181.Which of the following conditions characteristic of chromium deficiency?
a.hypertension
b.hyperglycemia
c.enlargement of : 1401653.
181.Which of the following conditions is characteristic of chromium deficiency?
a.hypertension
b.hyperglycemia
c.enlargement of the liver
d.enlargement of the thyroid gland
182.A vitamin supplement labelled as “high potency” contains an amount that is which of the following?
a.50 percent of the Daily Value
b.equal to the UL
c.up to 200 percent of the Daily Value
d.100 percent or more of the Daily Value
183.Approximately what percentage of the Canadian population takes multinutrient supplements regularly?
a.5 percent
b.33 percent
c.50 percent
d.80 percent
184.Which one of the following supplemental vitamins is most likely to cause toxicity?
a.biotin
b.riboflavin
c.thiamin
d.niacin
185.Which of the following statements is representative of vitamin supplementation practices?
a.Most people who take supplements consume a poor diet.
b.Most people should take supplements daily because of the great difficulty in obtaining the needed amounts from food.
c.People who have low energy intakes or are pregnant are at risk for developing deficiencies and may benefit from supplementation.
d.People should take supplements daily because nutrition surveys in Canada have detected deficiencies in some population groups.
186.A person who shuns dairy and spends most of her time indoors would likely benefit from a supplement of which of the following?
a.vitamin A
b.vitamin B6
c.vitamin C
d.vitamin D
187.Which of the following individuals should consume a vitamin and mineral supplement?
a.Samantha, a vegetarian who consumes eggs and dairy.
b.Fred, a 40-year-old male who consumes a 2000 kcalorie diet with a variety of foods.
c.John, an elderly gentleman who lacks the intrinsic factor.
d.Gina, a lactose intolerant mother who consumes soy milk which is fortified with vitamins A and D and calcium.
188.Which of the following problems occurs with chewable vitamin C supplements?
a.The supplements dissolve tooth enamel.
b.The supplements cause headaches.
c.The supplements cause dehydration.
d.The supplements cause the skin to turn green.
