Question 1

Of the following foods,which is the richest source of riboflavin?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fat-free milk
B)  Red delicious apples
C)  Tomatoes
D)  Corn oil margarineE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Choline is necessary for the formation of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine involved in muscle contraction,memory,and learning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following foods is a good source of vitamin B-12?

Accepted Answer

A)  Walnuts
B)  Whole-wheat bread
C)  Lean meats
D)  Raw carrotsE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 4

Which of the following foods is a rich source of vitamin C?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fat-free milk
B)  Ground beef
C)  Broccoli
D)  Whole-wheat breadE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Which of the following vitamins is part of a coenzyme that participates in energy metabolism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vitamin K
B)  Vitamin A
C)  Ascorbic acid
D)  Pantothenic acidE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Sonya has a chronic illness,and to treat the condition,she takes an antibiotic every day.Despite her illness,Sonya's diet is nutritionally adequate,and she exercises regularly.Based on this information,Sonya may need to _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  reduce her protein intake
B)  take a dietary supplement that contains biotin
C)  eat more vitamin C-rich foods
D)  consume fewer foods that contain omega-3 fatty acidsE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

The body can store large amounts of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  thiamin
B)  vitamin B-12
C)  riboflavin
D)  vitamin CE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 8

Kevin is a bodybuilder who takes a variety of vitamin supplements.He often has diarrhea,and last week he was diagnosed with a kidney stone.Based on this information,which of his supplements is most likely contributing to his current health problems?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vitamin B-6
B)  Thiamin
C)  Biotin
D)  Vitamin CE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 9

Niacin is needed to make coenzyme A.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

_____ is added to refined grain products as part of the enrichment process.

Accepted Answer

A)  Niacin
B)  Vitamin D
C)  Pantothenic acid
D)  Vitamin B-6E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 11

Thiamin is part of thiamin pyrophosphate,which is a coenzyme that is involved in removing carbon dioxide molecules from certain compounds.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Routine vitamin C supplementation _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  prevents Alzheimer's disease
B)  reduces the risk of kidney stones
C)  prevents common colds among the general population
D)  may reduce the duration of cold symptoms by a day or soE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

Which of the following cooking methods can result in major losses of water-soluble vitamins?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stir-frying in a small amount of oil
B)  Boiling in a saucepan of water
C)  Steaming in a vegetable steamer
D)  Microwaving in little or no waterE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 14

_____ is added to refined grain products as part of the enrichment process.

Accepted Answer

A)  Choline
B)  Thiamin
C)  Vitamin D
D)  Vitamin B-6E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 15

B vitamins generally function as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  parts of coenzymes
B)  structural components of body cells
C)  hormones
D)  neurotransmittersE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 16

Blake is a college student whose diet consists primarily of enriched white bread,chicken,meat,cheese,yogurt,and milk.Furthermore,he doesn't take dietary supplements.Based on this information,Blake has a high risk of developing _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  beriberi
B)  pellagra
C)  neural tube defects
D)  scurvyE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Which of the following practices is associated with an increased risk of cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Drinking alcoholic beverages
B)  Being physically active
C)  Consuming high-fiber diets
D)  Eating foods that contain high amounts of folate and vitamin CE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

Your best friend eats plenty of meats and dairy products but avoids eating fruits and vegetables.She bruises easily,her sores take a long time to heal,and her gums bleed when she brushes her teeth.Based on this information,which of the following vitamins is most likely to be deficient in her diet?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pantothenic acid
B)  Vitamin B-6
C)  Vitamin B-12
D)  Vitamin CE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 19

When cooking green beans,Lenny likes to add baking soda to the cooking water,because it keeps the beans from turning olive green.As a result of this practice,Lenny's green beans have _____ than green beans cooked in plain water.

Accepted Answer

A)  more essential amino acids
B)  fewer kilocalories
C)  less vitamin C
D)  greater fatty acid contentE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 20

Having excess body fat increases the risk of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  esophageal cancer
B)  cystic fibrosis
C)  diverticulosis
D)  beriberiE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Exam 10: Water-Soluble Vitamins

Sonya has a chronic illness,and to treat the condition,she takes an antibiotic every day.Despite her illness,Sonya's diet is nutritionally adequate,and she exercises regularly.Based on this information,Sonya may need to _____.

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Which of the following foods is a rich source of vitamin C?

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_____ is added to refined grain products as part of the enrichment process.

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Which of the following foods is a good source of vitamin B-12?

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Of the following foods,which is the richest source of riboflavin?

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The body can store large amounts of _____.

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Blake is a college student whose diet consists primarily of enriched white bread,chicken,meat,cheese,yogurt,and milk.Furthermore,he doesn't take dietary supplements.Based on this information,Blake has a high risk of developing _____.

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B vitamins generally function as _____.

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Thiamin is part of thiamin pyrophosphate,which is a coenzyme that is involved in removing carbon dioxide molecules from certain compounds.

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Which of the following cooking methods can result in major losses of water-soluble vitamins?

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_____ is added to refined grain products as part of the enrichment process.

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Having excess body fat increases the risk of _____.

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Which of the following vitamins is part of a coenzyme that participates in energy metabolism?

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Your best friend eats plenty of meats and dairy products but avoids eating fruits and vegetables.She bruises easily,her sores take a long time to heal,and her gums bleed when she brushes her teeth.Based on this information,which of the following vitamins is most likely to be deficient in her diet?

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When cooking green beans,Lenny likes to add baking soda to the cooking water,because it keeps the beans from turning olive green.As a result of this practice,Lenny's green beans have _____ than green beans cooked in plain water.

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Kevin is a bodybuilder who takes a variety of vitamin supplements.He often has diarrhea,and last week he was diagnosed with a kidney stone.Based on this information,which of his supplements is most likely contributing to his current health problems?

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Which of the following practices is associated with an increased risk of cancer?

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Niacin is needed to make coenzyme A.

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Routine vitamin C supplementation _____.

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Choline is necessary for the formation of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine involved in muscle contraction,memory,and learning.

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