Question 1

Which vitamin plays a key role as a hormone in combating chronic inflammation and helps build strong bones?

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin A 
B) vitamin D 
C) vitamin C 
D) thiamin 
E) biotin 
A) vitamin A 
B) vitamin D 
C) vitamin C 
D) thiamin 
E) biotin

Question 2

With vitamin A deficiency,collagen becomes weak.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Overexposure to the sun can cause vitamin D toxicity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What is a primary function of choline?

Accepted Answer

A) It acts as an antioxidant. 
B) It aids in red blood cell development. 
C) It serves as a structural and signaling component of cell membranes. 
D) It enhances iron absorption. 
E) It participates in the regulation of gene expression. 
A) It acts as an antioxidant. 
B) It aids in red blood cell development. 
C) It serves as a structural and signaling component of cell membranes. 
D) It enhances iron absorption. 
E) It participates in the regulation of gene expression.

Question 5

The need for vitamin C increases among smokers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Studies indicate that adequate _____ status helps prevent and decreases the severity of measles and other infectious diseases.

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin B6 
B) vitamin D 
C) vitamin A 
D) vitamin C 
E) vitamin K 
A) vitamin B6 
B) vitamin D 
C) vitamin A 
D) vitamin C 
E) vitamin K

Question 7

Deficiencies of water-soluble vitamins generally take longer to develop than deficiencies of fat-soluble vitamins when intake from food is too low.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Match each term with the appropriate definition.
-fat-soluble vitamins​

Accepted Answer

A) components of food required by the body in small amounts for growth and health maintenance 
B) nutrient that can be converted into another nutrient 
C) chemical substances,including many vitamins,that activate specific enzymes 
D) chemical substances that prevent or repair damage to cells caused by exposure to free radicals 
E) primarily stored in body fat and the liver
F)can be stored in the body only in small amounts
G)low-grade inflammation that lasts weeks,months,or years
H)chemical substances that are missing an electron 
A) components of food required by the body in small amounts for growth and health maintenance 
B) nutrient that can be converted into another nutrient 
C) chemical substances,including many vitamins,that activate specific enzymes 
D) chemical substances that prevent or repair damage to cells caused by exposure to free radicals 
E) primarily stored in body fat and the liver
F)can be stored in the body only in small amounts
G)low-grade inflammation that lasts weeks,months,or years
H)chemical substances that are missing an electron

Question 9

The suggested intake for beta-carotene is _____ mg.

Accepted Answer

A) 6 
B) 7 
C) 8 
D) 9 
E) 10 
A) 6 
B) 7 
C) 8 
D) 9 
E) 10

Question 10

Match each term with the appropriate definition.
-​chronic inflammation

Accepted Answer

A) components of food required by the body in small amounts for growth and health maintenance 
B) nutrient that can be converted into another nutrient 
C) chemical substances,including many vitamins,that activate specific enzymes 
D) chemical substances that prevent or repair damage to cells caused by exposure to free radicals 
E) primarily stored in body fat and the liver
F)can be stored in the body only in small amounts
G)low-grade inflammation that lasts weeks,months,or years
H)chemical substances that are missing an electron 
A) components of food required by the body in small amounts for growth and health maintenance 
B) nutrient that can be converted into another nutrient 
C) chemical substances,including many vitamins,that activate specific enzymes 
D) chemical substances that prevent or repair damage to cells caused by exposure to free radicals 
E) primarily stored in body fat and the liver
F)can be stored in the body only in small amounts
G)low-grade inflammation that lasts weeks,months,or years
H)chemical substances that are missing an electron

Exam 20: Vitamins and Your Health

Which vitamin plays a key role as a hormone in combating chronic inflammation and helps build strong bones?

With vitamin A deficiency,collagen becomes weak.

Overexposure to the sun can cause vitamin D toxicity.

What is a primary function of choline?

The need for vitamin C increases among smokers.

Studies indicate that adequate _____ status helps prevent and decreases the severity of measles and other infectious diseases.

Deficiencies of water-soluble vitamins generally take longer to develop than deficiencies of fat-soluble vitamins when intake from food is too low.

Match each term with the appropriate definition. -fat-soluble vitamins​

The suggested intake for beta-carotene is _____ mg.

Match each term with the appropriate definition. -​chronic inflammation

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