FSHN Exam 3 – Food Science and Human Nutrition – Review Notes and Practice
Material
Based on the examples given in class, fill in the blanks: the vitamin D found in milk is generally
_____ while the vitamins found in flour are generally _____. - ANS ✔✔fortified, enriched
Of the foods listed below, which food is most likely to help you fulfill your vitamin A needs, even
when consumed in small quantities? - ANS ✔✔Carrots
Ella, your sister's best friend, thinks her diet isn't good enough to fulfill her vitamin needs. She
says to you, "The food today doesn't contain enough vitamins and minerals! I'm deficient in
everything!" How would you respond? - ANS ✔✔That is simply not true.
If you consume nutrient rich foods, you will get more than enough vitamins.
Your diet will fulfill your vitamin needs if it is balanced and adequate.
Carotenoids are found more commonly in _____ products while retinoids are more commonly
found in _____ products. - ANS ✔✔Plant, animal
Which of the following is true about Vitamin B1/Thiamin? - ANS ✔✔B1/Thiamin is found in
grains and high protein foods
A product is fortified when a vitamin or mineral is lost during processing but is added back in
after processing is complete. - ANS ✔✔false
Which food is the highest in active Vitamin A (retinoid) content? - ANS ✔✔Liver
What can cause a vitamin toxicity? - ANS ✔✔Consuming supplements without consulting a
doctor or registered dietitian.
, Which of the following describes vitamins? - ANS ✔✔Large, complex molecules
Which of the following is true about fat-soluble (lipid-soluble) vitamins? - ANS ✔✔Bile aids in
the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins.
Fat-soluble vitamins are stored within body tissues.
Fat-soluble vitamins are not easily flushed out of the body.
Fat-soluble vitamins can become toxic in excess.
What do antioxidants do? - ANS ✔✔They inhibit oxidation and free radical damage.
Which vitamin, when deficient, can cause the 4 D's (dermatitis, diarrhea, dementia, and death)?
- ANS ✔✔Vitamin B3 - Niacin
Which of the following hormones helps INCREASE blood calcium levels? - ANS ✔✔Parathyroid
Hormone (PTH)
Which of the following can cause a vitamin toxicity? - ANS ✔✔Excessive consumption of chicken
livers over several days
5x RDA consumption of a fat-soluble vitamin supplement
Which vitamin will be better absorbed if consumed with dietary fat? - ANS ✔✔Vitamin A
Which of the vitamins discussed in class helps with blood clotting? - ANS ✔✔Vitamin K
Material
Based on the examples given in class, fill in the blanks: the vitamin D found in milk is generally
_____ while the vitamins found in flour are generally _____. - ANS ✔✔fortified, enriched
Of the foods listed below, which food is most likely to help you fulfill your vitamin A needs, even
when consumed in small quantities? - ANS ✔✔Carrots
Ella, your sister's best friend, thinks her diet isn't good enough to fulfill her vitamin needs. She
says to you, "The food today doesn't contain enough vitamins and minerals! I'm deficient in
everything!" How would you respond? - ANS ✔✔That is simply not true.
If you consume nutrient rich foods, you will get more than enough vitamins.
Your diet will fulfill your vitamin needs if it is balanced and adequate.
Carotenoids are found more commonly in _____ products while retinoids are more commonly
found in _____ products. - ANS ✔✔Plant, animal
Which of the following is true about Vitamin B1/Thiamin? - ANS ✔✔B1/Thiamin is found in
grains and high protein foods
A product is fortified when a vitamin or mineral is lost during processing but is added back in
after processing is complete. - ANS ✔✔false
Which food is the highest in active Vitamin A (retinoid) content? - ANS ✔✔Liver
What can cause a vitamin toxicity? - ANS ✔✔Consuming supplements without consulting a
doctor or registered dietitian.
, Which of the following describes vitamins? - ANS ✔✔Large, complex molecules
Which of the following is true about fat-soluble (lipid-soluble) vitamins? - ANS ✔✔Bile aids in
the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins.
Fat-soluble vitamins are stored within body tissues.
Fat-soluble vitamins are not easily flushed out of the body.
Fat-soluble vitamins can become toxic in excess.
What do antioxidants do? - ANS ✔✔They inhibit oxidation and free radical damage.
Which vitamin, when deficient, can cause the 4 D's (dermatitis, diarrhea, dementia, and death)?
- ANS ✔✔Vitamin B3 - Niacin
Which of the following hormones helps INCREASE blood calcium levels? - ANS ✔✔Parathyroid
Hormone (PTH)
Which of the following can cause a vitamin toxicity? - ANS ✔✔Excessive consumption of chicken
livers over several days
5x RDA consumption of a fat-soluble vitamin supplement
Which vitamin will be better absorbed if consumed with dietary fat? - ANS ✔✔Vitamin A
Which of the vitamins discussed in class helps with blood clotting? - ANS ✔✔Vitamin K
