Exam 8: Vitamins

Because B vitamins are ___________________, very little is stored and excess ends up in the urine or stool.

The fat-soluble vitamin that can lead to calcification of soft tissue, such as the kidney, when consumed in large quantities, is _______________.

All of the following can be classified as B vitamins EXCEPT

Deficiency symptoms of pinpoint hemorrhages under the skin, bleeding gums, and joint pain are related to the role of vitamin C in

Consuming carotenoids may reduce the risk for all of the following except

Vitamin D toxicity is most likely a result of

The major effect of taking high doses of vitamin D is

Besides being supplied in the diet, some micronutrients are synthesized in the body. For example, ______ can be synthesized by microorganisms in the intestinal tract.

Which of the following food combinations provides the most vitamin K?

Replacing animal fats with plant oils in the diet would not only cut saturated fat intake, but would also increase

Soft bones resulting from a deficiency of vitamin D in adulthood is known as

When the intake of is low, vitamin E aids in its absorption.

When B vitamins are consumed in their coenzyme forms,

Vitamin C contributes to bone health by virtue of its role in

Cruciferous vegetables such as ______________________________ are rich in cancer-preventing phytochemicals.

When a cell membrane is damaged by free radicals, which specific component of the cell membrane is damaged?

When buying a vitamin or mineral supplement, look for on the label, as it assures purity, strength, and quality of the product.

All of the following people are at risk for vitamin B-12 deficiency EXCEPT

Pellagra is characterized by all of the following except

Vitamin C and meat protein ______ nonheme iron absorption.