Question 1

Which of the following is true about the regulation of the production and sale of vitamin and mineral supplements?

Accepted Answer

A)   There is no federal legislation regulating supplements.
B)   The FDA does not regulate all vitamin and mineral supplements closely.
C)   Americans can rest assured that the federal government will protect them from vitamin and mineral supplement overuse.
D)   Supplement companies are free to market their products with invalid and illegal claims.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

A pantothenic acid deficiency

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A)   is very unlikely because of its widespread availability.
B)   is very likely.
C)   occurs commonly in children.
D)   occurs commonly in the elderly.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 3

In North America, the major dietary source of vitamin ______ is fortified dairy products.
D

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Question 4

Bill's physician has prescribed an intake of 200 milligrams nicotinic acid (a form of niacin)  to attempt to preserve his health. Which of the following is true about nicotinic acid consumption?

Accepted Answer

A)   It provides no health benefits.
B)   It has no toxic effects when consumed in high doses.
C)   It can elevate serum triglycerides.
D)   It can lower elevated serum cholesterol.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

Pernicious anemia is due to an impaired absorption of _______________

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vitamin B-...

Question 6

Which of the following is a good source of provitamin A?

Accepted Answer

A)   Orange
B)   Apricot
C)   Cauliflower
D)   PotatoesE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

The fat-soluble vitamin that can lead to calcification of soft tissue, such as the kidney, when consumed in large quantities, is _______________

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The answer of The fat-soluble vitamin that can lead to...

Question 8

Which of the following is converted to vitamin A in the body?

Accepted Answer

A)   Retinol
B)   Carotenoids
C)   Cholesterol
D)   PhenylalanineE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

Overconsumption of vitamins A and E can do all the following except

Accepted Answer

A)   lead to accumulation in the liver.
B)   result in toxicity.
C)   cure colds and prevent cancer.
D)   lead to debilitating side effects.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

Beriberi is caused by a _______________ deficiency

Accepted Answer

thiamin vi...

Question 11

Vitamin B12 is supplied almost entirely by

Accepted Answer

A)   animal products.
B)   vegetables and fruits.
C)   intestinal bacteria.
D)   whole grain cereals and legumes.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 12

The vitamin that also is considered a hormone is _______________

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The answer of The vitamin that also is considered a...

Question 13

A niacin deficiency causes the disease _______________.

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Exam 8: Vitamins

Which of the following is a good source of provitamin A?

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A pantothenic acid deficiency

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Vitamin B₁₂ is supplied almost entirely by

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Which of the following is true about the regulation of the production and sale of vitamin and mineral supplements?

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Bill's physician has prescribed an intake of 200 milligrams nicotinic acid (a form of niacin) to attempt to preserve his health. Which of the following is true about nicotinic acid consumption?

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In North America, the major dietary source of vitamin ______ is fortified dairy products. D

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The vitamin that also is considered a hormone is _______________

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Pernicious anemia is due to an impaired absorption of _______________

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vitamin B-...
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Beriberi is caused by a _______________ deficiency

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thiamin vi...
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Which of the following is converted to vitamin A in the body?

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A niacin deficiency causes the disease _______________.

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Overconsumption of vitamins A and E can do all the following except

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The fat-soluble vitamin that can lead to calcification of soft tissue, such as the kidney, when consumed in large quantities, is _______________

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Exam 8: Vitamins

Which of the following is a good source of provitamin A?

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A pantothenic acid deficiency

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Vitamin B12 is supplied almost entirely by

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Which of the following is true about the regulation of the production and sale of vitamin and mineral supplements?

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Bill's physician has prescribed an intake of 200 milligrams nicotinic acid (a form of niacin) to attempt to preserve his health. Which of the following is true about nicotinic acid consumption?

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In North America, the major dietary source of vitamin ______ is fortified dairy products. D

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The vitamin that also is considered a hormone is _______________

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Pernicious anemia is due to an impaired absorption of _______________

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Beriberi is caused by a _______________ deficiency

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Which of the following is converted to vitamin A in the body?

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A niacin deficiency causes the disease _______________.

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Overconsumption of vitamins A and E can do all the following except

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The fat-soluble vitamin that can lead to calcification of soft tissue, such as the kidney, when consumed in large quantities, is _______________

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