Question 1

Which of the following snacks provides the most vitamin C?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mixed berries,including strawberries and blueberries
B)  Whole wheat crackers with peanut butter
C)  Baked apples with cinnamon and brown sugar
D)  Grilled cheese sandwichE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 2

Which of the following groups is at highest risk for negative consequences of marginal vitamin E status?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vegetarians
B)  Preterm infants
C)  Athletes
D)  Older adultsE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

When the intake of is low,vitamin E aids in its absorption.

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin A
B)  vitamin D
C)  iron
D)  zincE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 4

Consuming excessive carotenoids may cause

Accepted Answer

A)  fetal malformations.
B)  yellowing of the skin.
C)  chlorosis.
D)  scurvy.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

Vitamin A supplements are needed by

Accepted Answer

A)  pregnant women.
B)  people with severe fat malabsorption.
C)  anyone trying to fend off a cold.
D)  All the above are correct.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

A diet high in sugars,fat,and calories ______ the inflammatory response.

Accepted Answer

A)  does not affect
B)  promotes
C)  inhibitsD) B) and C)
E) A) and C)

Question 7

The skin assists the immune system by

Accepted Answer

A)  forming a barrier against invading pathogens.
B)  secreting lysozyme.
C)  Both of these answers are correct.
D)  Neither of these answers are correct.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

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A diet high in sugars,fat,and calories ______ the inflammatory response.

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Which of the following groups is at highest risk for negative consequences of marginal vitamin E status?

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