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One of the general characteristics of vitamins is that
A. do not provide energy
B. increase metabolic functions
C. Functions as hormones
D. Contribute to body structure |
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The water soluble B vitamins function primarily
A. as antioxidants
B. in blood clotting
C. as coenzymes
D. in the regulation of calcium and phosphorus metabolism |
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The B vitamins are generally well-distributed throughout the food groups except that ______ is only found in
A. riboflavin, dairy
B. Niacin, fatty acids
C. Vitamin B6 plants
D. Vitamin B12 animal products |
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| D. Vitamin B12 animal products |
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Match the vitamin with the disease
A. Niacin - Beri Beri
B. Vitamin C - scurvy
C. Thiamin - Pellagra
D. Vitamin K - rickets |
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A deficiency of _____ could result in ______. A good food source to prevent this deficiency __________
A. thiamin, neural tube defects, plant foods
B. vitamin E, beri beri, seeds and their oils
C. Vitamin A, night blindness, vitamin A fortified products
D. Vitamin D, scurvy, green leafy vegetables |
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| C. Vitamin A, night blindness, vitamin A fortified products |
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Vitamin D is unique among vitamins because
A. it is absorbed and transported via the lymphatic system
B. its absoption requires bile and fat
C. it can be formed in the body starting with skin exposure to the sun
D. it can be stored in adipose tissues in the body |
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| C. It can be formed in the body starting with skin exposure to the sun |
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Which of the following lists contains foods that are all sources of vitamin B12
A. pork, whole grains, legumes
B. carrots, cheddar cheese, deep yellow/orange fruit
C. Chicken, cheddar cheese, beef
D. meat substitutes, fruits and vegetables |
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| B. Carrots, cheddar cheese, deep yellow/orange fruit |
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Which antioxidant is commonly found in plant oils
A. vitamin b12
B. Vitamin C
C. Vitamin A
D. Vitamin E |
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Nutrients that are difficult to digest or poorly absorbed have ____
A. low bioavailability
B. high nutrient density
C. Complementary energy sources
D. essential composition |
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Which statement about minerals is correct?
A. Minerals are organic elements that can serve as regulators in the body
B. The relative importance of a mineral is not necessarily related to its amount in the body
C. All minerals required in less then 1000 mg/day are called trace minerals
D. A and B are correct |
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| B. The relative importance of a mineral is not necessarily related to its amount in the body |
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Which of the following mineral sets are major minerals for humans
A. potassium, chromium, sulfer
B. Maganese, copper, iodide
C. Calcium, phospherous, magnesium
D. A and C only |
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| C. Calcium phospherous, magnesium |
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The recommended daily iron content of a vegetarian diet is ________ then the iron content of someone who eats meat because iron had _________ in the vegetarian diet
A. greater, higher bioavailability
B. lower, lower bioavailability
C. greater, lower bioavailibility
D. lower, higher |
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| C. greater, lower bioavailibility |
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From which of the following foods will the percentage of iron that is absorbed probably be the greatest
A. eggs
B. oatmeal
C. Spinach
D. beef steak |
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Which factors present in some foods can decerase the bioavailability of particular minerals?
A. lactose, phylate
B. tannins, dietary fiber
C. vitamin C, low pH
D. oxalates, trans fatty acids |
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| B. Tannins, dietary fiber |
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Identify correct functions for minerals listed below
A. sulfur, water balance, hyper tension
B. Chloride, compoenent of ATP molecule
C. Selenium, antioxidant
D. zinc: maintains fluid balance |
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Choose correct combination of mineral function, and deficiency
A. Sodium, water balance, hypertension
B. iodine, thyroid, goiter
C. Calcium, antioxidant, osteoperosis
D. iron, hemoglobin, pellagra |
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| B. Iodine, thyroid, goiter |
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Identify which menu is missing a good source of the stated mineral
A. sodium: chili, white rice, milk
B. Calcium: cheese sausage pizza, fruit, ice crea.
C. Iron: roast beef, taro chips, nectar
D. Zinc: vegetable stir fry, white rice, tea
E. All minerals contain a good source of the stated mineral |
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| D. Zinc: vegetable stirfry, white rice, tea |
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