Strict vegetarians are at risk of developing a vitamin B12 deficiency because ____.

A) specific foods in their diet inhibit the absorption of vitamin B12 B) their diet causes increased excretion of the vitamin C) only animal foods contain sufficient amounts of the vitamin D) their diet increases the rate of use of the vitamin by their bodies E) vitamin B12 is unavailable in fortified foods A) specific foods in their diet inhibit the absorption of vitamin B12 B) their diet causes increased excretion of the vitamin C) only animal foods contain sufficient amounts of the vitamin D) their diet increases the rate of use of the vitamin by their bodies E) vitamin B12 is unavailable in fortified foods

Exam 7: The Vitamins: a Functional Approachspotlight: Nutrition and Cancer Prevention

Vignette Donna is a 22-year-old college student on the tennis team. She prides herself on staying in shape but often eats empty-calorie meals when she is in a rush. She knows that some family members have had different kinds of cancer and is curious to find out what steps, if any, she can reduce her risks. She visits a reputable site on the Internet and gleans several useful suggestions that she plans on implementing. Let's see if you agree with her new found information. Donna can lower her risk of skin cancer by consuming foods high in beta-carotene such as _____.

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Phytochemicals in food are superior to the phytochemicals found in supplements.

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What individuals may be at higher risk for a vitamin D deficiency and why? List two food sources of vitamin D.

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Vitamin D is not prevalent in our diet, but the body can make the vitamin with as the result of sun exposure. Individuals who are not able to get 5 to 15 minutes of sun exposure several times a week may be at higher risk for a deficiency. These may include individuals who live in central to northern states in the winter, housebound or institutionalized individuals, and dark-skinned individuals.
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The body can store as much as a _____ supply of vitamin A in the body.

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Lycopene, found in , may help reduce the risk of .

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Low vitamin K blood levels are associated with a higher risk of hip fractures in older women.

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Which food is a good source of the vitamin A precursor, beta-carotene?

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Research has proven that the common cold can be prevented by increasing intake of Vitamin C.

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Strict vegetarians are at risk of developing a vitamin B₁₂ deficiency because ____.

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The inability of the stomach to produce enough acid can lead to a _____ deficiency.

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Vignette Donna is a 22-year-old college student on the tennis team. She prides herself on staying in shape but often eats empty-calorie meals when she is in a rush. She knows that some family members have had different kinds of cancer and is curious to find out what steps, if any, she can reduce her risks. She visits a reputable site on the Internet and gleans several useful suggestions that she plans on implementing. Let's see if you agree with her new found information. At her sister's summer barbeque, Donna looks over the meats on the table to decide which meat to choose. In lieu of her concerns about cancer risk, what meat would be her best choice?

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The Vitamins C, D, and K are all actively involved in bone health and maintenance.

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Vitamin A is water soluble and found in the non-fat part of the milk.

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Riboflavin is destroyed by ____.

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Which herb is mismatched with its purported use?

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Because excesses are stored in the liver and fatty tissues, it is possible for megadoses of fat-soluble vitamins to build up to toxic levels

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Briefly describe which groups of people may be susceptible to vitamin K deficiency as well as those who need to monitor vitamin K in their diets to avoid fluctuations in vitamin K levels.

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List eight particular groups of people who, under the guidance of a physician or dietitian, should take a multivitamin-mineral supplement.

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High blood levels of homocysteine ____.

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List the antioxidant nutrients and briefly describe the general functions of these nutrients in the body. Provide two food sources for each antioxidant.

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Phytochemicals in food are superior to the phytochemicals found in supplements.

What individuals may be at higher risk for a vitamin D deficiency and why? List two food sources of vitamin D.

The body can store as much as a _____ supply of vitamin A in the body.

Lycopene, found in , may help reduce the risk of .

Low vitamin K blood levels are associated with a higher risk of hip fractures in older women.

Which food is a good source of the vitamin A precursor, beta-carotene?

Research has proven that the common cold can be prevented by increasing intake of Vitamin C.

Strict vegetarians are at risk of developing a vitamin B₁₂ deficiency because ____.

The inability of the stomach to produce enough acid can lead to a _____ deficiency.

The Vitamins C, D, and K are all actively involved in bone health and maintenance.

Vitamin A is water soluble and found in the non-fat part of the milk.

Riboflavin is destroyed by ____.

Which herb is mismatched with its purported use?

Because excesses are stored in the liver and fatty tissues, it is possible for megadoses of fat-soluble vitamins to build up to toxic levels

Briefly describe which groups of people may be susceptible to vitamin K deficiency as well as those who need to monitor vitamin K in their diets to avoid fluctuations in vitamin K levels.

List eight particular groups of people who, under the guidance of a physician or dietitian, should take a multivitamin-mineral supplement.

High blood levels of homocysteine ____.

List the antioxidant nutrients and briefly describe the general functions of these nutrients in the body. Provide two food sources for each antioxidant.

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Phytochemicals in food are superior to the phytochemicals found in supplements.

What individuals may be at higher risk for a vitamin D deficiency and why? List two food sources of vitamin D.

The body can store as much as a _____ supply of vitamin A in the body.

Lycopene, found in ____, may help reduce the risk of ____.

Low vitamin K blood levels are associated with a higher risk of hip fractures in older women.

Which food is a good source of the vitamin A precursor, beta-carotene?

Research has proven that the common cold can be prevented by increasing intake of Vitamin C.

Strict vegetarians are at risk of developing a vitamin B12 deficiency because ____.

The inability of the stomach to produce enough acid can lead to a _____ deficiency.

The Vitamins C, D, and K are all actively involved in bone health and maintenance.

Vitamin A is water soluble and found in the non-fat part of the milk.

Riboflavin is destroyed by ____.

Which herb is mismatched with its purported use?

Because excesses are stored in the liver and fatty tissues, it is possible for megadoses of fat-soluble vitamins to build up to toxic levels

Briefly describe which groups of people may be susceptible to vitamin K deficiency as well as those who need to monitor vitamin K in their diets to avoid fluctuations in vitamin K levels.

List eight particular groups of people who, under the guidance of a physician or dietitian, should take a multivitamin-mineral supplement.

High blood levels of homocysteine ____.

List the antioxidant nutrients and briefly describe the general functions of these nutrients in the body. Provide two food sources for each antioxidant.

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The Pursuit of a Healthy Dietspotlight: a Tapestry of Cultures and Cuisines

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The Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starch, and Fiberspotlight: Sweet Talk--Alternatives to Sugar

The Lipids: Fats and Oilsspotlight: Diet and Heart Disease

The Proteins and Amino Acidsspotlight: Vegetarian Eating Patterns

The Minerals and Water: a Functional Approachspotlight: Osteoporosis--The Silent Stalker of the Bones

Impact of Fluids and Beverages on Nutritional Healthspotlight: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

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Lycopene, found in , may help reduce the risk of .

Strict vegetarians are at risk of developing a vitamin B₁₂ deficiency because ____.