Question 1

Typically, major minerals are needed in amounts of ________ mg or more daily.

Accepted Answer

A)  10
B)  100
C)  200
D)  2000

Question 2

People with Crohn's disease may have difficulty absorbing which of the following vitamins in particular?

Accepted Answer

A)  thiamin
B)  vitamin E
C)  vitamin C
D)  niacinLearning Outcome: 12.04 Describe vitamin and mineral absorption, transport, and storage.

Question 3

Which of the following contribute to increased risk of cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  viruses
B)  radiation
C)  dietary fat
D)  All of these factors may increase cancer risk.

Question 4

Provide an example of a food that has been enriched with micronutrients.

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Question 5

People with diseases that result in decreased fat absorption may run the risk of deficiencies of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  trace minerals
B)  major minerals
C)  water-soluble vitamins
D)  fat-soluble vitamins

Question 6

The best food sources of vitamin B-6 are ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  meats, fish, and poultry
B)  milk and dairy products
C)  carrots, celery, and squash
D)  enriched breads and cereals

Question 7

Vitamin and mineral supplements are closely regulated by the FDA.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The nutrients added to enriched grains typically include ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  all of the B vitamins
B)  vitamin C, pantothenic acid, folic acid, and zinc
C)  thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folic acid, and iron
D)  vitamin B-6, folic acid, vitamin B-12, and iron

Question 9

Supplements are regulated in a similar way to the regulation of drugs by the FDA.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

To help assure preservation of vitamin content before eating, canned and frozen vegetables should be consumed within ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  3 months
B)  6 months
C)  12 months
D)  24 months

Question 11

Micronutrients that are important in helping the body produce energy are ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  thiamin, niacin, biotin, panthothenic acid, and magnesium
B)  thiamin, niacin, vitamin K, vitamin E, and magnesium
C)  biotin, riboflavin, vitamin C, vitamin E, and iron
D)  biotin, riboflavin, vitamin C, vitamin K, and iron

Question 12

Phytic acid binds minerals so that they cannot be absorbed.Phytic acid is found in ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  leafy, green vegetables, such as spinach
B)  milk and dairy products
C)  wheat grain fibers
D)  liver and other organ meats

Question 13

Preparing and cooking vegetables can result in ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the loss of minerals from the vegetable into the boiling water
B)  the loss of the mineral iron from the vegetable into the cooking equipment
C)  the destruction of minerals in the vegetable by sanitizing solutions
D)  the loss of minerals due to added flavor enhancers

Question 14

Individuals with lactose intolerance or milk allergies may need calcium and vitamin D supplements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which group of foods provides substantial amounts of vitamin C?

Accepted Answer

A)  Citrus fruits and vegetables
B)  Milk and dairy products
C)  Beef, poultry, seafood
D)  Breads and cereals

Question 16

Supplements of bee pollen, lecithin, and inositol are often recommended by dietitians for weight loss.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Why are paper and opaque plastic containers used for milk, milk products, and cereals?

Accepted Answer

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