Nutr. 1020 Exam 5 questions with verified answers
Fortified milk has _____ added to it. Correct Answer ✔✔-Both vitamin
A and vitamin D
Which of the following nutrients is synthesized in the body from
cholesterol and is tied to genetics and evolution? Correct Answer ✔✔-
Vitamin D
All of the following fat soluble vitamins have toxic effects on the
cardiovascular system when consistently consumed in excess except:
Correct Answer ✔✔-Vitamin A
All of the following fat soluble vitamins have multiple active chemical
forms except: Correct Answer ✔✔-Vitamin D
Deficiency of ______ can cause dermatitis. Correct Answer ✔✔-Niacin
and B6
An adequate intake of ___________ prevents beriberi. Correct Answer
✔✔-Thiamin
Water is needed for _______________. Correct Answer ✔✔-
thermoregulation, metabolism, cardiovascular function
___________ functions to maintain extracellular fluid balance and
volume. Correct Answer ✔✔-Sodium
,Deficiency of sodium, potassium, and/or chloride can cause muscle
cramping or weakness. Correct Answer ✔✔-True
Toxicity of calcium commonly occurs from overuse of laxatives. Correct
Answer ✔✔-False
_____ is needed for energy transfer (ATP). Correct Answer ✔✔-
Phosphorus
Deficiency of __________ causes osteopenia and osteoporosis. Correct
Answer ✔✔-Calcium
Sulfur is needed to stabilize protein shape. Correct Answer ✔✔-True
Consumption of nuts could best help prevent deficiency of: Correct
Answer ✔✔-Magnesium
Selenium is an antioxidant nutrient. Correct Answer ✔✔-True
Iron deficiency causes: Correct Answer ✔✔-microcytic hypochromic
anemia.
Acrodermatitis enteropathica is caused by a deficiency of: Correct
Answer ✔✔-Zinc
, CASE STUDY: Jordan is a 21-year old, male body builder. He is 5'8''
and weighs 210 pounds. He is preparing for a contest and wants to drop
20 pounds of weight in six weeks. His diet has been the same daily.
Following is his diet and partial results from his diet analysis.
Dietary Intake:
· Breakfast: 12-ounce soy protein shake, 5 egg whites
· Lunch: 1 pound of tuna in water, 6 oz sliced pickles, 12 oz whey (from
milk) shake, 3 Tb wheat germ
· Dinner: 4 baked chicken breasts, 1 cup spinach, 44 oz Diet Coke
· Bed-Time Snack: Protein bar
Calories (2030), Digestible Carbohydrates (114 grams and 23% of
Calories), Proteins (305 grams and 61% of Calories), and Fats (37 grams
and 17% of Calories)
Selected Vitamins
Vitamin A: 3,290 µg (DRI 900; UL 3,000 retinyl esters; units µg/day)
Fortified milk has _____ added to it. Correct Answer ✔✔-Both vitamin
A and vitamin D
Which of the following nutrients is synthesized in the body from
cholesterol and is tied to genetics and evolution? Correct Answer ✔✔-
Vitamin D
All of the following fat soluble vitamins have toxic effects on the
cardiovascular system when consistently consumed in excess except:
Correct Answer ✔✔-Vitamin A
All of the following fat soluble vitamins have multiple active chemical
forms except: Correct Answer ✔✔-Vitamin D
Deficiency of ______ can cause dermatitis. Correct Answer ✔✔-Niacin
and B6
An adequate intake of ___________ prevents beriberi. Correct Answer
✔✔-Thiamin
Water is needed for _______________. Correct Answer ✔✔-
thermoregulation, metabolism, cardiovascular function
___________ functions to maintain extracellular fluid balance and
volume. Correct Answer ✔✔-Sodium
,Deficiency of sodium, potassium, and/or chloride can cause muscle
cramping or weakness. Correct Answer ✔✔-True
Toxicity of calcium commonly occurs from overuse of laxatives. Correct
Answer ✔✔-False
_____ is needed for energy transfer (ATP). Correct Answer ✔✔-
Phosphorus
Deficiency of __________ causes osteopenia and osteoporosis. Correct
Answer ✔✔-Calcium
Sulfur is needed to stabilize protein shape. Correct Answer ✔✔-True
Consumption of nuts could best help prevent deficiency of: Correct
Answer ✔✔-Magnesium
Selenium is an antioxidant nutrient. Correct Answer ✔✔-True
Iron deficiency causes: Correct Answer ✔✔-microcytic hypochromic
anemia.
Acrodermatitis enteropathica is caused by a deficiency of: Correct
Answer ✔✔-Zinc
, CASE STUDY: Jordan is a 21-year old, male body builder. He is 5'8''
and weighs 210 pounds. He is preparing for a contest and wants to drop
20 pounds of weight in six weeks. His diet has been the same daily.
Following is his diet and partial results from his diet analysis.
Dietary Intake:
· Breakfast: 12-ounce soy protein shake, 5 egg whites
· Lunch: 1 pound of tuna in water, 6 oz sliced pickles, 12 oz whey (from
milk) shake, 3 Tb wheat germ
· Dinner: 4 baked chicken breasts, 1 cup spinach, 44 oz Diet Coke
· Bed-Time Snack: Protein bar
Calories (2030), Digestible Carbohydrates (114 grams and 23% of
Calories), Proteins (305 grams and 61% of Calories), and Fats (37 grams
and 17% of Calories)
Selected Vitamins
Vitamin A: 3,290 µg (DRI 900; UL 3,000 retinyl esters; units µg/day)
