HUN 2201 Chapter 8

Which of the following is/are considered antioxidants?

In a vegan breakfast consisting of raisin bran cereal with soy milk and a glass of orange juice, the vitamin C in the orange juice will enhance the absorption of _____.

All of the following are good sources of vitamin C EXCEPT ________.

Choline is __________ .

Which B vitamin is critical for DNA synthesis and cell division?

A deficiency of vitamin A can result in _______.

Folic acid, if consumed prior to and during the first several weeks of pregnancy, can help reduce the risk of giving birth to a newborn with _____ .

Adam is 65 years old. Which of the following nutrients might his body have difficulty absorbing?

Which of the following vitamins is fat soluble?

The primary role of the B vitamins is to ____.

A chronic deficiency of thiamin can cause _____.

A deficiency of vitamin B12 can cause ________.

Which of the following would increase vitamin E in a salad? olive oil chopped nuts avocado slices

All of the following conditions are associated with a deficiency of vitamin D EXCEPT ______. osteomalacia rickets osteoporosis beriberi

Vitamin D is _____. made in the body with the help of sunlight a hormone found in fortified milk

Fat-soluble vitamins are ____.

Which vitamin is essential for blood to clot?

Which of the following can be destroyed by exposure to water or heat?

Which nutrient is involved in collagen formation and immune and antioxidant defenses?

High consumption of raw egg whites can lead to a deficiency of which vitamin?

Vitamin E functions as a(n) ________ to protect cell membranes from being damaged.

A plant pigment that the body can convert to vitamin A is _____.

Naturally occurring vitamin B12 is found in which of the following foods?

Vitamin ___ is called the "sunshine vitamin."

Which of the following nutrients can accumulate to the point of toxicity if intake is excessive?

Which of these statements is FALSE? -The U.S. Pharmacopoeia (USP) sets standards for the identity, strength, quality, and purity of dietary supplements. -It is necessary for individuals to consume vitamin supplements in order to meet their daily vitamin needs. -Supplement manufacturers can voluntarily submit their products to the U.S. Pharmacopoeia (USP) to verify their supplement meets current standards. -Dietary supplements, a category that includes vitamins, minerals, and herbs, are regulated less stringently by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) than are drugs.

A deficiency of which vitamin causes signs and symptoms characterized by the four Ds: dermatitis, dementia, diarrhea, and death?

True or False? Formation of free radicals can increase your risk of cancer and heart disease.

Which statement regarding free radicals is FALSE? -Free radicals steal electrons from phospholipids found in cell membranes. -Free radicals donate electrons to unstable compounds. -Free radicals contain an unpaired electron. -Free radicals can be neutralized by antioxidants.

True or False? Vitamin E is considered an antioxidant.

Which of the following is a molecule that combines with an enzyme to activate it and help it do its job?

What is the primary role of the B-vitamins?

A compound called TPP activates an enzyme critical in carbohydrate metabolism. TPP is

True or false? The chemical structure of vitamin B12 contains cobalt.

The functions of vitamin B12 include __________. -the maintenance of healthy nervous tissue -synthesis of healthy red blood cells -DNA synthesis -all of these answers are correct

Which statement regarding the absorption of vitamin B12 is (are) FALSE? -Vitamin B12 binds with intrinsic factor synthesized in the stomach. -Hydrochloric acid and pepsin are necessary to release vitamin B12 from food. -Pancreatic enzymes release vitamin B12 from the R-protein. -R-protein produced in the stomach carries vitamin B12 to the ileum for absorption.

True or false? Vitamin B12 is attached to a protein called transcobalamin II and travels in the blood bound to this protein.

The first B-vitamin discovered was

Which statement regarding thiamin is TRUE? -Most processed foods are excellent sources of thiamin. -Without thiamin, all amino acids become essential. -Thiamin can quickly become toxic when consumed in excess. -Thiamin acts as a coenzyme in the metabolism of branched-chain amino acids.

A person suffering from fatigue, muscle wasting, reduced cognitive function, and paralysis is most likely to have which of the following conditions?

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of pellagra? -dizziness -dermatitis -dementia -diarrhea

Which vitamin can be made from the amino acid tryptophan?

Which of the following are excellent sources of folate?

A deficiency of which micronutrient may result in small red blood cells with inadequate hemoglobin?

Vitamin C assists in __________.

Vitamin C regenerates this vitamin after it has been oxidized.

A deficiency of this vitamin is called beriberi.

Which of these foods is the best source of vitamin E?

True or false? Inadequate intake of folate during pregnancy increases the risk for a serious birth defect.

Which of the following act as cofactors in antioxidant enzyme systems?

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding free radicals?

True or false?Antioxidants must be consumed in our diet because our bodies cannot make them.

About 90 percent of vitamin E is stored in

How much beta-carotene is considered equivalent to one unit of vitamin A?

True or false? Vitamin E deficiencies are common in people in developing nations.

Why are dark green vegetables such as kale and spinach good sources of vitamin A?

True or false? Toxicity symptoms of vitamin A include birth defects, spontaneous abortion, blurred vision, and liver damage.

True or false? Excessive consumption of vitamin A supplements can be highly toxic.

True or false? Ninety percent of the vitamin A we absorb is stored in adipose tissue.

At what stage in the development of cancer do the cancerous cells grow out of control, grow their own blood vessels, and invade surrounding tissues?

Which of the following terms is synonymous with the word malignant?

The site in which cancer develops, the aggressiveness of the cell type, and the stage at which the cancer is detected all influence a cancer patient's clinical

Which of the following cancer treatments is a drug therapy?

Some of the signs and symptoms to watch for in cancer development include uncommon fatigue, unusual bleeding, and __________.