Question 1

Iron overload can be life threatening and occurs more often in men than women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Dairy products provide a source of calcium and riboflavin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Too much sodium in the body may result in:

Accepted Answer

A)  pernicious anemia.
B)  dehydration.
C)  tachycardia.
D)  goiter.
E)  edema.

Question 4

A deficiency of _____ causes macrocytic anemia.

Accepted Answer

A)  iron
B)  folate
C)  vitamin B₁₂
D)  folate or vitamin B₁₂
E)  iron,folate,or vitamin B₁₂

Question 5

A deficiency of _____ is tied to the inherited syndrome called Menkes disease.

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin B₆
B)  copper
C)  molybdenum
D)  fluoride
E)  biotin

Question 6

Which of the following nutrients is required for immune function?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vitamin A
B)  Biotin
C)  Iodine
D)  Molybdenum
E)  Chromium

Question 7

Selenium functions as a cofactor for the antioxidant enzyme glutathione peroxidase.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following nutrients is needed to prevent hemolytic anemia in prematurely born infants?

Accepted Answer

A)  Iron
B)  Vitamin B₁₂
C)  Folate
D)  Vitamin K
E)  Vitamin E

Question 9

Which of the following is required for the absorption of vitamin B₁₂?

Accepted Answer

A)  A coenzyme
B)  Intrinsic factor
C)  Vitamin C
D)  Bile acids
E)  None of the above

Question 10

Deficiency of which of the following nutrients causes hemolytic anemia in prematurely born infants?

Accepted Answer

A)  Iron
B)  Vitamin B₁₂
C)  Folate
D)  Vitamin E
E)  Fluoride

Question 11

Which of the following statements is not true regarding the diagnosis of a nutritional deficiency?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dietary records should demonstrate low intake for that nutrient.
B)  Blood levels should demonstrate high body levels of the nutrient.
C)  Tissue levels should demonstrate low body levels of the nutrient.
D)  Nutrient supplementation should correct the deficiency symptoms.
E)  Clinical deficiency symptoms should be compatible with a low dietary intake. B

Question 12

Symptoms of _____ deficiency occur in the shortest amount of time.

Accepted Answer

A)  choline
B)  water
C)  calcium
D)  sodium
E)  iron

Question 13

A deficiency of vitamin B₁₂ causes _____ while a deficiency of iron causes _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  aplastic anemia,sickle cell anemia
B)  microcytic anemia,macrocytic anemia
C)  pernicious anemia,microcytic anemia
D)  hemolytic anemia,microcytic anemia
E)  pernicious anemia,macrocytic anemia C

Question 14

Nutrients that function in nucleic acid synthesis include vitamin B₁₂ and folate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Approximately 99% of the calcium in the body is in bones and teeth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The chemical structure of vitamin B₁₂ includes which mineral?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chromium
B)  Iron
C)  Cobalt
D)  Zinc
E)  Fluoride C

Question 17

The Dietary Reference Intake (DRI)for selenium for a 20-year-old male is 55 micrograms per day.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Answer questions based on the case study "Jordan" information below.
 
-A good source of calcium in Jordan's diet was:

Accepted Answer

A)  whey protein shakes.
B)  sliced pickles.
C)  egg whites.
D)  chicken breast.
E)  both the whey protein shakes and the egg whites.

Question 19

Answer questions based on the case study "Beth" information below.
 
-The best source of calcium in Beth's diet is:

Accepted Answer

A)  sausage.
B)  salad.
C)  tea.
D)  cheese.
E)  egg.

Question 20

In general,plant foods provide a good source of:
2)  In general, plant foods provide a good source of:

Accepted Answer

A)   heme iron.
B)   potassium.
C)   vitamin D.
D)   sodium.
E)   vitamin B12.

Exam 5: The Vitamins and Minerals

Iron overload can be life threatening and occurs more often in men than women.

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Dairy products provide a source of calcium and riboflavin.

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Too much sodium in the body may result in:

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A deficiency of _____ causes macrocytic anemia.

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A deficiency of _____ is tied to the inherited syndrome called Menkes disease.

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Which of the following nutrients is required for immune function?

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Selenium functions as a cofactor for the antioxidant enzyme glutathione peroxidase.

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Which of the following nutrients is needed to prevent hemolytic anemia in prematurely born infants?

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Which of the following is required for the absorption of vitamin B₁₂?

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Deficiency of which of the following nutrients causes hemolytic anemia in prematurely born infants?

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Which of the following statements is not true regarding the diagnosis of a nutritional deficiency?

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Symptoms of _____ deficiency occur in the shortest amount of time.

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A deficiency of vitamin B₁₂ causes _____ while a deficiency of iron causes _____.

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Nutrients that function in nucleic acid synthesis include vitamin B₁₂ and folate.

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Approximately 99% of the calcium in the body is in bones and teeth.

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The chemical structure of vitamin B₁₂ includes which mineral?

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The Dietary Reference Intake (DRI)for selenium for a 20-year-old male is 55 micrograms per day.

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Answer questions based on the case study "Jordan" information below. -A good source of calcium in Jordan's diet was:

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Answer questions based on the case study "Beth" information below. -The best source of calcium in Beth's diet is:

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In general,plant foods provide a good source of: 2) In general, plant foods provide a good source of:

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A deficiency of vitamin B₁₂ causes _ while a deficiency of iron causes _.

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