Ch. 6 Vitamins, Minerals, and Herbs

Question 1

According to the USDA MyPlate, beans are part of the _________________ food group.

A. Starchy carbohydrate
B. Meat (proteins)
C. Vegetarian
D. Meat substitute

Answer 1

B. Meat (proteins)

Question 2

Cereal, pasta, bread, and rice are part of which Food Pyramid group?

A. Fortified foods
B. Whole grains
C. Grains
D. Processed foods

Answer 2

C. Grains

Question 3

Vitamins A, D, E, and K are _________________ vitamins that are not easily eliminated from the body.

A. Water-soluble
B. Oil-based
C. Highly toxic
D. Fat-soluble

Answer 3

D. Fat-soluble

Question 4

Water-soluble vitamins cannot be stored in the body and must be replenished each day from _________________ food sources.

A. Multiple
B. Water-containing
C. Plant and animal
D. Natural

Answer 4

C. Plant and animal

Question 5

Vitamin _________________ is also known as retinol.

A. C
B. A
C. K
D. B6

Answer 5

B. A

Question 6

Sunlight, fish, liver oil, and fortified dairy products are sources of which vitamin?

A. Folic acid
B. E
C. D
D. Niacin

Answer 6

C. D

Question 7

Vitamin C, found in citrus fruits and dark green vegetables is also known as

A. Ascorbic acid
B. Folate
C. Citric acid
D. Pantothenic acid

Answer 7

A. Ascorbic acid

Question 8

Vitamin _________________ is necessary for normal functioning of the nervous system, forming red blood cells, and building genetic material.

A. Biotin
B. B2
C. B6
D. B12

Answer 8

D. B12

Question 9

Biotin helps form fatty acids and metabolizes

A. Starches
B. Protein
C. Carbohydrates
D. Fats

Answer 9

B. Protein

Question 10

Vitamin B1, thiamine, is necessary for normal nerve conduction and _________________ function.

A. Pulmonary
B. Joint
C. Heart
D. Digestive

Answer 10

C. Heart

Question 11

The Recommended Daily Allowance of folic acid is

A. 200 mcg
B. 400 mcg
C. 40 mg
D. 20 mg

Answer 11

B. 400 mcg

Question 12

Because Vitamin E (tocopherol) is fat-soluble and not excreted quickly, patients must be careful not to take this vitamin in excess; the Recommended Daily Allowance is

A. 30 IU
B. 50 IU
C. 100 IU
D. 20 IU

Answer 12

A. 30 IU

Question 13

_________________ can be obtained by eating meat and poultry, tuna, cereals, and whole grains.

A. Biotin
B. Riboflavin (B2)
C. Niacin
D. Pyridoxine (B6)

Answer 13

C. Niacin

Question 14

Vitamin K is found in

A. Citrus fruits
B. Meat and poultry
C. Nuts and seeds
D. Green leafy vegetables

Answer 14

D. Green leafy vegetables

Question 15

Bone softening, fragile bones, muscle twitching, and spasms are signs of _________________ deficiency.

A. Vitamin A
B. Vitamin D
C. Vitamin C
D. Vitamin E

Answer 15

B. Vitamin D

Question 16

_________________ is a symptom of Vitamin A deficiency.

A. Blurred vision
B. Scurvy
C. Night blindness
D. Muscle weakness

Answer 16

C. Night blindness

Question 17

Kidney stones or a urinary tract infection can result from taking megadoses of _________________ over time.

A. Vitamin B12
B. Vitamin D
C. Vitamin C
D. Vitamin A

Answer 17

C. Vitamin C

Question 18

The condition that occurs from taking excessive doses of vitamins over time is called

A. Pernicious anemia
B. Hypovitaminosis
C. Rickets
D. Hypervitaminosis

Answer 18

D. Hypervitaminosis

Question 19

Megadoses of _________________ can cause a rapid heart rate, headaches, and difficulty sleeping.

A. Vitamin E
B. Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
C. Vitamin A
D. Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)

Answer 19

B. Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)

Question 20

Hypernatremia, fluid retention, and confusion are symptoms of excess _________________ in the body.

A.
B.
C.
D.

Answer 20

C.