Ch. 7 Quiz

Polyunsaturated fat

The need for vitamin E rises as people consume more of what because it requires antioxidant protection by the vitamin? Saturated fat Polyunsaturated fat Meat Fried food Trans fat

Exclusion of grains and cereals

A woman who is on a low-carb diet for weight loss may have difficulty maintaining an adequate level of the B vitamins thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, and folate. What characteristics of her diet would cause this? Exclusion of grains and cereals Exclusion of fruits Exclusion of meat and fat Exclusion of starchy vegetables Exclusion of dairy

Folate and vitamin C

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

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

If you eat a food that contains a large dose of thiamin and riboflavin, what will most likely happen to the thiamin and riboflavin? They'll be excreted if not used on the day they're absorbed They'll be stored in fat cells, which can lead to toxicity They'll increase destruction of free radicals in the body They'll be stored in the body tissues for later use as needed They'll promote the production of red blood cells

Easily absorbed and excreted in urine

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

1/2 cup sweet red pepper

Which food item has the highest amount of vitamin C? 1 cup yogurt 1/2 cup rice 1/2 cup sweet red pepper 1/2 cup carrots 1 oz steak

Someone who is addicted to drugs or alcohol

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

Bs, C vitamins

Which of the following are classified as water-soluble vitamins? A,D,E,K vitamins Bs,C,D,E vitamins A,Bs,K,D vitamins Bs,C vitamins A,E vitamins

Increased physical activity in organized sports

Which of the following is LEAST likely to contribute to cases of rickets in the U.S? Preference for soft drinks over milk in adolescents Increased physical activity in organized sports Dark skin pigmentation Use of UV-blocking sunscreen Increased time spent indoors

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

Which statement regarding water-soluble vitamins is FALSE? Water-soluble vitamins are easily excreted in the urine Water-soluble vitamins are easily absorbed and stored in the liver Water-soluble vitamins easily dissolve and drain away with cooking water Foods never deliver toxic doses of the water-soluble vitamins Some water-soluble vitamins are destroyed when exposed to light, heat, or oxygen during processing

Increased appetite

Which symptom is not associated with vitamin B deficiency? Irritability Nausea Increased appetite Muscle pain Forgetfulness

Vitamin D- pernicious anemia

Which vitamin is mismatched with its deficiency? Vitamin C- scurvy Niacin- pellagra Vitamin K- excessive bleeding Thiamin- beriberi Vitamin D- pernicious anemia

Vitamin A

Which vitamin supplement is known to cause malformations of a fetus? Vitamin C Vitamin B12 Thiamin Vitamin A Vitamin K

K

Which vitamin's main role is to help activate proteins that help blood clot? Beta-carotene D E C K

Vitamin E

You have a friend who eats a lot of highly processed foods, fast foods, and convenience foods, but does drink fortified milk. What type of deficiency is your friend at risk for developing? Riboflavin Thiamin Vitamin E Vitamin A Vitamin D