Question 1

Which of the following is a trace mineral?

Accepted Answer

A)  iron
B)  vitamin B₁₂
C)  vitamin C
D)  calcium A

Question 2

Mineral supplements are made in the laboratory from plant sources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Macronutrients are more efficiently absorbed by the body than micronutrients.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Which of the following statements does NOT describe water-soluble vitamins?

Accepted Answer

A)  Water-soluble vitamins are absorbed easily from the intestinal tract into the blood.
B)  Water-soluble vitamins are stored in large amounts in the body.
C)  Water-soluble vitamins are found in a wide variety of foods.
D)  Water-soluble vitamins are rarely toxic.

Question 5

Which of the following were once referred to as accessory factors?

Accepted Answer

A)  coenzymes
B)  binding factors
C)  vitamins and minerals
D)  supplements

Question 6

Since vitamins are found in a wide variety of foods, they are considered non-essential nutrients.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Vitamins A, D, E, and K are BEST absorbed with foods that are rich in

Accepted Answer

A)  fat.
B)  calcium.
C)  fiber.
D)  vitamin C.

Question 8

Which statement is FALSE regarding fat-soluble vitamins?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fat-soluble vitamins are stored in adipose tissue and the liver.
B)  Over-consumption of fat-soluble vitamins can lead to toxicity symptoms.
C)  Fat-soluble vitamins need to be consumed on a daily basis.
D)  Fat-soluble vitamins are absorbed along with dietary fat.

Question 9

Even individuals who eat a variety of healthy foods cannot meet their micronutrient needs from food alone and should take a daily supplement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Most minerals are absorbed better from animal food sources than from supplements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The human body can synthesize which two fat-soluble vitamins?

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin B₁₂ and vitamin C
B)  vitamin D and vitamin K
C)  vitamin E and vitamin A
D)  thiamin and niacin

Question 12

The calcium in calcium fortified orange juice is well absorbed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Research studies suggest that diets rich in vitamin D are associated with a lower risk of developing

Accepted Answer

A)  cataracts.
B)  colon cancer.
C)  osteoporosis.
D)  type 2 diabetes.

Question 14

The binder found in high-fiber foods that inhibits the absorption of iron and zinc is

Accepted Answer

A)  heme.
B)  oxalic acid.
C)  phenol.
D)  pyridoxine.

Question 15

Deficiencies of fat-soluble vitamins are sometimes seen in people who

Accepted Answer

A)  do not eat green vegetables.
B)  avoid dairy products.
C)  have a fat malabsorption disorder.
D)  are overweight.

Question 16

What is the only water-soluble vitamin that can be stored in large amounts in the human body?

Accepted Answer

A)  thiamin
B)  vitamin B₁₂
C)  vitamin C
D)  vitamin D

Question 17

Which of the following comprises the vitamin B₆ "umbrella" of compounds?

Accepted Answer

A)  pyridoxal, pyridoxine, and pyridoxamine
B)  retinol, retinal, and retinoic acid
C)  cholecalciferol and ergocalciferol
D)  phylloquinone and menaquinone

Question 18

Fat-soluble vitamins should be consumed more frequently than water-soluble vitamins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Research shows that smokers benefit from daily supplements of beta carotene.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Toxicity to water-soluble vitamins is most often due to the over-use of high-potency vitamin supplements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 22: Vitamins and Minerals: Micronutrients With Macro Powers

Which of the following is a trace mineral?

Mineral supplements are made in the laboratory from plant sources.

Macronutrients are more efficiently absorbed by the body than micronutrients.

Which of the following statements does NOT describe water-soluble vitamins?

Which of the following were once referred to as accessory factors?

Since vitamins are found in a wide variety of foods, they are considered non-essential nutrients.

Vitamins A, D, E, and K are BEST absorbed with foods that are rich in

Which statement is FALSE regarding fat-soluble vitamins?

Even individuals who eat a variety of healthy foods cannot meet their micronutrient needs from food alone and should take a daily supplement.

Most minerals are absorbed better from animal food sources than from supplements.

The human body can synthesize which two fat-soluble vitamins?

The calcium in calcium fortified orange juice is well absorbed.

Research studies suggest that diets rich in vitamin D are associated with a lower risk of developing

The binder found in high-fiber foods that inhibits the absorption of iron and zinc is

Deficiencies of fat-soluble vitamins are sometimes seen in people who

What is the only water-soluble vitamin that can be stored in large amounts in the human body?

Which of the following comprises the vitamin B₆ "umbrella" of compounds?

Fat-soluble vitamins should be consumed more frequently than water-soluble vitamins.

Research shows that smokers benefit from daily supplements of beta carotene.

Toxicity to water-soluble vitamins is most often due to the over-use of high-potency vitamin supplements.