Food Science -- Vitamins And Minerals Test

47 Questions | By DianeMoroney | Updated: Mar 21, 2022 | Attempts: 391

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1.

A deficiency disease in children caused by a lack of vitmain D and characterized by soft, misshapen bones.
- A.
  
  Rickets
- B.
  
  Osteomalacia
- C.
  
  Scurvy
- D.
  
  Erythrocyte hemolysis
2.

A vitamin D deficiency disease in adults that causes the bones to become misshapen.
- A.
  
  Perricious anemia
- B.
  
  Pellagra
- C.
  
  Beriberi
- D.
  
  Osteomalacia
3.

A vitamin E deficiency condtion that is sometimes seen in premature babies and is characterized by broken red blood cells, resulting in weakeness and listlessness.
- A.
  
  Neural tube damage
- B.
  
  Rickets
- C.
  
  Erythrocyte hemolysis
- D.
  
  Scurvy
4.

The thiamin deficiency dieases, which is characterized by weakness, loss of appetite, irritability, poor arm and leg corrdination, and a tingling throughout the body.
- A.
  
  Pellagra
- B.
  
  Night blindness
- C.
  
  Beriberi
- D.
  
  Osteomalcia
5.

The niacin defieciency disease, which is characterized by diarrhea and dermititis and can lead to dementia and death.
- A.
  
  Pellagra
- B.
  
  Night blindness
- C.
  
  Erythrocyte hemolysis
- D.
  
  Perricious anemia
6.

Vitamins are considered to be nonessential nutrients.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
7.

Provitamins are compunds the body can convert into active forms of vitamins
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
8.

Vitamin toxicity occurs when daily vitamin needs are not met over an extended period.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
9.

With exposure to sunlight, the body can make vitamin D.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
10.

Milk and milk products are good sources of riboflavin.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
11.

Because pathogenic acid and biotin are found in only a limited number of food sources, deficiencies are fairly common.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
12.

Vitamin B6 helps the body make essential amino acids.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
13.

Cigarette smoke hinders the body's use of vitamin C.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
14.

Research provides evidence that extra vitamin C in the diet will prevent people from getting the common cold.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
15.

Natural vitamins are more effective in the body than synthetic vitamins.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
16.

Canned green beans are likely to have higher vitamin content than fresh green beans that are not stored properly.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
17.

Cutting foods into smaller pieces increases their exposure to vitamin losses.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
18.

What will eventually happen if a vitamin is missing from the diet?
- A.
  
  A craving for rich food sources of the vitamin will develop.
- B.
  
  Deficiency symptoms will appear.
- C.
  
  The body will adapt to getting alog without the vitamin.
- D.
  
  The body will produce the missing vitamin.
19.

A deficiency disease caused by an inability to absorb vitamin B12, which is characterized by fatigue;weakness; a red, painful tongue; and a a tingling or burning in the skin
- A.
  
  Beriberi
- B.
  
  Perricious anemia
- C.
  
  Neural tube damage
- D.
  
  Osteomalacia
20.

Mauricio chooses lightly processed foods and doesn't prepare them often
- A.
  
  Good Job, Mauricio!
- B.
  
  What the heck were you thinking, Mauricio? Rookie Mistake!
21.

Jatavia counts on carrots for her thiamin supply.
- A.
  
  Thiamin? Girlfriend, carrots don't have thiamin.
- B.
  
  Jatavia, you are brilliant! Carrots are an excellent source of thiamin! And bunny rabbits like them, too!
22.

Saul doesn't look for ways to add sodium to his diet.
- A.
  
  Saul, dude, great job -- you don't want to much sodium.
- B.
  
  Saul, sodium tastes great, you want to get your fair share!
23.

Knowing that bone development occurs in the teen years, Stephanie takes megadoses of calcium.
- A.
  
  Sweetie, you only need to get what you need, too much isn't a good thing.
- B.
  
  Way to go Stephanie! You are a nutrition expert!
24.

Shay transfers the last few cups of milk to a glass jar to save refrigerator space.
- A.
  
  Silly girl! You are losing some vitamins that shouldn't be exposed to light.
- B.
  
  Way to be practical! Your mom must be so proud!
25.

Jayleen notices that citrus fruits are really expensive this time of year. He buys strawberries and green peppers instead.
- A.
  
  Jayleen, Mrs. Moroney and Coach are so proud of you! You paid attention during notes!
- B.
  
  Really? Really? Maybe you should have paid attention during notes instead of flirting and texting!