Nutrition Test 3
A deficiency in Vitamin B12 is due to inadequate intake of the vitamin.
False
A diet low in fat-soluble vitamins will result in a more rapid onset of deficiency symptoms than one low in water-soluble vitamins.
False
Beta-carotene found in many animal sources is a precursor to Vitamin A.
False
Excessive sun exposure can cause vitamin D toxicity.
False
High intake of B6, B12, and folate are associated with higher levels of homocysteine and a lower risk of blood clot formation.
False
Human population studies overwhelmingly confirm the association between breast cancer and dietary fat intake.
False
Multi-vitamin tablet overdoses are often one of the top causes of accidental death in youngsters.
False
Research has proven that the common cold can be prevented by increasing intake of vitamin C.
False
Risk factors for colon cancer include a high fiber intake and low red meat intake.
False
Some of the vitamins serve as sources of energy.
False
Taken regularly, vitamin supplements are the best way to obtain balanced nutrition.
False
Vegetables in the cruciferous family include carrots, sweet potatoes and corn.
False
Vitamin A is water soluble and found in the non-fat part of the milk.
False
Vitamin K and B6 play key roles in the formation of healthy red blood cells.
False
Vitamin supplements can help reduce stress, decrease fatigue, and increase energy.
False
Water-soluble vitamins are more soluble during preparation and cooking than fat-soluble vitamins.
False
When purchasing a vitamin and mineral supplement, look for one that contains at least 150 percent of the Daily Value for each nutrient.
False
Because excesses are store in the liver and fatty tissues, it is possible for megadoses of fat-soluble vitamins to build up to toxic levels.
True
Excluding an entire food group may lead to vitamin deficiencies over time.
True
Herbal supplements are unregulated and possibly unsafe.
True
Low vitamin K blood levels are associated with a higher risk of hip fractures in older women.
True
Phytochemicals in food are superior to the phytochemicals in supplements.
True
Regular consumption of carotenoid-rich vegetables such as beta-carotene may delay may prevent or delay muscular degeneration.
True
Research suggests that diet may play a role in initiating cancer, speeding its development, or preventing cancer.
True
The Vitamins C, D, and K are all actively involved in bone health and maintenance.
True
The disease pellagra is characterized by diarrhea, dermatitis, and, in severe cases, dementia.
True
The primary function of vitamin D is the regulation of the use of calcium and phosphorus within the body.
True
Vegetarians have a lower risk of developing cancer
True
Vitamins promote growth and reproduction and help maintain health.
True
___________ plays a key role in blood clotting.
Vitamin K
Choline is _______.
a conditionally essential nutrient
Because___________ are widespread in foods, people who eat a varied diet are not at risk for deficiencies of these vitamins.
biotin and pantothenic acid
The replacement of red blood cells depends most heavily on________.
folate
Folic acid is added to ________ in order to reduce the incidence of neural tube defects.
grain products
Strict vegetarians are at risk of developing a vitamin B12 deficiency because_________.
only animal foods contains sufficient amounts of the vitamin.
___________ can lead to a deficiency in vitamin K.
taking antibiotics
_______is the deficiency disease associated with niacin.
Pellagra