Question 1

Vitamin D is involved in the regulation of body levels of

Accepted Answer

A)  cholesterol. 
B)  calcium. 
C)  prothrombin. 
D)  potassium. 
A)  cholesterol. 
B)  calcium. 
C)  prothrombin. 
D)  potassium. B

Question 2

Vitamin D deficiency can result in poorly mineralized bone.The resulting disease is called

Accepted Answer

A)  osteoporosis. 
B)  osteomalacia. 
C)  osteoarthritis. 
D)  osteopenia. 
A)  osteoporosis. 
B)  osteomalacia. 
C)  osteoarthritis. 
D)  osteopenia. B

Question 3

The current RDA for vitamin A is expressed in

Accepted Answer

A)  Beta Carotene International Units (BCIU). 
B)  Retinol Activity Equivalents (RA
E) . 
C)  Alpha-Tocopherol Equivalents (AT
E)  
D)  None of these answers are correct. 
A)  Beta Carotene International Units (BCIU). 
B)  Retinol Activity Equivalents (RA
E) . 
C)  Alpha-Tocopherol Equivalents (AT
E)  
D)  None of these answers are correct. B

Question 4

Beta-carotene

Accepted Answer

A)  can be converted to vitamin A in the body. 
B)  can be converted to vitamin E in the body. 
C)  is a classified as a retinoid. 
D)  is toxic when consumed in excess amounts. 
A)  can be converted to vitamin A in the body. 
B)  can be converted to vitamin E in the body. 
C)  is a classified as a retinoid. 
D)  is toxic when consumed in excess amounts.

Question 5

Which vitamin deficiency leads to hemolytic anemia?

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin A 
B)  vitamin D 
C)  vitamin E 
D)  vitamin K 
A)  vitamin A 
B)  vitamin D 
C)  vitamin E 
D)  vitamin K

Question 6

List 3 symptoms noted in persons with vitamin A deficiency.

Accepted Answer

Persons with vitamin A deficiency may ex

Question 7

People who smoke likely need more vitamin E than nonsmokers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

List three food sources rich in vitamin
D.
Answers will vary.

Accepted Answer

1. Fatty fish: Fish such as salmon, mac

Question 9

Kidney disease and liver disease increase the risk of vitamin D deficiency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

An Upper Level has been set for vitamin K to protect against the significant risk of toxicity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Supplement manufacturers can make unproven claims with regard to conditions that are not diseases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What supplements might you recommend for a 23-year old,female vegan?

Accepted Answer

As a 23-year-old female vegan, there are

Question 13

Which statement correctly describes vitamin A?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vitamin A is carried from the liver by retinol-binding protein and transthyretin in the blood. 
B)  Nearly all cells have vitamin-A binding retinoid receptors. 
C)  Within a cell, vitamin A is involved in gene expression and cell differentiation. 
D)  All of the above statements are correct. 
A)  Vitamin A is carried from the liver by retinol-binding protein and transthyretin in the blood. 
B)  Nearly all cells have vitamin-A binding retinoid receptors. 
C)  Within a cell, vitamin A is involved in gene expression and cell differentiation. 
D)  All of the above statements are correct.

Question 14

The main active form of vitamin D in the body is

Accepted Answer

A)  calcitriol. 
B)  retinal. 
C)  cholecalciferol. 
D)  calcitonin. 
A)  calcitriol. 
B)  retinal. 
C)  cholecalciferol. 
D)  calcitonin.

Question 15

Vitamin D must be hydroxylated in the liver and kidney to become biologically active.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A high intake of vitamin E can

Accepted Answer

A)  interfere with vitamin K's blood-clotting activity. 
B)  result in lead poisoning. 
C)  inhibit copper absorption. 
D)  cause atherosclerosis. 
A)  interfere with vitamin K's blood-clotting activity. 
B)  result in lead poisoning. 
C)  inhibit copper absorption. 
D)  cause atherosclerosis.

Question 17

List 3 functions of vitamin
A.
Answers will vary.

Accepted Answer

1. Vision Support: Vitamin A is vital f

Question 18

Megadoses of vitamins are useful in preventing nutritional deficiencies and decreasing disease risk.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The fat-soluble vitamins all have hormone-like activity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Retinoids play a role in embryonic development and cell differentiation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Vitamin D is involved in the regulation of body levels of

Vitamin D deficiency can result in poorly mineralized bone.The resulting disease is called

The current RDA for vitamin A is expressed in

Beta-carotene

Which vitamin deficiency leads to hemolytic anemia?

List 3 symptoms noted in persons with vitamin A deficiency.

People who smoke likely need more vitamin E than nonsmokers.

List three food sources rich in vitamin D. Answers will vary.

Kidney disease and liver disease increase the risk of vitamin D deficiency.

An Upper Level has been set for vitamin K to protect against the significant risk of toxicity.

Supplement manufacturers can make unproven claims with regard to conditions that are not diseases.

What supplements might you recommend for a 23-year old,female vegan?

Which statement correctly describes vitamin A?

The main active form of vitamin D in the body is

Vitamin D must be hydroxylated in the liver and kidney to become biologically active.

A high intake of vitamin E can

List 3 functions of vitamin A. Answers will vary.

Megadoses of vitamins are useful in preventing nutritional deficiencies and decreasing disease risk.

The fat-soluble vitamins all have hormone-like activity.

Retinoids play a role in embryonic development and cell differentiation.

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Exam 12: Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Vitamin D is involved in the regulation of body levels of

Vitamin D deficiency can result in poorly mineralized bone.The resulting disease is called

The current RDA for vitamin A is expressed in

Beta-carotene

Which vitamin deficiency leads to hemolytic anemia?

List 3 symptoms noted in persons with vitamin A deficiency.

People who smoke likely need more vitamin E than nonsmokers.

List three food sources rich in vitamin D. Answers will vary.

Kidney disease and liver disease increase the risk of vitamin D deficiency.

An Upper Level has been set for vitamin K to protect against the significant risk of toxicity.

Supplement manufacturers can make unproven claims with regard to conditions that are not diseases.

What supplements might you recommend for a 23-year old,female vegan?

Which statement correctly describes vitamin A?

The main active form of vitamin D in the body is

Vitamin D must be hydroxylated in the liver and kidney to become biologically active.

A high intake of vitamin E can

List 3 functions of vitamin A. Answers will vary.

Megadoses of vitamins are useful in preventing nutritional deficiencies and decreasing disease risk.

The fat-soluble vitamins all have hormone-like activity.

Retinoids play a role in embryonic development and cell differentiation.

The Science of Nutrition

Tools of a Healthy Diet

The Food Supply

Human Digestion and Absorption

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Protein

Alcohol

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance,weight Control, Eating Disorders

Nutrition, exercise, and Sports

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Water and Major Minerals

Trace Minerals

Nutritional Aspects of Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition During the Growing Years

Nutrition Throughout Adulthood

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