Exam 11: Fat-Soluble Vitamins

In order to regulate calcium in the blood, what does vitamin D facilitate?

What are the carotenoids that can be converted in the body to vitamin A called?

Which of the following cancers are often caused by viruses?

The stage of cancer in which the affected cell begins to replicate itself, forming a tumor, is called _______________.

At which stage do tumors produce substances that encourage the growth of blood vessels to supply energy and other nutrients to the cancerous cells?

_______________, a potential consequence of vitamin A deficiency, is characterized by serious damage to the cornea that can lead to blindness.

Which of the following foods are good sources of at least three of the fat-soluble vitamins?

Should we be taking high-dose nutrient supplements to protect us against some forms of cancer?

Write a short article in support of growing the GMO called Golden Rice 2.

Dietitians working with senior citizens should encourage them to include foods containing carotenoids in their diets because higher circulating levels have been associated with a decreased risk of _____, an age-related deterioration of the retina.

Why are skim and 1% milk typically good sources of vitamin D?

Retinoic acid is the most biologically active form of vitamin A.

Vitamin _____ and the carotenoids act as antioxidants.

Carotenodermia results from consuming large amounts of carotenoids from foods and supplements and is considered to be dangerous.

What are the three causes of cancer?

What is the form of vitamin K that is produced by bacteria present in the large intestine called?

Mrs. Greeley is nearly 80 and she does not eat fresh fruits and vegetables as much as she once did. Her daughter is concerned that she may develop vitamin deficiencies, so she has asked the dietitian if giving her mother a carotenoid supplement will help ensure her health and decrease her risk for macular degeneration. What should the dietitian tell her?

Brett has a condition that makes it difficult for him to absorb dietary fat. Explain why he is also prone to infections.

What are agents that can trigger cancers called?

Fat-soluble vitamins circulate from the gastrointestinal tract via lymph.