Question 1

Hyperthyroidism is most commonly caused by the autoimmune disease called:

Accepted Answer

A)  Graves' disease.
B)  pellagra.
C)  beriberi.
D)  cretinism.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

When you exercise,your body uses glycogen to maintain blood glucose levels.Which vitamin acts as a coenzyme during this process?

Accepted Answer

A)  folate
B)  vitamin B₁₂
C)  vitamin B₆
D)  biotinE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 3

Most Americans do not consume enough thiamin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following is a component of fat-emulsifying bile?

Accepted Answer

A)  pantothenic acid
B)  biotin
C)  choline
D)  riboflavinE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

Riboflavin assists with antioxidant function through its role as a coenzyme for which enzyme?

Accepted Answer

A)  glutathione peroxidase
B)  alpha keto glutarate dehydrogenase
C)  succinate
D)  hexokinaseE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 6

Which of the following describes the main symptom(s) of beriberi?

Accepted Answer

A)  dermatitis
B)  muscle wasting and nerve damage
C)  hemorrhaging
D)  blindnessE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Consuming both inadequate amounts of iodine and excessive amounts can cause a goiter to form.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The RDA for riboflavin for adults aged 19 years and older is 1.3 mg/day for men and:

Accepted Answer

A)  6 mg/day for women.
B)  25 mg/day for women.
C)  .5 mg/day for women.
D)  1.1 mg/day for women.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 9

Eating too much of which compound below may lead to a fishy body odor?

Accepted Answer

A)  ascorbic acid
B)  niacin
C)  acetyl CoA
D)  cholineE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 10

The major dietary source of iodine is:

Accepted Answer

A)  saltwater fish.
B)  fruits and vegetables.
C)  dairy products.
D)  iodized salt.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

A deficiency of which of the following vitamins increases the risk for cardiovascular disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  niacin
B)  thiamin
C)  vitamin B₆
D)  riboflavinE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 12

Which of the foods below has the highest amount of B-vitamins?

Accepted Answer

A)  white bread rolls
B)  polished rice
C)  whole wheat bread
D)  cheeseE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 13

The primary role of most of the B-vitamins is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  directly provide the body with energy.
B)  act as coenzymes.
C)  maintain and repair body tissues.
D)  maintain acid-base balance.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 14

Which vitamin can be made from the amino acid tryptophan?

Accepted Answer

A)  niacin
B)  ascorbic acid
C)  phenylalanine
D)  cobalaminE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 15

The chronic overconsumption of ________ can result in a biotin deficiency.

Accepted Answer

A)  herbal tea
B)  raw egg whites
C)  natural licorice
D)  grapefruit juiceE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 16

The "three Ds"-dermatitis,diarrhea,and dementia-are symptoms of the advanced progression of which deficiency disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  beriberi
B)  pellagra
C)  hypothyroidism
D)  hyperthyroidismE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 17

Since it is a water-soluble vitamin,vitamin B₁₂ cannot be stored by the liver.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Eric plays soccer and runs track.He relies on sports gels,candy,and soda for quick energy boosts after his games and track meets.Based on his activity level and snack preferences,he has an increased risk for:

Accepted Answer

A)  B-vitamin deficiency.
B)  blurred vision and dermatitis.
C)  cancer.
D)  allergies.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

A(n) ________ is an organic molecule that combines with an enzyme to activate it.

Accepted Answer

A)  mineral
B)  coenzyme
C)  choline
D)  antagonistE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

Thiamin is essential to carbohydrate metabolism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 12: Nutrients Involved in Energy Metabolism

When you exercise,your body uses glycogen to maintain blood glucose levels.Which vitamin acts as a coenzyme during this process?

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A deficiency of which of the following vitamins increases the risk for cardiovascular disease?

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The "three Ds"-dermatitis,diarrhea,and dementia-are symptoms of the advanced progression of which deficiency disease?

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A(n) ________ is an organic molecule that combines with an enzyme to activate it.

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Which of the following is a component of fat-emulsifying bile?

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Which of the following describes the main symptom(s) of beriberi?

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The RDA for riboflavin for adults aged 19 years and older is 1.3 mg/day for men and:

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Hyperthyroidism is most commonly caused by the autoimmune disease called:

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Consuming both inadequate amounts of iodine and excessive amounts can cause a goiter to form.

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Which vitamin can be made from the amino acid tryptophan?

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Since it is a water-soluble vitamin,vitamin B₁₂ cannot be stored by the liver.

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Eric plays soccer and runs track.He relies on sports gels,candy,and soda for quick energy boosts after his games and track meets.Based on his activity level and snack preferences,he has an increased risk for:

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Riboflavin assists with antioxidant function through its role as a coenzyme for which enzyme?

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Which of the foods below has the highest amount of B-vitamins?

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Eating too much of which compound below may lead to a fishy body odor?

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The major dietary source of iodine is:

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The chronic overconsumption of ________ can result in a biotin deficiency.

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Most Americans do not consume enough thiamin.

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Thiamin is essential to carbohydrate metabolism.

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The primary role of most of the B-vitamins is to:

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