Free ABT Nutritional Toxicology Questions and Answers

Question 1

What is the primary concern of nutritional toxicology?

Accepted Answer

Studying the adverse effects of chemicals in food on human health

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Identifying nutrient deficiencies in diets

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Developing new food flavors

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Promoting the use of dietary supplements

Question 2

Which naturally occurring toxin found in certain legumes can cause hemolytic anemia if consumed in large amounts?

Accepted Answer

Phytohemagglutinin

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Solanine

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Cyanogenic glycosides

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Aflatoxin

Question 3

Aflatoxins, which can contaminate food supplies, are produced by which type of organism?

Accepted Answer

Fungi

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Bacteria

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Viruses

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Parasites

Question 4

Which vitamin, when consumed in excessive amounts, can lead to toxicity known as hypervitaminosis?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin A

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Vitamin B12

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Vitamin C

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Vitamin K

Question 5

The presence of which compound in improperly stored potatoes can cause gastrointestinal and neurological disorders?

Accepted Answer

Solanine

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Oxalic acid

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Saponin

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Phytate