FSHN Chapter 8 Quiz – Flashcards
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Which of the following is a compound that is needed to activate an enzyme? A. a cofactor B. an electrolyte C. a free radical D. an antioxidant
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A. a cofactor
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The doctor has recently told Julie that she is anemic. Which of the following should Julie consume with her iron supplement to increase its absorption? A. a glass of orange juice B. a tablespoon of castor oil C. scrambled eggs D. a glass of milk
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A. a glass of orange juice
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A deficiency of which of the following can result in erythrocyte hemolysis, leading to anemia? A. iron B. vitamin E C. vitamin C D. zinc
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B. vitamin E
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Selenium is a trace mineral that appears to play a role in _____ function. A. digestive B. sexual C. brain D. immune
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D. immune
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Cancer progresses in ______ stages. A. eight B. three C. two D. six
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B. three
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An example of a modifiable risk factor identified by the American Cancer Society is ____. A. family history B. weight C. genetics D. age
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B. weight
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Which of the following foods would be the BEST dietary source of preformed vitamin A? A. eggs B. rice C. carrots D. cantaloupe
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A. eggs
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Which meal is likely to exceed the Upper Level (UL) for vitamin A? A. Liver and onions with a glass of wine B. Grilled steak with spinach salad C. Three-egg omelet with toast D. Tuna salad sandwich with an apple and soda
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A. Liver and onions with a glass of wine
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Which of the following is a substance that promotes oxidation and cell damage? A. a provitamin B. a prooxidant C. a carotenoid D. an electrolyte
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B. a prooxidant
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One of the best things you can do to help prevent cancer is _________. A. to maintain a high body mass index (BMI) B. not to worry too much about it C. get enough saturated fats into your diet D. not to smoke
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D. not to smoke
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Which of the following foods are the richest sources of vitamin E? A. meat, fish, and poultry B. fruits and vegetables C. vegetable oils, nuts, and seeds D. milk and dairy products
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C. vegetable oils, nuts, and seeds
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Which of the following is NOT a significant risk factor for skin cancer? A. exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays B. having had five or more sunburns C. HPV exposure D. exposure to tanning beds before age 35
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C. HPV exposure
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The primary function of vitamin E is to be a(n) _______. A. vitamin that enhances vision B. antioxidant C. supplement D. free radical
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B. antioxidant
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Only the retina's rod cells, and not its cone cells, require retinal. True False
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False
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The MOST common form of cancer in the United States is cancer of the A. stomach. B. lung. C. skin. D. colon.
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C. skin.
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Which of the following does NOT occur during the stage of cancer known as promotion? A. Mutated cells grow their own blood vessels. B. Mutated DNA takes over cells' genetic instructions. C. Cancerous tumors grow. D. Mutated cells divide.
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A. Mutated cells grow their own blood vessels.
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Antioxidant minerals function as ______ within antioxidant enzyme systems. A. cofactors B. provitamins C. polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) D. phytochemicals
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A. cofactors
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Vitamin A is essential to _______. A. prooxidation B. sight C. hearing D. heart function
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B. sight
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What is the RDA for vitamin A for men? A. There is no RDA set for vitamin A. B. 600 micrograms C. 700 micrograms D. 900 micrograms
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D. 900 micrograms
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Research suggests that vitamin C supplements taken daily will reduce the incidence of the common cold. True False
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False
