1. Chapter 7.5: In Depth: Vitamins and Minerals
Classifications
Absorption
Disease Prevention
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2. Classifications: $100 Question
Which micronutrients are classified as water- or fat-soluble?
trace minerals
major minerals
vitamins
all vitamins and minerals
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3. Classifications: $100 Answer
Which micronutrients are classified as water- or fat-soluble?
trace minerals
major minerals
vitamins
all vitamins and minerals
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4. Classifications: $200 Question
Fat-soluble vitamins are ________.
not stored in the body
more likely to be toxic
not found in foods
macronutrients
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5. Classifications: $200 Answer
Fat-soluble vitamins are ________.
not stored in the body
more likely to be toxic
not found in foods
macronutrients
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6. Classifications: $300 Question
An inorganic micronutrient that is required in the amount of 200 mg per day would be a ________.
fat-soluble vitamin
major mineral
trace mineral
major vitamin
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7. Classifications: $300 Answer
An inorganic micronutrient that is required in the amount of 200 mg per day would be a ________.
fat-soluble vitamin
major mineral
trace mineral
major vitamin
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8. Absorption: $100 Question
Fat-soluble vitamins are absorbed ________.
through the stomach lining
into the blood
poorly, so they must be consumed daily
into the lymph
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9. Fat-soluble vitamins are absorbed ________. through the stomach lining
Absorption: $100 Answer
Fat-soluble vitamins are absorbed ________.
through the stomach lining
into the blood
poorly, so they must be consumed daily
into the lymph
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10. Absorption: $200 Question
Which of the following statements is correct?
We absorb 100% of heme iron.
We absorb about 3–5% of heme iron.
We absorb about 25% of heme iron.
Non-heme iron is the only type that is absorbed.
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11. Which of the following statements is correct?
Absorption: $200 Answer
Which of the following statements is correct?
We absorb 100% of heme iron.
We absorb about 3–5% of heme iron.
We absorb about 25% of heme iron.
Non-heme iron is the only type that is absorbed.
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12. Absorption: $300 Question
Which of the following statements about absorption of minerals is FALSE?
Lactose increases the absorption of calcium.
Vitamin C increases the absorption of non-heme iron.
Dietary fat increases the absorption of vitamin A.
Oxalic acid increases the absorption of iron.
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13. Lactose increases the absorption of calcium.
Absorption: $300 Answer
Which of the following statements about absorption of minerals is FALSE?
Lactose increases the absorption of calcium.
Vitamin C increases the absorption of non-heme iron.
Dietary fat increases the absorption of vitamin A.
Oxalic acid increases the absorption of iron.
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14. Disease Prevention: $100 Question
Research has suggested a link between adequate intakes of vitamin K and the prevention of ________.
osteoporosis
diabetes
heart disease
obesity
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15. Disease Prevention: $100 Answer
Research has suggested a link between adequate intakes of vitamin K and the prevention of ________.
osteoporosis
diabetes
heart disease
obesity
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16. Disease Prevention: $200 Question
Research has suggested a link between adequate intakes of vitamin C and the prevention of ________.
the measles
cataracts
diabetes
beriberi
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17. Disease Prevention: $200 Answer
Research has suggested a link between adequate intakes of vitamin C and the prevention of ________.
the measles
cataracts
diabetes
beriberi
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18. Disease Prevention: $300 Question
Which is NOT the correct relationship?
Calcium may protect against hypertension.
Magnesium may protect against sarcopenia.
Vitamin E may protect against obesity.
Vitamin D may protect against colon cancer.
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19. Disease Prevention: $300 Answer
Which is NOT the correct relationship?
Calcium may protect against hypertension.
Magnesium may protect against sarcopenia.
Vitamin E may protect against obesity.
Vitamin D may protect against colon cancer.
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20. Which statement is TRUE?
FINAL ROUND Question
Which statement is TRUE?
Taking supplements is the best way to assure adequate vitamin and mineral intakes.
Whole foods are more healthful than their individual nutrients.
All adults need the same amount of micronutrients.
Each micronutrient has only one role in the body.
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21. Which statement is TRUE?
FINAL ROUND Answer
Which statement is TRUE?
Taking supplements is the best way to assure adequate vitamin and mineral intakes.
Whole foods are more healthful than their individual nutrients.
All adults need the same amount of micronutrients.
Each micronutrient has only one role in the body.
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