Exam 3

By definition, a vitamin is all of the following except:

A compound in food that can be converted into an active vitamin inside the body is known as

All of the following are fat soluble vitamins except:

Any disease that produces _____ malabsorption can bring about deficiencies of vitamins A, D, E and K.

True statements concerning the water soluble vitamins include:

Vitamin A plays an important role in

The active form of vitamin A stored in the liver is:

Symptoms of vitamin A deficiency include:

The amount of vitamin A a person needs is proportional to:

To obtain an adequate intake of vitamin A, a man needs a daily average of about ___ micrograms of the active form.

All of the following foods contain active vitamin A except:

Healthy people can eat vitamin A-rich foods in large amounts without risking toxicity, with the possible exception of:

Population studies suggest that people whose diets lack foods rich in beta-carotene have a higher incidence of:

What is one symptom of beta-carotene?

Foods rich in beta-carotene include:

Important roles of vitamin D include all of the following except:

Research suggests that deficiency of vitamin D may lead to:

The vitamin D deficiency disease in adults is known as:

Which of the following is the most potentially toxic of all vitamins?

Fortified plant source of vitamin D available in the United States include:

All of the following are significant food sources of vitamin D except:

The recommended intake for vitamin D is ___ micrograms per day for adults over 70

Vitamin E serves as:

In which of the following situations would a vitamin E deficiency be least likely:

As people consume more polyunsaturated oil their need for vitamin ____ rises.

Much of the vitamin E people consume comes from:

The main function of vitamin K is:

A non-food source of vitamin K is:

Someone consuming a diet comprised mostly of processed, fast, deep fried, and convenience foods should be most concerned about getting an adequate amount of vitamin:

The only animal food source that is rich in vitamin K is:

Characteristics of the water soluble vitamins include all of the following except:

Which of the following is not one of the functions of vitamin C:

In the U.S. scurvy is seldom seen today except in:

Which of the following statements regarding vitamin C is true?

The DRI recommendation for vitamin C for women is _____ milligrams per day.

Which of the following should avoid vitamin C supplements?

To obtain the maximum amount of vitamin C from vegetables you would:

All of the following are good food sources of vitamin C except:

The B vitamins act as part of:

The thiamin deficiency disease is known as:

Pallagra is a ____ deficiency disease.

Which of the following B vitamins is especially important for women of childbearing age to prevent neural tube defects?

The best natural sources of folate include:

The main reason for fortifying enriched grain products with folic acid is to:

An uninformed strict vegetarian is at special risk for ______ deficiency

Which vitamin aids in the conversion of tryptophan to niacin?

The amount of ____ people need is proportional to protein intake.

All of the following statements are true about choline except:

The best way to select foods that are vitamin rich is to:

Vitamin toxicity is more of a concern with which type of vitamins?

What is true about the absorption and storage of fat soluble versus water soluble vitamins in the body?

You would tell a person who did not meet his recommended intakes for the fat soluble vitamins on one day to:

You advise your grandmother against using mineral oil as a laxative because:

The statement "Eat carrots because they are good for your eyes," is correct because:

A girl has stopped growing in height prematurely because her bones are not going through the remodeling process necessary for growth. This most likely results from a deficiency of which vitamin?

All of the following statements about vitamin A supplements are fortified foods are true except:

You eat frequently at fast-food restaurants. In order to improve the nutritional quality and vitamin A content of a typical fast-food meal you would:

A young woman on a vegetarian diet has decided to increase her intake of raw bright-colored vegetables and has recently noticed that her skin is turning a bright yellow color. This is most likely a result of over-consumption of:

Who would be at the greatest risk of developing osteomalacia?

You have a friend who has very little exposure to the sun and she consumes very few dairy foods. In addition, she has a 2-year-old child and 3-month-old twins. Your friend is at very high risk for developing:

All of the following might contribute to cases of rickets in the US except:

Which of the following people would be able to make sufficient amounts of vitamin D without having to eat foods containing the vitamin?

Foods fortified with vitamin D are important because:

A person who lives in a city with high air pollution levels may be exposed to increased oxidative damage in the lungs from breathing the contaminated air. Which antioxidant vitamin is needed to protect cells from damage?

Which of the following would provide the highest amount of Vitamin E?

You have a friend who eats a lot of highly processed foods, fast foods, and convenience foods, but does drink fortified milk. You tell your friend that she is at risk for developing _____ deficiency

A person who has taken antibiotics for several months because of a severe bacterial infection may develop a deficiency of:

Tobacco use introduces into the body oxidants that can potentially harm body tissues. What antioxidant plays an important role in protecting sensitive blood constituents from being damaged, and so is needed in much higher amounts in people exposed to tobacco products and smoke?

You have mixed a container of juice from its concentrate form and placed the open pitcher in the refrigerator to drink from over several days. Which vitamin in the juice is most at risk from the exposure to the air in the refrigerator?

Which of the following preparation or storage techniques for fruits and vegetables will preserve the most vitamins?

Which of the following groups would not be at risk for developing a thiamin deficiency?

A woman who is no a low carbohydrate diet for weight loss may have difficulty maintaining an adequate level of the B vitamins thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, and folate. What characteristic of her diet would cause this?

An individual has developed heart disease and high blood lipid values and refuses to take lipid lowering prescription medications. Which vitamin might be suggested by his physicians as an alternative for lowering blood lipids?

Which of the following would be most likely to develop pellagra?

To prevent neural tube defects in the US, the FDA instituted a fortification program for all grain and cereal products in conjuction with public health programs. Which vitamin was added to these foods?

All enriched grain products in the US now have folic acid added to them because:

An elderly woman has had difficulty with digesting foods because of reduced stomach acid, has had progressively worse nerve pain in her legs, and is now having difficulty walking. Her physician suspects she may have a deficiency of which vitamin?

Women taking vitamin supplements over several years to help with PMS symptoms developed with problems with numbness in their hands and feet and then were unable to walk. Which vitamin in the supplement was most likely to cause the symptoms?

which of the following food combinations would ensure adequate intakes of thiamin without too many calories?

Current recommendations for fruit vegetable intakes are us to consume a variety from each category on a daily basis. The two vitamins that are abundant in leafy greens and citrus fruits, as well as other fruits and vegetables etc. are:

This cereal product has a claim on the package front that it provides 100% of nine vitamins. What would be a result of eating this cereal every morning?

Because this cereal has been made using whole grain wheat:

What does the Nutrition Facts label tell you about the vitamin C content of this cereal?

What can you determine from the Nutrition Facts label about the vitamin D content of this cereal?

What can you determine from the Nutrition Facts label about the vitamin A content of this cereal?

A woman who has been following a vegan diet and now has become pregnant most likely needs _____ supplements.

A manufacturer's website claims their heart health supplement is an alternative to prescription lipid-lowering drugs. This dietary supplement _____.

Antioxidant nutrients that actively scavenge and quench free radicals in the body include:

Research regarding the benefits or risks of taking vitamin supplements to reduce risk of chronic diseases has shown that:

People whose diets are rich in vegetables and fruits have low rates of:

The USP symbol on the label of a vitamin supplement means that:

You recommend that your friend not take stress formula vitamin C supplement because:

If a person does need to take a vitamin supplement, it is best for them to select a product that:

The product label on this multi-vitamin supplement has the following health statement, "Emerging research suggests that an adequate daily vitamin D3 intake may play a role in supporting colon and immune health." How should this be interpreted?

What will most likely happen to the large doses of thiamin and riboflavin that are included in the product?

The vitamin caplets in this product are time-released. What benefit does this provide?

The large dose of vitamin B6 in this supplement is:

This product is labeled "Gentlemen 50+" and states that the antioxidants and vitamins included slow aging in men. What can you state about targeted products such as this one?