Question 1

Which B vitamin is required for amino acid metabolism?

Accepted Answer

A)   Thiamin
B)   Niacin
C)   Vitamin B-6
D)   Pantothenic acidE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

In North America, which of the following populations is most susceptible to deficiencies of B vitamins?

Accepted Answer

A)   Vegans
B)   Pregnant women
C)   Preschoool children
D)   AlcoholicsE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 3

The vitamin that aids in activating fatty acids so they can yield energy is

Accepted Answer

A)   pantothenic acid.
B)   biotin.
C)   vitamin B-6.
D)   thiamin.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

Which of the following is the best food source of riboflavin?

Accepted Answer

A)   Milk
B)   Lean ham
C)   Carrots
D)   Canola oilE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 5

Besides being supplied in the diet, some micronutrients are synthesized in the body. For example, ________ can be synthesized by microorganisms in the intestinal tract.

Accepted Answer

A)   vitamin K
B)   vitamin D
C)   niacin
D)   vitamin B-6E) A) and C)
F) B) and C) A

Question 6

Vitamins involved in red blood cell synthesis are

Accepted Answer

A)   folate and thiamin.
B)   thiamin and niacin.
C)   vitamin B-12 and folate.
D)   folate and pantothenic acid.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B) C

Question 7

Drying of the cornea due to vitamin A deficiency is called

Accepted Answer

A)   apnea.
B)   dysphagia.
C)   xerophthalmia.
D)   cachexia.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Consistently consuming raw egg whites, as in a daily high-protein drink, can bind and result in a deficiency of this vitamin.

Accepted Answer

A)   folate
B)   vitamin B-6
C)   pantothenic acid
D)   biotinE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

Which of the following is most likely to result in vitamin toxicity if consumed daily over a long period of time?

Accepted Answer

A)   Vitamin A supplements
B)   B-vitamin complex
C)   Fortified breakfast cereals
D)   Spinach, kale, and other greensE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 10

Antibiotics often destroy beneficial bacteria (e.g., in the gastrointestinal tract)  along with pathogenic strains. This can decrease bacterial synthesis of

Accepted Answer

A)   calcium.
B)   vitamin D.
C)   vitamin K.
D)   vitamin E.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 11

A rich folate food source would be

Accepted Answer

A)   skim milk.
B)   roast beef.
C)   asparagus.
D)   peanuts.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 12

Match the following terms with the descriptions below.
-Pernicious anemia

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 B)
J) A) and F)

Question 13

Foods that are sources of chemicals that provide health benefits beyond being essential dietary nutrients are termed

Accepted Answer

A)   functional foods.
B)   antioxidants.
C)   gluten-free foods.
D)   superfoods.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 14

The synthetic form of folate (folic acid)  is ________ bioavailable than the natural form of the vitamin.

Accepted Answer

A)   more
B)   lessC) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 15

________ is unique among the B vitamins because bacterial synthesis of the vitamin contributes to meeting human needs.

Accepted Answer

A)   Folate
B)   Vitamin B-6
C)   Pantothenic acid
D)   BiotinE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 16

Match each term with its definition.
-Accumulation of dead cells and secretions on the cornea of the eye

Accepted Answer

A)  Retinoids
B)  Night blindness
C)  Bitot's spots
D)  Carotenoids
E)  XerophthalmiaF) D) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 17

The apparent role of ________ in prevention of birth defects is similar to that of folate.

Accepted Answer

A)   manganese
B)   molybdenum
C)   choline
D)   pantothenic acidE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Examine the Nutrition Facts panel for wild Alaskan salmon.  How much vitamin D is in one serving (3 ounces)  of cooked salmon?

Accepted Answer

A)   7 micrograms
B)   7 milligrams
C)   7 grams
D)   7 millilitersE) A) and B)
F) A) and C) A

Question 19

Accutane (an acne medication)  is a derivative of vitamin

Accepted Answer

A)   A.
B)   E.
C)   C.
D)   D.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 20

Consuming adequate ________ during pregnancy can help prevent neural tube defects, such as spina bifida.

Accepted Answer

A)   niacin
B)   folate
C)   riboflavin
D)   vitamin B-6E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Exam 8: Vitamins

Which B vitamin is required for amino acid metabolism?

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In North America, which of the following populations is most susceptible to deficiencies of B vitamins?

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The vitamin that aids in activating fatty acids so they can yield energy is

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Which of the following is the best food source of riboflavin?

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Besides being supplied in the diet, some micronutrients are synthesized in the body. For example, ________ can be synthesized by microorganisms in the intestinal tract.

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Vitamins involved in red blood cell synthesis are

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Drying of the cornea due to vitamin A deficiency is called

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Consistently consuming raw egg whites, as in a daily high-protein drink, can bind and result in a deficiency of this vitamin.

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Which of the following is most likely to result in vitamin toxicity if consumed daily over a long period of time?

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Antibiotics often destroy beneficial bacteria (e.g., in the gastrointestinal tract) along with pathogenic strains. This can decrease bacterial synthesis of

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A rich folate food source would be

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Match the following terms with the descriptions below. -Pernicious anemia

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Foods that are sources of chemicals that provide health benefits beyond being essential dietary nutrients are termed

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The synthetic form of folate (folic acid) is ________ bioavailable than the natural form of the vitamin.

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________ is unique among the B vitamins because bacterial synthesis of the vitamin contributes to meeting human needs.

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Match each term with its definition. -Accumulation of dead cells and secretions on the cornea of the eye

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The apparent role of ________ in prevention of birth defects is similar to that of folate.

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Examine the Nutrition Facts panel for wild Alaskan salmon. How much vitamin D is in one serving (3 ounces) of cooked salmon?

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Accutane (an acne medication) is a derivative of vitamin

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Consuming adequate ________ during pregnancy can help prevent neural tube defects, such as spina bifida.

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