quiz 10
banana
A(n) ________ is the best source of B6 per kcalorie. a. banana b. flour tortilla c. strawberry d. carrot e. orange
beriberi
Prolonged thiamin deficiency can result in ________ . a. rickets b. anemia c. beriberi d. scurvy e. pellagra
a
The Committee on Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) addresses the possibility of adverse effects from high doses of nutrients by establishing ________ . a. Tolerable Upper Intake Levels b. LD50s c. Upper Limit Levels d. Recommended Daily Amounts e. Toxicity Ranges
bioavailability
The rate at and the extent to which a nutrient is absorbed and used is referred to as its ________ . a. availability ratio b. bioavailability c. bioactivity d. utility e. activity quotient
pernicious anemia
What disease is associated with a deficiency of B12? a. night blindness b. anencephaly c. pernicious anemia d. pellagra e. goiter
scurvy
What disease results from a vitamin C deficiency? a. goiter b. gout c. pellagra d. scurvy e. anencephaly
milk and milk products
What foods provide the greatest contributions of riboflavin? a. red meat b. poultry c. potatoes and tomatoes d. milk and milk products e. green vegetables
pellagra
What niacin - deficiency disease produces the symptoms known as the "four Ds?" a. scurvy b. pellagra c. anencephaly d. anemia e. beriberi
microwaving
Vitamin B12 is easily inactivated by ________ . a. microwaving b. frying c. freezing d. baking e. grilling
synthesis of collagen
Vitamin C is involved in the ________ . a. production of TPP b. synthesis of DNA c. coenzyme system for energy production d. activation of folate e. synthesis of collagen
b
With a folate deficiency, the ________ . a. the skin develops a rash or hives b. production of red blood cells falters c. the heart enlarges and heart failure may occur d. sensitivity to insulin increases e. homocysteine levels decrease
liver damage
Deficiency of choline is associated with ________ . a. high blood pressure b. dry mouth c. inability to sweat d. accelerated growth e. liver damage
vitamin C
The hydrophilic vitamins include ________ . a. vitamin E b. vitamin A c. vitamin D d. vitamin K e. vitamin C
broccoli
Which food will provide the most vitamin C per serving? a. carrots b. plain yogurt c. tofu d. pinto beans e. broccoli