Nutrition Exam 3
True
The alcohol content of liquor is indicated by its proof. True/False
A, C, and E
The antioxidants include vitamins __________.
Bioavailiability
The degree to which a nutrient is absorbed from foods and used in the body is called __________.
Beriberi
The disease that occurs in humans who are deficient in thiamin is __________.
False
The enzyme ADH does not function in the liver. False
Ethanol
The familiar alcoholic beverages that are commonly consumed contain an alcohol called ____.
Hemopoiesis
The formation of red blood cells is called __________.
Act as coenzymes in energy production
The primary function of the B vitamins is to __________.
True
Twelve ounces of beer or wine can constitute a standard drink. True/False
Enabling the body to make white blood cells
Vitamin C helps maintain a healthy immune system by __________.
Consume an adequate, balanced diet
Vitamin supplements are unnecessary for most healthy people if they __________.
Heat
Vitamins can be destroyed by __________.
Do not provide calories
Vitamins differ from carbohydrates, proteins, and fats because they __________.
Fat-soluble vitamins
Vitamins that are stored after they are absorbed are __________.
Lean pork
What is a good source of thiamin?
The alcohol expelled through the lungs correlates with the amount of alcohol in blood.
What is the reason why a Breathalyzer works?
The RAS can be shut down, resulting in unconsciousness.
What is true about excessive alcohol consumption and the reticular activating system (RAS)?
Grilled liver and onions, and a baked sweet potato
What meal supplies lots of vitamin A?
Newborn infants
What population is at risk for vitamin K deficiency?
When the BAC begins to go down
When does a hangover begin?
Retinoid
Which of the following terms is a form of vitamin A?
Stage 3
Which stage of liver disease is cirrhosis?
Vitamin B6
Which vitamin acts as a coenzyme for more than 100 enzymes, most of which are involved in protein metabolism?
Pantothenic acid
Which vitamin is part of the structure of acetyl CoA?
Biotin
Which vitamin is sometimes called the "beauty vitamin" because it helps enhance hair and nails?
Choline
Which vitamin-like compound helps protect the liver and is considered an essential nutrient?
Vegetarians taking vitamin D supplements due to decreased dietary sources
Who may benefit from vitamin supplementation?
False
Wine is a form of distilled alcohol. True/False
Sugars
Yeast acts upon to _____ generate alcohol.
True
Yeast is essential to fermentation. True/False
A spinach salad with orange slices
You want to ensure you're getting enough iron in your diet, and you know a specific water-soluble vitamin helps absorb nonheme iron. Which meal listed below is a good example of this relationship?
Intrinsic factor
__________ helps the body absorb vitamin B12.
False
A blackout always involves loss of consciousness. True/False
Orange Juice
A breakfast high in antioxidants would include __________.
Vitamin-like compounds can be synthesized by the body
A difference between vitamins and vitamin-like compounds is that __________.
Neural tube defects
A folate deficiency in pregnancy can result in __________.
Pernicious anemia
A lack of intrinsic factor is associated with __________.
Niacin
A patient with symptoms including dermatitis, diarrhea, and dementia (the three Ds) may have a deficiency in __________.
A vitamin precursor that is converted to a vitamin in the body
A provitamin is __________.
False
According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, moderate alcohol consumption is defined as up to two drinks per individual irrespective of height, weight, or gender. True/False
False
Alcohol consumed on an empty stomach takes longer to reach the brain than alcohol consumed with food. True/False
False
Alcohol destroys bacterial endotoxins before they can damage liver cells. True/False
Drug
Alcohol is a ____.
True
Alcohol is absorbed by a process of simple diffusion through the mucosa into the bloodstream. True/False
Nutrition
All of the following are reasons people choose to drink alcohol except nutrition. pleasure. relaxation. tradition.
False
All of the harmful effects of alcohol are felt while the individual is intoxicated. True/False
A peanut butter sandwich on whole-wheat bread
An example of a biotin-rich meal consists of __________.
Alcohol stimulates damaged cells to divide and multiply.
An example of a dietary factor influencing the promotion stage of cancer development?
False
By law, advertisements for alcohol cannot be misleading. True/False
True
Drinking more alcohol even if it is mixed with another beverage during a hangover only increases the recovery time. True/False
False
Eighty proof vodka contains 80 percent alcohol. True/False
True
Ethanol consumption is considered safe but not harmless. True/False
Organic
Ethanol is
Increased hemorrhage risk
Excess vitamin E can lead to __________.
3-ounce salmon fillet, ½ cup broccoli, 8 ounces soymilk
Good source of vitamin D?
False
Hangover symptoms disappear once blood alcohol levels diminish. True/False
Diuretic
Hangovers cause dehydration because alcohol is a ____.
False
Having a drink late in the evening can induce a good night's sleep without disruption. True/False
Be as lean as possible within the normal range of body weight.
If a patient wants to decrease their risk of developing cancer, which of the following recommendations would be appropriate?
True
In the long term, alcohol consumption may contribute to malnutrition. True/False
Distillation
In the production of liquors, fermentation is followed by ____.
Increasing intestinal absorption of calcium
Increased active vitamin D impacts blood calcium levels by __________.
Hypervitaminosis
Ingesting megadose levels of vitamin supplements can lead to __________.
Folate and vitamin B12
Macrocytic anemia is caused by a deficiency of __________.
Hippocampus
Memory problems may reflect alcohol's impact on which part of the brain?
Liver
Microsomes are small vesicles found in cells in the
Riboflavin
Milk is generally stored in opaque containers to prevent the destruction of __________ by sunlight.
Diabetes
Moderate alcohol consumption may reduce the risk of ____
True
Moderate consumption of alcohol may lower the risk of heart disease. True/False
Duodenum
Most alcohol absorption occurs in the ____.
Liver
Most alcohol is metabolized in the ____.
Phytochemicals
Naturally occurring substances that protect against chronic diseases are called __________.
Neutralize free radicals before they can harm cell membranes
One of the roles of vitamin E in the body is to __________.
True
Only about 95 percent of the alcohol consumed is completely metabolized. True/False
Fortified
Orange juice with calcium is an example of a food that has been __________.
Consistent
People taking anticoagulant medications such as Coumadin need __________ intake of vitamin K.
True
Some alcohol gets metabolized even before absorption can occur. True/False
Alcohol dependence
Another term for alcoholism is ____.
False
At low doses, alcohol does not impair judgment and coordination. True/False