Question 1

Identify three ways vitamin D helps to maintain blood concentrations of calcium and phosphorus.

Accepted Answer

When the diet is sufficient, vitamin D e

Question 2

Vitamin A deficiency results in rickets disease in children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Vitamin K has long been known for:

Accepted Answer

A)  its functions in energy metabolism. 
B)  promoting healthy epithelial tissue. 
C)  its role in blood clotting. 
D)  enhancing calcium utilization. 
E)  maintaining the integrity of epithelial tissues. 
A)  its functions in energy metabolism. 
B)  promoting healthy epithelial tissue. 
C)  its role in blood clotting. 
D)  enhancing calcium utilization. 
E)  maintaining the integrity of epithelial tissues.

Question 4

The major role of vitamin E in the body seems to be to:

Accepted Answer

A)  aid in normal blood clotting. 
B)  act as an antioxidant. 
C)  aid in formation of normal epithelial tissue. 
D)  aid in protein metabolism. 
E)  prevent skin cancer. 
A)  aid in normal blood clotting. 
B)  act as an antioxidant. 
C)  aid in formation of normal epithelial tissue. 
D)  aid in protein metabolism. 
E)  prevent skin cancer.

Question 5

What vitamin needs special consideration for those eating vegan diets? Explain why and make diet planning recommendations.

Accepted Answer

Vitamin B₁₂- vegans receive none in their

Question 6

Identify the food group that is the best source of beta-carotene.

Accepted Answer

A)  protein foods group 
B)  milk group 
C)  vegetable group 
D)  grain group 
E)  fats and oils group 
A)  protein foods group 
B)  milk group 
C)  vegetable group 
D)  grain group 
E)  fats and oils group

Question 7

A deficiency of which of the following vitamins can cause rickets?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B12 
C)  C 
D)  D 
E)  E 
A)  A 
B)  B12 
C)  C 
D)  D 
E)  E

Question 8

Excessive intakes of vitamin D by adults may result in:

Accepted Answer

A)  greater bone density. 
B)  mineral deposits in soft tissues such as the kidney. 
C)  deformity of the leg bones, ribs, and skull. 
D)  increased bone calcification. 
E)  increased risk of bone fractures. 
A)  greater bone density. 
B)  mineral deposits in soft tissues such as the kidney. 
C)  deformity of the leg bones, ribs, and skull. 
D)  increased bone calcification. 
E)  increased risk of bone fractures.

Question 9

Among the following, the best food sources for the water-soluble vitamins are:

Accepted Answer

A)  butter and vegetable oils. 
B)  fish and cereals. 
C)  sugar and cornstarch. 
D)  egg yolks and apples. 
E)  soy and potatoes. 
A)  butter and vegetable oils. 
B)  fish and cereals. 
C)  sugar and cornstarch. 
D)  egg yolks and apples. 
E)  soy and potatoes.

Question 10

Osteomalacia is mainly due to a deficiency of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin A 
B)  vitamin D 
C)  parathyroid hormone 
D)  calcitonin 
E)  Vitamin E 
A)  vitamin A 
B)  vitamin D 
C)  parathyroid hormone 
D)  calcitonin 
E)  Vitamin E

Question 11

What vitamin deficiency causes pernicious anemia?

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin B6 
B)  vitamin B12 
C)  folate 
D)  thiamin 
E)  riboflavin 
A)  vitamin B6 
B)  vitamin B12 
C)  folate 
D)  thiamin 
E)  riboflavin

Question 12

The vitamin D-deficiency disease of children is:

Accepted Answer

A)  xerophthalmia. 
B)  osteomalacia. 
C)  osteoporosis. 
D)  rickets. 
E)  skin cancer. 
A)  xerophthalmia. 
B)  osteomalacia. 
C)  osteoporosis. 
D)  rickets. 
E)  skin cancer.

Question 13

From the list below, choose the most reliable food source of vitamin D.

Accepted Answer

A)  whole grains 
B)  fortified breakfast cereal 
C)  yogurt 
D)  orange juice 
E)  raw skim milk 
A)  whole grains 
B)  fortified breakfast cereal 
C)  yogurt 
D)  orange juice 
E)  raw skim milk

Question 14

The main function of vitamin D in bone growth is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  synthesize 7-dehydrocholesterol. 
B)  assist in the absorption of calcium and phosphorus. 
C)  mobilize calcium from the bone. 
D)  secrete calcitonin. 
E)  regulate the fat cells of adipose tissue. 
A)  synthesize 7-dehydrocholesterol. 
B)  assist in the absorption of calcium and phosphorus. 
C)  mobilize calcium from the bone. 
D)  secrete calcitonin. 
E)  regulate the fat cells of adipose tissue.

Question 15

An important role of vitamin B12 is to assist folate in:

Accepted Answer

A)  cell division. 
B)  conversion of tryptophan to niacin. 
C)  release of energy from food. 
D)  regulation of the body's use of calcium and phosphorus. 
E)  initiating blood clotting. 
A)  cell division. 
B)  conversion of tryptophan to niacin. 
C)  release of energy from food. 
D)  regulation of the body's use of calcium and phosphorus. 
E)  initiating blood clotting.

Question 16

Thiamin is involved in:

Accepted Answer

A)  formation of red blood cells. 
B)  blood coagulation. 
C)  collagen formation. 
D)  energy metabolism. 
E)  cell division. 
A)  formation of red blood cells. 
B)  blood coagulation. 
C)  collagen formation. 
D)  energy metabolism. 
E)  cell division.

Question 17

Which of the following groups of people is most at risk for a primary deficiency of vitamin B12?

Accepted Answer

A)  the elderly 
B)  infants 
C)  athletes 
D)  vegans 
E)  pregnant women 
A)  the elderly 
B)  infants 
C)  athletes 
D)  vegans 
E)  pregnant women

Question 18

Overconsumption of the water-soluble vitamins will likely result in:

Accepted Answer

A)  a reserve supply, which will aid in the prevention of colds and infections. 
B)  no apparent change, because they are stored in the adipose tissues. 
C)  no apparent change, because they are excreted. 
D)  toxic accumulation in the liver. 
E)  a deficiency, because excess vitamins will be excreted. 
A)  a reserve supply, which will aid in the prevention of colds and infections. 
B)  no apparent change, because they are stored in the adipose tissues. 
C)  no apparent change, because they are excreted. 
D)  toxic accumulation in the liver. 
E)  a deficiency, because excess vitamins will be excreted.

Question 19

Vitamin E:

Accepted Answer

A)  functions as an effective anti-sterility agent in human beings. 
B)  protects vitamin A and polyunsaturated fatty acids from oxidation. 
C)  is needed by human beings as a dietary supplement because of the variety of functions it has in the body. 
D)  slows down the aging process. 
E)  activates blood clotting factors. 
A)  functions as an effective anti-sterility agent in human beings. 
B)  protects vitamin A and polyunsaturated fatty acids from oxidation. 
C)  is needed by human beings as a dietary supplement because of the variety of functions it has in the body. 
D)  slows down the aging process. 
E)  activates blood clotting factors.

Question 20

Among fruits and vegetables, the best sources of beta-carotene are:

Accepted Answer

A)  green or yellow, like lettuce and corn. 
B)  dark green or deep orange, like broccoli and sweet potatoes. 
C)  green, like lettuce, peas, and snap beans. 
D)  brightly colored, like tomatoes and lemons. 
E)  white, like rice and potatoes. 
A)  green or yellow, like lettuce and corn. 
B)  dark green or deep orange, like broccoli and sweet potatoes. 
C)  green, like lettuce, peas, and snap beans. 
D)  brightly colored, like tomatoes and lemons. 
E)  white, like rice and potatoes.

Exam 8: The Vitamins

Identify three ways vitamin D helps to maintain blood concentrations of calcium and phosphorus.

Vitamin A deficiency results in rickets disease in children.

Vitamin K has long been known for:

The major role of vitamin E in the body seems to be to:

What vitamin needs special consideration for those eating vegan diets? Explain why and make diet planning recommendations.

Identify the food group that is the best source of beta-carotene.

A deficiency of which of the following vitamins can cause rickets?

Excessive intakes of vitamin D by adults may result in:

Among the following, the best food sources for the water-soluble vitamins are:

Osteomalacia is mainly due to a deficiency of which of the following?

What vitamin deficiency causes pernicious anemia?

The vitamin D-deficiency disease of children is:

From the list below, choose the most reliable food source of vitamin D.

The main function of vitamin D in bone growth is to:

An important role of vitamin B12 is to assist folate in:

Thiamin is involved in:

Which of the following groups of people is most at risk for a primary deficiency of vitamin B12?

Overconsumption of the water-soluble vitamins will likely result in:

Vitamin E:

Among fruits and vegetables, the best sources of beta-carotene are:

Overview of Nutrition and Health

Digestion and Absorption

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Protein

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management

Water and the Minerals

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Pregnancy and Lactation

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Later Adulthood

Nutrition Care and Assessment

Nutrition Intervention and Diet-Drug Interactions

Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Support

Nutrition in Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Nutrition and Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders

Nutrition and Lower Gastrointestinal Disorders

Nutrition and Liver Diseases

Nutrition and Diabetes Mellitus

Nutrition and Cardiovascular Diseases

Nutrition and Renal Diseases

Nutrition, Cancer, and Hiv Infection

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An important role of vitamin B₁₂ is to assist folate in:

Which of the following groups of people is most at risk for a primary deficiency of vitamin B₁₂?