Test Questions & Answers Vitamins Chapter.6

Chapter 6: Vitamins

TEST QUESTIONS

Multiple Choice

1. The most toxic of all vitamins when taken in excess is:
   1. vitamin A
   2. vitamin C
   3. vitamin D
   4. vitamin B₆

Difficulty: Easy

Bloom’s: Knowledge

Section Reference: 6.1

1. Which of the following statements about vitamins is FALSE?
   1. Very small amounts of vitamins are needed by the body.
   2. There is no perfect food that contains all the vitamins you need in just the right amounts.
   3. One vitamin is made when the skin is exposed to sunlight.
   4. Vitamins contain kcalories.

Difficulty: Easy

Bloom’s: Knowledge

Section Reference: 6.1

1. The B vitamins are examples of:
   1. water-soluble vitamins
   2. fat-soluble vitamins
   3. phytochemicals
   4. supplements

Difficulty: Easy

Bloom’s: Knowledge

Section Reference: 6.1

1. The B vitamins work in every body cell, where they function as part of:
   1. coenzymes
   2. antioxidants
   3. phytochemicals
   4. superfoods

Difficulty: Easy

Bloom’s: Knowledge

Section Reference: 6.1

1. Many Americans do not meet the RDA for which vitamin(s)?
   1. folate
   2. vitamin A
   3. vitamin C
   4. vitamin D
   5. all of the above

Difficulty: Easy

Bloom’s: Knowledge

Section Reference: 6.1

1. The degree to which a vitamin is absorbed and used in the body is called its:

a. precursor

b. bioavailability

c. coenzyme

d. UL

Difficulty: Easy

Bloom’s: Knowledge

Section Reference: 6.1

1. Which of the following statements about vitamin A is false?
   1. It maintains the health of the eye and vision.
   2. It helps make collagen.
   3. It promotes healthy skin.
   4. It supports growth and development.

Difficulty: Easy

Bloom’s: Knowledge

Section Reference: 6.2

1. A good source of vitamin A or its precursor is:
   1. fortified milk
   2. deep orange fruits and vegetables
   3. dark leafy greens
   4. all of the above

Difficulty: Easy

Bloom’s: Knowledge

Section Reference: 6.2

1. Beta carotene is a precursor for:
   1. vitamin A
   2. vitamin C
   3. vitamin D
   4. vitamin B₆

Difficulty: Easy

Bloom’s: Knowledge

Section Reference: 6.2

1. Which vitamin is made through ultraviolet rays shining on your skin?
   1. vitamin A
   2. vitamin C
   3. vitamin D
   4. vitamin B₆

Difficulty: Easy

Bloom’s: Knowledge

Section Reference: 6.3

1. How much sun exposure does a light-skinned person need on face, hands, and arms each week to make enough vitamin D?

a. 10 minutes 2 to 3 times a week

b. 30 minutes 2 to 3 times a week

c. 10 minutes every day

d. 30 minutes every day

Difficulty: Easy

Bloom’s: Knowledge

Section Reference: 6.3

1. A good food source of vitamin D is:
   1. fortified milk
   2. oranges
   3. potatoes
   4. bananas

Difficulty: Easy

Bloom’s: Knowledge

Section Reference: 6.3

1. The main function of vitamin D is to help build:
   1. fat cells
   2. bones
   3. skin
   4. nerves

Difficulty: Easy

Bloom’s: Knowledge

Section Reference: 6.3

1. Vitamin D deficiency contributes to which disease typically seen in older adults?
   1. diabetes
   2. multiple sclerosis
   3. rickets
   4. osteoporosis

Difficulty: Easy

Bloom’s: Knowledge

Section Reference: 6.3

1. As you get older, the amount of vitamin D your body makes decreases:

a. just a little

b. by 10%

c. by 50%

d. any of the above – it varies a lot

Difficulty: Easy

Bloom’s: Knowledge

Section Reference: 6.3

1. Which vitamin presents the most concerns when taken in excess?
   1. folate
   2. vitamin A
   3. vitamin C
   4. vitamin D
   5. all of the above

Difficulty: Easy

Bloom’s: Knowledge

Section Reference: 6.3

1. Vitamin E’s main function in the body is to:
   1. play a major role in protein metabolism
   2. function as an antioxidant to protect cells
   3. build strong bones and teeth
   4. make new cells and DNA

Difficulty: Easy

Bloom’s: Knowledge

Section Reference: 6.4

1. Which vitamin are you most likely to find in oils and margarines?
   1. thiamin
   2. folate
   3. vitamin E
   4. vitamin B₁₂

Difficulty: Easy

Bloom’s: Knowledge

Section Reference: 6.4

1. Rich sources of vitamin E include:
   1. meat and poultry
   2. berries
   3. vegetable oils and margarines
   4. fish and shellfish

Difficulty: Easy

Bloom’s: Knowledge

Section Reference: 6.4

1. One of vitamin C’s functions in the body is to:
   1. form collagen, a protein that gives strength to bones, teeth, and skin
   2. help make some hormones, such as thyroxin
   3. strengthen resistance to infection
   4. act as an antioxidant
   5. all of the above

Difficulty: Easy

Bloom’s: Knowledge

Section Reference: 6.5

1. A food rich in vitamin C is:
   1. milk
   2. citrus fruits
   3. whole grain bread
   4. legumes

Difficulty: Easy

Bloom’s: Knowledge

Section Reference: 6.5

1. Which vitamin is found mostly in fruits and vegetables?

a. vitamin C

b. riboflavin

c. vitamin B12

d. vitamin E

Difficulty: Easy

Bloom’s: Knowledge

Section Reference: 6.5

1. The RDA for vitamin C for smokers is:
   1. higher than for nonsmokers
   2. lower than for nonsmokers
   3. the same as for nonsmokers
   4. none of the above

Difficulty: Easy

Bloom’s: Knowledge

Section Reference: 6.5

1. Which vitamin is important in forming collagen?

a. niacin

b. vitamin B6

c. vitamin C

d. beta carotene

Difficulty: Easy

Bloom’s: Knowledge

Section Reference: 6.5

1. Which water-soluble vitamin is an antioxidant?

a. thiamin

b. riboflavin

c. niacin

d. vitamin C

Difficulty: Easy

Bloom’s: Knowledge

Section Reference: 6.5

1. Too much vitamin C in supplements causes:

a. gastrointestinal problems

b. gout

c. osteoporosis

d. heart attacks

Difficulty: Easy

Bloom’s: Knowledge

Section Reference: 6.5

1. A good source of riboflavin is:
   1. oranges
   2. fish
   3. milk
   4. peanut butter

Difficulty: Easy

Bloom’s: Knowledge

Section Reference: 6.6

1. A good source of niacin is:
   1. fruits
   2. green vegetables
   3. cheese
   4. meat

Difficulty: Easy

Bloom’s: Knowledge

Section Reference: 6.6

1. A good source for thiamin, riboflavin, and niacin is:
   1. enriched and whole-grain breads and cereals
   2. milk and dairy products
   3. meat and poultry
   4. fruits and vegetables

Difficulty: Easy

Bloom’s: Knowledge

Section Reference: 6.6

1. Thiamin, riboflavin and niacin all:
   1. help form bone
   2. act as part of coenzymes to extract energy from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins that you eat
   3. help form collagen
   4. make hormones
   5. all of the above

Difficulty: Easy

Bloom’s: Knowledge

Section Reference: 6.6

1. A good source of vitamin B₆ is:
   1. olive oil
   2. fortified milk
   3. meat, poultry, fish
   4. enriched bread

Difficulty: Easy

Bloom’s: Knowledge

Section Reference: 6.7

1. Which vitamin helps make nonessential amino acids in the body?
   1. thiamin
   2. vitamin B₆
   3. vitamin C
   4. vitamin E

Difficulty: Easy

Bloom’s: Knowledge

Section Reference: 6.7

1. Which vitamin helps make hemoglobin?

a. vitamin A

b. vitamin D

c. vitamin C

d. vitamin B6

Difficulty: Easy

Bloom’s: Knowledge

Section Reference: 6.7

1. Folate is part of coenzymes needed to make:
   1. new cells
   2. hormones
   3. insulin
   4. digestive enzymes

Difficulty: Easy

Bloom’s: Knowledge

Section Reference: 6.8

1. An excellent source of folate includes:
   1. green leafy vegetables
   2. legumes
   3. fortified breads and cereals
   4. all of the above

Difficulty: Easy

Bloom’s: Knowledge

Section Reference: 6.8

1. Which food is a good source of folate?

a. citrus fruit

b. meat

c. fortified breads and cereals

d. milk

Difficulty: Easy

Bloom’s: Knowledge

Section Reference: 6.8

1. Vitamin B₁₂ is found only in:
   1. plant foods
   2. animal foods
   3. dairy foods
   4. all of the above

Difficulty: Easy

Bloom’s: Knowledge

Section Reference: 6.8

1. Vitamin B₁₂ is essential to:
   1. make new cells and DNA
   2. ensure the nerves are functioning correctly
   3. build strong teeth
   4. a and b only

Difficulty: Easy

Bloom’s: Knowledge

Section Reference: 6.8

1. As we get older, our ability to absorb vitamin B₁₂:
   1. increases
   2. decreases
   3. stays the same
   4. it depends on the situation

Difficulty: Easy

Bloom’s: Knowledge

Section Reference: 6.8

1. Which food is a good source of vitamin B12?

a. citrus fruit

b. meat

c. fortified breads and cereals

d. spinach

Difficulty: Easy

Bloom’s: Knowledge

Section Reference: 6.8

1. Who is most at risk of a deficiency of vitamin B₁₂?
   1. children
   2. breastfeeding mothers
   3. vegans
   4. young adults

Difficulty: Easy

Bloom’s: Knowledge

Section Reference: 6.8

1. Neural tube defects in the fetus can be prevented by getting enough ________ during the entire pregnancy.

a. vitamin C

b. vitamin B12

c. folate

d. all of the above

Difficulty: Easy

Bloom’s: Knowledge

Section Reference: 6.8

1. Dietary supplements are:

a. tested and approved before use

b. not approved before use

c. natural and safe

d. expensive

Difficulty: Easy

Bloom’s: Knowledge

Section Reference: 6.9

1. When buying dietary supplements, what should you do?

a. look for products that are “U.S.P. Verified”

b. avoid substances that are not nutrients

c. tell your physician

d. ask your pharmacist about interactions with other medicines you are taking

e. all of the above

Difficulty: Easy

Bloom’s: Knowledge

Section Reference: 6.9

1. When taking supplements, keep your intake to ____% of the RDA or AI.

a. 50

b. 75

c. 100

d. 200

Difficulty: Easy

Bloom’s: Knowledge

Section Reference: 6.9

1. Americans should eat more fruits and vegetables because:
   1. they are rich in vitamins and minerals we need
   2. they are almost all low in kcalories
   3. eating fruits and vegetables is associated with less risk of heart disease
   4. all of the above

Difficulty: Easy

Bloom’s: Knowledge

Section Reference: 6.10

1. If overcooked, which vegetable will develop a bitter taste and unpleasant smell?
   1. peas
   2. broccoli
   3. corn
   4. green beans

Difficulty: Easy

Bloom’s: Knowledge

Section Reference: 6.10

1. Which cooking method is best to retain nutrients?
   1. deep-fat frying
   2. boiling
   3. steaming
   4. braising

Difficulty: Easy

Bloom’s: Knowledge

Section Reference: 6.10

1. When you want vibrant colors in sauces and purees, which fruit would you pick?
   1. apples
   2. bananas
   3. berries
   4. pears

Difficulty: Easy

Bloom’s: Knowledge

Section Reference: 6.10

1. Most of a meal’s eye appeal comes from:
   1. grains
   2. proteins
   3. sauces
   4. vegetables

Difficulty: Easy

Bloom’s: Knowledge

Section Reference: 6.10

True/False

1. Beta carotene is the orange pigment you see in carrots and sweet potatoes that is converted in the body to make vitamin A.

a. True

b. False

Difficulty: Easy

Bloom’s: Knowledge

Section Reference: 6.2

1. Most Americans get in plenty of vitamin D.

a. True

b. False

Difficulty: Easy

Bloom’s: Knowledge

Section Reference: 6.3

1. The best source of vitamin E is milk.

a. True

b. False

Difficulty: Easy

Bloom’s: Knowledge

Section Reference: 6.4

1. Vitamin C is not destroyed by heat during cooking.

a. True

b. False

Difficulty: Easy

Bloom’s: Knowledge

Section Reference: 6.5

1. Folate is especially important during early pregnancy for proper development of the brain.

a. True

b. False

Difficulty: Easy

Bloom’s: Knowledge

Section Reference: 6.8

1. After they have been picked, fruits and vegetables are still living and breathing, and most need cold and moisture to stay fresh.

a. True

b. False

Difficulty: Easy

Bloom’s: Knowledge

Section Reference: 6.10

Matching (covers many topics in chapter)

Match the food sources with the correct nutrients.

57. _____ Beta carotene A. Enriched breads and cereals

58. _____ Vitamin D B. Meat and poultry

59. _____ Vitamin E C. Green leafy vegetables

60. _____ Thiamin, riboflavin, and niacin D. Citrus fruits

61. _____ Vitamin C E. Deep orange fruits

62. _____ Folate F. Vegetable oils and margarines

63. _____ Vitamin B₁₂ G. Milk

Match the food sources with the correct functions.

64. _____ Vitamin A A. Antioxidants

65. _____ Vitamin D B. Needed to make new cells

66. _____ Vitamins C and E C. Keep eyes healthy

67. _____ Thiamin, riboflavin, and niacin D. Keep bones healthy

68. _____ Folate and vitamin B₁₂ E. Get energy out of macronutrients

Difficulty: Easy

Bloom’s: Knowledge

Section Reference: 6.2–6.8