Nutrition Q3 – Flashcards
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Which of the following vitamins can be synthesized by your body? vitamin D biotin vitamin K all of these answers are correct
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all of these answers are correct
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Which vitamin is essential for blood clotting? vitamin D vitamin K vitamin C
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vitamin K
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Where is the inactive form of vitamin D converted to the active form? in the skin in the liver and then the kidneys in the stomach and small intestine in the pancreas and gallbladder
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in the liver and then the kidneys
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Which is the best way reduce your chances of catching a cold? avoiding outside activities on very cold days consuming the herb echinacea taking vitamin C supplements washing your hands frequently
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washing your hands frequently
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Which supplements may lower the risk of age-related macular degeneration, according to a study conducted by the National Eye Institute? vitamin C, vitamin E and beta-carotene vitamin D, vitamin K, and niacin pantothenic acid, biotin and thiamin choline, carnitine, and inositol
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vitamin C, vitamin E and beta-carotene
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Which vitamin helps bone health by regulating calcium and phosphorus? vitamin E choline vitamin D vitamin K
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vitamin D
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Pernicious anemia occurs when there is a dificiency of which vitamin? B-12 B-6 B-2 B-5
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B-12
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Which of the following is a vitamin D deficiency disease in children? osteomalacia rickets osteoporosis beriberi
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rickets
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Which people might benefit from a vitamin supplement? women of childbearing age individuals who don't drink milk or go out in the sun strict vegetarians all of these answers are correct
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all of these answers are correct
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Carly and Adam have been married for three years and are beginning to think about having children. Which vitamin should Carly make sure she is getting enough of prior to conceiving, in order to reduce the risk of neural tube defects? pantothenic acid riboflavin vitamin D folic acid
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folic acid
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Which factors may be responsible for the increase in cases of rickets in the United States? increased use of suncreens limited outdoor activities air pollution all of these answers are correct
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all of these answers are correct
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Which of the following will NOT destroy the vitamin content of food? cold heat light air
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cold
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Which of the following is correct regarding potassium? Deficiency can occur due to vomiting or diarrhea. Low potassium can cause muscle weakness. High-protein, low-vegetable/fruit diets may cause potassium deficiency. All of these statements are correct.
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All of these statements are correct.
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The acronym DASH in the DASH diet stands for ... Determine Amount of Sodium Helpful Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension Dietary Advancements to Suppress Hyponatremia Discussions of Allowable Sodium in Hospitals
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Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension
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Which of these supplements may contain lead and other toxic metals? calcium citrate oyster shell calcium calcium carbonate sulfur and magnesium
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oyster shell calcium
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Peak bone mass typically occurs when a person is in his or her teens twenties thirties fifties
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twenties
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The two major electrolytes outside your cells and in your blood are ... sulfur and magnesium sodium and chloride zinc and iron
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sodium and chloride
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A deficiency of which mineral is the most common nutritional disorder in the world? chromium selenium calcium iron
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iron
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Hyperkalemia occurs when a person consumes supplements with too much... sodium potassium zinc calcium
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potassium
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Jill is planning on running the Boston Marathon and wants to avoid hyponatremia. What is hyponatremia? a severe form of dehydration a problem due to eating too much food during a race a condition of too little sodium in the blood due to overconsumption of fluids a condition of too much potassium in the blood due to overconsumption of fluids
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a condition of too little sodium in the blood due to overconsumption of fluids
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In the body, about two-thirds of which mineral is found in hemoglobin? iron molybdenum zinc chromium
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iron
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Which of the following is a major mineral? fluoride potassium iron zinc
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potassium
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Which mineral is found in bleach as well as stomach acid (though in two different forms)? zinc phosphorus magnesium chlorine
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chlorine
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Which mineral, when added to water supplies, is responsible for lowering the rate of dental caries in the United States? selenium iodine fluoride calcium
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fluoride
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The average healthy adult is approximately _____ percent water. 40 50 60 70
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60
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What steps must one take to reverse a fatty liver? consume more vitamin C stop consuming alcohol drink more fluids eat more dairy
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stop consuming alcohol
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Most alcohol is metabolize in the ... stomach liver small intestine pancreas
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liver
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The people who gain the health benefits from moderate alcohol consumption are women age 21 and older, and men age 18 and older women age 35 and older, and men age 25 and older women age 55 and older, and men age 45 and older women and men of all ages
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women age 55 and older, and men age 45 and older
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Moderate alcohol consumption is no more than ___ alcoholic drink(s) daily for adult women, and no more than ___ drink (s) daily for adult men. 1;1 2;3 1;2 1;3
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1;2
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Which of the following is NOT correct about binge drinking? It can cause blackouts. It can increase the chance of unprotected sex. It is a normal part of the college experience. It can be associated with sudden heart attacks.
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It is a normal part of the college experience.
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Approximately how many college students die every year from binge drinking? 200 500 1,000 1,700
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1,700
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Which substance consumed during and after alcohol consumption has been shown to cause liver damage in some cases? caffeine endotoxin acetaminophen ibuprofen
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acetaminophen
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Which of the following is a symptom of alcoholism? craving alcohol withdrawal symptoms an inability to limit intake all of these answers are correct
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all of these answers are correct
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Which body system is seriously damaged in the fetus when a pregnant woman drinks alcohol? respiratory nervous gastrointestinal reproductive
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nervous
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Drinking too much alcohol can interfere with the absorption and/or use of protein zinc fat-soluble vitamins all of these answers are correct
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all of these answers are correct
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Which of the following can help ease the hangover symptoms? drinking more alcohol mixed with orange juice only time will make the symptoms go away drinking a mixture of congeners drinking more alcohol
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only time will make the symptoms go away
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Which of the following does NOT affect how quickly you absorb and metabolize alcohol? whether you are male or female the amount of food in your stomach the time of day you drink the amount of alcohol you drink
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the time of day you drink
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Which is NOT correct regarding stage 3 of alcohol liver disease? Scar tissue is formed. Liver cells die. It is also known as cirrhosis. It is reversible.
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It is reversible.
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What will occur if you consistently add extra calories from alcoholic beverages to a diet that is already meeting your daily calorie needs? You will lose weight because alcohol increases your metabolism. You will remain at the same weight because the calories in alcohol are negligible. You will gain weight because the extra calories turn to fat. It depends on whether it is wine or beer.
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You will gain weight because the extra calories turn to fat.
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Which of the following is the second stage of alchohol liver disease? cirrhosis alcohol hepatitis fatty liver gastritis
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alcohol hepatitis
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Which vitamin has been shown to reduce the risk of colon, breast and pancreatic cancers, as well as reduce the risk of birth defects? folic acid vitamin C alpha-tocopherol thiamin
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Folic Acid
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Which of the following is NOT an antioxidant? beta-carotene Vitamin E Biotin Vitamin C
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Biotin
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In the DASH-Sodium study, which amount of sodium was found to be the most effective as a daily limit? 3000 mg 2500 mg 1500 mg 900 mg
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1500 mg
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Which of the following foods contain(s) nonheme iron? beans fish turkey steak
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beans
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It is illegal in the United States for adults to drive with a blood alcohol content of ... 0.04 0.08 0.10 0.20
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0.08
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In addition to chronic drinking, which lifestyle behavior heightens the risk of esophageal cancer? smoking cigarettes eating a high-fat diet inactivity obesity
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smoking cigarettes
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Sue is pregnant and is out with friends who are having cocktails. Sue orders a glass of wine. What are the recommendations regarding alcohol use during pregnancy? Do not drink at all during pregnancy. Drink only moderately during pregnancy. An occasional drink is perfectly fine in the third trimester. An occasional drink is okay during the first trimester.
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Do Not drink during pregnancy
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A blood alcohol level above ___will often result in death. 0.10 0.20 0.30 0.41
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0.41
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Which light sensitive vitamin is abundant in milk? Riboflavin Vitamin c Alpha-tocopherol Pantothenic acid
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Riboflavin
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Which of the following is correct about water within the human body? Water acts as a solvent within the human body Water is a main component of the blood Water is used to regulate body temperatures All of these statements are correct
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All of these statements are correct
