Question 1

Of these foods, which is the best source of vitamin B  6  ?

Accepted Answer

A)   milk
B)   carrots
C)   tofu
D)   cheddar cheese
E)   bananaF) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 2

Discuss the solubility of vitamins.

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Question 3

Which of these is the greatest contributor of riboflavin in most people's diet?

Accepted Answer

A)   milk and milk products
B)   meat, poultry and fish
C)   dark green, leafy vegetables
D)   eggs
E)   fruitF) A) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 4

The RDA for niacin is _____ .

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A)   expressed in milligrams of niacin equivalents
B)   expressed in milligrams of niacin estimates
C)   higher for women than for men
D)   the same for men and women
E)   difficult to meet unless the diet includes meat and other sources of the amino acid tryptophanF) None of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 5

Vitamin B  6  deficiency is characterized by ____.

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A)   depression and confusion in the early stages
B)   numbness and muscle damage
C)   macrocytic anemia
D)   convulsions in the early stages
E)   purplish tongueF) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 6

Which of the following is true of riboflavin?

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A)   It is also known as vitamin B  1  .
B)   It is easily destroyed by heat.
C)   People who follow a strict vegetarian diet can't get adequate amounts from food alone.
D)   Significant sources are citrus products.
E)   It remains stable when exposed to heat.F) A) and C)
G) C) and E)

Question 7

A deficiency of which vitamin causes cheilosis, a condition in which the corners of the mouth become cracked and red?

Accepted Answer

A)   vitamin C
B)   riboflavin
C)   niacin
D)   vitamin B  12 
E)   vitamin B  6 F) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 8

The first major report of vitamin B6 toxicity appeared in the ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)   early 1800s
B)   early 1970s
C)   early 1980s
D)   early 1990s
E)   early 2000sF) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 9

Which B vitamin is stored extensively in muscle tissue?

Accepted Answer

A)   biotin
B)   folate
C)   thiamin
D)   pantothenic acid
E)   vitamin B6F) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 10

Of these foods, which is the best source of riboflavin?

Accepted Answer

A)   carrots
B)   oranges
C)   tofu
D)   potatoes
E)   liverF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 11

Under what circumstances might vitamin-mineral supplements be appropriate?

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To correct overt deficiencies: In the Un...

Question 12

B vitamins have a major role in _______.

Accepted Answer

A)   antioxidation
B)   anticoagulation
C)   antibody stabilization
D)   collagen formation
E)   energy metabolismF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 13

What is the name of the coenzyme form of thiamin?

Accepted Answer

A)   thiaminacide
B)   thiamin pyrophosphate
C)   thiamin adenine dinucleotide
D)   thiamin mononucleotide
E)   thiamin flavinF) A) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT known to increase vitamin C needs?

Accepted Answer

A)   chronic use of oral contraceptives
B)   infections
C)   burns
D)   physical activity
E)   cigarette smokingF) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 15

What organ in the body contains more vitamin C than any other organ?

Accepted Answer

A)   lungs
B)   spleen
C)   adrenal glands
D)   pituitary gland
E)   kidneysF) B) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 16

Discuss the overall role of the B vitamins.

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The B vitamins help the body to use the ...

Question 17

Which of the following is a function of vitamin C?

Accepted Answer

A)   It helps form collagen.
B)   It is involved in energy metabolism.
C)   It helps rid the body of antioxidants.
D)   It helps rid the body of excess iron.
E)   It aids in the digestion of fat.F) A) and C)
G) B) and C)

Question 18

Atrophic gastritis is a chronic condition in which _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   the stomach muscles shrink
B)   the stomach becomes inflamed
C)   the small intestine becomes inflamed
D)   various stretches of the GI tract become inflamed
E)   the gallbladder excretes too much bile into the small intestineF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 19

The RDA for thiamin is _____ .

Accepted Answer

A)   higher for women than for men
B)   the same for men and women
C)   measured in micrograms
D)   sometimes hard to meet because thiamin is not found in many foods
E)   only slightly higher for men than for womenF) C) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 20

Which of these vitamins is easily destroyed by food processing?

Accepted Answer

A)   biotin
B)   niacin
C)   thiamin
D)   pantothenic acid
E)   riboflavinF) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Exam 10: The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C

Which B vitamin is stored extensively in muscle tissue?

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Of these foods, which is the best source of vitamin B 6 ?

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The first major report of vitamin B6 toxicity appeared in the ___________.

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Which of these is the greatest contributor of riboflavin in most people's diet?

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Under what circumstances might vitamin-mineral supplements be appropriate?

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A deficiency of which vitamin causes cheilosis, a condition in which the corners of the mouth become cracked and red?

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What is the name of the coenzyme form of thiamin?

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Which of the following is a function of vitamin C?

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Discuss the solubility of vitamins.

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The RDA for niacin is _____ .

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B vitamins have a major role in _______.

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Which of these vitamins is easily destroyed by food processing?

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