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Question #1

All of these statements are true EXCEPT which one?

A Fat-soluble vitamins require bile to be absorbed in the body.

C Vitamins are essential, caloric nutrients that are needed in tiny amounts.

D Vitamins A, D, E, and K are fat-soluble.

E Fat-soluble vitamins are stored, and therefore overconsumption may lead to toxicity.

Question #2

Which vitamin’s main role is to help activate proteins that help blood clot?

A C

B K

C beta-carotene

D E

E D

Question #3

Which statement regarding water-soluble vitamins is FALSE?

A Foods never deliver toxic doses of the water-soluble vitamins.

B Water-soluble vitamins are easily absorbed and stored in the liver.

C Water-soluble vitamins are easily excreted in the urine.

D Water-soluble vitamins easily dissolve and drain away with cooking water.

E Some water-soluble vitamins are destroyed when exposed to light, heat, or oxygen during processing.

Question #4

Which statement is true of vitamin C?

A Vitamin C is stored in fat.

B Vitamin C impedes the absorption of iron in food.

C Vitamin C is challenging to obtain from food.

D Vitamin C acts as an antioxidant.

Question #5

A woman who is on a low-carbohydrate diet for weight loss may have difficulty maintaining an adequate level of the B vitamins thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, and folate. What characteristic of her diet would cause this?

A exclusion of grains and cereals

B exclusion of dairy

C exclusion of fruits

D exclusion of meat and fat

E exclusion of starchy vegetables

Question #6

Active forms of vitamin A that are readily absorbed in the body are only found in foods derived from animals.

A FALSE

B TRUE

Question #7

Deficiency in the water-soluble vitamins ________, and _________ , contribute to anemia, and a deficiency in __________ causes pellagra.

A vitamin A, B6, riboflavin

B B6, thiamin, folate

C B12, folate, niacin

D B12, vitamin K, thiamin

Question #8

Which vitamin supplement is known to cause malformations of a fetus?

A vitamin K

B thiamin

C vitamin A

D vitamin C

E vitamin B12

Question #9

Which of the following is LEAST likely to contribute to cases of rickets in the United States?

A dark skin pigmentation

B increased physical activity in organized sports

C use of UV-blocking sunscreen

D increased time spent indoors

E a preference for soft drinks over milk in adolescents

Question #10

Which individual has a valid reason to take a vitamin/mineral supplement?

A someone who is feeling tired and wants a supplement to provide energy

B someone who is addicted to drugs or alcohol

C someone who does not like to eat vegetables

D someone who believes that food grown on today’s soils lack nutrients

E someone who is stressed and does not get enough exercise

Question #11

Current recommendations for fruit and vegetable intakes are for us to consume a variety from each category on a daily basis. What are the two vitamins that are abundant in leafy greens and citrus fruits, as well as other fruits and vegetables?

A vitamin B12 and thiamin

B riboflavin and vitamin K

C vitamin A and vitamin E

D folate and vitamin C

E thiamin and vitamin C

Question #12

Which vitamin is mismatched with its deficiency?

A niacin – pellagra

B vitamin D – pernicious anemia

C thiamin – beriberi

D vitamin C – scurvy

E vitamin K – excessive bleeding

Question #13

Which characteristic is LEAST likely to apply to a fat-soluble vitamin?

A toxic in excess

B dissolves in lipids

C requires bile for absorption

D easily absorbed and excreted in urine

E commonly found in foods that contain fat

Question #14

Which of the following are classified as water-soluble vitamins?

A A, Bs, K, D vitamins

B Bs, C vitamins

C A, E vitamins

D A, D, E, K vitamins

E Bs, C, D, E vitamins

Question #15

Which food item has the highest amount of vitamin C?

A ½ cup rice

B 1 ounce steak

C 1 cup yogurt

D ½ cup carrots

E ½ cup sweet red pepper

Question #16

If you eat a food that contains a large dose of thiamin and riboflavin, what will most likely happen to the thiamin and riboflavin?

A They will promote the production of red blood cells.

B They will be stored in fat cells, which can lead to toxicity.

C They will be stored in the body tissues for later use as needed.

D They will be excreted if not used on the day they are absorbed.

E They will increase destruction of free radicals in the body.

Question #17

Which symptom is not associated with vitamin B deficiency?

A nausea

B muscle pain

C increased appetite

D forgetfulness

E irritability

Question #18

The need for vitamin E rises as people consume more of what because it requires antioxidant protection by the vitamin?

A polyunsaturated fat

B saturated fat

C meat

D trans fat

E fried food

Question #19

You have a friend who eats a lot of highly processed foods, fast foods, and convenience foods, but does drink fortified milk. What type of deficiency is your friend at risk for developing?

A vitamin A

B thiamin

C riboflavin

D vitamin E

E vitamin D

Question #20

B12 supplements mask a folate deficiency.

A FALSE

B TRUE

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