Question 1

Which of the following statements accurately describes the vitamin E in foods?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vitamin E is fairly stable to heat. 
B)  Most convenience foods are good sources of vitamin E. 
C)  Saturated oils are the major dietary sources of vitamin E. 
D)  The amount of alpha-tocopherol in foods is underestimated. 
E)  Egg yolks are a good source of vitamin E. 
A)  Vitamin E is fairly stable to heat. 
B)  Most convenience foods are good sources of vitamin E. 
C)  Saturated oils are the major dietary sources of vitamin E. 
D)  The amount of alpha-tocopherol in foods is underestimated. 
E)  Egg yolks are a good source of vitamin E.

Question 2

How does vitamin A affect bone health?

Accepted Answer

A)  It stimulates uptake of calcium from the intestines. 
B)  It promotes synthesis of specific bone proteins involved in the mineralization process. 
C)  It assists enzymes that degrade certain regions of the bone, thereby allowing remodeling to occur. 
D)  It inhibits oxidation of bone mucopolysaccharides, thereby preserving bone crystal integrity and promoting growth. 
E)  It ensures the formation of healthy bone matrix in utero. 
A)  It stimulates uptake of calcium from the intestines. 
B)  It promotes synthesis of specific bone proteins involved in the mineralization process. 
C)  It assists enzymes that degrade certain regions of the bone, thereby allowing remodeling to occur. 
D)  It inhibits oxidation of bone mucopolysaccharides, thereby preserving bone crystal integrity and promoting growth. 
E)  It ensures the formation of healthy bone matrix in utero.

Question 3

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 4

Vitamin E functions primarily as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  a peroxide 
B)  a coenzyme 
C)  an antioxidant 
D)  a free radical 
E)  an immune stimulant 
A)  a peroxide 
B)  a coenzyme 
C)  an antioxidant 
D)  a free radical 
E)  an immune stimulant

Question 5

MATCHING
-Breaking open of red blood cells due to vitamin E deficiency

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 6

Upon absorption,fat-soluble vitamins travel through the lymphatic system within ________ before entering the bloodstream.

Accepted Answer

A)  albumin 
B)  cholesterol 
C)  chylomicrons 
D)  liposoluble binding proteins 
E)  osteocalcin 
A)  albumin 
B)  cholesterol 
C)  chylomicrons 
D)  liposoluble binding proteins 
E)  osteocalcin

Question 7

Explain the potential difficulties in obtaining the recommended amounts of vitamin D from the sun.

Accepted Answer

Most of the world's population relies on

Question 8

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 9

Vitamin D's specific role in bone health is to assist in ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the secretion of calciol 
B)  the synthesis of 7-dehydrocholesterol 
C)  the synthesis of carotenoids 
D)  calcium and phosphorus absorption, and calcium mobilization from bone 
E)  converting magnesium and fluoride to more readily absorbable compounds 
A)  the secretion of calciol 
B)  the synthesis of 7-dehydrocholesterol 
C)  the synthesis of carotenoids 
D)  calcium and phosphorus absorption, and calcium mobilization from bone 
E)  converting magnesium and fluoride to more readily absorbable compounds

Question 10

What is the alcohol form of vitamin A?

Accepted Answer

A)  Retinal 
B)  Beta-carotene 
C)  Retinol 
D)  Retinoic 
E)  Alpha-carotene 
A)  Retinal 
B)  Beta-carotene 
C)  Retinol 
D)  Retinoic 
E)  Alpha-carotene

Question 11

Which of the following is a naturally occurring food source of vitamin D?

Accepted Answer

A)  Egg whites 
B)  Red meats 
C)  Tomato juice 
D)  Carrots 
E)  Salmon 
A)  Egg whites 
B)  Red meats 
C)  Tomato juice 
D)  Carrots 
E)  Salmon

Question 12

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 13

MATCHING
-Defends the body against free radicals

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 14

________ is a bone disease characterized by softening of the bones and occurs most often in adult women.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is a bone disease characterized by...

Question 15

What is another name for vitamin D3?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ergocalciferol 
B)  Foliocalciferol 
C)  Cholecalciferol 
D)  Phyllocalciferol 
E)  Xanthociferol 
A)  Ergocalciferol 
B)  Foliocalciferol 
C)  Cholecalciferol 
D)  Phyllocalciferol 
E)  Xanthociferol

Question 16

MATCHING
-Kills vitamin K-producing bacteria in the intestine

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 17

How does sunlight help the body synthesize and activate vitamin D?

Accepted Answer

To make vitamin D,ultraviolet rays from

Question 18

MATCHING
-Disease characterized by bowed legs and beaded ribs

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 19

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

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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

Which of the following statements accurately describes the vitamin E in foods?

How does vitamin A affect bone health?

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

Vitamin E functions primarily as ________.

MATCHING -Breaking open of red blood cells due to vitamin E deficiency

Upon absorption,fat-soluble vitamins travel through the lymphatic system within ________ before entering the bloodstream.

Explain the potential difficulties in obtaining the recommended amounts of vitamin D from the sun.

Excess vitamin D may result in ________.

Vitamin D's specific role in bone health is to assist in ________.

What is the alcohol form of vitamin A?

Which of the following is a naturally occurring food source of vitamin D?

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

MATCHING -Defends the body against free radicals

________ is a bone disease characterized by softening of the bones and occurs most often in adult women.

What is another name for vitamin D3?

MATCHING -Kills vitamin K-producing bacteria in the intestine

How does sunlight help the body synthesize and activate vitamin D?

MATCHING -Disease characterized by bowed legs and beaded ribs

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

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

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 statements accurately describes the vitamin E in foods?

How does vitamin A affect bone health?

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

Vitamin E functions primarily as ________.

MATCHING -Breaking open of red blood cells due to vitamin E deficiency

Upon absorption,fat-soluble vitamins travel through the lymphatic system within ________ before entering the bloodstream.

Explain the potential difficulties in obtaining the recommended amounts of vitamin D from the sun.

Excess vitamin D may result in ________.

Vitamin D's specific role in bone health is to assist in ________.

What is the alcohol form of vitamin A?

Which of the following is a naturally occurring food source of vitamin D?

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

MATCHING -Defends the body against free radicals

________ is a bone disease characterized by softening of the bones and occurs most often in adult women.

What is another name for vitamin D3?

MATCHING -Kills vitamin K-producing bacteria in the intestine

How does sunlight help the body synthesize and activate vitamin D?

MATCHING -Disease characterized by bowed legs and beaded ribs

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

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

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