
D) maintain epithelial tissue . 
E) form hyaline cartilage. 
A) facilitate energy metabolism. 
B) prevent the disease pellagra. 
C) provide raw materials for red blood cells. 
D) maintain epithelial tissue . 
E) form hyaline cartilage.

Question 20

Children are most vulnerable to vitamin A toxicity because they need less of it and are more sensitive to overdoses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 8: The Vitamins

Overconsumption of the water-soluble vitamins will likely result in:

Which vitamin can be used as a pharmacological agent for the treatment of high cholesterol?

Why is milk usually sold in cardboard or opaque plastic containers?

The chemical name for vitamin E is:

A dietary deficiency of vitamin A can produce:

Sixty milligrams of niacin can be made from one milligram of tryptophan.

Phytochemicals:

Because of their inorganic nature, vitamins can be destroyed during storage and in cooking and must be handled with care.

Studies suggest that a diet rich in carotenoids may be associated with a lower risk of:

The only disease a vitamin can cure is the disease caused by a deficiency of that vitamin.

Children with measles or measles-related infections may benefit from _____ supplementation.

The first signs of vitamin C deficiency appear in the:

Describe the factors that may interfere with vitamin D synthesis.

Some vitamins are available from foods as precursors called:

Among fruits and vegetables, the best sources of beta-carotene are:

Which statement is representative of functional foods?

Riboflavin is used by the body to:

Children are most vulnerable to vitamin A toxicity because they need less of it and are more sensitive to overdoses.

Overview of Nutrition and Health

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Protein

Digestion and Absorption

Metabolism, Energy Balance, and Body Composition

Weight Management

Water and the Minerals

Fitness and Nutrition

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Pregnancy and Lactation

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Later Adulthood

Illness and Nutrition Care

Medications, Diet-Drug Interactions, and Herbal Supplements

Specialized Nutrition Support: Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition

Foods and Food Consistency for Upper Gi Disorders

Fiber-Modified Diets for Lower Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders

Carbohydrate- and Fat-Modified Diets for Malabsorption Disorders

Nutrition Therapy for Liver and Gallbladder Diseases

Carbohydrate-Controlled Diets for Diabetes Mellitus

Fat-Controlled, Mineral-Modified Diets for Cardiovascular Diseases

Protein-, Mineral-, and Fluid-Modified Diets for Kidney Diseases

Energy- and Protein-Modified Diets for Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Energy- and Protein-Modified Diets for Cancer and Hiv Infection

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