HUN 1201 Ch 11
Which of the following conditions is known to lead to formation of mineral deposits in the blood vessels and kidney? Inadequate intake of tocopherols Inadequate intake of vitamin D Excessive intake of vitamin D Imbalances of vitamin D and tocopherols Excessive intake of tocopherols
Excessive intake of vitamin D
Which of the following is a characteristic of vitamin K nutrition? Supplements are highly effective against osteoporosis. Deficiency may lead to hemophilia. Green vegetables like spinach and kale are good sources. The UL is 10% above the RDA for both men and women, across all age groups. Toxicity may increase risk for hemophilia.
Green vegetables like spinach and kale are good sources
Which of the following vitamins is synthesized by intestinal bacteria? C E A K D
K
Which of the following vitamins is synthesized by intestinal bacteria? K E A C D
K
What population group has the highest risk for vitamin K deficiency? Middle-aged adults Teenagers Elderly Young adults Newborns
Newborns
Vitamin A supplements are helpful in treating which of the following conditions? Night blindness Osteomalacia Scurvy Rickets Acne
Night blindness
What is the name of the vitamin D-deficiency disease in adults? Keratomalacia Osteopenia. Rickets Osteomalacia Hyperkeratosis
Osteomalacia
Which of the following is not a good food source for vitamin A? Beef liver Mango Sweet potatoes Peanut butter Broccoli
Peanut butter
People live in which of the following city may suffer from low vitamin D due to the latitude? San Francisco Chicago Atlanta Orlando Washington, D.C.
Chicago
A child with bowed legs is likely deficient in vitamin B12. C. E. A. D.
D
What is vitamin K's major function in the body? Blood clotting Calcium utilization Synthesis of gonadotrophic hormones Epithelial tissue renewal Energy metabolism
Blood clotting
Which of the following is the most reliable source of vitamin D in the diet? Fruits and vegetables Meat Fortified milk Enriched breads and cereals Whole grains
Fortified milk
Which of the following are major sources of vitamin E in the diet? Milk and dairy products Meats Citrus fruits Egg whites Vegetable oils
Vegetable oils
Which of the following may contribute to vitamin D deficiency? Light skin color breastfeeding without supplementation All of the above Drinking fortified milk Too much sunlight
breastfeeding without supplementation
The main function of vitamin D is to promote synthesis of 7-dehydrocholesterol. secretion of calcitonin. calcium and phosphorus absorption, and calcium mobilization from bone. conversion of calcium and phosphorous to more readily absorbable compounds. synthesis of carotenoids and controls absorption of fat-soluble vitamins.
calcium and phosphorus absorption, and calcium mobilization from bone.