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Which of the following statements about vitamins is incorrect? |
They provide energy |
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Which of the following vitamins is transported in a micelle along with bile and fatty acids? |
Vitamin a |
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Which of the following conditions will not destroy the vitamin content of foods? |
Cold |
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Which of the following statements about xerophthalmia is correct? |
It is defined as permanent damage to the cornea resulting from a vitamin a deficiency |
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Which of the following substances is a form of naturally occurring vitamin E? |
Alpha-tocopherol |
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Which of the following vitamins is light sensitive and abundant in milk? |
Riboflavin |
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Which of the following vitamins is essential for blood clotting? |
Vitamin K |
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Which of the following vitamins is important in a woman’s diet before she conceives a baby? |
Folate |
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Which of the following vitamins has been shown to reduce the risk of certain cancers, especially colon cancer? |
Folate |
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Vitamin C is necessary for which of the following processes? |
Collagen production |
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Pellagra is a condition associated with a deficiency of which vitamin? |
Vitamin B three |
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Which of the following conditions is a vitamin D deficiency disease in children? |
Rickets |
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Which of the following conditions is Not caused by a vitamin D deficiency? |
Scurvy |
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Which of the following factors is Not responsible for the increase in cases of rickets in the United States? |
Consumption of low-fat milk |
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Which of the following vitamins cannot be synthesized by your body? |
Vitamin C |
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Thiamin deficiency results in which of the following conditions? |
Beriberi |
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The phytochemical anthocyanin is found in |
Beets |
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Which of the following vitamins has been shown to beneficially alter the serum levels of triglycerides? |
Niacin |
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Which of the following actions is the best way to reduce your chances of catching a cold? |
Frequent handwashing with soap and water |
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Which of the following vitamins is involved in breaking down homocysteine in the blood? |
Folate |
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Which of the following substances is Not an antioxidant? |
Biotin |
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Folate can be found in the highest levels in which of the following foods? |
Asparagus |
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Naturally occurring vitamin B12 is found in which of the following foods? |
Eggs |
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Which of the following statements about vitamin B 12 is false? |
The bodies ability to absorb this vitamin increases with age |
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Pernicious anemia occurs when there is a deficiency of which vitamin? |
B 12 |
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Which of the following people might Not benefit from a vitamin supplement? |
Individuals who regularly eat fortified foods |
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According to a study conducted by the National Eye Institute, which of the following lists of supplements may lower the risk of age-related macular degeneration? |
Vitamin C, vitamin D, and beta carotene |
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At which sites is the inactive form of vitamin D converted to the active form? |
In the liver and then in the kidneys |
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Which of the following vitamins helps bone health by regulating calcium and phosphorus? |
Vitamin D |
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Vitamin K has a role |
As an anti-coagulant |
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When the B vitamins help numerous enzymes produce reactions within cells, they are acting as |
Coenzymes |
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Vitamin C is also known as ________ acid. |
Ascorbic |
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Foods that have had nutrients added to them are designated as ________ foods. |
Fortified |
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Which of the following organizations sets purity and reliability standards for dietary supplements? |
USP |
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________ and vitamin B12 are B vitamins needed for keeping red blood cells healthy. |
Folate |
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________ is a vitamin-like substance that is abundant in foods from animal sources and is needed to properly utilize fat. |
Carnitine |
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Oxygen-containing molecules that can damage cells and possibly contribute to the increased risk of certain chronic diseases are called |
Free radicals |
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Excessive amounts of water-soluble vitamins are often excreted in |
Urine |
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________ plays a role in breaking down alcohol in the body. |
Thiamin |
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The signs and symptoms of ________ include dermatitis, dementia, and diarrhea. |
Pellagra |
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The body can synthesize ________ from the amino acid tryptophan. |
Niacin |
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Vitamin B6 is a collective name for several related compounds, including |
Pyridoxine |
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________ boosts the immune system by enabling the body to make white blood cells. |
Vitamin C |
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Vitamin E, vitamin C, and beta-carotene act as ________, which may reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer, arthritis, and Alzheimer’s disease. |
Antioxidants |
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Vitamin C helps the body absorb ________ from plant foods such as grains and cereals. |
Iron |
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Ascorbic acid acts as a coenzyme and is needed for the production of |
Colligan |
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The disease resulting from vitamin C deficiency is called |
Scurvy |
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The condition in which the lens of the eye becomes cloudy is called |
A cataract |
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________ are naturally occurring plant compounds that act as antioxidants and give fruits and vegetables their vibrant colors. |
Phytochemicals |
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Individuals who cannot produce intrinsic factor and thus cannot absorb vitamin B12 may develop ________ anemia. |
Pernicious |
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