Exam 12: The Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Individuals at increased risk of vitamin D deficiency include all of the following EXCEPT

Healthy,light-skinned individuals can make sufficient vitamin D to meet the body's needs with about ________ of sun exposure on their face,arms,and hands 2 or 3 times per week.

The most nutrient-dense food sources of vitamin K are

Vitamin D deficiency can result in poorly mineralized bone.The resulting disease is called

Excess amounts of most fat-soluble vitamins are

Vitamin A deficiency is characterized by the

Newborns usually receive an injection of vitamin _________ to protect them against deficiency until the gastrointestinal tract has matured.

Vitamin A deficiency can result in development of xerophthalmia in membranes of the eye.

The fat-soluble vitamins all have hormone-like activity.

When viewing items at night or in very dim light,light strikes the retina of the eyes

An Upper Level has been set for vitamin K to protect against the significant risk of toxicity.

Which vitamin deficiency leads to hemolytic anemia?

Supplement manufacturers can make unproven claims with regard to conditions that are not diseases.

The current RDA for vitamin A is expressed in

Natural vitamins are usually superior to synthetic vitamins.

Beta-carotene

Of the following,the best source of preformed vitamin A is

Megadoses of vitamins are useful in preventing nutritional deficiencies and decreasing disease risk.

The most nutrient-dense sources of vitamin E are

Excess intake of vitamin D