TEST BANK FOR NUTRITIONAL FOUNDATIONS AND CLINICAL APPLICATIONS 7TH EDITION BY GRODNER Chapter 07: Vitamins

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Chapter 07: Vitamins MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A patient is admitted to the hospital with confusion, memory loss, and ataxia. What other information would lead you to suspect that his symptoms may b... e caused by secondary thiamin deficiency? a. The patient has very limited funds and has been eating mainly rice and beans. b. The patient admits that he struggles with alcoholism. c. The patient is recovering from a minor stroke. d. The patient has a family history of Alzheimer’s disease. 2. An example of someone who has a relatively high risk for vitamin deficiencies is a(n) a. 45-year-old half marathon runner. b. 85-year-old man living independently. c. college-age woman living with roommates. d. breastfed newborn. 3. Deficiencies are likely to develop most rapidly with low intake of vitamin a. A. b. C. c. D. d. E. 4. The best way to ensure intake of a variety of phytochemicals is to a. take a daily multivitamin supplement that includes phytochemicals. b. increase intake of soy-based foods, such as soy milk, tofu, and soy flour. c. choose whole grains and include at least five servings of fruits and vegetables daily. d. include at least three servings of dairy products daily and use a variety of herbs and spices. 5. The person who would have the highest need for thiamin is a. someone who lifts weights to maintain health. b. a pregnant woman. c. a professional cyclist. d. an older adult who walks 2 miles daily. [Show More]

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