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Nutrition 1010 - Introductory Nutrition » Spring 2021 » Chapter 7 Quiz

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Question #1

B12 supplements mask a folate deficiency.

A. FALSE

B. TRUE

Question #2

You have a friend who eats a lot of highly processed foods, fast foods, and convenience foods, but does drink fortified milk. What type of deficiency is your friend at risk for developing?

A. vitamin E

B. vitamin A

C. vitamin D

D. thiamin

E. riboflavin

Question #3

The need for vitamin E rises as people consume more of what because it requires antioxidant protection by the vitamin?

A. meat

B. polyunsaturated fat

C. saturated fat

D. fried food

E. trans fat

Question #4

Which symptom is not associated with vitamin B deficiency?

A. increased appetite

B. irritability

C. nausea

D. muscle pain

E. forgetfulness

Question #5

If you eat a food that contains a large dose of thiamin and riboflavin, what will most likely happen to the thiamin and riboflavin?

A. They will be stored in the body tissues for later use as needed.

B. They will be excreted if not used on the day they are absorbed.

C. They will be stored in fat cells, which can lead to toxicity.

D. They will promote the production of red blood cells.

E. They will increase destruction of free radicals in the body.

Question #6

Which food item has the highest amount of vitamin C?

A. ½ cup carrots

B. 1 cup yogurt

C. ½ cup sweet red pepper

D. 1 ounce steak

E. ½ cup rice

Question #7

Which of the following are classified as water-soluble vitamins?

A. A, E vitamins

B. Bs, C vitamins

C. A, Bs, K, D vitamins

D. A, D, E, K vitamins

E. Bs, C, D, E vitamins

Question #8

Which characteristic is LEAST likely to apply to a fat-soluble vitamin?

A. requires bile for absorption

B. commonly found in foods that contain fat

C. easily absorbed and excreted in urine

D. toxic in excess

E. dissolves in lipids

Question #9

Which vitamin is mismatched with its deficiency?

A. vitamin C – scurvy

B. niacin – pellagra

C. vitamin K – excessive bleeding

D. thiamin – beriberi

E. vitamin D – pernicious anemia

Question #10

Current recommendations for fruit and vegetable intakes are for us to consume a variety from each category on a daily basis. What are the two vitamins that are abundant in leafy greens and citrus fruits, as well as other fruits and vegetables?

A. folate and vitamin C

B. riboflavin and vitamin K

C. thiamin and vitamin C

D. vitamin A and vitamin E

E. vitamin B12 and thiamin

Question #11

Which individual has a valid reason to take a vitamin/mineral supplement?

A. someone who does not like to eat vegetables

B. someone who is addicted to drugs or alcohol

C. someone who is feeling tired and wants a supplement to provide energy

D. someone who is stressed and does not get enough exercise

E. someone who believes that food grown on today's soils lack nutrients

Question #12

Which of the following is LEAST likely to contribute to cases of rickets in the United States?

A. increased physical activity in organized sports

B. use of UV-blocking sunscreen

C. dark skin pigmentation

D. increased time spent indoors

E. a preference for soft drinks over milk in adolescents

Question #13

Which vitamin supplement is known to cause malformations of a fetus?

A. vitamin A

B. thiamin

C. vitamin B12

D. vitamin C

E. vitamin K

Question #14

Deficiency in the water-soluble vitamins ________, and _________ , contribute to anemia, and a deficiency in __________ causes pellagra.

A. B12, folate, niacin

B. B6, thiamin, folate

C. vitamin A, B6, riboflavin

D. B12, vitamin K, thiamin

Question #15

Active forms of vitamin A that are readily absorbed in the body are only found in foods derived from animals.

A. FALSE

B. TRUE

Question #16

A woman who is on a low-carbohydrate diet for weight loss may have difficulty maintaining an adequate level of the B vitamins thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, and folate. What characteristic of her diet would cause this?

A. exclusion of fruits

B. exclusion of dairy

C. exclusion of starchy vegetables

D. exclusion of grains and cereals

E. exclusion of meat and fat

Question #17

Which statement is true of vitamin C?

A. Vitamin C impedes the absorption of iron in food.

B. Vitamin C is stored in fat.

C. Vitamin C is challenging to obtain from food.

D. Vitamin C acts as an antioxidant.

Question #18

Which statement regarding water-soluble vitamins is FALSE?

A. Water-soluble vitamins are easily absorbed and stored in the liver.

B. Some water-soluble vitamins are destroyed when exposed to light, heat, or oxygen during processing.

C. Water-soluble vitamins are easily excreted in the urine.

D. Foods never deliver toxic doses of the water-soluble vitamins.

E. Water-soluble vitamins easily dissolve and drain away with cooking water.

Question #19

Which vitamin's main role is to help activate proteins that help blood clot?

A. D

B. E

C. C

D. beta-carotene

E. K

Question #20

All of these statements are true EXCEPT which one?

A. Fat-soluble vitamins require bile to be absorbed in the body.

B. Fat-soluble vitamins are stored, and therefore overconsumption may lead to toxicity.

C. Vitamins are essential, caloric nutrients that are needed in tiny amounts.

E. Vitamins A, D, E, and K are fat-soluble.

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