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Barry is a vegan. His diet does not include foods that contain performed vitamin A, and he does not take any Vitamin A supplements. His body has adequate Vitamin A stores. Which of the following statements provides the best explanation for Barry's adequate Vitamin A status

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He eats plenty of foods that contain beta-carotene

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Pregnant Women who have a history of inadequate ___ intakes are at a baby with neural tube defects

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Folate

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Mega doses of a form of ___ may be used to reduce elevated LDL cholesterol levels

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Niacin

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Sean has carpal tunnel vision..... a few months ago he began taking megadoses....Sean should

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Stop taking Vitamin B-6 because his body does not require the micronutrient

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Why is taking excess amounts of Fat soluble vitamins more likely to cause toxicity than taking excesses of water- soluble vitamins?

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In general, excesses of fat- soluble vitamins cannot be excreted as easily as water soluble vitamins

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Which of the following foods is a rich source of vitamin C

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guava

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Sam wants to lower his risk of cancer. According to scientific studies, consuming ___ may increase his risk of this chronic diesease

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Processed meats

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Which of the following vitamins acts as a hormone in the human body

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D

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Damon has a chronic illness, and to treat the condition, he takes an antibiotic every day. Despite his illness, Damon's diet is nutritionally adequate, and he exercises regularly. Based on this information, Damon may need to

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take a dietary supplement that contains vitamin K

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Erika takes mega doses of vitamin B-6 because she thinks it benefits her health. After learning about this vitamin in your nutrition class, which of the following statements about vitamin b-6 would be the most accurate information to tell her?

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Ingesting large doses of vitamin B-6 can cause nerve damage

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Geoff wants to lower his risk of cancer. According to scientific studies, consuming ___ may decrease his risk of this chronic disease.

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Broccoli

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a (an) ___ is a chemically unstable substance that can damage vulnerable molecules such as DNA.

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Free radical

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On sunny Days, Juan spends at least 20 minutes exercising outdoors, because he knows sunlight helps his body make

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Vitamin D

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Excessive vitamin D intakes can result in

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Deposition of calcium in soft tissues

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Which of the following foods is a rich source of vitamin C

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fresh broccoli

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Which of the following foods is not a good source of vitamin E

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Ground Beef

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Which of the following vitamins is part of a co enzyme that participates in energy metabolism

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thiamin

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Which of the following vitamins is part of a coenzyme that participates in energy metabolism

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niacin

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Having excess body fat increasses risk of

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esophageal cancer

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In the body, vitamin A helps

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maintain epithelial cells

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Which of the following food is a good source of vitamin B-12?

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Lean Meats

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Which of the following substances enhances fat-soluble vitamin absorption in the small intestine

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Bile

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Gina is pregnant. Although Gina;s physician prescribed prenatal vitamin for her to take daily...based on this information, Gina has a high risk of

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giving birth to a baby with birth defects

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Which of the following vitamins is part of the co enzyme that directly participates in energy matabolism

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riboflavin

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___ is a sign of vitamin E deficiency in humans

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Hemolysis

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A researcher has isolated an organic, water-soluble chemical from roses. After performing tests, the scientist determines that the chemical supplies

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antioxidant

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____ are fat soluble vitamin

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Vitamin D and E

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Which of the following foods provides the most beta-carotene per serving

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peach

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When consumed with certain plant foods, vitamin C enhances the absorption of

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Iron

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A(an) ___ is a substance that protects vulnerable molecules from free radicals

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antioxidant

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Which of the following statements is true

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Vitamins are organic micronutrients

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Which of the following foods is a rich source of vitamin K

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Spinach salad

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Which of the following statements is true

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Skin can form previtamin D after being exposed to sunlight

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Elaina wants to lower her risk of cancer. According to scientific studies, consuming may decrease her risk of this chronic disease

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Fruit

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In the body, Vitamin A helps

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maintain epithelial cells

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Which of the following foods is a rich source of vitamin E

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Safflower oil

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Which of the following vitamins does not play a direct role in energy metabolism

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A

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Humans need vitamin B-6 for

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Amino Acid metabolism

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___ are water soluble vitamins

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Pantothenic acid, vitamin C, and thiamin

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The best way to reduce your risk of cancer is to

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eat a variety of fruits and veggies daily

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The human body can absorb some of the ____ that is synthesized by intestinal bacteria

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vitamin K

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Your best friend eats plenty of meats and dairt products but avoids eating fruits and veggies, also bruises easily. What is most likely to be defiecient in her diet

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C

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To conserve the vitamin content of foods,

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Steam or stir-fry until tender but not overcooked

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Edna is 70 years of age. She is very healthy, and theonly medication she takes is a prescription drug that reduces her stomachs acid production. Her diet includes a variety of foods from all food groups. Edna is at risk of developing...

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Vitamin B-12 deficiency

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Which of the following is a rich source of vitamin E

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Sunflower seeds

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Which of the following substances is a provitamin or a precursor for a vitmain

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Beta- carotene

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Vitamin A is neccessary for the

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Function of rods and cones in the retina

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Pregnant women who have a history of inadequate ___ intakes are at risk of having babies with neural tube defects

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Folate

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Which of the following foods is a rich dietary source of beta- carotene

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Pumpkin Pie

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Addin a small amount of ___ to cooked veggies can enhance the intestinal tract's ability to absorb the fat-soluble vitamins they contain

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Oil

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Jameela is an Iranian women living in poverty. She has not seen in public places wihtout being covered. Her usual diet is comprised of legumes, small amounts of yogurt, whole grain and rice, adn few veggies. JAMEELA ia most at risk for

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Osteomalacia

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Which of the following is a good source of vitamin C

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Green peppers

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Which of the following substances enhances fat-soluble vitamin absorption in the small intestine

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bile

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which of the following foods is a good source of vitamin B-12

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Eggs

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An early symptom of vitamin A deficiency is

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Night blindness

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The Liver needs ___ to make certain blood clotting factors

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Vitamin K

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____ is added to refined grain products as part of the enrichment process.

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Niacin

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Which of the following foods is a rich source of thiamin

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Wheat germ

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Vitamin ___ protects polyunsaturated fatty acids from being damaged by free radicals.

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E

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_____ results from lack of intrinsic factor

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Pernicious anemia

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The liver needs ___ to make certain blood clotting factors

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vitamin K

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Deep yellow, dark green, and orange fruits and veggies are rich sources in

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Beta- carotene

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Vitamin A is necessary for the

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function of rods and cones

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Which of the following is a rich source of riboflavin

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Fat Free Milk

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Vitamin C

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Is needed to form strong collagen

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Matt is a vegan. As a result of his diet, he consumes no sources of preformed vitamin A. Which of the following statements explains why he has not developed a deficiency of vitamin A?

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Matt's diet supplies high amounts of beta-carotene

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___ are WATER SOLUBLE vitamin

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Pantothenic acid, vitamin C, and thiamin

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Which of the following foods is a good source of vitamin B-12

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lean meats

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The human body can absorb some of the ____ that synthesized by intestinal bacteria

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Vitamin K

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Which of the following vitamins does not play a direct role in energy metabolism?

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Folate

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Which of the following statements are true?

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Excessive intakes of vitamin A are toxic

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Which of the following is a good source of vitamin B-12

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Fat-Free Milk

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Which of the following vitamins plays a direct role in energy metabolism?

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riboflavin

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Which of the following statements is true about vitamins

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COmpared to proteins and carbs, your body requires very small quantities of vitamins

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Which of the following foods are reliable dietary sources of Vitamin D

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Fortified Milk

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____ are fat soluble vitamins

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Vitamins K, E, and D

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Exposing Milk to light can reduce its ____ content

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riboflavin

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Which of the following vitamins is part of the co-enzyme that participates in energy metabolism

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Niacin

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____is a sign of vitamin E deficiency in human

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Hemolysis

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___ is the only form of Vitamin E that your body uses

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Alpha tocopherol

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Jamal wants to lower his risk of cancer. He should reduce his intake of

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Alcohol

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___ is added to refined grain products as part of the enrichment process.

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Thiamin

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Which of the following cooking methods can result in major losses of water soluble vitamins

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Boiling in a saucepan of water

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___ are water soluble vitamins

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Niacin, riboflavin, and thiamin

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