Question 1

Antioxidants

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A)   promote the formation of free radicals.
B)   donate electrons to free radicals.
C)   speed the rate of chemical reactions.
D)   damage cell membranes.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 2

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

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A)   A
B)   C
C)   D
D)   EE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

As part of the body's antioxidant defenses, vitamin C participates in the recycling of

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A)   vitamin A.
B)   vitamin E.
C)   iron.
D)   zinc.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 4

The childhood deficiency disease for vitamin D is called

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A)   osteopenia.
B)   osteomalacia.
C)   rickets.
D)   osteoporosis.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 5

Recommendations from the American Institute for Cancer Research encourage Americans to

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A)   eat more of a variety of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and legumes.
B)   limit consumption of salty foods and foods processed with salt.
C)   avoid sugary drinks.
D)   All of these are AICR recommendations.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Because B vitamins are ________, very little is stored; excess intakes end up in the urine or stool.

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A)   non-toxic
B)   dissolvable
C)   fat soluble
D)   water solubleE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 7

Free radical damage has been implicated in increasing the risk of

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A)   sinus infections.
B)   HIV.
C)   atherosclerosis.
D)   sickle cell disease.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Vitamin D toxicity is most likely a result of

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A)   consuming beef liver.
B)   consuming megadoses of vitamin D supplements.
C)   excessive sun exposure.
D)   consuming three servings of vitamin D-fortified dairy products per day.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Which fat-soluble vitamin is important for the health of epithelial cells because it promotes mucus production?

Accepted Answer

A)   Vitamin A
B)   Vitamin E
C)   Vitamin C
D)   Vitamin DE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 10

The safest way to meet vitamin A needs is by

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A)   consuming a vitamin A supplement.
B)   consuming a variety of brightly colored fruits and vegetables.
C)   consuming organ meats on a daily basis.
D)   consuming large amounts of fortified foods.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 11

Match the following with the descriptions below.
-Carotenoids

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A)  Substance that has the ability to prevent or repair the damage caused by oxidation
B)  Pigment materials in fruits and vegetables that can be turned into vitamin A in the bod
C)  Animal chemical that has health protective actions
D)  Plant chemical that has health protective actions
E)  Unstable atom with an unpaired electron in its outermost shellF) Foods that have health benefits beyond basic nutritionG) D) and F)
H) A) and D)

Question 12

Match each term with its definition.
-Poor vision resulting from the inability of the eye to adjust to dim light

Accepted Answer

A)  Retinoids
B)  Night blindness
C)  Bitot's spots
D)  Carotenoids
E)  XerophthalmiaF) B) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 13

The Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA)  of 1994 classified vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and herbal remedies as

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A)   foods.
B)   drugs.
C)   micronutrients.
D)   phytochemicals.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Exam 8: Vitamins

The childhood deficiency disease for vitamin D is called

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Recommendations from the American Institute for Cancer Research encourage Americans to

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As part of the body's antioxidant defenses, vitamin C participates in the recycling of

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

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Free radical damage has been implicated in increasing the risk of

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The safest way to meet vitamin A needs is by

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The Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) of 1994 classified vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and herbal remedies as

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Match each term with its definition. -Poor vision resulting from the inability of the eye to adjust to dim light

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Because B vitamins are ________, very little is stored; excess intakes end up in the urine or stool.

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Match the following with the descriptions below. -Carotenoids

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Vitamin D toxicity is most likely a result of

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Antioxidants

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Which fat-soluble vitamin is important for the health of epithelial cells because it promotes mucus production?

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Exam 8: Vitamins

The childhood deficiency disease for vitamin D is called

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Recommendations from the American Institute for Cancer Research encourage Americans to

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As part of the body's antioxidant defenses, vitamin C participates in the recycling of

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

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Free radical damage has been implicated in increasing the risk of

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The safest way to meet vitamin A needs is by

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The Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) of 1994 classified vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and herbal remedies as

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Match each term with its definition. -Poor vision resulting from the inability of the eye to adjust to dim light

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Because B vitamins are ________, very little is stored; excess intakes end up in the urine or stool.

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Match the following with the descriptions below. -Carotenoids

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Vitamin D toxicity is most likely a result of

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Antioxidants

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Which fat-soluble vitamin is important for the health of epithelial cells because it promotes mucus production?

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