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Use the breakfast cereal label below (shown the following page) : 1357156
Use the breakfast cereal label below (shown on the following page) to answer questions 81-85.
81.This cereal product has a claim on the package front that it provides 100% of nine vitamins. What would be a result of eating this cereal every morning?
a.This would guarantee that you would not have any deficiencies of those vitamins.
b.The cereal would be a good source for those vitamins.
c.This could lead to a toxicity from excessive intakes of vitamins.
d.This could result in your body developing an increased need for these vitamins.
82.Because this cereal has been made using whole-grain wheat:
a.it has not been fortified with thiamin, riboflavin, or niacin.
b.100% of its B vitamins will be absorbed into the body.
c.it will require less fortification than a refined wheat cereal to reach 100% of the DV.
d.absorption of its B vitamins will be blocked because of the fiber content.
83.What does the Nutrition Facts label tell you about the vitamin C content of this cereal?
a.The main source of vitamin C is the whole-grain wheat in the cereal.
b.Vitamin C has been added to the cereal because whole grains are low in vitamin C.
c.A natural form of vitamin C has been added to the cereal.
d.The source of vitamin C is the added milk.
Whole-Grain Breakfast Cereal
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 3/4 cup (30g)
Servings Per Container about 15
Amount Per Serving
Cereal
with 1/2 cup skim milk
Calories
100
140
Calories from Fat
5
5
% Daily Value**
Total Fat 0.5g*
1%
1%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
1%
Sodium 140mg
6%
9%
Potassium 90mg
3%
8%
Total Carbohydrate 22g
7%
9%
Dietary Fiber 3g
11%
11%
Sugars 5g
Other Carbohydrate 14g
Protein 2g
Vitamin A
10%
15%
Vitamin C
100%
100%
Calcium
100%
100%
Iron
100%
100%
Vitamin D
25%
40%
Vitamin E
100%
100%
Thiamin
100%
100%
Riboflavin
100%
110%
Niacin
100%
100%
Vitamin B6
100%
100%
Folic Acid
100%
100%
Vitamin B12
100%
110%
Pantothenic Acid
100%
100%
Phosphorus
8%
20%
Magnesium
6%
10%
Zinc
100%
100%
* Amount in cereal. A serving of cereal plus skim milk provides 0.5g total fat, less than 5mg cholesterol, 200mg sodium, 290mg potassium, 28g total carbohydrate (10g sugars), and 7g protein.
**Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients: Whole-grain wheat, sugar, corn syrup, salt, monoglycerides, annatto extract color. BHT added to preserve freshness.
Vitamins and minerals: Calcium carbonate, vitamin C (sodium ascorbate), zinc and iron (mineral nutrients), vitamin E acetate, a B vitamin (niacinamide), a B vitamin (calcium pantothenate), vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride), vitamin B2 (riboflavin), vitamin B1 (thiamin mononitrate), a B vitamin (folic acid), vitamin A (palmitate), vitamin B12, vitamin D3.
Contains wheat; may contain almond ingredients.
84.What can you determine from the Nutrition Facts label about the vitamin D content of this cereal?
a.This cereal is an excellent natural source of vitamin D.
b.You should limit the intake of this cereal to avoid vitamin D toxicity.
c.Combined with milk, this cereal is a moderate source of vitamin D.
d.Supplemental forms of vitamin D are not readily absorbed into the body.
85.What can you determine from the Nutrition Facts label about the vitamin A content of this cereal?
a.The vitamin A will be poorly absorbed because it is the precursor form.
b.This is an excellent source of vitamin A because of the large amount that is added.
c.Pregnant women should avoid this cereal because the vitamin A content is too high.
d.Milk added to the cereal contributes a moderate amount of vitamin A in addition to what is in the cereal.
Controversy 7 Multiple-Choice Items
86.A woman who has been following a vegan diet and now has become pregnant most likely needs _____ supplements.
a.vitamin C and vitamin A
b.vitamin D and vitamin B12
c.vitamin E and vitamin K
d.vitamin D and niacin
87.A manufacturer’s website claims their heart health supplement is an alternative to prescription lipid-lowering drugs. This dietary supplement _____.
a.may be contaminated with drugs like many other such supplements
b.has been proven to be a safe and effective alternative to the medications
c.cannot be removed from store shelves even if adverse effects are reported
d.has been tested and shown to contain the ingredients listed on the label
88.Antioxidant nutrients that actively scavenge and quench free radicals in the body include:
a.vitamin E.
b.riboflavin.
c.vitamin C.
d.a and b
e.a and c
89.Research regarding the benefits or risks of taking vitamin supplements to reduce risk of chronic diseases has shown that:
a.vitamin C supplements are associated with reduced chronic disease risk.
b.people who take vitamin E supplements have lower rates of heart disease.
c.beta-carotene supplement use increases lung cancer risk in smokers.
d.all supplements sold in this country are safe.
90.People whose diets are rich in vegetables and fruits have low rates of:
a.cancer.
b.lung disease.
c.rickets.
d.osteoporosis.
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