Question 1

Derivatives of vitamin A are used to treat

Accepted Answer

A)  acne. 
B)  sun sensitivity. 
C)  birth defects. 
D)  rickets. 
A)  acne. 
B)  sun sensitivity. 
C)  birth defects. 
D)  rickets.

Question 2

Diets high in folate and vitamin B12 are associated with elevated blood levels of the amino acid homocysteine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A severe iron deficiency results in a condition called macrocytic anemia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The B-complex vitamins are direct energy sources for the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

All antioxidants are fat-soluble.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Vitamin A's maintenance of healthy epithelial tissues is important because these tissues

Accepted Answer

A)  are involved in blood clotting. 
B)  synthesize collagen. 
C)  line the respiratory and intestinal tracts. 
D)  break down bone tissue. 
A)  are involved in blood clotting. 
B)  synthesize collagen. 
C)  line the respiratory and intestinal tracts. 
D)  break down bone tissue.

Question 7

The light-sensitive membrane lining the inner eye is known as the

Accepted Answer

A)  retina. 
B)  pupil. 
C)  cornea. 
D)  lens. 
A)  retina. 
B)  pupil. 
C)  cornea. 
D)  lens.

Question 8

Blueberries are high in antioxidants and phytochemicals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A deficiency of vitamin K can contribute to the development of osteoporosis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following supplements increases the risk of cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin B12 for elderly people 
B)  beta-carotene supplements for people who smoke 
C)  vitamin D supplements for people with HIV/AIDS 
D)  vitamin B6 supplements for women 
A)  vitamin B12 for elderly people 
B)  beta-carotene supplements for people who smoke 
C)  vitamin D supplements for people with HIV/AIDS 
D)  vitamin B6 supplements for women

Question 11

The red, orange, and deep-yellow colors of phytochemical-rich fruits and vegetables are produced by

Accepted Answer

A)  collagen. 
B)  biotin. 
C)  provitamins. 
D)  carotenoids. 
A)  collagen. 
B)  biotin. 
C)  provitamins. 
D)  carotenoids.

Question 12

Which of the following food preparation methods would cause the greatest loss of vitamin C from broccoli?

Accepted Answer

A)  microwaving 
B)  boiling 
C)  steaming 
D)  stir-frying 
A)  microwaving 
B)  boiling 
C)  steaming 
D)  stir-frying

Question 13

Belinda lives in Austin, Texas, and spends a good part of her day in her office as a data analyst. Provide a general guideline that can ensure that she gets an adequate amount of vitamin D from sunlight.

Accepted Answer

Belinda can ensure she gets an adequate

Question 14

Which vitamin is known as the "protein vitamin" because of its role in building nonessential amino acids?

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin A 
B)  vitamin B6 
C)  vitamin B12 
D)  folate 
A)  vitamin A 
B)  vitamin B6 
C)  vitamin B12 
D)  folate

Question 15

Which vitamin A-deficiency disorder results in the loss of the ability to see in dim light?

Accepted Answer

A)  color blindness 
B)  night blindness 
C)  myopia 
D)  cataracts 
A)  color blindness 
B)  night blindness 
C)  myopia 
D)  cataracts

Question 16

Diseases that cause the malabsorption of fat can result in a deficiency of

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin A 
B)  vitamin B6 
C)  vitamin B12 
D)  vitamin C 
A)  vitamin A 
B)  vitamin B6 
C)  vitamin B12 
D)  vitamin C

Question 17

People living in the northern United States and Canada cannot get an adequate amount of vitamin D from sunlight between mid-October and mid-March.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Vitamins are essential to the healthy functioning of the body because they

Accepted Answer

A)  store energy. 
B)  are free radicals. 
C)  are involved in regulating our body's processes. 
D)  are never toxic. 
A)  store energy. 
B)  are free radicals. 
C)  are involved in regulating our body's processes. 
D)  are never toxic.

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT considered an essential nutrient?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

Which of the following statements BEST describes fat-soluble vitamins?

Accepted Answer

A)  carbon containing, essential micronutrients that are insoluble in water 
B)  non-carbon containing, nonessential macronutrients that are soluble in water 
C)  carbon containing, essential micronutrients that are soluble in water 
D)  non-carbon containing, nonessential macronutrients that are not soluble in water 
A)  carbon containing, essential micronutrients that are insoluble in water 
B)  non-carbon containing, nonessential macronutrients that are soluble in water 
C)  carbon containing, essential micronutrients that are soluble in water 
D)  non-carbon containing, nonessential macronutrients that are not soluble in water

Derivatives of vitamin A are used to treat

Diets high in folate and vitamin B₁₂ are associated with elevated blood levels of the amino acid homocysteine.

A severe iron deficiency results in a condition called macrocytic anemia.

The B-complex vitamins are direct energy sources for the body.

All antioxidants are fat-soluble.

Vitamin A's maintenance of healthy epithelial tissues is important because these tissues

The light-sensitive membrane lining the inner eye is known as the

Blueberries are high in antioxidants and phytochemicals.

A deficiency of vitamin K can contribute to the development of osteoporosis.

Which of the following supplements increases the risk of cancer?

The red, orange, and deep-yellow colors of phytochemical-rich fruits and vegetables are produced by

Which of the following food preparation methods would cause the greatest loss of vitamin C from broccoli?

Belinda lives in Austin, Texas, and spends a good part of her day in her office as a data analyst. Provide a general guideline that can ensure that she gets an adequate amount of vitamin D from sunlight.

Which vitamin is known as the "protein vitamin" because of its role in building nonessential amino acids?

Which vitamin A-deficiency disorder results in the loss of the ability to see in dim light?

Diseases that cause the malabsorption of fat can result in a deficiency of

People living in the northern United States and Canada cannot get an adequate amount of vitamin D from sunlight between mid-October and mid-March.

Vitamins are essential to the healthy functioning of the body because they

Which of the following is NOT considered an essential nutrient?

Which of the following statements BEST describes fat-soluble vitamins?

Nutrition: Making It Work for You

The Human Body: Are We Really What We Eat

Carbohydrates: Plant-Derived Energy Nutrients

Fats: Essential Energy-Supplying Nutrients

Proteins: Crucial Components of All Body Tissues

Minerals: Building and Moving Our Body

Fluid Balance, Water, and Alcohol

Achieving and Maintaining a Healthful Body Weight

Nutrition and Physical Activity: Keys to Good Health

Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle

Food Safety, Technology, and the New Food Movement

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Exam 6: Vitamins: Micronutrients With Macro Powers

Derivatives of vitamin A are used to treat

Diets high in folate and vitamin B12 are associated with elevated blood levels of the amino acid homocysteine.

A severe iron deficiency results in a condition called macrocytic anemia.

The B-complex vitamins are direct energy sources for the body.

All antioxidants are fat-soluble.

Vitamin A's maintenance of healthy epithelial tissues is important because these tissues

The light-sensitive membrane lining the inner eye is known as the

Blueberries are high in antioxidants and phytochemicals.

A deficiency of vitamin K can contribute to the development of osteoporosis.

Which of the following supplements increases the risk of cancer?

The red, orange, and deep-yellow colors of phytochemical-rich fruits and vegetables are produced by

Which of the following food preparation methods would cause the greatest loss of vitamin C from broccoli?

Belinda lives in Austin, Texas, and spends a good part of her day in her office as a data analyst. Provide a general guideline that can ensure that she gets an adequate amount of vitamin D from sunlight.

Which vitamin is known as the "protein vitamin" because of its role in building nonessential amino acids?

Which vitamin A-deficiency disorder results in the loss of the ability to see in dim light?

Diseases that cause the malabsorption of fat can result in a deficiency of

People living in the northern United States and Canada cannot get an adequate amount of vitamin D from sunlight between mid-October and mid-March.

Vitamins are essential to the healthy functioning of the body because they

Which of the following is NOT considered an essential nutrient?

Which of the following statements BEST describes fat-soluble vitamins?

Nutrition: Making It Work for You

The Human Body: Are We Really What We Eat

Carbohydrates: Plant-Derived Energy Nutrients

Fats: Essential Energy-Supplying Nutrients

Proteins: Crucial Components of All Body Tissues

Minerals: Building and Moving Our Body

Fluid Balance, Water, and Alcohol

Achieving and Maintaining a Healthful Body Weight

Nutrition and Physical Activity: Keys to Good Health

Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle

Food Safety, Technology, and the New Food Movement

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Diets high in folate and vitamin B₁₂ are associated with elevated blood levels of the amino acid homocysteine.