Question 1

Which of the following foods contains the most niacin per serving?

Accepted Answer

A)  Beef liver
B)  Peanuts
C)  White mushrooms
D)  Turkey roast

Question 2

_____ are water-soluble vitamins.

Accepted Answer

A)  Pantothenic acid,vitamin C,and thiamin
B)  Vitamin D,A,and E
C)  Thiamin,vitamin K,and niacin
D)  Vitamin A,riboflavin,and vitamin C

Question 3

Sean has carpal tunnel syndrome.A few months ago,he began taking megadoses of vitamin B-6,when he read that the vitamin can cure the disorder.Today,Sean reported to his friends that his hands were feeling numb and his walking is unsteady.Based on this information,Sean should _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  continue taking the megadoses of vitamin B-6,because his body needs more time to heal
B)  discontinue taking vitamin B-6,because his body does not require the micronutrient
C)  increase his vitamin B-6 intake,because the numbness and unsteadiness are signs that the treatment is working
D)  stop taking vitamin B-6,because he is showing signs and symptoms of vitamin B-6 toxicity

Question 4

Folate metabolism is dependent on vitamin B-12.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A carcinogen is any environmental factor such as asbestos,tobacco smoke,radiation,or a virus that triggers cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

____ is a carcinogen.

Accepted Answer

A)  Whole milk
B)  Cholesterol
C)  White bread
D)  Alcohol

Question 7

Ingesting large quantities of raw eggs may cause a biotin deficiency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

To reduce the risk of stroke in patients who cannot tolerate statins,physicians may prescribe megadoses of niacin supplements to reduce the elevated LDL cholesterol level in their blood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following food items is rich in biotin?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chicken liver
B)  Strawberries
C)  Almonds
D)  Cooked eggs

Question 10

Humans need vitamin B-6 for _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  magnesium absorption
B)  amino acid metabolism
C)  carbohydrate excretion
D)  vitamin C synthesis

Question 11

Pregnant women who have a history of inadequate _____ intakes are at risk of having babies with neural tube defects.

Accepted Answer

A)  iron
B)  vitamin A
C)  selenium
D)  folate

Question 12

Glossitis and cheilosis can be signs of ariboflavinosis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

____ cancer causes the most cancer-related deaths among American men and women.

Accepted Answer

A)  Bladder
B)  Pancreatic
C)  Liver
D)  Lung

Question 14

Exposing milk to light can reduce its _____ content.

Accepted Answer

A)  riboflavin
B)  vitamin D
C)  niacin
D)  thiamin

Question 15

Erika takes megadoses of vitamin B-6 because she thinks it benefits her health.After learning about this vitamin in your nutrition class,which of the following statements about vitamin B-6 would be the most accurate information to tell her?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ingesting large doses of vitamin B-6 can cause nerve damage.
B)  Megadoses of vitamin B-6 can result in calcification of soft tissues.
C)  Vitamin B-6 is the least toxic of the B vitamins.
D)  Women who take megadoses of vitamin B-6 are healthier than those who do not take such high doses of vitamin.

Question 16

Although physicians may prescribe niacin supplements for patients who cannot tolerate statins,the treatment can have several unwanted side effects,such as flushing of the skin and liver damage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 10: Water-Soluble Vitamins

Glossitis and cheilosis can be signs of ariboflavinosis.

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Which of the following foods contains the most niacin per serving?

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Which of the following food items is rich in biotin?

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Erika takes megadoses of vitamin B-6 because she thinks it benefits her health.After learning about this vitamin in your nutrition class,which of the following statements about vitamin B-6 would be the most accurate information to tell her?

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____ is a carcinogen.

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Exposing milk to light can reduce its _____ content.

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Although physicians may prescribe niacin supplements for patients who cannot tolerate statins,the treatment can have several unwanted side effects,such as flushing of the skin and liver damage.

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____ cancer causes the most cancer-related deaths among American men and women.

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Pregnant women who have a history of inadequate _____ intakes are at risk of having babies with neural tube defects.

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_____ are water-soluble vitamins.

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To reduce the risk of stroke in patients who cannot tolerate statins,physicians may prescribe megadoses of niacin supplements to reduce the elevated LDL cholesterol level in their blood.

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Folate metabolism is dependent on vitamin B-12.

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A carcinogen is any environmental factor such as asbestos,tobacco smoke,radiation,or a virus that triggers cancer.

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Humans need vitamin B-6 for _____.

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Sean has carpal tunnel syndrome.A few months ago,he began taking megadoses of vitamin B-6,when he read that the vitamin can cure the disorder.Today,Sean reported to his friends that his hands were feeling numb and his walking is unsteady.Based on this information,Sean should _____.

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Ingesting large quantities of raw eggs may cause a biotin deficiency.

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Exam 10: Water-Soluble Vitamins

Glossitis and cheilosis can be signs of ariboflavinosis.

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Which of the following foods contains the most niacin per serving?

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Which of the following food items is rich in biotin?

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Erika takes megadoses of vitamin B-6 because she thinks it benefits her health.After learning about this vitamin in your nutrition class,which of the following statements about vitamin B-6 would be the most accurate information to tell her?

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____ is a carcinogen.

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Exposing milk to light can reduce its _____ content.

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Although physicians may prescribe niacin supplements for patients who cannot tolerate statins,the treatment can have several unwanted side effects,such as flushing of the skin and liver damage.

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____ cancer causes the most cancer-related deaths among American men and women.

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Pregnant women who have a history of inadequate _____ intakes are at risk of having babies with neural tube defects.

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_____ are water-soluble vitamins.

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To reduce the risk of stroke in patients who cannot tolerate statins,physicians may prescribe megadoses of niacin supplements to reduce the elevated LDL cholesterol level in their blood.

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Folate metabolism is dependent on vitamin B-12.

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A carcinogen is any environmental factor such as asbestos,tobacco smoke,radiation,or a virus that triggers cancer.

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Humans need vitamin B-6 for _____.

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Sean has carpal tunnel syndrome.A few months ago,he began taking megadoses of vitamin B-6,when he read that the vitamin can cure the disorder.Today,Sean reported to his friends that his hands were feeling numb and his walking is unsteady.Based on this information,Sean should _____.

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Ingesting large quantities of raw eggs may cause a biotin deficiency.

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