Exam 8: Vitamins

Dorothy is a 65-year-old woman with pernicious anemi A.What treatment would her doctor recommend?

Adding a small amount of _____ to cooked vegetables can enhance the intestinal tract's ability to absorb the fat-soluble vitamins they contain.

Sam wants to lower his risk of colorectal cancer.According to scientific studies,consuming ____ may increase his risk of this chronic disease.

Which of the following substances is classified as "vitamin-like" for humans?

Which of the following foods is not a good source of vitamin E?

Which of the following vitamins is part of a coenzyme that participates in energy metabolism?

The human body can absorb some of the _____ that is synthesized by intestinal bacteri A.

Sean has carpal tunnel syndrome.A few months ago,he began taking megadoses of vitamin B-6,when he read that the vitamin can cure the disorder.Today,Sean reported to his friends that his hands were feeling numb and his walking is unsteady.Based on this information,Sean should _________.

_____ are water-soluble vitamins.

______ prevent or limit the ability of free radicals to damage polyunsaturated fatty acids and DNA in cells.

Matt is a vegan.As a result of his diet,he consumes no sources of preformed vitamin A D.Matt eats plenty of vitamin B-enriched cereal products.

Jamal wants to lower his risk of cancer.He should ________.

On sunny days,Juan spends at least 20 minutes exercising outdoors,because he knows sunlight helps his body make _________.

An early symptom of vitamin A deficiency is ________.

When cooking green beans,Lenny likes to add baking soda to the cooking water,because it keeps the color of the beans from turning olive green.As a result of this practice,Lenny's green beans have _____ than green beans cooked in plain water.

Which of the following foods is a good source of vitamin K?

_____ are fat-soluble vitamins.

Jameela is an Iranian woman living in poverty.She is not seen in public places without being covered almost completely in heavy veils.Her usual diet is comprised of legumes,small amounts of yogurt,whole-grain breads and rice,fruits,and a few vegetables.Based on this information,Jameela is most at risk of _________.

Marta is a teenager who doesn't eat fruits and vegetables.Her diet consists primarily of chicken,cottage cheese,yogurt,white bread,and butter.Furthermore,she doesn't take dietary supplements.Based on this information,Marta has a high risk of _________.

____ is a carcinogen.