Exam 9: Vitamin Overview and Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Paulette takes a supplement containing 10 μg of vitamin D.  This is equivalent to ________ IU of vitamin D.

Vitamin A is involved in production of white blood cells.

According to the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans,which of the following vitamins is a nutrient of public health concern?

Which of the following vitamins is most important as an antioxidant?

The liver needs vitamin K to ________.

________ is a condition associated with vitamin D deficiency in adults that is characterized by softening of the bones.

Consuming high amounts of vitamins E and K in foods has not been associated with any negative effect on health.

Cystic fibrosis is an inherited respiratory disease that interferes with absorption of fat-soluble vitamins.

Jameela is an Iranian woman living in poverty.She is not seen in public places without being covered almost completely in heavy veils.Her usual diet is comprised of legumes,small amounts of yogurt,whole-grain breads and rice,fruits,and a few vegetables.Based on this information,Jameela is most at risk of ________.

Which of the following statements is true? 

________ is the most biologically active form of vitamin A in the body.

The fact that babies can grow and thrive on synthetic infant formula supports the hypothesis that all the vitamins have been discovered.

The most biologically active form of vitamin D,calcitriol (1,25-dihydroxyvitaminD),is made in the ________.

Which of the following foods is a natural source of vitamin D?

Excessive vitamin D intakes can result in ________.

Both alpha-tocopherol and gamma-tocopherol are found in food sources.

Which of the following foods are reliable dietary sources of vitamin D?

Taking a vitamin A supplement has been linked to reduced risk of cardiovascular disease.

Which of the following are signs or symptoms of cystic fibrosis?

________ prevent or limit the ability of free radicals to damage polyunsaturated fatty acids and DNA in cells.