FSHN 120 || A+ Score Secured.
Gene's doctor recommended that he increase his vitamin C consumption. During meals high in
vitamin C is it necessary for Gene to consume a meal rich in dietary fat? correct answers No,
vitamin C are easily absorbed and do not require fat for absorption
Roger was feeling sick a few days before his big exam week and decided to buy a supplement
that is supposed to help fight off sickness. He bought a supplement powder that contains 6x the
RDA for vitamin C per serving and he consumed 5 servings to feel better as quickly as possible.
Should Roger be concerned about negative side effects with this level of consumption? correct
answers Yes, consuming 30x the RDA for any vitamin will likely have some negative side effects
Kyle is researching minerals to improve his overall health. He is concerned with bone formation,
cell metabolism, blood clotting, and muscle contraction. Which of the following minerals is
responsible for these body functions? correct answers Calcium
Joey has a balanced healthy diet but he has seen a lot of posts on the internet about vitamin
deficiencies in the US and how he needs to take a supplement to make sure he isn't deficient.
Does Joey need a supplement to avoid vitamin deficiencies? correct answers No, because Joey is
able to get the necessary vitamins from his healthy balanced diet
Jon is concerned about water loss and decides to do a little research into ways that we lose water
in our bodies. Which of the following is a source of water loss for humans? correct answers Skin
Which of the following is NOT a consequence of significant improper mineral and electrolyte
balance? correct answers Shrinking of the liver
Dana is trying to increase her dark green leafy vegetables and whole grains. Should Dana be
worried about a riboflavin toxicity? correct answers No, because riboflavin is a water-soluble
vitamin with no known toxicity
A popular instant ramen brand contains 1000mg of sodium per serving. Each pack contains two
servings. If Dana ate THREE packages of ramen throughout the day, which of the following
, statements BEST applies to them? correct answers Dana has consumed above the upper level of
sodium and may be risking hypertension if this continues
Jordan follows an ovo-lacto vegetarian diet and is wanting to increase their heme iron
consumption. Which of the following foodstuffs would be the BEST option for Jordan to
increase their heme iron consumption? correct answers Milk (Technically, an ovo-lacto
vegetarian diet would include any plant foods and can also include milk products and egg
products. Heme iron would be found in animal foods sources alone. Thus, milk should be the
answer. However, due to the low levels of iron in milk products we gave full credit for all
answers in this question.)
Tim was diagnosed with hypernatremia. Which of the following statements BEST describes his
condition? correct answers High blood sodium concentration
Erin is 22 years old. Her doctor told her that she was severely dehydrated. Which of the
following is a possible SIGN of dehydration? correct answers Urine with a dark/amber color
Geri sees a post on Instagram from an influencer talking about the benefits of Vitamin A.
Inspired by this, she decides to regularly consume 500% of the DV for vitamin A with no other
changes to her diet. Is this a healthy decision? Why or why not? correct answers No, vitamin A is
fat soluble so the body could retain it and this will lead to a vitamin A toxicity
Marie does not want to exceed her daily goal of 2,400 Calories per day. According to information
presented in FSHN 120, which of the following foodstuffs would contribute calories? correct
answers Alcohol
Hannah has heard a lot about fat free diets online and has been following a fat free diet for the
past 6 months. Since her diet is more limited, she takes daily vitamins including a vitamin D pill
supplement to make sure she has adequate amounts. However, when she gets her blood drawn, it
turns out she has a vitamin D deficiency. Which of the following reasons BEST explains
Hannah's deficiency? correct answers Because Hannah does not consume sufficient dietary fat,
her body is not able to properly absorb vitamin D
Gene's doctor recommended that he increase his vitamin C consumption. During meals high in
vitamin C is it necessary for Gene to consume a meal rich in dietary fat? correct answers No,
vitamin C are easily absorbed and do not require fat for absorption
Roger was feeling sick a few days before his big exam week and decided to buy a supplement
that is supposed to help fight off sickness. He bought a supplement powder that contains 6x the
RDA for vitamin C per serving and he consumed 5 servings to feel better as quickly as possible.
Should Roger be concerned about negative side effects with this level of consumption? correct
answers Yes, consuming 30x the RDA for any vitamin will likely have some negative side effects
Kyle is researching minerals to improve his overall health. He is concerned with bone formation,
cell metabolism, blood clotting, and muscle contraction. Which of the following minerals is
responsible for these body functions? correct answers Calcium
Joey has a balanced healthy diet but he has seen a lot of posts on the internet about vitamin
deficiencies in the US and how he needs to take a supplement to make sure he isn't deficient.
Does Joey need a supplement to avoid vitamin deficiencies? correct answers No, because Joey is
able to get the necessary vitamins from his healthy balanced diet
Jon is concerned about water loss and decides to do a little research into ways that we lose water
in our bodies. Which of the following is a source of water loss for humans? correct answers Skin
Which of the following is NOT a consequence of significant improper mineral and electrolyte
balance? correct answers Shrinking of the liver
Dana is trying to increase her dark green leafy vegetables and whole grains. Should Dana be
worried about a riboflavin toxicity? correct answers No, because riboflavin is a water-soluble
vitamin with no known toxicity
A popular instant ramen brand contains 1000mg of sodium per serving. Each pack contains two
servings. If Dana ate THREE packages of ramen throughout the day, which of the following
, statements BEST applies to them? correct answers Dana has consumed above the upper level of
sodium and may be risking hypertension if this continues
Jordan follows an ovo-lacto vegetarian diet and is wanting to increase their heme iron
consumption. Which of the following foodstuffs would be the BEST option for Jordan to
increase their heme iron consumption? correct answers Milk (Technically, an ovo-lacto
vegetarian diet would include any plant foods and can also include milk products and egg
products. Heme iron would be found in animal foods sources alone. Thus, milk should be the
answer. However, due to the low levels of iron in milk products we gave full credit for all
answers in this question.)
Tim was diagnosed with hypernatremia. Which of the following statements BEST describes his
condition? correct answers High blood sodium concentration
Erin is 22 years old. Her doctor told her that she was severely dehydrated. Which of the
following is a possible SIGN of dehydration? correct answers Urine with a dark/amber color
Geri sees a post on Instagram from an influencer talking about the benefits of Vitamin A.
Inspired by this, she decides to regularly consume 500% of the DV for vitamin A with no other
changes to her diet. Is this a healthy decision? Why or why not? correct answers No, vitamin A is
fat soluble so the body could retain it and this will lead to a vitamin A toxicity
Marie does not want to exceed her daily goal of 2,400 Calories per day. According to information
presented in FSHN 120, which of the following foodstuffs would contribute calories? correct
answers Alcohol
Hannah has heard a lot about fat free diets online and has been following a fat free diet for the
past 6 months. Since her diet is more limited, she takes daily vitamins including a vitamin D pill
supplement to make sure she has adequate amounts. However, when she gets her blood drawn, it
turns out she has a vitamin D deficiency. Which of the following reasons BEST explains
Hannah's deficiency? correct answers Because Hannah does not consume sufficient dietary fat,
her body is not able to properly absorb vitamin D
