Nutrition Questions
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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
Folate deficiency may cause all the following EXCEPT:Select one:a. poor growth.b. no answer is correct.c. inflammation of the tongue.d. microcytic anemiae. development of cancer.
Which statement is FALSE regarding pantothenic acid?Select one:a. Toxicity is a concern due to food enrichment in the U.S.b. All of these statements regarding pantothenic acid are true.c. It is found only in a few select foods.d. All of these statements regarding pantothenic acid are false. e. Deficiency has been associated with consumption of raw eggs.
Which statement is NOT true?Select one:a. Vitamin deficiencies are rare in the United States.b. Vitamins are necessary in many biochemical reactions in the body.c. All of these statements are true.d. Deficiency of a fat-soluble vitamin is less likely than of a typical water-soluble vitamin.e. Vitamins provide energy.
Which lifestyle factor increases the requirement for vitamin C?Select one:a. Drinking alcoholb. Smoking cigarettesc. Eating a diet high in fiberd. Exercising frequently and intenselye. No answer is correct
What is a function of vitamin B12?Select one:a. Vitamin B12 promotes the absorption of tryptophan.b. Vitamin B12 is required for nerve transmission. c. Vitamin B12 is necessary for muscle formation.d. Vitamin B12 is essential for fat metabolism.e. No answer is correct.
Which physiologic process requires vitamin B12?Select one:a. Synthesis of proteinsb. Activation of niacinc. Maintenance of myelin and normal nerve transmissiond. No answer is correcte. Division of red blood cells
Which is the FALSE statement regarding biotin?Select one:a. Biotin functions in the metabolism of some amino acids.b. An RDA for biotin has not been determined.c. People on tube feedings may become deficient.d. Biotin is produced by enzymes in epithelial cells that line the small intestine. e. No answer is correct, all of these statements are true regarding biotin.
Riboflavin forms active coenzymes that do all the following EXCEPT:Select one:a. assist with energy production from carbohydrates, proteins and fats.b. relay signals between nerve cells.c. function as electron carriers.d. no answer is correct.e. participate in the citric acid cycle.
The role of folate in DNA synthesis makes it particularly important in:Select one:a. lipid synthesis.b. rapidly dividing cells. c. no answer is correct.d. old age.e. nerve cells.
Which of the following does NOT affect thiamin availability in food?Select one:a. Enzymes found in raw fishb. All of these affect thiamin availability in food.c. Presence of other vitaminsd. Heat, as generated in cookinge. Compounds found in blueberries, tea and coffee
Which is true regarding niacin?Select one:a. The niacin deficiency disease is beriberi.b. It can be synthesized in the body from the amino acid tryptophan. c. No answer is correct.d. Corn has a protective effect against niacin deficiencies.e. Eggs are a good source of preformed niacin.
Which group is LEAST at risk for developing vitamin C deficiency?Select one:a. Alcoholicsb. Infants fed cows' milkc. Individuals who live in food deserts and rely on processed food sourcesd. Elderly people consuming nutrient poor dietse. Adults who consume plenty of fruits and vegetables
An early symptom of vitamin A deficiency is ________.
Which of the following hormones acts to increase calcium absorption and decrease urinary calcium excretion?
Low blood levels of vitamin K are associated with increased risk of osteoporosis.
A patient asks nurse for recommendations for "finger foods" for her child. Which of the following foods should the nurse suggest?
A nurse is planning care for a client with anorexia and nause, which of the following interventions should the nurse include.
A nurse is teaching about lactose intolerance about dietary modifications. Which of the following should the nurse recommend?
A nurse is planning care for a client who has AIDS and Stomatitis. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?