Question 1

The transparent membrane covering the outside of the eye is called the "____________________."

Accepted Answer

The answer of The transparent membrane covering the outside of...

Question 2

Osteocalcin ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  is a vitamin K-deficiency disease in children 
B)  binds calcium in the GI tract to enhance absorption 
C)  requires vitamin K to bind to bone-forming minerals 
D)  is a disease characterized by softening of the bones 
E)  binds to vitamin K and is excreted in feces 
A)  is a vitamin K-deficiency disease in children 
B)  binds calcium in the GI tract to enhance absorption 
C)  requires vitamin K to bind to bone-forming minerals 
D)  is a disease characterized by softening of the bones 
E)  binds to vitamin K and is excreted in feces

Question 3

The RDA for vitamin A is ________ μg RAE/day for women and ________ μg RAE/day for men.

Accepted Answer

A)  100, 300 
B)  300, 500 
C)  500, 700 
D)  700, 900 
E)  900, 1100 
A)  100, 300 
B)  300, 500 
C)  500, 700 
D)  700, 900 
E)  900, 1100

Question 4

Where is calbindin primarily found in the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  liver 
B)  kidneys 
C)  intestine 
D)  skin 
E)  bones 
A)  liver 
B)  kidneys 
C)  intestine 
D)  skin 
E)  bones

Question 5

Discuss the role of vitamin K in coagulation.

Accepted Answer

Vitamin K appropriately gets its name fr

Question 6

What U.S. population group is at highest risk for vitamin D deficiency?

Accepted Answer

A)  infants 
B)  elderly 
C)  adult women 
D)  children ages 2-12 years 
E)  whites living in tropical areas 
A)  infants 
B)  elderly 
C)  adult women 
D)  children ages 2-12 years 
E)  whites living in tropical areas

Question 7

Vitamin K deficiency is most likely in which of the following groups?

Accepted Answer

A)  young adults 
B)  elderly 
C)  newborns 
D)  teenagers 
E)  middle-aged adults 
A)  young adults 
B)  elderly 
C)  newborns 
D)  teenagers 
E)  middle-aged adults

Question 8

Vitamin K participates in the synthesis of prothrombin and ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  osteocalcin 
B)  adipose tissue 
C)  calbindin 
D)  calciferol 
E)  teratogen 
A)  osteocalcin 
B)  adipose tissue 
C)  calbindin 
D)  calciferol 
E)  teratogen

Question 9

With the help of sunlight, the body can synthesize vitamin D from a precursor made from ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  cholesterol 
B)  tryptophan 
C)  beta-carotene 
D)  eicosapentaenoic acid 
E)  histamine 
A)  cholesterol 
B)  tryptophan 
C)  beta-carotene 
D)  eicosapentaenoic acid 
E)  histamine

Question 10

Much of the vitamin E in the diet comes from ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  lean meats 
B)  fish 
C)  vegetable oils 
D)  tropical fruits 
E)  tomatoes 
A)  lean meats 
B)  fish 
C)  vegetable oils 
D)  tropical fruits 
E)  tomatoes

Question 11

Define free radicals and discuss their adverse effects.

Accepted Answer

A free radical is a molecule with one or

Question 12

Excess vitamin D may result in ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  increased bone density 
B)  increased bone calcification 
C)  deformity of leg bones, ribs, and skull 
D)  mineral deposits in soft tissues like the kidney 
E)  osteoporosis 
A)  increased bone density 
B)  increased bone calcification 
C)  deformity of leg bones, ribs, and skull 
D)  mineral deposits in soft tissues like the kidney 
E)  osteoporosis

Question 13

Retinoic acid can stimulate cell growth in the _______________ and inhibit cell growth in _________

Accepted Answer

A)  skin, tumors 
B)  tumors, skin 
C)  hair, nails 
D)  nails, hair 
E)  lungs, h eart 
A)  skin, tumors 
B)  tumors, skin 
C)  hair, nails 
D)  nails, hair 
E)  lungs, h eart

Question 14

Which member of the vitamin E family is maintained in the body and can meet the body's needs?

Accepted Answer

A)  alpha-tocotrienol 
B)  alpha-tocopherol 
C)  beta-tocopherol 
D)  gamma-tocotrienol 
E)  delta-tocopherol 
A)  alpha-tocotrienol 
B)  alpha-tocopherol 
C)  beta-tocopherol 
D)  gamma-tocotrienol 
E)  delta-tocopherol

Question 15

Which of the following foods is a very good source of vitamin A?

Accepted Answer

A)  peanut butter 
B)  butternut squash 
C)  sunflower seeds 
D)  whole-grain bread 
E)  pinto beans 
A)  peanut butter 
B)  butternut squash 
C)  sunflower seeds 
D)  whole-grain bread 
E)  pinto beans

Question 16

Which of the following is the most reliable source of vitamin D in the diet?

Accepted Answer

A)  fruits 
B)  sardines 
C)  potatoes 
D)  legumes 
E)  whole grains 
A)  fruits 
B)  sardines 
C)  potatoes 
D)  legumes 
E)  whole grains

Question 17

Which of the following is a feature of Retin-A?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is effective in treating rickets. 
B)  It is taken orally to treat the deep lesions of cystic acne. 
C)  It is known to be effective in fighting acne and wrinkles. 
D)  It prevents birth defects when used by pregnant women. 
E)  It is known to cause inflammation and darkly pigmented skin. 
A)  It is effective in treating rickets. 
B)  It is taken orally to treat the deep lesions of cystic acne. 
C)  It is known to be effective in fighting acne and wrinkles. 
D)  It prevents birth defects when used by pregnant women. 
E)  It is known to cause inflammation and darkly pigmented skin.

Question 18

A child with beaded ribs is likely deficient in which vitamin?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B  12  
C)  C 
D)  D 
E)  E 
A)  A 
B)  B  12  
C)  C 
D)  D 
E)  E

Question 19

What is the RDA of vitamin E for adults?

Accepted Answer

A)  5 mg 
B)  10 mg 
C)  15 mg 
D)  30 mg 
E)  60 mg 
A)  5 mg 
B)  10 mg 
C)  15 mg 
D)  30 mg 
E)  60 mg

Question 20

What percentage of vitamin K is derived from foods?

Accepted Answer

A)  less than 5 
B)  25 
C)  50 
D)  85 
E)  95 
A)  less than 5 
B)  25 
C)  50 
D)  85 
E)  95

Exam 11: The Fat-Soluble Vitamins: A, D, E, and K

The transparent membrane covering the outside of the eye is called the "____________________."

Osteocalcin ________.

The RDA for vitamin A is ________ μg RAE/day for women and ________ μg RAE/day for men.

Where is calbindin primarily found in the body?

Discuss the role of vitamin K in coagulation.

What U.S. population group is at highest risk for vitamin D deficiency?

Vitamin K deficiency is most likely in which of the following groups?

Vitamin K participates in the synthesis of prothrombin and ________.

With the help of sunlight, the body can synthesize vitamin D from a precursor made from ________.

Much of the vitamin E in the diet comes from ________.

Define free radicals and discuss their adverse effects.

Excess vitamin D may result in ________.

Retinoic acid can stimulate cell growth in the _______________ and inhibit cell growth in _________

Which member of the vitamin E family is maintained in the body and can meet the body's needs?

Which of the following foods is a very good source of vitamin A?

Which of the following is the most reliable source of vitamin D in the diet?

Which of the following is a feature of Retin-A?

A child with beaded ribs is likely deficient in which vitamin?

What is the RDA of vitamin E for adults?

What percentage of vitamin K is derived from foods?

An Overview of Nutrition

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion, Absorption, and Transport

The Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starches, and Fibers

The Lipids: Triglycerides, Phospholipids, and Sterols

Protein: Amino Acids

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management: Overweight, Obesity, and Underweight

The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C

Water and the Major Minerals

The Trace Minerals

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years

Nutrition Care and Assessment

Nutrition Intervention

Medications, Diet-Drug Interactions, and Herbal Products

Enteral Nutrition Support

Parenteral Nutrition Support

Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders

Lower Gastrointestinal Disorders

Liver Disease and Gallstones

Diabetes Mellitus

Cardiovascular Diseases

Kidney Diseases

Cancer and Hiv Infection

Filters

The RDA for vitamin A is μg RAE/day for women and μg RAE/day for men.

Retinoic acid can stimulate cell growth in the _______ and inhibit cell growth in _