91.John is looking to increase his dietary sources of vitamin C. However, he expresses a strong dislike for all citrus fruits. Which of the following combinations would you recommend?

a.liver, yogurt, milk

b.red bell peppers, broccoli, strawberries

c.banana, peanut butter, canned tuna fish

d.whole grains, pork, fortified corn flakes

92.Which of the following foods provides ample amounts of vitamin C?

a.tofu

b.yogurt

c.legumes

d.broccoli

93.Which of these meals is lowest in vitamin C?

a.roast beef, carrots, noodles, and tea

b.hot dog, cabbage, French fries, and milk

c.roast beef, broccoli, noodles, and coffee

d.spaghetti with tomato sauce, meatball, garlic bread, and red wine

94.Which of the following would be a very good source of vitamin C for the lacto-ovo-vegetarian?

a.milk

b.eggs

c.Brussels sprouts

d.whole-grain bread

95.Which of the following is a consequence of ingesting an excess vitamin C supplement?

a.The supplement causes the skin to turn an orange colour.

b.The supplement can cause anemia.

c.The supplement enhances the action of anti-clotting medications.

d.The supplement enhances the growth of gallstones.

96.Which of the following, in moderate intake, would provide sufficient amounts of vitamin C?

a.potatoes

b.brown rice

c.low-fat milk

d.whole-wheat bread

97.Which of the following foods makes a significant contribution to vitamin C intakes in the North American population despite the modest vitamin C concentration?

a.potatoes

b.organ meats

c.breaded fish

d.whole-grain cereals

98.Which of the following would be the poorest dietary source of vitamin C?

a.liver

b.potatoes

c.whole grains

d.cruciferous vegetables

99.Your uncle Carlos has survived 2 heart attacks and recently asked if he might be deficient in selenium, which he had just heard is essential to heart health. You are aware of his food habits and explain that his condition could not be the result of a dietary deficiency of selenium. Why is diet NOT a cause of selenium deficiency in this man?

a.He drinks tap water, a source of selenium.

b.He eats well and selenium is prevalent in most food groups.

c.He consumes legumes, a rich source of selenium.

d.He drinks fluoridated water, which increases bioavailability of selenium.

100.Which of the following is an important function of selenium?

a.helps blood to clot

b.inhibits the formation of free radicals

c.stabilizes the alcohol content of beer

d.acts as a cross-linking agent in collagen