Ch. 8/9 Adv. Nutrition Test Review

Which is a function of vitamins?

• become part of the body's structure

• work with enzymes to keep cells healthy and active

• supply energy to the body

What is an antioxidant?

• an unstable substance that can damage body cells

• a substance that dissolves in water and passes easily into the bloodstream

• a substance that protects cells and the immune system from damage by harmful chemicals

What is not a function of Vitamin C?

• helps to heal wounds and resist infections

• maintains healthy bones, skin and teeth

• helps to release energy from carbohydrates

How do most people get riboflavin?

• whole grain bread

• fish

• beans and legumes

How does biotin affect the level of sugar in the blood?

• increases it

• decreases it

• stabilizes it

• destabilizes it

What are the most important fat-soluble vitamins?

• C and B12

• A, D, E, and K

• A, C, D, and E

• A, B12, D, and K

Which is not a source of Vitamin D?

• egg yolks

• citrus fruits

• fatty fish

• the sun

What disease does a vitamin D deficiency cause in children?

• rickets

• osteomalacia

• pellagra

• beriberi

Which vitamin helps blood to clot so that wounds stop bleeding?

• Vitamin E

• vitamin D

• vitamin K

• calcium

What are the two categories of minerals?

• major and minor/trace

• major and micro

• water-soluble and fat-soluble