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Question #1

General characteristics of water-soluble vitamins include all of the following except

A. Excesses are eliminated from the kidneys

B. Many require protein carriers

C. They freely circulate in water-filled parts of the body

D. They are absorbed directly into the blood

Question #2

All of the following are characteristic of vitamins except

A. Vitamins are individual units, they are not linked in long chains

B. Vitamins may be vulnerable to heat extremes, as in cooking

C. Vitamins are organic

D. Vitamins yield usable energy

Question #3

Beriberi results from a deficiency of which nutrient?

A. Vitamin B12

B. Vitamin C

C. Niacin

D. Thiamin

Question #4

What type of container is best for protecting the riboflavin content of milk?

A. Glass jar with wide mouth

B. Transparent glass

C. Cardboard

D. Airtight

Question #5

A deficiency of which nutrient can be induced by ingesting large quantities of raw egg whites?

A. Riboflavin

B. Vitamin D

C. Niacin

D. Biotin

Question #6

Which two vitamins can be synthesized by bacteria of the GI tract?

A. Pantothenic acid and niacin

B. Vitamin C and vitamin B1

C. Biotin and vitamin K

D. Folate and pyridoxine

Question #7

Which of the vitamins can be synthesized from sunshine on skin?

A. Inositol

B. Vitamin D

C. Vitamin A

D. Thiamin

Question #8

During what time of the life cycle is folate especially needed?

A. In teenaged years when hormonal changes are prevalent

B. During the senior years when individuals may be more sedentary

C. During menopause when estrogen levels are declining

D. When cells are developing rapidly, as in pregnancy

Question #9

Why are vegans at risk of developing vitamin B12 deficiency?

A. Vegan diets inhibit absorption of the vitamin

B. High fiber content of vegan diets causes decreased storage by the liver

C. High fiber content of vegan diets causes increased excretion of the vitamin

D. Vegan diets may provide insufficient amounts of the vitamin

Question #10

The deficiency condition associated with vitamin B12 is?

A. Pellagra

B. Ariboflavinosis

C. Wet beriberi

D. Pernicious anemia

Question #11

Which of the following would be defined as the best conservation cooking method for retaining water-soluble vitamins

A. Boiling only with salt

B. Boiling

C. Blanching

D. Roasting

Question #12

Iron absorption is aided by what water soluble vitamin?

A. Pantothenic acid

B. Thiamin

C. Vitamin C

D. Biotin

Question #13

All are features of fat-soluble vitamins except

A. They are stored in the liver and adipose tissue

B. They freely circulate in water filled parts of the body

C. They are likely to reach toxic levels when consumed in excess

D. They are hydrophobic

Question #14

Which of the following food would show the greatest quantity of Beta Carotene?

A. Sweet potato

B. Chicken

C. Whole grains

D. Red pepper

Question #15

Infants are born with adequate vitamin K in their intestinal tracts.

A. TRUE

B. FALSE

Question #16

What is the name of the vitamin D deficiency disease seen in children?

A. Rickets

B. Beriberi

C. Scurvy

D. Osteomalacia

Question #17

What disease is associated with a deficiency of ascorbic acid?

A. Hypoparathyroidism

B. Scurvy

C. Rickets

D. Pellagra

Question #18

Which of the vitamins act as Co-enzymes in assisting with energy release?

A. The B vitamins

B. All of the water-soluble vitamins

C. Vitamin D

D. All of the fat-soluble vitamins

Question #19

For which of the vitamins below could it be likely to reach toxic levels when consumed from supplements?

A. thiamin

B. vitamin C

C. mgnesium

D. vitamin D

Question #20

Which of the following vitamins aids in the prevention of night blindness?

A. Vitamin A

B. Potassium

C. Vitamin C

D. Vitamin D

Question #21

The disease, Pellagra is associated with the deficiency of which of the vitamins?

A. Niacin

B. Thiamin

C. Vitamin A

D. Vitamin C

Question #22

What is the main function (s) of vitamin D?

A. Promotes synthesis of carotenoids and controls absorption of fat soluble vitamins

B. Prevents night blindness and degeneration of the cornea

C. Promotes mineralization of bone by sending signal to GI tract to absorb calcium, to bones to release calcium and to kidneys to retain calcium

D. Participates in the synthesis of blood-clotting proteins and prevents hemorrhaging

Question #23

According to the recommendations of several professional societies, people who absolutely require a dietary multinutrient supplement should limit the amount to

A. Less than 25 % of the DV or DRI

B. Less than 5% of the DV or DRI

C. 200% to 500% of the DV or DRI

D. 50% to 150% of the DV or DRI

Question #24

What is the recommended fluid intake for a person taking in 2000 kcal/day?

A. It is unnecessary to take in fluids, as we make enough through condensation reactions in the body

B. 10-12 liters

C. 2000-3000 milliliters

D. 500-600 milliliters

Question #25

What best describes the characteristic of the major minerals?

A. Interact negatively with most vitamins in the body

B. Are present in much smaller quantities, in the body, than the trace minerals

C. Are present in the body in amounts greater than 5 grams or 1 teaspoon

D. Have functions much greater than the trace minerals

Question #26

What is the major function of electrolytes in the body?

A. To promote weight gain

B. To promote weight loss

C. To act as a solvent for vitamins and minerals

D. To maintain water balance

Question #27

Which of these is the most abundant mineral in the body?

A. Calcium

B. Selenium

C. Molybdenum

D. Iron

Question #28

The majority of the sodium, in the American diet comes by way of

A. Naturally occurring salt in foods

B. Food manufacturers

C. Salt from foods that come from the ocean

D. Salt added during cooking

Question #29

If blood calcium is too low, which of the following cells will be stimulated to break down bone in order to release calcium into the blood?

A. Osteoclast

B. Osteoblast

C. Skin cells

D. Islet cells of the pancreas

Question #30

Which of the following deep green leafy vegetables ranks poor in its calcium absorption?

A. Spinach

B. Broccoli

C. Tomato

D. Kale

Question #31

Having the mineral iodine in our commercial salt supply may decrease the incidence of what disease?

A. Pernicious anemia

B. Beriberi

C. Goiter

D. Pellagra

Question #32

All of the following interfere with calcium absorption except

A. Phytates and oxalates

B. Lactose

C. Vitamin D deficiency

D. High protein intake

Question #33

High phosphorus intakes have been associated with decreased calcium absorption. Which of the following, so prevalent in the American diet, provides a substantial amount of phosphorus?

A. Seaweed

B. Brussels sprouts

C. Sodas

D. Berries

Question #34

Myoglobin (muscle cells) and hemoglobin (Red Blood Cells) are cells that house which of the following nutrients?

A. Copper

B. Vitamin C

C. Pyridoxine

D. Iron

Question #35

Which of the following minerals is necessary for steady heartbeat?

A. Potassium

B. Chloride

C. Iron

D. Glucose

Question #36

All are true of the mineral fluoride except

A. Works with insulin to facilitate glucose uptake from the blood to the cells

B. Promotes resistance to tooth decay.

C. Fluorosis is a toxicity symptom

D. Functions in the formation of bone

Question #37

The claim that supplements are necessary because today’s foods lack sufficient nutrients to support health is a marketing trap.

A. TRUE

B. FALSE

Question #38

The recommended source of fluid for healthy U.S. adults is?

A. tea or coffee, because caffeine helps maintain fluid in the body.

B. carbonated beverages, because they have good flavor.

C. plain drinking water, because it is safe and noncaloric.

D. soft tap water, because it is fluoridated.

Question #39

Which of the following impairs iron absorption?

A. MPF Factor

B. Vitamin C

C. Phytates

D. Heme

Question #40

Water would be considered an organic nutrient.

A. FALSE

B. TRUE

Question #41

The saying " If some is good, more is better" does not apply to water intake.

A. TRUE

B. FALSE

Question #42

What do the following foods have in common? Watermelon Lettuce Spinach Strawberries

A. High water content

B. All are excellent sources for protein

C. All are fruits

D. All promote spikes in blood sugar

Question #43

What do the minerals potassium, sodium and chloride have in common?

A. They are all non-essential minerals

B. They are all classified as trace minerals

C. They are all classified as electrolytes

D. They are all found in scant quantities in the food supply and must be supplemented

Question #44

A commercial "Sports Drink" like Gatorade would be essential for an athlete who experiences heavy sweating during an event.

A. FALSE

B. TRUE

Question #45

High salt intake is associated with the excretion of what nutrient?

A. B vitamins

B. Calcium

C. Iron

D. Thiamin

Question #46

In the processed foods supply the following mineral ratios occur

A. Copper declines as iron increases

B. Sodium declines as potassium increases

C. Potassium declines as sodium increases

D. Iron declines as copper increases

Question #47

Which of the minerals is part of the secretion of digestion that maintains the strong acidity of gastric juice?

A. Sodium

B. Iodine

C. iron

D. Chloride

Question #48

Cabbage family vegetables such as kale and broccoli may be a better absorbable source of calcium than even milk.

A. TRUE

B. FALSE

Question #49

Trace mineral contents of foods will vary with soil and water composition, and food processing

A. TRUE

B. FALSE

Question #50

The craving and consumption of nonfood substances could indicate a deficiency of which nutrient?

A. Zinc

B. Manganase

C. Iron

D. Copper

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