Question 1

Macular degeneration might be delayed if the diet contains carotenoids.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The inability of the stomach to produce enough acid can lead to _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  atrophic gastritis 
B)  diarrhea 
C)  beriberi 
D)  heart disease

Question 3

By the early 1800s, sailors in the British navy had been dubbed "limeys" because they were required to drink lemon or lime juice daily to prevent:

Accepted Answer

A)  pellagra. 
B)  beriberi. 
C)  rickets. 
D)  scurvy.

Question 4

The American Institute for Cancer Research has recommended all of the following for cancer prevention except :

Accepted Answer

A)  If you drink alcoholic beverages, limit consumption. 
B)  Eat more of a variety of fruits and vegetables each day. 
C)  Choose refined grains daily. 
D)  Limit consumption of red meats.

Question 5

The thiamin deficiency disease is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  scurvy. 
B)  pellagra. 
C)  beriberi. 
D)  thiaminosis.

Question 6

Individuals who lack intrinsic factor are at high risk for a deficiency of:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Some of the vitamins serve as sources of energy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Riboflavin is destroyed by:

Accepted Answer

A)  heat. 
B)  acid. 
C)  ultraviolet light. 
D)  alkali.

Question 9

Low vitamin K blood levels are associated with a higher risk of hip fractures in older women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The primary function of vitamin D is the regulation of the use of calcium and phosphorus within the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Preformed vitamin A:

Accepted Answer

A)  is another name for carotene. 
B)  can be found in both animal and plant foods. 
C)  is found in non-fortified skim milk. 
D)  is made with the help of the skin, liver, and kidney. 
E)  is found in large amounts in the liver of animals and human beings.

Question 12

Phytochemicals in supplements are superior to the phytochemicals found in foods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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. Donna's risk of skin cancer can be minimized by consuming foods high in beta-carotene such as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  cucumbers 
B)  apples 
C)  cantaloupe 
D)  bananas 
E)  all of the above

Question 14

The main function of vitamin D is:

Accepted Answer

A)  maintaining stability of cell membranes. 
B)  antioxidant protection. 
C)  synthesis of cholesterol. 
D)  bone mineralization.

Question 15

The vitamin D deficiency disease in adults is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  rickets. 
B)  keratomalacia. 
C)  hyperkeratosis. 
D)  osteomalacia.

Question 16

Which of the following would not be considered a "superstar fruit or vegetable"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Iceberg lettuce 
B)  Kiwi 
C)  Brussels sprouts 
D)  Blueberries

Question 17

Vitamin E is

Accepted Answer

A)  found mostly in fruits. 
B)  a precursor to vitamin C. 
C)  a remedy for nighttime leg cramps. 
D)  found mostly in vegetable oils.

Question 18

Which of the following people probably does not need a vitamin and mineral supplement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Melanie, a 22 year old who is lactose intolerant and lives in Boston. 
B)  Debbie, who has been a vegan since college. 
C)  John, who is recovering from heart surgery. 
D)  Mike, who works as a roofer in Florida.

Question 19

Lycopene, found in _____, may help reduce the risk of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  bananas; high blood pressure 
B)  summer squash; macular degeneration 
C)  tomatoes; prostate cancer 
D)  cruciferous vegetables; breast cancer 
E)  citrus fruits; skin cancer

Question 20

List ways to incorporate phytochemicals into your daily eating plan.

Accepted Answer

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Exam 7: The Vitamins: A Functional Approach

Macular degeneration might be delayed if the diet contains carotenoids.

The inability of the stomach to produce enough acid can lead to _____.

By the early 1800s, sailors in the British navy had been dubbed "limeys" because they were required to drink lemon or lime juice daily to prevent:

The American Institute for Cancer Research has recommended all of the following for cancer prevention except :

The thiamin deficiency disease is known as:

Individuals who lack intrinsic factor are at high risk for a deficiency of:

Some of the vitamins serve as sources of energy.

Riboflavin is destroyed by:

Low vitamin K blood levels are associated with a higher risk of hip fractures in older women.

The primary function of vitamin D is the regulation of the use of calcium and phosphorus within the body.

Preformed vitamin A:

Phytochemicals in supplements are superior to the phytochemicals found in foods.

The main function of vitamin D is:

The vitamin D deficiency disease in adults is called:

Which of the following would not be considered a "superstar fruit or vegetable"?

Vitamin E is

Which of the following people probably does not need a vitamin and mineral supplement?

Lycopene, found in _, may help reduce the risk of _.

List ways to incorporate phytochemicals into your daily eating plan.