Chapter 7

Which symptom is NOT associated with Vitamin B deficiency? a. Increased appetite b. Nausea c. Irritability d. Muscle pain e. Forgetfulness

a. Increased appetite

Which individual has a valid reason to take a Vitamin/Mineral supplement? a. Someone who is addicted to drugs or alcohol. b. Someone who is feeling tired and wants a supplement to provide energy. c. Someone who is stressed and does not get enough exercise. d. Someone who believes that food grown on today's soils lack nutrients. e. Someone who does not like to eat vegetables.

a. Someone who is addicted to drugs or alcohol.

Which vitamin is mismatched with its deficiency? a. vitamin D - pernicious anemia b. thiamin - beriberi c. vitamin C - scurvy d. niacin - pellagra e. vitamin K - excessive bleeding

a. vitamin D - pernicious anemia

Which food item has the HIGHEST amount of Vitamin C? a. 1 oz. steak b. 1/2 cup sweet red pepper c. 1/2 cup rice d. 1 cup yogurt e. 1/2 cup carrots

b. 1/2 cup sweet red pepper

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 grains and cereals. c. Exclusion of starchy vegetables. d. Exclusion of dairy. e. Exclusion of meat and fat.

b. Exclusion of grains and cereals.

You have a friend who eats a lot of highly processed foods, fast foods, and convenience foods, but does drink fortified milk. You could share with your friend that that she is at risk for developing _________________________ deficiency. a. Thiamin b. Vitamin E c. Vitamin D d. Riboflavin e. Vitamin A

b. Vitamin E

Current recommendations for Fruit and Vegetable intakes are for us to consume a variety from each category on a daily basis. What are the 2 vitamins that are abundant in leafy greens and citrus fruits, as well as other fruits and vegetables? a. Riboflavin and vitamin K b. Vitamin B12 and thiamin c. Folate and vitamin C d. Vitamin A and vitamin E e. Thiamin and vitamin C

c. Folate and vitamin C

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 increase destruction of free radicals in the body. c. They will be excreted if not used on the day they are absorbed. d. They will be stored in fat cells, which can lead to toxicity. e. They will promote the production of red blood cells.

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

Which statement regarding water-soluble vitamins is NOT true? a. Some water-soluble vitamins are destroyed when exposed to light, heat, or oxygen during processing. b. Water-soluble vitamins easily dissolve and drain away with cooking water. c. Water-soluble vitamins are easily absorbed and stored in the liver. d. Foods never deliver toxic doses of the water-soluble vitamins. e. Water-soluble vitamins are easily excreted in the urine.

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

Which of the following are classified as water-soluble vitamins? a. B, C, D, E b. A, E c. A, D, E, K d. B, C e. A, B, K, D

d. B, C

Which characteristic is LEAST likely to apply to a Fat-soluble vitamin? a. Toxic in excess. b. Dissolves in lipids. c. Requires bile for absorption. d. Easily absorbed and excreted in urine. e. Commonly found in foods that contain fat.

d. Easily absorbed and excreted in urine.

Which of the following is least likely to contribute to cases of rickets in the U.S.? a. Increased time spent indoors. b. Dark skin pigmentation. c. A preference for soft drinks over milk in adolescents. d. Increased physical activity in organized sports. e. Use of UV-blocking sunscreen.

d. Increased physical activity in organized sports.

Which vitamin's main role is to help activate proteins that help blood clot? a. C b. beta-carotene c. D d. E e. K

e. K

The need for vitamin E rises as people consume more _____ because it requires antioxidant protection by the vitamin. a. Meat b. Fried food c. Trans fat d. Saturated fat e. Polyunsaturated fat

e. Polyunsaturated fat

Which vitamin supplement is known to cause malformations of a fetus? a. vitamin K b. thiamin c. vitamin B12 d. vitamin C e. vitamin A

e. vitamin A