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Question 11 pts

Which of the following cooking methods can result in major losses of water-soluble vitamins?Group of answer choices

Stir-frying in a small amount of oil

Boiling in a saucepan of water

Steaming in a vegetable steamer

Microwaving in little or no water

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Question 21 pts

Niacin is a water-soluble vitamin.Group of answer choices

True

False

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Question 31 pts

Felicity’s LDL cholesterol level is too high. To lower her cholesterol level, she took large doses of a certain vitamin supplement, but she experienced gastrointestinal ulcers and liver damage as a result. Based on this information, which vitamin did she take?Group of answer choices

B-12

Niacin

Vitamin C

Riboflavin

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Question 41 pts

The adult form of rickets is called osteomalacia.Group of answer choices

True

False

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Question 51 pts

Which of the following foods provides the most beta-carotene per serving?Group of answer choices

Bacon, 1 strip, cooked

Mango, 1 medium, raw

Plain yogurt, 1/2 cup

Pear, 1 medium, raw

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Question 61 pts

Your best friend eats plenty of meats and dairy products but avoids eating fruits and vegetables. She bruises easily, her sores take a long time to heal, and her gums bleed when she brushes her teeth. Based on this information, which of the following vitamins is most likely to be deficient in her diet?Group of answer choices

Pantothenic acid

Vitamin B-6

Vitamin B-12

Vitamin C

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Question 71 pts

Sam wants to lower his risk of colorectal cancer. According to scientific studies, consuming ________ may increase his risk of this chronic disease.Group of answer choices

Brussels sprouts

onions

citrus fruit

processed meat

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Question 81 pts

________ is added to refined cornmeal during the grain enrichment process.Group of answer choices

Vitamin B-6

Thiamin

Vitamin D

Choline

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Question 91 pts

Of the following foods, which is the richest source of riboflavin?Group of answer choices

Tomatoes

Corn oil margarine

Fat-free milk

Red delicious apples

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Question 101 pts

According to results of some scientific studies, people who have age-related macular degeneration (AMD) may be able to slow the progression of the disease by taking dietary supplements that contain lutein and zeaxanthin.Group of answer choices

True

False

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Question 111 pts

In general, yellow, red, and orange fruits and vegetables are rich sources of ________.Group of answer choices

gelatin

essential amino acids

beta-carotene

vitamin D

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Question 121 pts

Ron’s diet lacks niacin. He hasn’t developed pellagra, because he consumes a high-protein diet that contains plenty of ________, the precursor for niacin.Group of answer choices

beta-carotene

alanine

alpha-tocopherol

tryptophan

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Question 131 pts

Libby wants to have a birthday party for her 5-year-old daughter and several of the child’s friends. She plans to serve cake, ice cream, and milk to the children in the backyard on a warm sunny afternoon. To conserve vitamins in the milk, Libby should ________.Group of answer choices

add a teaspoon of baking soda and chocolate syrup to it

serve the milk in a clear glass container

heat the milk to the boiling point, and let it cool before serving it

store the milk in the refrigerator until serving time

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Question 141 pts

________ is added to refined rice during the grain enrichment process.Group of answer choices

Vitamin B-6

Pantothenic acid

Vitamin D

Riboflavin

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Question 151 pts

Which of the following substances is a provitamin or a precursor for a vitamin?Group of answer choices

Lecithin

Acetyl-CoA

Beta-carotene

Alpha-tocopherol

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Question 161 pts

Jameela is an Iranian woman living in poverty. She is almost completely covered in heavy veils when in public places. Her usual diet includes legumes, small amounts of yogurt, whole-grain bread and rice, fruits, and a few vegetables. Based on this information, Jameela is most at risk of ________.Group of answer choices

pellagra

beriberi

scurvy

osteomalacia

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Question 171 pts

People can die from pellagra.Group of answer choices

True

False

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Question 181 pts

Which of the following foods is a good source of vitamin K?Group of answer choices

Bread made from refined wheat flour

Ground beef

Soybean oil

Orange juice

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Question 191 pts

Which of the following substances is considered a “vitamin-like” nutrient for humans?Group of answer choices

Choline

Biotin

Pantothenic acid

Riboflavin

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Question 201 pts

Which of the following statements is true?Group of answer choices

Retinol is foundonly in plant foods.

Certaincarotenoids are precursors for preformed vitamin A.

Vitamin A isnecessary for calcium and phosphorus absorption.

In children,vitamin A deficiency is called rickets.

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Question 211 pts

Sonya has a chronic illness, and to treat the condition, she takes an antibiotic every day. Despite her illness, Sonya’s diet is nutritionally adequate, and she exercises regularly. Based on this information, Sonya may need to ________.Group of answer choices

reduce her protein intake

eat more vitamin C rich foods

consume fewer foods that contain omega-3 fatty acids

take a dietary supplement that contains biotin

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Question 221 pts

Which of the following foods is a good source of vitamin B-12?Group of answer choices

Fat-free milk

Broccoli

Grapefruit juice

Brown rice

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Question 231 pts

In humans, the lack of vitamin K results in a condition called pernicious anemia.Group of answer choices

True

False

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Question 241 pts

Which of the following vitamins is not added to refined grains as part of the grain enrichment process?Group of answer choices

Niacin

Folic acid

Vitamin B-6

Thiamin

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Question 251 pts

Gina is pregnant. Although Gina’s physician prescribed a prenatal vitamin for her to take daily, Gina thought she could have a very healthy baby by taking extra vitamins, so she took several other dietary supplements, including those that contained vitamin A. As a result, her total intake of vitamin A was over 5000 mcg RAE/day. Based on this information, Gina is at risk of ________.Group of answer choices

giving birth to a baby with cystic fibrosis

developing gestational diabetes mellitus

giving birth to a baby with birth defects

developing vitamin C-resistant scurvy

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Question 261 pts

Kale is a rich source of vitamin K.Group of answer choices

True

False

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Question 271 pts

Pregnant women who have a history of inadequate ________ intakes are at risk of having babies with neural tube defects.Group of answer choices

vitamin A

iron

folate

selenium

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Question 281 pts

Dorothy is a 65-year-old woman with pernicious anemia. What treatment would her doctor recommend?Group of answer choices

Iron supplements

Vitamin B-12 injections

Vitamin C supplements

A vegan diet

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Question 291 pts

Beta-carotene is the most biologically active form of vitamin A.Group of answer choices

True

False

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Question 301 pts

An early symptom of vitamin A deficiency is ________.Group of answer choices

night blindness

headaches

hair loss

swollen tongue

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Question 311 pts

The human body may absorb some of the ________ that is synthesized by intestinal bacteria.Group of answer choices

vitamin K

riboflavin

thiamin

vitamin A

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Question 321 pts

One of the major signs of a severe vitamin A deficiency is xerophthalmia.Group of answer choices

True

False

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Question 331 pts

Which of the following statements is true?Group of answer choices

Vitamins supplyabout 2 kcal per gram.

The body excretesfat-soluble vitamins more easily than water-soluble vitamins.

The body stores vitamins in the liver, spleen, and bones.

Most vitamins cannot be synthesized by the human body.

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Question 341 pts

Night blindness is an early symptom of vitamin D deficiency.Group of answer choices

True

False

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Question 351 pts

Chino wants to lower his risk of cancer. According to scientific studies, consuming ________ may decrease his risk of this chronic disease.Group of answer choices

beer

charcoal-grilledmeat

broccoli

processed meat

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Question 361 pts

According to results of scientific studies, people who take dietary supplements of vitamin A or beta-carotene have a lower risk of developing cancer.Group of answer choices

True

False

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Question 371 pts

________ is a carcinogen.Group of answer choices

Cholesterol

White bread

Whole milk

Alcohol

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Question 381 pts

Which of the following foods is not a good source of vitamin E?Group of answer choices

Safflower oil

Sunflower seeds

Ground beef

Whole grains

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Question 391 pts

Which of the following vitamins does not play a direct role in energy metabolism?Group of answer choices

Thiamin

Niacin

Folate

Pantothenic acid

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Question 401 pts

In the United States, newborns receive an injection of ________ to prevent ________.Group of answer choices

vitamin K;bleeding

vitamin C;collagen breakdown

niacin;pellagra

thiamin;beriberi

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Question 411 pts

In the body, vitamin A helps ________.Group of answer choices

reduce collagen synthesis

insulin enter cells

maintain epithelial cells

the small intestine absorb calcium and phosphorus

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Question 421 pts

Routine vitamin C supplementation ________.Group of answer choices

prevents common colds among the general population

may reduce the duration of cold symptoms by a day or so

prevents Alzheimer’s disease

may reduce the risk of kidney stones

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Question 431 pts

Becky’s 2-year-old-son can not walk because he was born with spina bifida. To reduce the chances that her next baby is born with this birth defect or related disorders, Becky should ________.Group of answer choices

consume green leafy vegetables, drink orange juice, and take a folic acid supplement before getting pregnant

eat at least 3 ounces of fatty fish three times a week, take vitamin A and D supplements, and drink at least 2 cups of fat-free milk during the first three months of pregnancy

take pantothenic acid, B-6, and B-12 supplements before getting pregnant

take iron, zinc, and magnesium supplements during the first month of pregnancy, then eat more whole-grain breads and cereals for the remaining months of pregnancy

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Question 441 pts

Women who take high doses of riboflavin during pregnancy are more likely to deliver babies with birth defects than pregnant women who take high doses of vitamin A.Group of answer choices

True

False

Flag question: Question 45

Question 451 pts

Vitamin K is a powerful antioxidant.Group of answer choices

True

False

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Question 461 pts

Which of the following statements is true?Group of answer choices

People can survive for years by only consuming formula diets that contain all known vitamins.

Biotin is a vitamin-like substance for humans.

Vitamins are classified as being soluble in either alcohol or fat.

Scientists are conducting research on plants to discover more vitamins that are essential for human beings.

Flag question: Question 47

Question 471 pts

Which of the following foods is not a good source of thiamin?Group of answer choices

Whole milk

Pork chops

Bread made from enriched wheat flour

Wheat germ

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Question 481 pts

Which of the following statements is true?Group of answer choices

Technically,vitamin E is not a vitamin because the body can make the nutrient.

Premature infantsare at risk of vitamin E deficiency.

Megadoses ofvitamin E are associated with bone pain, general weakness, and death.

According toscientific research, 75% of Americans consume diets that supply excessiveamounts of vitamin E.

Flag question: Question 49

Question 491 pts

Which of the following vitamins have antioxidant activity?Group of answer choices

B-6

D

K

E

Flag question: Question 50

Question 501 pts

The human body can absorb some ________ that is synthesized by intestinal bacteria.Group of answer choices

vitamin C

riboflavin

biotin

beta-carotene

ANSWERS

1. Boiling in a saucepan of water
2. True
3. Niacin
4. True
5. Mango, 1 medium, raw
6. Vitamin C
7. Processed meat
8. Thiamin
9. Fat-free milk
10. True
11. Beta-carotene
12. Tryptophan
13. Store the milk in the refrigerator until serving time
14. Riboflavin
15. Beta-carotene
16. Osteomalacia
17. True
18. Soybean oil
19. Choline
20. Certain carotenoids are precursors for preformed vitamin A
21. Take a dietary supplement that contains biotin
22. Fat-free milk
23. False
24. Vitamin B-6
25. Giving birth to a baby with birth defects
26. True
27. Folate
28. Vitamin B-12 injections
29. False
30. Night blindness
31. Vitamin K
32. True
33. Most vitamins cannot be synthesized by the human body
34. False
35. Broccoli
36. False
37. Alcohol
38. Ground beef
39. Folate
40. Vitamin K; bleeding
41. Maintain epithelial cells
42. May reduce the duration of cold symptoms by a day or so
43. Consume green leafy vegetables, drink orange juice, and take a folic acid supplement before getting pregnant
44. False
45. False
46. Scientists are conducting research on plants to discover more vitamins that are essential for human beings
47. Whole milk
48. Premature infants are at risk of vitamin E deficiency
49. E
50. Biotin

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