Exam 7: The Vitamins

The body stores up to six years' worth of vitamin B₁₂.

Any disease that brings about deficiencies of vitamins A, D, E, and K can also result in malabsorption of what nutrient?

Which of the following individuals would be likely to synthesize enough vitamin D without having to eat foods containing the vitamin?

The body's requirement for vitamin B₆ is roughly proportional to which nutrient intake?

Carnitine, inositol, and lipoic acid are all essential vitamins for the body.

The body can synthesize vitamin D once sunscreen with sun protection factor (SPF) of 8 or above is applied to the skin.

What is one of the most well-known functions of vitamin C?

Why should people avoid using mineral oil as a laxative?

Which of the following side effects can result from an excess of vitamin A?

What is the name for a compound in food that can be converted into an active vitamin inside the body?

The DRI recommendations for vitamin E are expressed in which of the following compound forms?

In what process does vitamin A play a critical role?

Which food is the only animal food source rich in vitamin K?

An individual suffers from bleeding gums and loosened teeth. This is indicative of a possible deficiency of which vitamin?

Explain the link between chronically low vitamin E and selenium levels in the body.

Vitamin A has the distinction of being the first fat-soluble vitamin to be recognized.

Which two vitamins ensure the health of bones?

Which organ especially benefits from vitamin E's antioxidant qualities?

Identify and explain specific diseases associated with vitamin E deficiency in premature infants.

Which term refers to the condition that occurs when insufficient vitamin E causes red blood cells to rupture?