Nutrition Questions

___________: use to determine whether percent of calories from each macronutrient falls within suggested range. The greater the discrepancy with AMDR, the greater the risk for nutrition-related chronic diseases

_________: Use to evaluate current intake for a specific nutrient, realizing that it implies that further research is required before scientists can establish a more definitive intake amount needed to set an RDA

A primary function of thiamin is to:Select one:a. promote blood clotting.b. no answer is correct.c. increase iron incorporation into hemoglobin.d. regulate cell differentiation.e. facilitate the production of energy from glucose.

Choline is:Select one:a. an essential nutrient.b. no answer is correct.c. one of the B vitamins. d. a form of Vitamin C.e. needed for the synthesis of the other B vitamins.

Pantothenic acid is abundant in:Select one:a. apples.b. pantothenic acid is not abundant in any of these foods.c. raw spinach.d. sunflower seeds. e. pantothenic acid is abundant in all of these foods.

What is a role of vitamin C in the body?Select one:a. Vitamin C prevents the common cold.b. Vitamin C helps to maintain body tissues.c. No answer is correct.d. Vitamin C is required for energy metabolism.e. Vitamin C promotes iron excretion.

Which is a good dietary source of thiamin?Select one:a. All of these are good dietary sources of thiamin b. Whole grainsc. Sunflower seedsd. None of these are good dietary sources of thiamine. Pork

Which group is at risk for folate deficiency?Select one:a. None of these groups are at risk of folate deficiencyb. Smokersc. All of these groups are at risk of folate deficiency d. Premature infantse. Elderly

Pellagra occurs when _________ is the staple grain in the diet and the diet does not provide a mixture of different foods.Select one:a. corn b. ryec. wheatd. barleye. rice

What risk might be associated with the overconsumption of fortified foods?Select one:a. Adding nutrients to foods may help reduce deficiency diseases.b. No answer is correct.c. Fortifying food leads to fewer food choices to obtain nutrients.d. Fortified foods lose nutrients more easily during cooking.e. Additional nutrient intake may increase the likelihood of toxicity.

Folate deficiency symptoms are less of a problem recently because:Select one:a. green tea is more popular.b. more people are drinking low-fat milk.c. taking vitamin supplements is more common.d. most people consume the recommended amounts of folate food sources daily.e. grain products are now fortified with folate.

Folic acid supplements are most frequently recommended for:Select one:a. women who may become pregnant. b. toddlers.c. the elderly.d. post-menopausal women.e. infants.

Why is pantothenic acid deficiency rare?Select one:a. Pantothenic acid is particularly abundant in the food supply. b. Pantothenic acid is not susceptible to damage by exposure to heat.c. Pantothenic acid is produced by the body as needed.d. No answer is correct.e. Pantothenic acid supplements are widely used.

Which is the best source of vitamin C?Select one:a. Strawberries b. Dairyc. Cornd. Milke. Beef

Why is folic acid supplementation recommended for women of child bearing age?Select one:a. Since folic acid is poorly absorbed, additional intake is recommended.b. All women of child bearing age experience folic acid deficiency.c. Folic acid deficiency results from insufficient milk intake.d. No answer is correct.e. Folic acid supplementation reduces the risk of neural tube defects.

Which group of people is most at risk for developing thiamin deficiency?Select one:a. Chronic alcoholics b. Tobacco usersc. Older adultsd. Endurance athletese. Infants

What is true about thiamin?Select one:a. Thiamin can be synthesized by the body.b. Thiamin is a source of energy for physical activityc. Thiamin may be destroyed during cooking. d. Thiamin is sensitive to an acidic environment.e. No answer is correct

Beriberi is a disease caused by lack of ________ in the diet.Select one:a. vitamin Cb. thiamin c. niacind. no answer is correcte. riboflavin

Vitamin C deficiency causes:Select one:a. no answer is correct.b. megaloblastic anemia.c. pernicious anemia.d. bleeding gums. e. hemolysis.

Which statement about niacin is true?Select one:a. No answer is correct.b. There is no UL established for niacin intake.c. Niacin is important in the production of energy from dietary nutrients. d. Niacin is needed to synthesize tryptophan.e. Niacin deficiency causes adverse effects in limited areas of the body.