Question 1

Which of the following is a function of thiamin?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fat catabolism in the intestine
B)  Carbohydrate metabolism
C)  Protein synthesis
D)  Nucleic acid synthesis
E)  Cholesterol metabolismF) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 2

Answer questions based on the case study "Jordan" information below.
 
-Jordan is at risk for:

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A)  anemia.
B)  night blindness.
C)  scurvy.
D)  decreased taste acuity.
E)  hemosiderosis.F) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 3

Choline functions in:

Accepted Answer

A)  copper metabolism.
B)  memory.
C)  appetite regulation.
D)  nucleic acid synthesis.
E)  formation of collagen.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 4

Which of the following nutrients does not have a Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) ?

Accepted Answer

A)  Calcium
B)  Vitamin A
C)  Vitamin B₁₂
D)  Sodium
E)  None of the aboveF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 5

Answer questions based on the case study "Megan" information below.
 
-Megan is at risk for:

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A)  microcytic anemia.
B)  night blindness.
C)  scurvy.
D)  decreased taste acuity.
E)  hemosiderosis.F) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 6

Answer questions based on the case study "Trevor" information below.
 
-Trevor's niacin intake level could lead to _____ since _____.

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A)  no signs and symptoms;he did not take supplements
B)  blurred vision;his intake was toxic
C)  fatigue;his intake was deficient
D)  low energy;his intake was from wild game
E)  None of the aboveF) A) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 7

Which of the following is not true regarding recommended vitamin and mineral intakes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vitamins and minerals are required at specific levels for normal function.
B)  The current goal is to establish levels of essential nutrient intakes that support health.
C)  Higher levels of fat-soluble vitamins are not harmful because the body utilizes them to absorb fat.
D)  Intake of too much or too little of a vitamin can result in serious health consequences.
E)  Minerals can function as enzyme cofactors.F) B) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 8

A fishy body odor can result from choline toxicity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which mineral is a central component of vitamin B₁₂?

Accepted Answer

A)  Iron
B)  Copper
C)  Cobalt
D)  Zinc
E)  MolybdenumF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 10

Answer questions based on the case study "Megan" information below.
 
-Besides the 12 fluid ounces of water that Megan drank,what else did she consume to provide a good source of fluid for her body?

Accepted Answer

A)  Orange juice
B)  Soy milk
C)  Cantaloupe and apple slices
D)  Baby carrots
E)  All of the aboveF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 11

Iodine is a component of:

Accepted Answer

A)  hemoglobin.
B)  myoglobin.
C)  intrinsic factor.
D)  insulin.
E)  thyroxine.F) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 12

Answer questions based on the case study "Megan" information below.
 
-Megan's vitamin D intake could lead to:

Accepted Answer

A)  anorexia.
B)  osteomalacia.
C)  muscle cramps.
D)  pernicious anemia.
E)  hemorrhaging.F) A) and C)
G) D) and E)

Question 13

Answer questions based on the case study "Trevor" information below.
 
-Trevor's diet exceeded the tolerable upper intake level (UL)  for:

Accepted Answer

A)   vitamin B12.
B)   iron.
C)   sodium.
D)   vitamin D.
E)   niacin.F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 14

Grains provide a good food source of fluoride.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The Dietary Reference Intake for niacin for an adult male age 19-30 is 14 mg/day.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following nutrients is used to treat acne?

Accepted Answer

A)  High doses of vitamin A
B)  High doses of thiamin
C)  High doses of zinc
D)  High doses of niacin
E)  High doses of vitamin EF) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 17

Which of the following nutrients is used to treat scurvy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Folate
B)  Riboflavin
C)  Vitamin C
D)  Niacin
E)  Vitamin DF) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Question 18

Thiamin is damaged by:

Accepted Answer

A)  oxygen.
B)  light.
C)  heat.
D)  alkaline conditions.
E)  both heat and alkaline conditions.F) A) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 19

Which of the following is not one of the functions of vitamin C?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cofactor for carnitine synthesis
B)  Synthesis of collagen
C)  Promotes the absorption of iron
D)  Supports hair growth
E)  Protects water-soluble cellular components from oxidative damageF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 20

Which of the following foods provides the richest source of zinc?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rice
B)  Celery
C)  Shellfish
D)  Apple
E)  MilkF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Exam 5: The Vitamins and Minerals

Answer questions based on the case study "Jordan" information below. -Jordan is at risk for:

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Iodine is a component of:

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Which mineral is a central component of vitamin B₁₂?

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Which of the following is not true regarding recommended vitamin and mineral intakes?

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Grains provide a good food source of fluoride.

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Answer questions based on the case study "Trevor" information below. -Trevor's diet exceeded the tolerable upper intake level (UL) for:

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Answer questions based on the case study "Megan" information below. -Besides the 12 fluid ounces of water that Megan drank,what else did she consume to provide a good source of fluid for her body?

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The Dietary Reference Intake for niacin for an adult male age 19-30 is 14 mg/day.

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Which of the following foods provides the richest source of zinc?

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Choline functions in:

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Thiamin is damaged by:

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Which of the following nutrients is used to treat acne?

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Answer questions based on the case study "Trevor" information below. -Trevor's niacin intake level could lead to _____ since _____.

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Which of the following nutrients does not have a Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) ?

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Which of the following nutrients is used to treat scurvy?

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Which of the following is a function of thiamin?

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Which of the following is not one of the functions of vitamin C?

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A fishy body odor can result from choline toxicity.

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Answer questions based on the case study "Megan" information below. -Megan's vitamin D intake could lead to:

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Answer questions based on the case study "Megan" information below. -Megan is at risk for:

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