1. Chapter 8: Nutrients Involved in Energy Metabolism
The Basics
One, Two
Three and More
Complexed B!
Food
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2. The Basics: $100 Question
A protein that accelerates the rate of chemical reactions but is not used up or changed during these reactions is called a(n) ________.
folate
enzyme
hormone
nucleic acid
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3. The Basics: $100 Answer
A protein that accelerates the rate of chemical reactions but is not used up or changed during these reactions is called a(n) ________.
folate
enzyme
hormone
nucleic acid
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4. A coenzyme combines with a(n) ________ to activate it.
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A coenzyme combines with a(n) ________ to activate it.
cell membrane
ATP
hormone
enzyme
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5. A coenzyme combines with a(n) ________ to activate it.
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A coenzyme combines with a(n) ________ to activate it.
cell membrane
ATP
hormone
enzyme
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6. The primary role of the B-vitamins is to ________.
The Basics: $300 Question
The primary role of the B-vitamins is to ________.
provide energy
regulate blood glucose
act as coenzymes
reduce cholesterol
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7. The primary role of the B-vitamins is to ________.
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The primary role of the B-vitamins is to ________.
provide energy
regulate blood glucose
act as coenzymes
reduce cholesterol
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8. Some excess B vitamins can be ________. cleared by the kidney
The Basics: $400 Question
Some excess B vitamins can be ________.
cleared by the kidney
toxic to the body
stored in the adipose tissue
excreted in the feces
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9. Some excess B vitamins can be ________. cleared by the kidney
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Some excess B vitamins can be ________.
cleared by the kidney
toxic to the body
stored in the adipose tissue
excreted in the feces
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10. synthesize body tissues and lean body mass
The Basics: $500 Question
Thiamin, niacin, and riboflavin work together in biochemical pathways that ________.
synthesize body tissues and lean body mass
promote proper nutrient digestion and absorption
release energy from carbohydrate, fat, and protein
control fluid equilibrium and mineral balance
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11. synthesize body tissues and lean body mass
The Basics: $500 Answer
Thiamin, niacin, and riboflavin work together in biochemical pathways that ________.
synthesize body tissues and lean body mass
promote proper nutrient digestion and absorption
release energy from carbohydrate, fat, and protein
control fluid equilibrium and mineral balance
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12. The first B-vitamin discovered was ________. thiamin niacin pyridoxine
One, Two: $100 Question
The first B-vitamin discovered was ________.
thiamin
niacin
pyridoxine
riboflavin
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13. The first B-vitamin discovered was ________. thiamin niacin pyridoxine
One, Two: $100 Answer
The first B-vitamin discovered was ________.
thiamin
niacin
pyridoxine
riboflavin
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14. One, Two: $200 Question
A deficiency of thiamin that affects the cardiovascular, muscular, nervous, and gastrointestinal system is called ________.
pellagra
scurvy
rickets
beriberi
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15. One, Two: $200 Answer
A deficiency of thiamin that affects the cardiovascular, muscular, nervous, and gastrointestinal system is called ________.
pellagra
scurvy
rickets
beriberi
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16. One, Two: $300 Question
People with the greatest risk of thiamin and riboflavin deficiency are ________.
infants
adolescents
the elderly
pregnant women
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17. One, Two: $300 Answer
People with the greatest risk of thiamin and riboflavin deficiency are ________.
infants
adolescents
the elderly
pregnant women
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18. One, Two: $400 Question
The average American adult appears to get ________ amounts of thiamin in their diets.
toxic
adequate
deficient
negligible
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19. One, Two: $400 Answer
The average American adult appears to get ________ amounts of thiamin in their diets.
toxic
adequate
deficient
negligible
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20. Riboflavin is sensitive to ________. light heat moisture air
One, Two: $500 Question
Riboflavin is sensitive to ________.
light
heat
moisture
air
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21. Riboflavin is sensitive to ________. light heat moisture air
One, Two: $500 Answer
Riboflavin is sensitive to ________.
light
heat
moisture
air
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22. Three and More: $100 Question
Pellagra is a disease ________.
that results from severe niacin deficiency
caused by thiamin deficiency
caused by riboflavin deficiency
characterized by low levels of thyroid hormone
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23. Three and More: $100 Answer
Pellagra is a disease ________.
that results from severe niacin deficiency
caused by thiamin deficiency
caused by riboflavin deficiency
characterized by low levels of thyroid hormone
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24. Three and More: $200 Question
________ is important in transamination, the process for making nonessential amino acids.
Riboflavin
Niacin B6
B12
ANSWER
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25. Three and More: $200 Answer
________ is important in transamination, the process for making nonessential amino acids.
Riboflavin
Niacin B6
B12
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26. Three and More: $300 Question
________ acts as a coenzyme in the metabolism of branched-chain amino acids.
Thiamin
Niacin B6
B12
ANSWER
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27. Three and More: $300 Answer
________ acts as a coenzyme in the metabolism of branched-chain amino acids.
Thiamin
Niacin B6
B12
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28. Three and More: $400 Question
Flushing of the face and skin can result from excess ________ supplementation.
thiamin
niacin B6
riboflavin
ANSWER
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29. Three and More: $400 Answer
Flushing of the face and skin can result from excess ________ supplementation.
thiamin
niacin B6
riboflavin
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30. Three and More: $500 Question
B6 is important for the metabolism of ________.
cholesterol
folate
homocysteine
energy
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31. Three and More: $500 Answer
B6 is important for the metabolism of ________.
cholesterol
folate
homocysteine
energy
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32. Complexed B!: $100 Question
An essential component of coenzyme A is ________.
biotin
choline
pantothenic acid
iodine
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33. An essential component of coenzyme A is ________.
Complexed B!: $100 Answer
An essential component of coenzyme A is ________.
biotin
choline
pantothenic acid
iodine
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34. Complexed B!: $200 Question
A protein in raw egg whites can bind to ________ and prevent its absorption.
biotin
choline
pantothenic acid
iodine
ANSWER
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35. Complexed B!: $200 Answer
A protein in raw egg whites can bind to ________ and prevent its absorption.
biotin
choline
pantothenic acid
iodine
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36. Complexed B!: $300 Question
A neurotransmitter that is involved in muscle movement and memory storage is ________.
homocysteine
biotin
pyridoxine
acetylcholine
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37. Complexed B!: $300 Answer
A neurotransmitter that is involved in muscle movement and memory storage is ________.
homocysteine
biotin
pyridoxine
acetylcholine
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38. Complexed B!: $400 Question
Although widely distributed in food, inadequate intake of ________ can lead to increased fat accumulation in the liver.
biotin
choline
pantothenic acid
pyridoxine
ANSWER
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39. Complexed B!: $400 Answer
Although widely distributed in food, inadequate intake of ________ can lead to increased fat accumulation in the liver.
biotin
choline
pantothenic acid
pyridoxine
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40. Complexed B!: $500 Question
This B-vitamin is a component of carboxylase enzymes, which serve as carbon dioxide carriers.
biotin
choline
pantothenic acid
pyridoxine
ANSWER
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41. Complexed B!: $500 Answer
This B-vitamin is a component of carboxylase enzymes, which serve as carbon dioxide carriers.
biotin
choline
pantothenic acid
pyridoxine
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42. A nutrient-dense source of thiamin is ________. pork white flour
Food: $100 Question
A nutrient-dense source of thiamin is ________.
pork
white flour
vegetables
fats
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43. A nutrient-dense source of thiamin is ________. pork white flour
Food: $100 Answer
A nutrient-dense source of thiamin is ________.
pork
white flour
vegetables
fats
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44. Food: $200 Question
To protect ________ from destruction by sunlight, milk and milk products are packaged in paper and opaque plastic cartons.
thiamin
riboflavin
niacin
iodine
ANSWER
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45. Food: $200 Answer
To protect ________ from destruction by sunlight, milk and milk products are packaged in paper and opaque plastic cartons.
thiamin
riboflavin
niacin
iodine
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46. Food: $300 Question
Responsible for the synthesis of thyroid hormone, ________ is added to salt to combat deficiency in the United States.
thiamin
riboflavin
niacin
iodine
ANSWER
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47. Food: $300 Answer
Responsible for the synthesis of thyroid hormone, ________ is added to salt to combat deficiency in the United States.
thiamin
riboflavin
niacin
iodine
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48. Food: $400 Question
This trace mineral enhances the ability of insulin to transport glucose from the bloodstream into cells.
iodine
manganese
chromium
sulfur
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49. Food: $400 Answer
This trace mineral enhances the ability of insulin to transport glucose from the bloodstream into cells.
iodine
manganese
chromium
sulfur
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50. Food: $500 Question
Elevated blood concentration and neurotoxicity were the criteria used to determine the UL for ________.
iodine
manganese
chromium
sulfur
ANSWER
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51. Food: $500 Answer
Elevated blood concentration and neurotoxicity were the criteria used to determine the UL for ________.
iodine
manganese
chromium
sulfur
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52. Which of the following statements about vitamin B12 is TRUE?
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Which of the following statements about vitamin B12 is TRUE?
It is required for carbohydrate metabolism.
Whole grains are a good source of this nutrient.
It is part of an antioxidant enzyme system.
It is essential for the functioning of the nervous system.
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53. Which of the following statements about vitamin B12 is TRUE?
FINAL ROUND Answer
Which of the following statements about vitamin B12 is TRUE?
It is required for carbohydrate metabolism.
Whole grains are a good source of this nutrient.
It is part of an antioxidant enzyme system.
It is essential for the functioning of the nervous system.
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