Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The chemical structure of vitamin B₁₂ includes which mineral?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

Too much sodium in the body may result in:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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 15

Which of the following nutrients is required for immune function?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

Dairy products provide a source of calcium and riboflavin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

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 18

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 19

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 20

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

Exam 5: The Vitamins and Minerals

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

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The chemical structure of vitamin B₁₂ includes which mineral?

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

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

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A deficiency of _____ causes macrocytic anemia.

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Too much sodium in the body may result in:

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

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

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

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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 nutrients is required for immune function?

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Dairy products provide a source of calcium and riboflavin.

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

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

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