Vitamin/Mineral
What is not a good source of vitamin E?
-Plant oils
-Fortified grain
-Oranges
-Nuts and Seeds
Oranges
B12 deficiency can result in what?
-Confusion and memory issues
-Pernicious anemia
-Paralysis
All the above
Which is the most likely cause of mineral toxicity?
-Soil contamination
-Excessive supplementation
-Excessive antacid use
-diet high in processed foods
Excessive supplementation
What does "GRAS" stand for?
Generally Regarded As Safe
What is a hypotonic solution?
-A more concentrated fluid
-A less concentrated fluid
-salt water
-blood plasma
A less concentrated fluid
Calcium reduces the absorption of which mineral?
-Iron
-Magnesium
-Zinc
-Phosphorus
All of them
What is a potential symptom of vitamin K deficiency?
-hypercalcification of soft tissues
-Liver damage
-Sores around mouth
-Bruising and risk of hemorrhage
Bruising and risk of hemorrhage
Which toxicity would cause a fishy body odor?
-vitamin A
-vitamin D
-choline
-biotin
choline
What are the 3 food additive types?
Intentional, Incidental and Indirect
Which of these affect bone density?
-protein intake
-vitamin C intake
-calcium intake
All of them
Which is not a primary electrolyte?
-Potassium
-Chloride
-Magnesium
-Sodium
Magnesium
Which disease is caused by a deficiency in thiamin?
-Beriberi
-Night blindness
-Eczema
-Diabetes
Beriberi
Which of these is a fluoride toxicity?
-fluoritis
-fluorosis
-fluorinis
-fluoridinitis
fluorosis
What department is responsible for monitoring general food safety, regulates food additives & biotechnology, labeling, information, & HACCP?
The FDA
At what age is peak bone mass achieved?
-40-50 years old
-20-23 years old
-25-30 years old
-12-18 years old
25-30 years old
Which mineral is an essential part of hemoglobin?
-Iron
-phosphorus
-calcium
-selenium
Iron
Spina bifida may be caused by a deficiency of what vitamin?
-choline
-vitamin A
-B12
-folate
Folate
Hypercalcemia, caused by vitamin D toxicity, results in what?
-Rickets
-Calcification of soft tissues
-Hypercarotenemia
-Osteoporosis
Calcification of soft tissues
Water, pH, protein, heat
What is the process of water following concentration through a semi-permeable membrane?
-passive diffusion
-active transport
-osmosis
-ADH
Osmosis
Which is the active form of vitamin D?
-Keratin
-Retinol
-UVB
-Calcitriol
Calcitriol
What are the effects of hyponatremia?
-Lower sodium levels in the blood, edema, muscle weakness
-Scaly rash on face and conjunctivitis
-Pernicious anemia, confusion and memory issues, paralysis
-hairloss, garlic breath
Lower sodium levels in the blood, edema, muscle weakness
Which nutrients may rise to toxicity levels with end stage renal disease?
-potassium and phosphorus
-calcium and vitamin D
-vitamin B12
-selenium and zinc
potassium and phosphorus
What department is responsible for food grading and wholesomeness for meat, poultry and egg quality?
The USDA (U.S. Department of Agriculture)
Which hormone is responsible for the reabsorption of water into the bloodstream?
-thyroid stimulating hormone
-anti-diuretic hormone
-secretin
-insulin
anti-diuretic hormone