Question 1

Which of the following overt side effect(s)  is likely to appear after a person ingests a high quantity of nicotinic acid?

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A)  Constipation
B)  Mental confusion
C)  Painful, tingling, itching sensation
D)  Hair loss, bloating, and photophobia
E)  Sudden increase in blood pressureF) A) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 2

What is meant by the bioavailability of a vitamin? How is it determined?

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Some water-soluble vitamins are synthesi...

Question 3

Describe the potential hazards of excessive vitamin C intake.

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The availability of vitamin C supplement...

Question 4

Explain the modes of action of vitamin C.

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As an antioxidant: Vitamin C loses elect...

Question 5

What organ stores the highest concentration of vitamin C?

Accepted Answer

A)  Liver
B)  Muscle
C)  Thyroid gland
D)  Adrenal glands
E)  HypothalamusF) C) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 6

What is meant by the bioavailability of a vitamin in food?

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A)  The total amount available from plant and animal food
B)  The amount absorbed and subsequently used by the body
C)  The amount that escapes destruction from food processing
D)  The number of different chemical forms of the same vitamin
E)  The number of kcal that can be produced from the vitaminF) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 7

Discuss through the use of examples the importance of folate in development of the neural tube during the early weeks of pregnancy.

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The brain and spinal cord develop from t...

Question 8

Which of the following foods contains a protein that decreases bioavailability of biotin?

Accepted Answer

A)  Aged wine
B)  Aged cheese
C)  Raw egg whites
D)  Raw cauliflower
E)  Citrus fruitsF) A) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 9

The synthesis of collagen requires both vitamin C and

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A)  iron.
B)  zinc.
C)  cobalamin.
D)  beta-carotene.
E)  copper.F) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 10

Biotin can be synthesized by

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A)  avidin.
B)  the skin.
C)  the liver.
D)  intestinal bacteria.
E)  bone marrow.F) D) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 11

Which of the following is the coenzyme form of thiamin?

Accepted Answer

A)  Thiaminacide
B)  Thiamin pyrophosphate
C)  Thiamin adenine dinucleotide
D)  Thiamin mononucleotide
E)  Thiamin flavinF) C) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 12

Which of the following functions has a requirement for thiamin?

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A)  Blood coagulation
B)  Formation of red blood cells
C)  Energy release from energy-yielding nutrients
D)  Formation of epithelial cell mucopolysaccharides
E)  Production of histamineF) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 13

The niacin-deficiency disease, ____________________, produces the symptoms of diarrhea, dermatitis, dementia, and eventually death

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The answer of The niacin-deficiency disease, ____________________, produces the symptoms...

Question 14

Which of the following is a feature of pantothenic acid in nutrition?

Accepted Answer

A)  Absorption from foods is inhibited by aspirin.
B)  A deficiency or a toxicity shows similar symptoms.
C)  Deficiencies are seen primarily in children ages 4-10 years.
D)  It functions in the metabolism of amino acids, glucose, and fatty acids.
E)  It is possible to develop toxic levels on pantothenic acid if too much is ingested.F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 15

A person with a disorder that limits absorption of bile is at increased risk for deficiency of

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A)  folate.
B)  niacin.
C)  riboflavin.
D)  ascorbic acid.
E)  pantothenic acidF) B) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 16

MATCHING
-Excess intake of vitamin C may aggravate this disorder

Accepted Answer

A)  Pork
B)  Corn
C)  Dairy
D)  Folate
E)  BiotinF) NiacinG) CholineH) AnemiaI) CollagenJ) BeriberiK) BroccoliL) RiboflavinM) Vitamin B6N) Vitamin B₁₂O) TryptophanP) Iron overloadQ) Ascorbic acidR) Intrinsic factorS) Ultraviolet lightT) Pantothenic acidU) D) and I)
V) N) and S)

Question 17

Which of the following provides the most thiamin per serving size?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ham
B)  Squash
C)  Whole milk
D)  Whole-grain breads
E)  Cheddar cheeseF) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 18

List population groups that have a physiological need for vitamin/mineral supplements.

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Question 19

Which of the following diets is most likely to lead to beriberi?

Accepted Answer

A)  High intakes of white rice
B)  Low intakes of whole grains
C)  High intakes of unrefined rice
D)  Low intakes of enriched grains
E)  High intakes of cornF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 20

How does the method of cooking affect thiamin stability?

Accepted Answer

A)  Microwaving the food conserves much of the thiamin.
B)  Prolonged heating of the food has little, if any, effect on the thiamin.
C)  Boiling the food tends to conserve thiamin by forming a stable, hydrated complex.
D)  Steaming the food can lead to substantial thiamin loss due to the high heat needed to form the steam.
E)  Blanching the food before cooking it will preserve thiamin content.F) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Exam 10: The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C

List population groups that have a physiological need for vitamin/mineral supplements.

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Describe the potential hazards of excessive vitamin C intake.

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What is meant by the bioavailability of a vitamin? How is it determined?

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Which of the following overt side effect(s) is likely to appear after a person ingests a high quantity of nicotinic acid?

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The niacin-deficiency disease, ____________________, produces the symptoms of diarrhea, dermatitis, dementia, and eventually death

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Which of the following is a feature of pantothenic acid in nutrition?

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What organ stores the highest concentration of vitamin C?

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Explain the modes of action of vitamin C.

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Discuss through the use of examples the importance of folate in development of the neural tube during the early weeks of pregnancy.

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Which of the following is the coenzyme form of thiamin?

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MATCHING -Excess intake of vitamin C may aggravate this disorder

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Which of the following diets is most likely to lead to beriberi?

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The synthesis of collagen requires both vitamin C and

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Which of the following functions has a requirement for thiamin?

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What is meant by the bioavailability of a vitamin in food?

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Which of the following provides the most thiamin per serving size?

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How does the method of cooking affect thiamin stability?

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Which of the following foods contains a protein that decreases bioavailability of biotin?

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