Which vitamin is required for reactions that build and maintain collagen?
a. vitamin D
b. pantothenic acid
c. vitamin K
d. vitamin C
e. vitamin A
Q. 2The body needs a sufficient supply of each essential amino acid if it is to build and replace protein substances such as _____.
a. red blood cells
b. triglycerides
c. enzymes
d. red blood cells and triglycerides
e. red blood cells and enzymes
Q. 3Which foods are high in beta-carotene?
a. spinach, kale, and carrots
b. brown rice, chicken, and pork
c. milk and yogurt
d. shrimp and fish
e. peanut butter, almonds, and pine nuts
Q. 4Persons adhering to the macrobiotic philosophy _____.
a. believe that nutrients can be killed during processing
b. can consume milk products
c. place value on balancing the intake of yin and yang foods
d. only consume plant foods
e. cannot consume seafood
Q. 5Vitamin K is produced _____.
a. in the liver from cholesterol
b. by bacteria in the gut
c. in the skin from exposure to direct sunlight
d. by the skeletal system
e. during energy formation
Q. 6A person following a vegetarian diet should _____.
a. take a protein supplement
b. take a vitamin D supplement
c. take an EPA supplement
d. take a fiber supplement
e. assess his or her diet before deciding to take a supplement
Q. 7Which vitamin plays a key role as a hormone in combating chronic inflammation and helps build strong bones?
a. vitamin A
b. vitamin D
c. vitamin C
d. thiamin
e. biotin
Q. 8Meat and dairy analogs may be high in _____.
a. sodium only
b. calories only
c. cholesterol only
d. sodium and calories
e. calories and cholesterol