Exam 8: Vitamins

The ability of the skin to synthesize vitamin D is decreased by

If a supplement label includes a structure/function claim, it also must include

Lycopene is found in

All of the following forms of cancer are related to excessive calorie intake except

A niacin deficiency causes the disease _______________.

Which of the following populations is most susceptible to vitamin K deficiency?

In green vegetables, such as broccoli, the orange pigments of provitamin A carotenoids are masked by

Which fat-soluble vitamins are most toxic if consumed in excess amounts over long periods of time?

Vitamin K is required for optimal bone health due to its role in activating

This vitamin, when consumed during pregnancy, can help prevent neural tube defects like spina bifida.

Which of the following would be the best source of vitamin D for person following a vegan diet?

In the United States, bread and cereal products made from milled grains are enriched with the vitamins ______________________________ and with the mineral iron.

______ is a water-soluble vitamin that is important for the release of energy from carbohydrates as well as the synthesis of RNA, DNA, and some neurotransmitters.

_______________ is a fat-soluble, antioxidant vitamin that protects cell membranes, especially of red blood cells, from damage.

Vitamin ______ can be produced in the skin in response to ultraviolet light.

The vitamin required specifically in carbohydrate metabolism is _______________.

The name of the active vitamin B-6 coenzyme is

Drying of the cornea due to vitamin A deficiency is called

Which of the following is true about the regulation of the production and sale of vitamin and mineral supplements?

Consuming high doses of ______ can mask signs of a vitamin B-12 deficiency.