FREE CNS Fundamental Principles of Nutrition Questions and Answers

Question 1

Biotin deficiency was once called _______________.

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egg white injury

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scurvy

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pernicious anemia

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microcytic hypochromic anemia

Question 2

Folate is needed for which of the following types of reactions in the body?

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Single-carbon transfer reactions

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Carboxylation reactions

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Decarboxylation reactions

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Reduction-oxidation (redox) reactions

Question 3

Which of these vitamins contains cobalt?

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Vitamin B12

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Folate

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Vitamin B6

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Vitamin C

Question 4

The main function of vitamin C in the body is:

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involvement as an antioxidant

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acting as a coenzyme for energy metabolism reactions

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regulation of lipid synthesis

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inhibition of cell growth

Question 5

Which of the following organs can be damaged in response to choline deficiency?

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Liver

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Kidneys

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Pancreas

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Heart

Question 6

Carnitine transports _______________ across biological membranes.

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fatty acids

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monosaccharides

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amino acids

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cholesterol

Question 7

Fat-soluble vitamins are generally absorbed in the __________ and circulated in the _____________.

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small intestine; lymph

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stomach; lymph

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large intestine; blood

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small intestine; blood

Question 8

The most biologically active form of vitamin A is _____________.

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retinol

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retinoic acid

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retinal

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lycopene

Question 9

Pre-formed vitamin A is typically found in what kinds of foods?

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Animal products

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Carrots

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Green leafy vegetables

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Legumes

Question 10

Parathyroid hormone stimulates the conversion of 25-(OH)D3 to 1,25-(OH)2D3 when:

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blood calcium is low

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blood calcium is high

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a person is consuming excessive amounts of calcium

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a person is injured and bleeding