NTRI 2000 exam 3
Which`vitamin`supplement`is`known`to`cause`malformations`of`a`fetus?`~`Correct Answer`~`Vitamin`A
Which`vitamin's`main`role`is`to`help`activate`proteins`that`help`blood`clot?`~`Correct Answer`~`K
A`women`who`is`on`a`low-
carbohydrate`diet`for`weight`loss`may`have`difficulty`maintaining`an`adequate`level`of`the`B`vitamins`thia
min,`riboflavin,`niacin,`and`folate.`What`characteristics`of`her`diet`would`cause`this?`~`Correct
Answer`~`Exclusions`of`grains`and`cereals
The`need`for`vitamin`E`rises`as`people`consume`more`_____`because`it`requires`antioxidant`protection`b
y`the`vitamin?`~`Correct Answer`~`polyunsaturated`fat
Which`vitamin`is`mismatched`with`its`deficiency?`~`Correct Answer`~`vitamin`D`-`pernicious`anemia
You`have`a`friend`who`eats`a`lot`of`highly`processed`foods,`fast`foods,`and`convenience`foods,`but`does`n
ot`drink`fortified`milk.`What`type`of`deficiency`is`your`friend`at`risk`for`developing?`~`Correct
Answer`~`Vitamin`E
current`recommendations`for`fruit`and`vegetable`intakes`are`for`us`to`consume`a`variety`from`each`categ
ory`on`a`daily`basis.`What`are`the`2`vitamins`that`are`abundant`in`leafy`greens`and`citrus`fruits,`as`well`as`
other`fruits`and`vegetables?`~`Correct Answer`~`Folate`and`vitamin`C
Which`symptom`is`not`associated`with`vitamin`B`deficiency?`~`Correct Answer`~`increased`appetite
Which`of`the`following`is`least`likely`to`contribute`to`cases`of`rickets`in`the`United`States?`~`Correct
Answer`~`increased`physical`activity`in`organized`sports
Which`food`item`has`the`highest`amount`of`vitamin`C?`~`Correct Answer`~`1/2`cup`sweet`red`pepper
, Which`individual`has`a`valid`reason`to`take`a`vitamin/mineral`supplement?`~`Correct
Answer`~`someone`who`is`addicted`to`drugs`or`alcohol
If`you`eat`a`food`that`contains`a`large`dose`of`thiamin`and`riboflavin,`what`will`most`likely`happen`to`the`
thiamin`and`riboflavin?`~`Correct
Answer`~`They`will`be`excreted`if`not`used`on`the`day`they`are`absorbed.
Which`statement`regarding`water-soluble`vitamins`is`FALSE?`~`Correct Answer`~`Water-
soluble`vitamins`are`easily`absorbed`and`stored`in`the`liver.
Which`characteristic`is`least`likely`to`apply`to`a`fat-soluble`vitamin?`~`Correct
Answer`~`easily`absorbed`and`excreted`in`urine
Which`of`the`following`are`classified`as`water-soluble`vitamins?`~`Correct Answer`~`B`and`C
How`is`osteoporosis`diagnosed?`~`Correct Answer`~`DEXA`scan
For`someone`with`lactose`intolerance,`what`is`the`best`alternative`source`of`calcium?`~`Correct
Answer`~`broccoli`and`rutabaga
What`type`of`water`does`not`contain`dissolved`minerals?`~`Correct Answer`~`Distilled`water
What`trace`mineral`is`essential`to`sperm`production`and`taste`perception,`and`assists`in`immune`functio
n?`~`Correct Answer`~`Zinc
Which`statement`about`the`function`of`water`in`the`human`body`is`false?`~`Correct
Answer`~`Water`is`a`good`source`of`energy.
Which`individual`is`most`likely`to`experience`osteoporosis?`~`Correct Answer`~`a`70-year-
old`female`who`smokes
Which`vitamin`supplement`is`known`to`cause`malformations`of`a`fetus?`~`Correct Answer`~`Vitamin`A
Which`vitamin's`main`role`is`to`help`activate`proteins`that`help`blood`clot?`~`Correct Answer`~`K
A`women`who`is`on`a`low-
carbohydrate`diet`for`weight`loss`may`have`difficulty`maintaining`an`adequate`level`of`the`B`vitamins`thia
min,`riboflavin,`niacin,`and`folate.`What`characteristics`of`her`diet`would`cause`this?`~`Correct
Answer`~`Exclusions`of`grains`and`cereals
The`need`for`vitamin`E`rises`as`people`consume`more`_____`because`it`requires`antioxidant`protection`b
y`the`vitamin?`~`Correct Answer`~`polyunsaturated`fat
Which`vitamin`is`mismatched`with`its`deficiency?`~`Correct Answer`~`vitamin`D`-`pernicious`anemia
You`have`a`friend`who`eats`a`lot`of`highly`processed`foods,`fast`foods,`and`convenience`foods,`but`does`n
ot`drink`fortified`milk.`What`type`of`deficiency`is`your`friend`at`risk`for`developing?`~`Correct
Answer`~`Vitamin`E
current`recommendations`for`fruit`and`vegetable`intakes`are`for`us`to`consume`a`variety`from`each`categ
ory`on`a`daily`basis.`What`are`the`2`vitamins`that`are`abundant`in`leafy`greens`and`citrus`fruits,`as`well`as`
other`fruits`and`vegetables?`~`Correct Answer`~`Folate`and`vitamin`C
Which`symptom`is`not`associated`with`vitamin`B`deficiency?`~`Correct Answer`~`increased`appetite
Which`of`the`following`is`least`likely`to`contribute`to`cases`of`rickets`in`the`United`States?`~`Correct
Answer`~`increased`physical`activity`in`organized`sports
Which`food`item`has`the`highest`amount`of`vitamin`C?`~`Correct Answer`~`1/2`cup`sweet`red`pepper
, Which`individual`has`a`valid`reason`to`take`a`vitamin/mineral`supplement?`~`Correct
Answer`~`someone`who`is`addicted`to`drugs`or`alcohol
If`you`eat`a`food`that`contains`a`large`dose`of`thiamin`and`riboflavin,`what`will`most`likely`happen`to`the`
thiamin`and`riboflavin?`~`Correct
Answer`~`They`will`be`excreted`if`not`used`on`the`day`they`are`absorbed.
Which`statement`regarding`water-soluble`vitamins`is`FALSE?`~`Correct Answer`~`Water-
soluble`vitamins`are`easily`absorbed`and`stored`in`the`liver.
Which`characteristic`is`least`likely`to`apply`to`a`fat-soluble`vitamin?`~`Correct
Answer`~`easily`absorbed`and`excreted`in`urine
Which`of`the`following`are`classified`as`water-soluble`vitamins?`~`Correct Answer`~`B`and`C
How`is`osteoporosis`diagnosed?`~`Correct Answer`~`DEXA`scan
For`someone`with`lactose`intolerance,`what`is`the`best`alternative`source`of`calcium?`~`Correct
Answer`~`broccoli`and`rutabaga
What`type`of`water`does`not`contain`dissolved`minerals?`~`Correct Answer`~`Distilled`water
What`trace`mineral`is`essential`to`sperm`production`and`taste`perception,`and`assists`in`immune`functio
n?`~`Correct Answer`~`Zinc
Which`statement`about`the`function`of`water`in`the`human`body`is`false?`~`Correct
Answer`~`Water`is`a`good`source`of`energy.
Which`individual`is`most`likely`to`experience`osteoporosis?`~`Correct Answer`~`a`70-year-
old`female`who`smokes
