Question 1

Which of the following accurately describes fat-soluble vitamins?

Accepted Answer

A)  They travel freely and are absorbed directly into the blood. 
B)  They circulate freely in water-filled parts of the body. 
C)  Deficiency symptoms sometimes take a year or more to develop on a poor diet. 
D)  The kidneys detect and remove excesses in urine. 
E)  They are needed in frequent doses, perhaps ever 1 to 3 days. 
A)  They travel freely and are absorbed directly into the blood. 
B)  They circulate freely in water-filled parts of the body. 
C)  Deficiency symptoms sometimes take a year or more to develop on a poor diet. 
D)  The kidneys detect and remove excesses in urine. 
E)  They are needed in frequent doses, perhaps ever 1 to 3 days.

Question 2

Which disorder is seen in premature infants deficient in vitamin E?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rickets 
B)  Xerophthalmia 
C)  Muscular dystrophy 
D)  Erythrocyte hemolysis 
E)  Osteomalacia 
A)  Rickets 
B)  Xerophthalmia 
C)  Muscular dystrophy 
D)  Erythrocyte hemolysis 
E)  Osteomalacia

Question 3

MATCHING
-Vitamin K1

Accepted Answer

A) Xerosis 
B) Rickets 
C) Chlorophyll 
D) Tocopherols 
E) Beta-carotene
F)Vitamin A
G)Vitamin E
H)Vitamin K
I)Calciferol
J)Hemophilia
K)Antibiotics
L)Osteomalacia
M)Calbindin
N)Xerophthalmia
O)Osteocalcin
P)Phylloquinone
Q)Wheat germ oil
R)Erythrocyte hemolysis
S)Cabbage
T)Retinol 
A) Xerosis 
B) Rickets 
C) Chlorophyll 
D) Tocopherols 
E) Beta-carotene
F)Vitamin A
G)Vitamin E
H)Vitamin K
I)Calciferol
J)Hemophilia
K)Antibiotics
L)Osteomalacia
M)Calbindin
N)Xerophthalmia
O)Osteocalcin
P)Phylloquinone
Q)Wheat germ oil
R)Erythrocyte hemolysis
S)Cabbage
T)Retinol

Question 4

Which is the least toxic of the fat-soluble vitamins?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  E 
C)  K 
D)  D2 
E)  D3 
A)  A 
B)  E 
C)  K 
D)  D2 
E)  D3

Question 5

Which of the following statements about vitamin D's role in the body is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adequate intake slows the progression of Parkinson's disease. 
B)  Evidence shows supplementation has health benefits beyond correcting deficiencies. 
C)  It signals cells of the immune system to defend against infectious diseases. 
D)  Gene activity that regulates cell growth is enhanced or suppressed. 
E)  It may protect against hypertension, inflammation, and type 2 diabetes. 
A)  Adequate intake slows the progression of Parkinson's disease. 
B)  Evidence shows supplementation has health benefits beyond correcting deficiencies. 
C)  It signals cells of the immune system to defend against infectious diseases. 
D)  Gene activity that regulates cell growth is enhanced or suppressed. 
E)  It may protect against hypertension, inflammation, and type 2 diabetes.

Question 6

The highest attainable bone density for an individual is called ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The highest attainable bone density for an...

Question 7

MATCHING
-Vitamin A precursor found in plants

Accepted Answer

A) Xerosis 
B) Rickets 
C) Chlorophyll 
D) Tocopherols 
E) Beta-carotene
F)Vitamin A
G)Vitamin E
H)Vitamin K
I)Calciferol
J)Hemophilia
K)Antibiotics
L)Osteomalacia
M)Calbindin
N)Xerophthalmia
O)Osteocalcin
P)Phylloquinone
Q)Wheat germ oil
R)Erythrocyte hemolysis
S)Cabbage
T)Retinol 
A) Xerosis 
B) Rickets 
C) Chlorophyll 
D) Tocopherols 
E) Beta-carotene
F)Vitamin A
G)Vitamin E
H)Vitamin K
I)Calciferol
J)Hemophilia
K)Antibiotics
L)Osteomalacia
M)Calbindin
N)Xerophthalmia
O)Osteocalcin
P)Phylloquinone
Q)Wheat germ oil
R)Erythrocyte hemolysis
S)Cabbage
T)Retinol

Question 8

Which of the following statements accurately describes vitamin A's role in vision?

Accepted Answer

A)  Retinoic acid is the form required for synthesis of retinoblasts. 
B)  Light causes retinal to shift from a cis to a trans configuration. 
C)  Retinol is the form bound to beta-carotene in the corneal membrane. 
D)  Pigment molecules in the retina are composed of vitamin A and the protein elastin. 
E)  Retinol protects the visual cortex from teratogenic chemicals. 
A)  Retinoic acid is the form required for synthesis of retinoblasts. 
B)  Light causes retinal to shift from a cis to a trans configuration. 
C)  Retinol is the form bound to beta-carotene in the corneal membrane. 
D)  Pigment molecules in the retina are composed of vitamin A and the protein elastin. 
E)  Retinol protects the visual cortex from teratogenic chemicals.

Question 9

Which of the following would cause a secondary vitamin K deficiency?

Accepted Answer

A)  Excess bile production 
B)  Antibiotics 
C)  Presence of oxalic acid in food 
D)  Insufficient intake of green leafy vegetables 
E)  A high-fat, high-protein diet 
A)  Excess bile production 
B)  Antibiotics 
C)  Presence of oxalic acid in food 
D)  Insufficient intake of green leafy vegetables 
E)  A high-fat, high-protein diet

Question 10

An adult deficient in vitamin D may experience a softening of the bones,which is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  rickets 
B)  osteomalacia 
C)  keratomalacia 
D)  hyperkeratosis 
E)  osteopenia 
A)  rickets 
B)  osteomalacia 
C)  keratomalacia 
D)  hyperkeratosis 
E)  osteopenia

Question 11

What is prothrombin?

Accepted Answer

A)  A storage protein for vitamin K 
B)  A transport protein for vitamin E 
C)  An active protein needed for bone formation 
D)  An inactive protein needed for blood clot formation 
E)  A soluble protein that decreases the "stickiness" of red blood cells 
A)  A storage protein for vitamin K 
B)  A transport protein for vitamin E 
C)  An active protein needed for bone formation 
D)  An inactive protein needed for blood clot formation 
E)  A soluble protein that decreases the "stickiness" of red blood cells

Question 12

What is the RDA for vitamin D for a 20-year-old person?

Accepted Answer

A)  5 mg 
B)  10 mg 
C)  15 mg 
D)  20 mg 
E)  50 mg 
A)  5 mg 
B)  10 mg 
C)  15 mg 
D)  20 mg 
E)  50 mg

Question 13

A calcium-binding transport protein that requires vitamin D for its synthesis is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A calcium-binding transport protein that requires vitamin...

Question 14

Your old friend from high school has just moved to Northern Canada to do full-time research on bats in caves.She typically works in the caves during the day when the bats are there and leaves at sundown when the bats are active.Your friend is careful about her health and only purchases organic and all natural foods.Based on this information alone,which of the following foods would you recommend your friend regularly buy at the grocery store?

Accepted Answer

A)  Whole-grain bread 
B)  Vitamin D-fortified milk 
C)  Vitamin A-fortified carrot juice 
D)  Wheat germ 
E)  Vitamin K-rich whole grain cereals 
A)  Whole-grain bread 
B)  Vitamin D-fortified milk 
C)  Vitamin A-fortified carrot juice 
D)  Wheat germ 
E)  Vitamin K-rich whole grain cereals

Question 15

The best way to add antioxidants to the diet is to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  rely on supplements to meet RDA 
B)  combine dietary intake and supplementation 
C)  add a selenium supplement to a diet rich in vitamin E 
D)  eat generous servings of fruits and vegetables daily 
E)  create a diet rich in low-carb, high-protein foods 
A)  rely on supplements to meet RDA 
B)  combine dietary intake and supplementation 
C)  add a selenium supplement to a diet rich in vitamin E 
D)  eat generous servings of fruits and vegetables daily 
E)  create a diet rich in low-carb, high-protein foods

Question 16

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 17

The condition of having too few red blood cells as a result of erythrocyte hemolysis is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The condition of having too few red...

Question 18

At birth,a single dose of vitamin ________ is given by intramuscular injection.

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  D2 
C)  D3 
D)  E 
E)  K 
A)  A 
B)  D2 
C)  D3 
D)  E 
E)  K

Question 19

Substances that induce oxidative stress are called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  prooxidants 
B)  antioxidants 
C)  free radical generators 
D)  reactive electron oxidants 
E)  oxidative facilitators 
A)  prooxidants 
B)  antioxidants 
C)  free radical generators 
D)  reactive electron oxidants 
E)  oxidative facilitators

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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

Which of the following accurately describes fat-soluble vitamins?

Which disorder is seen in premature infants deficient in vitamin E?

MATCHING -Vitamin K1

Which is the least toxic of the fat-soluble vitamins?

Which of the following statements about vitamin D's role in the body is FALSE?

The highest attainable bone density for an individual is called ____________________.

MATCHING -Vitamin A precursor found in plants

Which of the following statements accurately describes vitamin A's role in vision?

Which of the following would cause a secondary vitamin K deficiency?

An adult deficient in vitamin D may experience a softening of the bones,which is called ________.

What is prothrombin?

What is the RDA for vitamin D for a 20-year-old person?

A calcium-binding transport protein that requires vitamin D for its synthesis is ________.

The best way to add antioxidants to the diet is to ________.

Vitamin K participates in the synthesis of prothrombin and ________.

The condition of having too few red blood cells as a result of erythrocyte hemolysis is ________.

At birth,a single dose of vitamin ________ is given by intramuscular injection.

Substances that induce oxidative stress are called ________.

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

An Overview of Nutrition

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion,Absorption and Transport

The Carbohydrates: Sugars,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

Fitness: Physical Activity,Nutrients and Body Adaptations

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy,Childhood and Adolescence

Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years

Diet and Health

Consumer Concerns About Foods and Water

Hunger and the Global Environment

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

Which of the following accurately describes fat-soluble vitamins?

Which disorder is seen in premature infants deficient in vitamin E?

MATCHING -Vitamin K1

Which is the least toxic of the fat-soluble vitamins?

Which of the following statements about vitamin D's role in the body is FALSE?

The highest attainable bone density for an individual is called ____________________.

MATCHING -Vitamin A precursor found in plants

Which of the following statements accurately describes vitamin A's role in vision?

Which of the following would cause a secondary vitamin K deficiency?

An adult deficient in vitamin D may experience a softening of the bones,which is called ________.

What is prothrombin?

What is the RDA for vitamin D for a 20-year-old person?

A calcium-binding transport protein that requires vitamin D for its synthesis is ________.

The best way to add antioxidants to the diet is to ________.

Vitamin K participates in the synthesis of prothrombin and ________.

The condition of having too few red blood cells as a result of erythrocyte hemolysis is ________.

At birth,a single dose of vitamin ________ is given by intramuscular injection.

Substances that induce oxidative stress are called ________.

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

An Overview of Nutrition

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion,Absorption and Transport

The Carbohydrates: Sugars,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

Fitness: Physical Activity,Nutrients and Body Adaptations

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy,Childhood and Adolescence

Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years

Diet and Health

Consumer Concerns About Foods and Water

Hunger and the Global Environment

Filters