Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Only one-thousandth of the body's vitamin A is in the retina.
B)   Vitamin A and beta-carotene protect the skin from sun damage.
C)   Vitamin A maintains healthy cells in the mucous membranes.
D)   Vitamin A supports normal fetal development during pregnancy.
E)   Lycopene serves as a vitamin A precursor and acts as an antioxidant.

Question 2

The World Health Organization and UNICEF recommend supplements of ________ for all measles-infected infants and children.

Accepted Answer

A)   iron
B)   vitamin A
C)   folic acid
D)   phylloquinone
E)   vitamin E

Question 3

What is another name for vitamin D  3  ?

Accepted Answer

A)   ergocalciferol
B)   foliocalciferol
C)   cholecalciferol
D)   phyllocalciferol
E)   xanthociferol

Question 4

What is the UL for vitamin K?

Accepted Answer

A)   200 μg/day
B)   400 μg/day
C)   600 μg/day
D)   500 μg/day
E)   There is no UL.

Question 5

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

Question 6

Which of the following accurately describes free radicals?

Accepted Answer

A)   They are destroyed by air pollution.
B)   They arise from normal metabolic reactions.
C)   They promote cell repair and act as an anti-inflammatory agent.
D)   They are immune to the presence of antioxidant nutrients.
E)   They are more common in infants and children than adults and the elderly.

Question 7

Vitamin E functions primarily as ________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

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.

Question 9

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

Question 10

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                        Premises: Abnormal drying of the skin due to vitamin A deficiency
Vitamin K1
Kills vitamin K-producing bacteria in the intestine
Breaking open of red blood cells due to vitamin E deficiency
Another name for vitamin D
Defends the body against free radicals
A subgroup of vitamin E
Blindness caused by severe vitamin A deficiency
Soft bones caused by vitamin D deficiency in adults
Disease characterized by bowed legs and beaded ribs
Promotes vision
Food source rich in vitamin E
Calcium-binding protein in bones
Substance that promotes blood clotting
Vitamin A precursor found in plants
Food source of vitamin K
A vitamin D-dependent transport protein
Green pigment of plants
The alcohol form of vitamin A
Hereditary disease not caused or cured by vitamin K

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Question 11

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

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Question 12

Which food is a rich source of retinoids?

Accepted Answer

A)   liver
B)   broccoli
C)   cantaloupe
D)   sweet potato
E)   spinach

Question 13

Which of the following vitamins may reduce the risk of heart disease by slowing the oxidation of low-density lipoproteins?

Accepted Answer

A)   A
B)   E
C)   K
D)   D  2 
E)   D  3

Question 14

Which of the following describes the effect of vitamin A in foods?

Accepted Answer

A)   Fast-food French fries are good sources of vitamin A.
B)   Arctic explorers who have eaten large quantities of polar bear liver have become ill with symptoms suggesting vitamin A toxicity.
C)   To date, scientists have been unable to solve the problem of vitamin A deficiencies in developing countries.
D)   Chlorophyll in vegetables can be converted to active vitamin A in the intestinal cells.
E)   Pregnant women should eat at least one ounce of beef liver per day to help ensure normal fetal eye development.

Question 15

What is the UL for vitamin E?

Accepted Answer

A)   100 mg/day
B)   120 mg/day
C)   500 mg/day
D)   1000 mg/day
E)   1200 mg/day

Question 16

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

Question 17

What role does vitamin D play in bone growth?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin D is a member of a large and coo...

Question 18

Diseases affecting the liver or the ________ can interfere with the activation of vitamin D and produce symptoms of deficiency.

Accepted Answer

A)   skin
B)   pancreas
C)   intestines
D)   kidneys
E)   stomach

Question 19

What form of vitamin A supports reproduction but not growth?

Accepted Answer

A)   retinal
B)   retinol
C)   retinoic acid
D)   retinyl esters
E)   Retin-A

Question 20

Which part of the eye contains billions of molecules of vitamin A?

Accepted Answer

A)   cornea
B)   sclera
C)   retina
D)   macula
E)   choroid

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

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Which of the following vitamins may reduce the risk of heart disease by slowing the oxidation of low-density lipoproteins?

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

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The World Health Organization and UNICEF recommend supplements of ________ for all measles-infected infants and children.

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

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