BIOD 121 Module 4 Exam | Portage Learning Nutrition Test Bank 2026

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BIOD 121 Module 4 Exam (2 Versions): Essentials In Nutrition: Portage
Learning (QUESTIONS & ANSWERS) | Latest Update 2026/2027



Question 1 pts




True or False. If False, explain why it is false.


Vitamins help to regulate and support a variety of processes including
digestive processes, absorption and being an energy source.


Your Answer:




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Question 2 pts


Provide two examples of Essential Vitamins that can be synthesized by
our bodies.


Your Answer:

Vitamin D and Vitamin K




Essential vitamins that can be synthesized include vitamin K,
vitamin D, biotin and vitamin A and niacin




Question 3 pts


Explain the process of Enrichment and why it is necessary during food
processing.


Your Answer:

during the milling process foods lose minerals and nutrients. Enrichment
is the processes of adding back the minerals and nutrients lost during the




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Question 4 pts

True or False. If False, explain why it is false.



Vitamins A,D,E and K are considered fat soluble vitamins.

Your Answer:

True




True




Question 5 pts


Carotenoids and retinal are two forms of what vitamin?


Your Answer:

Vitamin A




Vitamin A




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Question 6 pts


A friend recently had her annual physical, and her doctor informed her that
her Vitamin A levels were too low. As a nurse, she comes to you for advice
on what foods to consume to increase her vitamin A intake. Provide 4
examples of foods that are rich in Beta-Carotene?

Your Answer:

spinach, apricots, sweet potato, and carrots ( vegetables that are red,
yellow, orange are rich in beta-carotene)




All of the following are good sources of Beta Carotene- any
red, orange or yellow vegetables and dark green leafy
vegetables.




Question 7 pts




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