A blood glucose level between 100 and 125 mg/dL after an 8-hour fast would be classified as ____.
A) impaired fasting glucose
B) hypoglycemia
C) impaired glucose tolerance
D) normal
Q. 2Which food choice would be the only substantial source of vitamin B12?
A) pecans
B) hot dog
C) cauliflower
D) whole-grain bread
Q. 3Glycosuria usually occurs when blood glucose exceeds ____ mg/dL.
A) 140
B) 160
C) 180
D) 200
Q. 4What is a feature of vitamin B12 bioavailability?
A) Synthetic B12 in supplement form is highly utilizable.
B) Fermented soy products are optimal sources of the vitamin.
C) Yeast consumed by vegans is a good source of the vitamin.
D) Sea algae such as spirulina contain vitamin B12 that is about 50 percent available.
Q. 5What best describes polydipsia?
A) increased thirst
B) increased urination
C) increased glucose in the urine
D) increased hunger
Q. 6A similar type of anemia is produced when there is a deficiency of either ____.
A) riboflavin or niacin
B) vitamin B12 or folate
C) thiamin or riboflavin
D) vitamin B6 or vitamin B12
Q. 7The pancreatic hormone that promotes glucose production in the liver is ____.
A) glycogen
B) estrogen
C) glucagon
D) leptin
Q. 8The absorption of which vitamin is most affected by the disorder atrophic gastritis?
A) choline
B) vitamin C
C) vitamin B12
D) pantothenic acid
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