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Thompson ch 8

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Copper and manganese are minerals that are __________ for antioxidant enzyme systems.

a)

provitamins

b)

cofactors

c)

phytochemicals

d)

polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs)

2.

Vitamin C assists in __________.

a)

free radical formation

b)

heart capacity

c)

collagen maintenance

d)

digestive metabolism

3.

Selenium is a trace mineral that appears to play a role in __________ function.

a)

sexual

b)

digestive

c)

brain

d)

immune

4.

Oxidation is a chemical reaction that results in __________.

a)

stabilization of electron pairs

b)

loss of electrons

c)

gain of electrons

d)

synthesis of electrons

5.

A deficiency of this vitamin is called beriberi.

a)

iodine

b)

riboflavin

c)

thiamin

d)

choline

6.

Vitamin A is essential to ______.

a)

heart function

b)

vision

c)

hearing

d)

thyroid hormone production

7.

Which of these foods is the best source of vitamin E?

a)

salmon

b)

grilled chicken

c)

Greek yogurt

d)

canola oil

8.

Which meal is likely to exceed the Upper Level (UL) for vitamin A?

a)

three-egg omelet with toast

b)

tuna salad sandwich with an apple and soda

c)

liver and onions with a glass of wine

d)

grilled steak with spinach salad

9.

Some of the signs and symptoms to watch for in cancer development include uncommon fatigue, unusual bleeding, and __________.

a)

restlessness

b)

unexplained weight loss

c)

agitation

d)

inability to find words or form sentences

10.

An example of a modifiable risk factor identified by the American Cancer Society is __________.

a)

family history

b)

genetics

c)

age

d)

weight