Deck 14: Nutrients That Promote Growth and Regulate Body Functions Proteins, Vitamins, Minerals, and Water

Question 1

Vitamins that can cause toxicity if ingested in excessive amounts are:

A) vitamins A, C, and D
B) vitamin C, thiamin, and riboflavin
C) vitamins A, D, and B6
D) niacin, folacin, and biotin

Answer 1

vitamins A, C, and D

Question 2

A child who is allergic to all citrus foods and includes none in his diet may be deficient in vitamin A.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Vitamin C enhances the absorption of both iron and calcium from their food sources.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Which of the following food combinations does not provide all of the essential amino acids?

A) macaroni and cheese
B) rice pudding with cinnamon sugar
C) peanut butter and jelly sandwich
D) pasta with tomato sauce

Question 5

Grain products are enriched with folacin to reduce the incidence of neural tube defects.

Question 6

The production, storage, and release of energy from carbohydrates and fats depend upon the availability of calcium and sodium.

Question 7

All the following nutrient classes function to promote growth EXCEPT:

A) proteins
B) fats
C) minerals
D) water

Question 8

Amino acids that cannot be supplied by the body are called:

A) complete
B) incomplete
C) essential
D) nonessential

Question 9

Milk is a rich source of calcium but a poor source of iron.

Question 10

There is no part of your body that you can touch, feel, or see that does not contain protein and some minerals.

Question 11

A child who follows a lacto-ovo vegetarian diet would not consume eggs or dairy products.

Question 12

Infants and toddlers rarely experience a calcium deficiency because they consume generous amounts of milk.

Question 13

Fruit juice is an acceptable substitute for meeting a child's water need.

Question 14

Vitamin C promotes bone and tooth formation by improving collagen development and calcium absorption.

Question 15

Enriched bread and cereal products provide a good source of iron for children.

Question 16

The transmission of nerve impulses requires the presence of sodium, potassium, magnesium and:

A) iron
B) thiamin
C) phosphorus
D) calcium

Question 17

The body's water requirements can be met through beverage intake (including water), solid foods, and :

A) perspiration
B) the end product of energy metabolism
C) water vapor in the air
D) none of these answers are correct

Question 18

Vitamins influence the way in which minerals and protein are used in the body.

Question 19

is(are) the end product(s) of protein digestion.

A) Nitrogen
B) Fatty acids
C) Energy
D) Amino acids

Question 20

Water-soluble vitamins:

A) are excreted in the urine
B) are stored in the body
C) should be included in the diet every day
D) are excreted in the urine and must be included in the diet every day

Question 21

Iron deficiency anemia is common in the post six-month-old infant and the toddler. Why does this happen? What food sources should be served to correct this problem?

Question 22

Macaroni and cheese is an example of a protein.

Question 23

Children are often deficient in vitamins A and C because of their refusal to eat and .

Question 24

Healthy neuromuscular function requires the presence of vitamins B and .

Question 25

Fluoride affects tooth development in all the following ways EXCEPT:

A) it improves resistance to decay
B) it causes brown staining if consumed in high doses
C) it increases the strength of tooth enamel
D) it slows calcium absorption

Question 26

The formation of healthy hemoglobin requires an adequate intake of:

A) potassium
B) iron
C) protein
D) calcium

Question 27

Taking large-dose supplements of calcium will the rate of its absorption and availability.

Question 28

What factors influence a person's water requirement?

Question 29

Which of the following combinations is an example of a complementary protein?

A) cheese pizza
B) tuna salad sandwich
C) bagel with jelly
D) hotdog on a bun

Question 30

is a mineral that is essential for strong tooth enamel formation and resistance to decay.

Question 31

Amino acids that are produced in the body are called .

Question 32

Name two factors that would maximize the absorption of both iron and calcium and two factors that would decrease absorption of these two minerals.

Question 33

proteins are present in meats, including fish, poultry, eggs, and dairy products.

Question 34

The in hemoglobin is responsible for carrying oxygen to all body cells.

Question 35

Bread, black beans, and peanut butter are examples of proteins.

Question 36

Physical activity calcium absorption.

Question 37

Incomplete proteins are generally -source foods.

Question 38

promotes bone and blood formation by improving the absorption of calcium and iron.

A) Vitamin C
B) Thiamin
C) Vitamin A
D) Vitamin D

Question 39

Vitamins:

A) are an important energy source
B) aid in cell division and new cell growth
C) yield essential amino acids required for growth
D) reduce the incidence of tooth decay

Question 40

A lack of adequate iron in children's diet can lead to:

A) brittle bones
B) tooth decay
C) dehydration
D) anemia

Question 41

Describe the roles that water plays in the body.

Question 42

Briefly explain how a child can obtain adequate dietary protein if they don't include any meat in their meals.

Question 43

Which two MyPlate food groups are the major contributors of iron, thiamin, and niacin? Is it safe to assume that if a
child's iron intake is adequate, it is likely that his or her thiamin and niacin needs are also being met?