Question 1

Rhodopsin is made of the protein opsin and a _____ form of vitamin A.

Accepted Answer

A) retinol 
B) retinal 
C) retinoic acid 
D) carotenoid 
A) retinol 
B) retinal 
C) retinoic acid 
D) carotenoid

Question 2

Individuals with darker skin pigmentation do not synthesize vitamin D from exposure to sunlight as readily as those with lighter skin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following hormones is thought of as being “cancer promoting”?

Accepted Answer

A) Progesterone 
B) Estrogen 
C) Testosterone 
D) Serotonin 
A) Progesterone 
B) Estrogen 
C) Testosterone 
D) Serotonin

Question 4

Diets high in vitamin E are associated with a decreased risk of  _____.

Accepted Answer

A) infections and dementia 
B) cancer and cataracts 
C) dementia and arthritis 
D) osteoporosis and rickets 
A) infections and dementia 
B) cancer and cataracts 
C) dementia and arthritis 
D) osteoporosis and rickets

Question 5

Adequate amounts of which vitamin are necessary in order for the water-insoluble protein that forms a web-like clot to halt bleeding?

Accepted Answer

A) D 
B) A 
C) K 
D) E 
A) D 
B) A 
C) K 
D) E

Question 6

What condition is characterized by severe wasting of lean muscle tissue?

Accepted Answer

A) Bulimia 
B) Indiscrimination 
C) Cachexia 
D) Anorexia 
A) Bulimia 
B) Indiscrimination 
C) Cachexia 
D) Anorexia

Question 7

Jessica is eating a very low-fat diet because she is trying to lose weight. She takes a supplement that includes 100% of the RDA for each of the fat-soluble vitamins. Is she likely to be well-nourished with regard to fat-soluble vitamins? Explain.

Accepted Answer

Probably not because lipids, as well as

Question 8

Vitamin K is involved in _____.

Accepted Answer

A) vision in light and low-light situations 
B) blood clotting and proper bone mineralization 
C) muscle contraction and synthesis of red blood cells 
D) oxygen exchange in the lungs and prevention of free radical damage 
A) vision in light and low-light situations 
B) blood clotting and proper bone mineralization 
C) muscle contraction and synthesis of red blood cells 
D) oxygen exchange in the lungs and prevention of free radical damage

Question 9

When vitamin K functions in a variety of enzymatic reactions, what is added to molecules as a result?

Accepted Answer

A) Carbon 
B) Sodium 
C) Calcium 
D) Phosphorous 
A) Carbon 
B) Sodium 
C) Calcium 
D) Phosphorous

Question 10

Gene expression is regulated by all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

The people who live in areas where volcanic eruptions are fairly common may be at increased risk for developing a vitamin deficiency. Which vitamin might be a public health concern in these areas and why?

Accepted Answer

Many environmental, genetic, and lifesty

Question 12

At what age does the American Cancer Society recommend that medical screening for cancer begin?

Accepted Answer

A) 20 
B) 30 
C) 40 
D) 50 
A) 20 
B) 30 
C) 40 
D) 50

Question 13

What term is used to describe cancerous growths?

Accepted Answer

A) Benign 
B) Malicious 
C) Fibrous 
D) Malignant 
A) Benign 
B) Malicious 
C) Fibrous 
D) Malignant

Question 14

Cancer is a condition characterized by unregulated cell division.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

If you wanted to take advantage of the potential benefits of consuming carotenoids in terms of decreased risk for many diseases, what should your diet include in ample amounts?

Accepted Answer

A) Whole grains 
B) Low-fat dairy products 
C) Fruits and vegetables 
D) Polyunsaturated oils 
A) Whole grains 
B) Low-fat dairy products 
C) Fruits and vegetables 
D) Polyunsaturated oils

Question 16

The American Cancer Society estimates that what percentage of all cancers are related to diet and level of physical activity?

Accepted Answer

A) 15% 
B) 25% 
C) 33% 
D) 45% 
A) 15% 
B) 25% 
C) 33% 
D) 45%

Question 17

Fat-soluble vitamins typically are absorbed in the small intestine and require the presence of other lipids as well as the action of bile.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What nutrition-related side effects are anticipated if someone’s cancer is treated with chemotherapy? How can these be addressed?

Accepted Answer

The goal is to maintain a healthy, balan

Question 19

A cholesterol metabolite can be converted to a precursor of cholecaliciferol when skin is exposed to ultraviolet light.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

How can Rob compare the amount of vitamin A nutrition he is getting from various foods when some of the foods contain preformed vitamin A and some contain carotenoids?

Accepted Answer

Because there are several forms of vitam

Rhodopsin is made of the protein opsin and a _____ form of vitamin A.

Individuals with darker skin pigmentation do not synthesize vitamin D from exposure to sunlight as readily as those with lighter skin.

Which of the following hormones is thought of as being “cancer promoting”?

Diets high in vitamin E are associated with a decreased risk of _____.

Adequate amounts of which vitamin are necessary in order for the water-insoluble protein that forms a web-like clot to halt bleeding?

What condition is characterized by severe wasting of lean muscle tissue?

Jessica is eating a very low-fat diet because she is trying to lose weight. She takes a supplement that includes 100% of the RDA for each of the fat-soluble vitamins. Is she likely to be well-nourished with regard to fat-soluble vitamins? Explain.

Vitamin K is involved in _____.

When vitamin K functions in a variety of enzymatic reactions, what is added to molecules as a result?

Gene expression is regulated by all of the following except:

The people who live in areas where volcanic eruptions are fairly common may be at increased risk for developing a vitamin deficiency. Which vitamin might be a public health concern in these areas and why?

At what age does the American Cancer Society recommend that medical screening for cancer begin?

What term is used to describe cancerous growths?

Cancer is a condition characterized by unregulated cell division.

If you wanted to take advantage of the potential benefits of consuming carotenoids in terms of decreased risk for many diseases, what should your diet include in ample amounts?

The American Cancer Society estimates that what percentage of all cancers are related to diet and level of physical activity?

Fat-soluble vitamins typically are absorbed in the small intestine and require the presence of other lipids as well as the action of bile.

What nutrition-related side effects are anticipated if someone’s cancer is treated with chemotherapy? How can these be addressed?

A cholesterol metabolite can be converted to a precursor of cholecaliciferol when skin is exposed to ultraviolet light.

How can Rob compare the amount of vitamin A nutrition he is getting from various foods when some of the foods contain preformed vitamin A and some contain carotenoids?

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Exam 11: Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Rhodopsin is made of the protein opsin and a _____ form of vitamin A.

Individuals with darker skin pigmentation do not synthesize vitamin D from exposure to sunlight as readily as those with lighter skin.

Which of the following hormones is thought of as being “cancer promoting”?

Diets high in vitamin E are associated with a decreased risk of _____.

Adequate amounts of which vitamin are necessary in order for the water-insoluble protein that forms a web-like clot to halt bleeding?

What condition is characterized by severe wasting of lean muscle tissue?

Jessica is eating a very low-fat diet because she is trying to lose weight. She takes a supplement that includes 100% of the RDA for each of the fat-soluble vitamins. Is she likely to be well-nourished with regard to fat-soluble vitamins? Explain.

Vitamin K is involved in _____.

When vitamin K functions in a variety of enzymatic reactions, what is added to molecules as a result?

Gene expression is regulated by all of the following except:

The people who live in areas where volcanic eruptions are fairly common may be at increased risk for developing a vitamin deficiency. Which vitamin might be a public health concern in these areas and why?

At what age does the American Cancer Society recommend that medical screening for cancer begin?

What term is used to describe cancerous growths?

Cancer is a condition characterized by unregulated cell division.

If you wanted to take advantage of the potential benefits of consuming carotenoids in terms of decreased risk for many diseases, what should your diet include in ample amounts?

The American Cancer Society estimates that what percentage of all cancers are related to diet and level of physical activity?

Fat-soluble vitamins typically are absorbed in the small intestine and require the presence of other lipids as well as the action of bile.

What nutrition-related side effects are anticipated if someone’s cancer is treated with chemotherapy? How can these be addressed?

A cholesterol metabolite can be converted to a precursor of cholecaliciferol when skin is exposed to ultraviolet light.

How can Rob compare the amount of vitamin A nutrition he is getting from various foods when some of the foods contain preformed vitamin A and some contain carotenoids?

The Science of Nutrition

Nutritional Assessmendietary Planning

Chemical, Biological, and Physiological Aspects of Nutrition

Carbohydrates

Protein

Lipids

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance and Body Weight Regulation

Physical Activity and Health

Water-Soluble Vitamins

The Major Minerals and Water

The Trace Minerals

Life Cycle Nutrition

Filters