A well-balanced diet includes all of the following actions except
A) consuming phytochemicals and fiber. B) relying on dietary supplements.
C) consuming essential nutrients. D) eating a variety of foods.
Q. 2Thiamin deficiency results in which of the following conditions?
A) scurvy B) pellagra C) beriberi D) rickets
Q. 3Which of the following vitamins cannot be synthesized by your body?
A) biotin B) vitamin C C) vitamin D D) vitamin K
Q. 4If a scientist wants to design an experiment to measure the effect of vitamin C on colds, which of the following would be an appropriate placebo?
A) the recommended daily amount of vitamin D
B) half the recommended daily amount of vitamin C
C) the recommended daily amount of vitamin C
D) a sugar pill that does not contain vitamin C
Q. 5Which of the following factors is not responsible for the increase in cases of rickets in the United States?
A) scarcity of outdoor activities B) consumption of low-fat milk
C) air pollution D) increased use of sunscreens
Q. 6Which of the following substances is organic?
A) salts B) water C) vitamins D) minerals
Q. 7The defining characteristic of an organic compound is that it
A) contains nitrogen. B) is grown in rich soil.
C) contains carbon. D) contains hydrogen.
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