Question 1

The vitamin that prevents beriberi is

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A)   B12.
B)   niacin.
C)   riboflavin.
D)   thiamin.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

A reversible condition caused by a deficiency of vitamin A affecting the visual cycle is _______________.

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Question 3

Adequate intake of _______________ can help prevent neural tube defects like spina bifida

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folate fol...

Question 4

Which of the following serves as an antioxidant in cell membranes, protecting them and DNA inside cells, from damage?

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A)   Vitamin K
B)   Vitamin D
C)   Niacin
D)   Vitamin EE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

Intestinal bacteria can make this B vitamin in adequate amounts to meet human needs.

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A)   Folate
B)   Vitamin B6
C)   Pantothenic acid
D)   BiotinE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

Vitamin ______ can be produced in the skin in response to ultraviolet light.
D

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Question 7

All of the following are true of B vitamins except

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A)   are water soluble.
B)   serve as coenzymes.
C)   can be lost during food processing and preparation.
D)   are stored in the liver.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

Vitamin D deficiency in adulthood leads to ____________.

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Question 9

The nutrient that can be considered both a vitamin and a hormone is

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A)   vitamin E.
B)   vitamin D.
C)   vitamin A.
D)   niacin.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

The vitamin that plays an essential role in amino acid metabolism is _______________

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vitamin B-...

Question 11

Megadoses are defined as vitamin intake ________ times the estimated human need to prevent a deficiency.

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A)   1 to 3
B)   3 to 5
C)   2 to 10
D)   50E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 12

Which of the following does not describe fat-soluble vitamins?

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A)   They are stored in the body.
B)   Excesses are excreted in the urine.
C)   They are transported via the bloodstream.
D)   They tend to exist in several biologically active forms.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 13

Thiamin is distributed in small amounts in many foods. A nutrient-dense source of thiamin is

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A)   milk.
B)   pork.
C)   whole grain cereals.
D)   dark green vegetables.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

With a deficiency of vitamin A, cells that line the cornea of the eye lose their ability to produce mucus. The eye becomes dry and susceptible to infection. This infection eventually leads to blindness. This disease process is called _______________, which means "dry eye."

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Question 15

Most vitamin A is stored in the

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A)   kidneys.
B)   small intestine.
C)   liver.
D)   adipose tissue.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

Vitamins involved in red blood cell synthesis are

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A)   folate and thiamin.
B)   thiamin and niacin.
C)   vitamin B12 and folate.
D)   folate and pantothenic acid.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 17

The first option in ensuring an adequate intake of vitamins and minerals is

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A)   a healthy diet rich in vitamins and minerals.
B)   fortified foods.
C)   a multivitamin and mineral supplement.
D)   individual nutrient supplements.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

In general, excess amounts of water-soluble vitamins are excreted via the

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A)   kidneys.
B)   intestine.
C)   lungs.
D)   liver.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 19

The most reliable source of vitamin D in the diet is

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A)   poultry.
B)   whole-grain cereals.
C)   yellow squash.
D)   fortified milk.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 20

The vitamin required specifically in carbohydrate metabolism is _______________

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thiamin vi...

Exam 8: Vitamins

With a deficiency of vitamin A, cells that line the cornea of the eye lose their ability to produce mucus. The eye becomes dry and susceptible to infection. This infection eventually leads to blindness. This disease process is called _______________, which means "dry eye."

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Most vitamin A is stored in the

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Intestinal bacteria can make this B vitamin in adequate amounts to meet human needs.

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The nutrient that can be considered both a vitamin and a hormone is

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In general, excess amounts of water-soluble vitamins are excreted via the

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The most reliable source of vitamin D in the diet is

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All of the following are true of B vitamins except

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Which of the following serves as an antioxidant in cell membranes, protecting them and DNA inside cells, from damage?

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Vitamin ______ can be produced in the skin in response to ultraviolet light. D

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The vitamin that prevents beriberi is

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Vitamin D deficiency in adulthood leads to ____________.

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Adequate intake of _______________ can help prevent neural tube defects like spina bifida

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Thiamin is distributed in small amounts in many foods. A nutrient-dense source of thiamin is

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A reversible condition caused by a deficiency of vitamin A affecting the visual cycle is _______________.

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The vitamin required specifically in carbohydrate metabolism is _______________

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The vitamin that plays an essential role in amino acid metabolism is _______________

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Which of the following does not describe fat-soluble vitamins?

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Vitamins involved in red blood cell synthesis are

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Megadoses are defined as vitamin intake ________ times the estimated human need to prevent a deficiency.

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