Question 1

Vitamin C contributes to bone health by virtue of its role in

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A)   antioxidant reactions.
B)   collagen synthesis.
C)   immune function.
D)   mineral absorption.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

Which statement about vitamins is true?

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A)   Cannot be stored by the body
B)   Are inorganic
C)   Help regulate chemical reactions in the body
D)   Directly supply energyE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

Match the following terms with the descriptions below.
-Night blindness

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A)  Muscle weakness, loss of appetite, and nerve degeneration due to thiamin deficiency
B)  Unhealthy red blood cells and neurological problems related to poor vitamin B-12 status
C)  Soft bones due to vitamin D deficiency during childhood
D)  Dry and damaged eyes due to vitamin A deficiency
E)  Soft bones due to vitamin D deficiency during adulthoodF) Inability to see in low light due to vitamin A deficiencyG) Bruising, bleeding, and poor wound healing due to vitamin C deficiencyH) Diarrhea, dermatitis, and dementia due to niacin deficiencyI) None of the above
J) B) and C)

Question 4

A nutrient that has been deemed essential but has not been classified as a vitamin is

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A)   ascorbic acid.
B)   beta-carotene.
C)   choline.
D)   resveratrol.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 5

All of the following can be classified as B vitamins except

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A)   choline.
B)   niacin.
C)   riboflavin.
D)   biotin.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Rich sources of pantothenic acid are

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A)   orange juice and soy milk.
B)   blueberries and apples.
C)   white bread and pastries.
D)   sunflower seeds, mushrooms, peanuts, and eggs.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

When the intake of ________ is low, vitamin E aids in its absorption.

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A)   vitamin A
B)   vitamin D
C)   iron
D)   zincE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 8

Lycopene is found in

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A)   grapes.
B)   carrots.
C)   tomatoes.
D)   whole grain products.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 9

Excessive use of vitamin E supplements could lead to

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A)   uncontrolled bleeding.
B)   nausea.
C)   diarrhea.
D)   All of these responses are correct.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 10

Consuming excessive carotenoids may cause

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A)   fetal malformations.
B)   yellowing of the skin.
C)   chlorosis.
D)   scurvy.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 11

B vitamins

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A)   regulate mineral absorption.
B)   serve as coenzymes in metabolic reactions.
C)   are very stable during food processing.
D)   are stored in adipose tissue.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 12

Deposition of calcium and phosphorus in the bones is regulated by

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A)   vitamin A.
B)   riboflavin.
C)   vitamin D.
D)   niacin.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

Symptoms of ________ deficiency include glossitis, dermatitis, cheilosis, eye disorders, sun sensitivity, and confusion.

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A)   thiamin
B)   niacin
C)   riboflavin
D)   folateE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

Beriberi is caused by a ________ deficiency.

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A)   thiamin
B)   vitamin B-6
C)   niacin
D)   cholineE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Biotin absorption is inhibited by

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A)   phytate.
B)   oxalate.
C)   avidin.
D)   copper.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 16

Match the following terms with the descriptions below.
-Pellagra

Accepted Answer

A)  Muscle weakness, loss of appetite, and nerve degeneration due to thiamin deficiency
B)  Unhealthy red blood cells and neurological problems related to poor vitamin B-12 status
C)  Soft bones due to vitamin D deficiency during childhood
D)  Dry and damaged eyes due to vitamin A deficiency
E)  Soft bones due to vitamin D deficiency during adulthoodF) Inability to see in low light due to vitamin A deficiencyG) Bruising, bleeding, and poor wound healing due to vitamin C deficiencyH) Diarrhea, dermatitis, and dementia due to niacin deficiencyI) A) and D)
J) All of the above

Question 17

Examine the Nutrition Facts panel for wild Alaskan salmon.
  True or false: Wild Alaskan salmon is a rich (high) source of vitamin D.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

In milling grains to make refined products, seeds are crushed and the germ, bran, and husk layers are discarded, leaving just the starch-containing ________ in the refined grains.

Accepted Answer

A)   endosperm
B)   cereal
C)   cellulose
D)   fiberE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 19

Anemia can result from a deficiency of

Accepted Answer

A)   folate.
B)   vitamin B-12.
C)   vitamin B-6.
D)   all of these.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

The first step in ensuring an adequate intake of vitamins is

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A)   following a dietary pattern that matches MyPlate's Daily Food Plan.
B)   ingesting a wide variety of fortified foods.
C)   using a multivitamin and mineral supplement.
D)   taking individual nutrient supplements.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Exam 8: Vitamins

Rich sources of pantothenic acid are

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In milling grains to make refined products, seeds are crushed and the germ, bran, and husk layers are discarded, leaving just the starch-containing ________ in the refined grains.

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Match the following terms with the descriptions below. -Pellagra

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Deposition of calcium and phosphorus in the bones is regulated by

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All of the following can be classified as B vitamins except

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When the intake of ________ is low, vitamin E aids in its absorption.

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Lycopene is found in

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Anemia can result from a deficiency of

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Symptoms of ________ deficiency include glossitis, dermatitis, cheilosis, eye disorders, sun sensitivity, and confusion.

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B vitamins

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A nutrient that has been deemed essential but has not been classified as a vitamin is

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Beriberi is caused by a ________ deficiency.

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Excessive use of vitamin E supplements could lead to

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The first step in ensuring an adequate intake of vitamins is

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Which statement about vitamins is true?

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Consuming excessive carotenoids may cause

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Examine the Nutrition Facts panel for wild Alaskan salmon. True or false: Wild Alaskan salmon is a rich (high) source of vitamin D.

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Vitamin C contributes to bone health by virtue of its role in

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Biotin absorption is inhibited by

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Match the following terms with the descriptions below. -Night blindness

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