Question 1

Immediately after absorption from the small intestine,fat-soluble vitamins appear in the lymph as part of

Accepted Answer

A)  VLDLs.
B)  chylomicrons.
C)  HDLs.
D)  phospholipids.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Oxalic acid,a component of fiber,can inhibit the absorption of

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin A
B)  thiamin.
C)  calcium.
D)  protein.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

Which of the following criteria qualifies a compound as a vitamin?

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A)  The compound is necessary for health,but the body is unable to synthesize enough of the compound to maintain health.
B)  The compound prevents chronic disease and cancer.
C)  The compound is best absorbed if taken in supplement form.
D)  The body is unable to synthesize the compound.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

Which of the following does not help preserve the vitamin content of fruits and vegetables?

Accepted Answer

A)  Trimming and peeling fruits and vegetables soon after purchase
B)  Storing fruits and vegetables in moisture-proof,airtight containers
C)  Storing fruits and vegetables in a cool place,such as the crisper drawer of the refrigerator
D)  Using cooking methods such as steaming,stir-frying,or microwavingE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Micronutrients can be classified based on the presence of ______ in their chemical structures.According to this classification system,vitamins are organic and minerals are inorganic.

Accepted Answer

A)  oxygen
B)  synthetic chemicals
C)  carbon
D)  double bondsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Which of the following statements about micronutrients is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is likely that all essential vitamins and minerals have been identified.
B)  Choline is the most recent addition to the vitamins.
C)  Toxicity diseases are not likely to result from overdoses of trace minerals because they are stored in such small amounts.
D)  Natural forms of vitamins are much more potent than synthetic forms.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 7

______ are mostly stored in the liver and adipose tissue.

Accepted Answer

A)  Fat-soluble vitamins
B)  Trace minerals
C)  Water-soluble vitamins
D)  Major mineralsE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 8

Fluid balance is dependent on

Accepted Answer

A)  niacin.
B)  potassium.
C)  vitamin C
D)  magnesium.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 9

Excessive intake of zinc can decrease the absorption of

Accepted Answer

A)  calcium.
B)  vitamin C
C)  iron.
D)  copper.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

In general,excess amounts of water-soluble vitamins are excreted via the

Accepted Answer

A)  kidneys.
B)  intestine.
C)  lungs.
D)  liver.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 11

The B vitamins

Accepted Answer

A)  provide strength and stability to bones.
B)  can be broken down to yield about 4 kilocalories per gram.
C)  facilitate chemical reactions that yield energy from the macronutrients.
D)  protect the cells from damage by free radicals.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Exam 8: Overview of Micronutrients and Phytochemicals

Which of the following statements about micronutrients is true?

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Micronutrients can be classified based on the presence of ______ in their chemical structures.According to this classification system,vitamins are organic and minerals are inorganic.

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Which of the following does not help preserve the vitamin content of fruits and vegetables?

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Fluid balance is dependent on

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The B vitamins

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In general,excess amounts of water-soluble vitamins are excreted via the

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Which of the following criteria qualifies a compound as a vitamin?

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Excessive intake of zinc can decrease the absorption of

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Oxalic acid,a component of fiber,can inhibit the absorption of

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Immediately after absorption from the small intestine,fat-soluble vitamins appear in the lymph as part of

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______ are mostly stored in the liver and adipose tissue.

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Exam 8: Overview of Micronutrients and Phytochemicals

Which of the following statements about micronutrients is true?

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Micronutrients can be classified based on the presence of ______ in their chemical structures.According to this classification system,vitamins are organic and minerals are inorganic.

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Which of the following does not help preserve the vitamin content of fruits and vegetables?

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Fluid balance is dependent on

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The B vitamins

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In general,excess amounts of water-soluble vitamins are excreted via the

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Which of the following criteria qualifies a compound as a vitamin?

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Excessive intake of zinc can decrease the absorption of

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Oxalic acid,a component of fiber,can inhibit the absorption of

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Immediately after absorption from the small intestine,fat-soluble vitamins appear in the lymph as part of

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______ are mostly stored in the liver and adipose tissue.

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