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Question #1
Which of the following is a fat-soluble vitamin that acts as an antioxidant in lipids, such as those in cell membranes and lipoproteins?
A.   beta-carotene
B.   vitamin C
C.   vitamin A
D.   vitamin E
Question #2
Peak bone mass is reached by age 30 and is impacted by nutrition and physical activity.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #3
Eating a diet rich in antioxidant-containing foods like fruits and vegetables is associated with lower oxidative stress and risk of chronic diseases.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #4
Which of the following are two fat-soluble vitamins that humans obtain from non-dietary sources?
A.   A and C
B.   niacin and thiamin
C.   D and K
D.   B and E
Question #5
Which of the following are important functions of calcium?
A.   all of these
B.   bone strength and structure
C.   transmission of nerve impulses
D.   muscle contraction and relaxation
Question #6
Which of the following factors have a positive impact on peak bone mass and decrease the risk of osteoporosis?
A.   having a small frame size
B.   physical Inactivity
C.   smoking
D.   adequate calcium, vitamin D, and protein intake
E.   being underweight
Question #7
Which of the following helps to prevent the breakdown of the myelin sheath that surrounds and protects nerve cells?
A.   vitamin D
B.   vitamin B12
C.   vitamin K
D.   folate
Question #8
Which of the following vitamins does NOT take part in blood cell renewal or function?
A.   pyridoxine (vitamin B6)
B.   pantothenic acid
C.   folate
D.   cobalamin (vitamin B12)
Question #9
The disease caused by vitamin C deficiency is called __________.
A.   scurvy
B.   night blindness
C.   xerophthalmia
D.   goiter
Question #10
Which part of the protein hemoglobin binds and transports oxygen in the blood?
A.   iron
B.   fluoride
C.   magnesium
D.   phosphorus
E.   calcium

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