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About what percentage of U.S.adults take a multivitamin-mineral supplement regularly? 


A)  20 
B)  30 
C)  50 
D)  60 
E)  65

F) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

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MATCHING -Vitamin whose principal active form is part of coenzyme A (CoA)


A) Pork
B) Corn
C) Milk and milk products
D) Folate
E) Biotin
F) Nicotinic acid (Niacin)
G) Choline
H) Anemia
I) Collagen
J) Thiamin
K) Antioxidants
L) Cheilosis
M) Vitamin B6
N) Vitamin B12
O) Tryptophan
P) Citrus fruits
Q) Vitamin C
R) Intrinsic factor
S) Riboflavin
T) Pantothenic acid

U) D) and I)
V) C) and N)

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What is the richest source of thiamin? 


A)  White rice 
B)  Whole grain products 
C)  Pork 
D)  Potatoes 
E)  Corn

F) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

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One difference between water-soluble vitamins and fat-soluble vitamins is that ____.


A)  fat-soluble vitamins outnumber water-soluble vitamins. 
B)  in large amounts, water-soluble vitamins can be more toxic than fat-soluble vitamins. 
C)  fat-soluble vitamins are easier for the body to excrete. 
D)  water-soluble vitamins need to be consumed more frequently than fat-soluble vitamins 
E)  fat-soluble vitamins need to be consumed more frequently than water-soluble vitamins.

F) None of the above
G) B) and D)

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The RDA for riboflavin is based primarily on _____.


A)  calorie intake 
B)  thiamin intake 
C)  physical activity level 
D)  riboflavin's enzyme activity 
E)  vitamin A needs

F) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

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Which of the following is symptom of scurvy? 


A)  Purplish tongue 
B)  Poor wound healing 
C)  Edema 
D)  Hair loss 
E)  Oily skin

F) B) and C)
G) B) and D)

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The bioavailability of vitamins in food ____.


A)  depends on many factors, such as how the food was prepared 
B)  is easy to determine 
C)  refers to a vitamin's molecular structure 
D)  refers to the number of neutrons in the cells of vitamins 
E)  is the ratio of vitamin intake to calorie intake

F) D) and E)
G) A) and E)

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____________________ are the nutrients that regulate body processes that support growth and maintain life.

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Discuss the groups of people most at risk for vitamin B12 deficiency and why they are at risk.

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Most vitamin B12 deficiencies reflect in...

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How much more available to the body is synthetic folate than naturally occurring folate? 


A)  0.7 times more available 
B)  1.2 times more available 
C)  1.5 times more available 
D)  1.7 times more available 
E)  2.5 times more available

F) None of the above
G) A) and E)

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Scurvy,the deficiency disease of vitamin C,is _____.


A)  a condition that was first recognized in mountain climbers 
B)  a condition whose treatment wasn't discovered until the early 1900s 
C)  a condition whose symptoms start to appear within three days of the deficiency in the diet 
D)  usually cured within five days of beginning treatment with 100 milligrams of vitamin C daily 
E)  A particular problem for alcoholics

F) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

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MATCHING -Required to maintain nerve fiber sheath


A) Pork
B) Corn
C) Milk and milk products
D) Folate
E) Biotin
F) Nicotinic acid (Niacin)
G) Choline
H) Anemia
I) Collagen
J) Thiamin
K) Antioxidants
L) Cheilosis
M) Vitamin B6
N) Vitamin B12
O) Tryptophan
P) Citrus fruits
Q) Vitamin C
R) Intrinsic factor
S) Riboflavin
T) Pantothenic acid

U) All of the above
V) M) and R)

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Explain folate's importance to pregnancy.

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The brain and spinal cord develop from t...

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The risk of thiamin deficiency is doubled in _____.


A)  alcoholics 
B)  cigarette smokers 
C)  adults over 65 years old 
D)  pregnant women 
E)  infants

F) A) and C)
G) A) and D)

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The synthesis of collagen requires vitamin C to work with what other nutrient? 


A)  Vitamin K 
B)  zinc 
C)  Iron 
D)  Magnesium 
E)  Vitamin A

F) A) and E)
G) None of the above

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The two substances needed for vitamin B12 absorption are _______ and ____________________.

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Of these foods,which is the best source of vitamin B6? 


A)  Milk 
B)  Carrots 
C)  Tofu 
D)  Cheddar cheese 
E)  Banana

F) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

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Why is folate supplementation recommended for women one month before conception and during the first trimester of pregnancy? 


A)  To reduce the risk of gestational diabetes 
B)  To prevent severe morning sickness 
C)  To prevent neural tube defects, such as spina bifida, which may occur during the early weeks of pregnancy. 
D)  To help reduce the risk of iron-deficient anemia. 
E)  To help ensure a healthy maternal weight gain during pregnancy.

F) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

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The coenzyme form of niacin is central to the metabolism of _____.


A)  Amino acids 
B)  Glucose 
C)  Vitamin E 
D)  Vitamin C 
E)  Lactose

F) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

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The RDA for thiamin is _____ .


A)  higher in women than men 
B)  the same for men and women 
C)  measured in micrograms 
D)  sometimes hard to meet because thiamin is not found in many foods 
E)  only slightly higher for men than women

F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

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