Question 1

Which vitamin is required for the conversion of tryptophan to niacin?

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A)   thiamin
B)   riboflavin
C)   niacin
D)   vitamin B6
E)   vitamin CF) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 2

Pernicious anemia is the result of:

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A)   thiamin deficiency.
B)   niacin deficiency.
C)   vitamin B12 deficiency.
D)   choline deficiency.
E)   vitamin C deficiency.F) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 3

Which foods contain the least amount of vitamin B12?

Accepted Answer

A)   clams and other shellfish
B)   ground beef
C)   milk and dairy products
D)   spinach and leafy green vegetables
E)   eggs and poultryF) C) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 4

Explain why folate recommendations are often provided as dietary folate equivalents (DFEs).

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Dietary folate equivalents are...

Question 5

Excess of which water-soluble vitamin can cause a long-term toxic effect of numbness due to nerve damage?

Accepted Answer

A)   thiamin
B)   vitamin C
C)   pantothenic acid
D)   vitamin B6
E)   cholineF) A) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 6

Milk is packaged in opaque containers to prevent light from destroying:

Accepted Answer

A)   thiamin.
B)   riboflavin.
C)   niacin.
D)   biotin.
E)   vitamin B6.F) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 7

Which list contains only vitamins that can have toxic effects if consumed in excess?

Accepted Answer

A)   thiamin and riboflavin
B)   vitamin B12 and folate
C)   thiamin and biotin
D)   vitamin B6 and vitamin C
E)   biotin and vitamin B12F) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 8

The amino acid tryptophan can be converted to:

Accepted Answer

A)   thiamin.
B)   riboflavin.
C)   niacin.
D)   vitamin B6.
E)   vitamin C.F) B) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 9

Which list contains only vitamins that play a role in RNA and DNA synthesis?

Accepted Answer

A)   thiamin, riboflavin, niacin
B)   thiamin, folate, niacin
C)   vitamin B6, vitamin B12, folate
D)   vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin C
E)   biotin, pantothenic acid, riboflavinF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 10

Which of the following groups is LEAST likely to experience inadequate vitamin intakes?

Accepted Answer

A)   people intentionally restricting calories
B)   older adults with swallowing difficulty
C)   middle-aged men with heart disease
D)   older adults with dental problems
E)   people with excessive alcohol intakesF) All of the above
G) D) and E)

Exam 8: Water-Soluble Vitamins

Pernicious anemia is the result of:

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Excess of which water-soluble vitamin can cause a long-term toxic effect of numbness due to nerve damage?

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Which list contains only vitamins that can have toxic effects if consumed in excess?

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Which of the following groups is LEAST likely to experience inadequate vitamin intakes?

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Which list contains only vitamins that play a role in RNA and DNA synthesis?

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Explain why folate recommendations are often provided as dietary folate equivalents (DFEs).

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The amino acid tryptophan can be converted to:

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Which foods contain the least amount of vitamin B₁₂?

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Which vitamin is required for the conversion of tryptophan to niacin?

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Milk is packaged in opaque containers to prevent light from destroying:

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Exam 8: Water-Soluble Vitamins

Pernicious anemia is the result of:

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Excess of which water-soluble vitamin can cause a long-term toxic effect of numbness due to nerve damage?

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Which list contains only vitamins that can have toxic effects if consumed in excess?

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Which of the following groups is LEAST likely to experience inadequate vitamin intakes?

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Which list contains only vitamins that play a role in RNA and DNA synthesis?

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Explain why folate recommendations are often provided as dietary folate equivalents (DFEs).

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The amino acid tryptophan can be converted to:

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Which foods contain the least amount of vitamin B12?

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Which vitamin is required for the conversion of tryptophan to niacin?

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Milk is packaged in opaque containers to prevent light from destroying:

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