Question 1

Vitamin D is converted to its active form by the:

Accepted Answer

A)  skin and small intestine. 
B)  skin and liver. 
C)  fat tissue and liver. 
D)  small intestines and kidneys. 
E)  kidneys and liver. 
A)  skin and small intestine. 
B)  skin and liver. 
C)  fat tissue and liver. 
D)  small intestines and kidneys. 
E)  kidneys and liver.

Question 2

Describe the digestion, absorption, transport, and storage of fat-soluble vitamins.

Accepted Answer

Fat-soluble vitamins, including vitamins

Question 3

Why does toxicity occur more often from fat-soluble vitamins than from water-soluble vitamins?

Accepted Answer

Fat-soluble vitamins are not e

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a source of free radicals?

Accepted Answer

A)  air pollution 
B)  cigarette smoking 
C)  LDL cholesterol 
D)  UV light 
E)  Immune responses 
A)  air pollution 
B)  cigarette smoking 
C)  LDL cholesterol 
D)  UV light 
E)  Immune responses

Question 5

Describe the potential toxic effects of fat-soluble vitamins. To avoid toxicity due to dietary supplements, list rich food sources for each of these vitamins.

Accepted Answer

The potential toxic effects of fat-solub

Question 6

How many micrograms of beta-carotene would you need to consume from supplements to provide 10 micrograms of retinol?

Accepted Answer

It takes two micrograms of beta-carotene

Question 7

Too much of which vitamin can result in birth defects?

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin A 
B)  carotenoids 
C)  vitamin K 
D)  vitamin D 
E)  vitamin E 
A)  vitamin A 
B)  carotenoids 
C)  vitamin K 
D)  vitamin D 
E)  vitamin E

Question 8

Compare and contrast fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins.

Accepted Answer

Fat-soluble vitamins and water-soluble v

Question 9

Which can be produced by intestinal bacteria?

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin A 
B)  vitamin D 
C)  vitamin K 
D)  vitamin E 
E)  tocopherol 
A)  vitamin A 
B)  vitamin D 
C)  vitamin K 
D)  vitamin E 
E)  tocopherol

Question 10

Which is NOT a good food source of vitamin E?

Accepted Answer

A)  nuts 
B)  seeds 
C)  vegetable oil 
D)  milk 
E)  canola oil 
A)  nuts 
B)  seeds 
C)  vegetable oil 
D)  milk 
E)  canola oil

Vitamin D is converted to its active form by the:

Describe the digestion, absorption, transport, and storage of fat-soluble vitamins.

Why does toxicity occur more often from fat-soluble vitamins than from water-soluble vitamins?

Which of the following is NOT a source of free radicals?

Describe the potential toxic effects of fat-soluble vitamins. To avoid toxicity due to dietary supplements, list rich food sources for each of these vitamins.

How many micrograms of beta-carotene would you need to consume from supplements to provide 10 micrograms of retinol?

Too much of which vitamin can result in birth defects?

Compare and contrast fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins.

Which can be produced by intestinal bacteria?

Which is NOT a good food source of vitamin E?

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Exam 7: Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Vitamin D is converted to its active form by the:

Describe the digestion, absorption, transport, and storage of fat-soluble vitamins.

Why does toxicity occur more often from fat-soluble vitamins than from water-soluble vitamins?

Which of the following is NOT a source of free radicals?

Describe the potential toxic effects of fat-soluble vitamins. To avoid toxicity due to dietary supplements, list rich food sources for each of these vitamins.

How many micrograms of beta-carotene would you need to consume from supplements to provide 10 micrograms of retinol?

Too much of which vitamin can result in birth defects?

Compare and contrast fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins.

Which can be produced by intestinal bacteria?

Which is NOT a good food source of vitamin E?

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Major Minerals and Water

Trace Minerals

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