Ch 11 A Closer Look: Vitamin Deficiency Disease and Vitamin D

Vitamins have many functions throughout the body. For example, vitamins C and E function as (1), the B vitamins function as (2), and vitamin D is important for (3).

1 antioxidants 2 coenzymes 3 calcium regulation

Decreased activation of vitamin D will result in (1) absorption of calcium in the small intestine and (2) risk of inadequate bone mineralization.

1 decreased 2 increased

A vitamin (1) is a lack or shortage of a particular vitamin, and prolonged insufficiency can eventually lead to a (2), characterized by harmful symptoms.

1 deficiency 2 vitamin deficiency disease

Increased activation of vitamin D will result in increased absorption of calcium in the small intestine and decreased risk of inadequate bone mineralization.

1 increased 2 decreased

Increased activation of vitamin D will result in (1) absorption of calcium in the kidneys and (2) risk of inadequate bone mineralization.

1 increased 2 decreased

Take a closer look at how various factors can increase risk for vitamin D deficiency, which can subsequently lead to a deficiency disease. Watch the animation to see how the body makes vitamin D by converting the cholesterol in your skin to the active form of vitamin D. Use this animation to answer the questions that follow regarding the mechanisms underlying vitamin D deficiency. According to the animation, UV rays from the sun react to form the inactive form of vitamin D at the site of the (1) .

1 skin

Vitamins have many functions throughout the body. For example, vitamin A is important for (1), vitamin C is important for (2), and vitamin D is important for (3).

1 vision 2 collagen synthesis 3 calcium regulation

A number of risk factors contribute to inadequate levels of vitamin D and increase the likelihood of developing a deficiency disease. Choose the image that depicts the individual at greatest risk for vitamin D deficiency. John is a 30-year-old Caucasian man who spends most of his day working in an office building. Paul is a 30-year-old Caucasian man who spends most of his day working as a lifeguard. Matt is a 30-year-old Caucasian man who spends most of his day working as a farmer.

John is a 30-year-old Caucasian man who spends most of his day working in an office building.

A (1) is an organic compound that must be obtained from the diet and is needed to sustain life.

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Take a closer look at how various factors can increase risk for vitamin D deficiency, which can subsequently lead to a deficiency disease. Watch the animation to see how the body makes vitamin D by converting the cholesterol in your skin to the active form of vitamin D. Use this animation to answer the questions that follow regarding the mechanisms underlying vitamin D deficiency. According to the animation, the active, or usable, form of vitamin D, is synthesized in the (1).

1 kidneys

Take a closer look at how various factors can increase risk for vitamin D deficiency, which can subsequently lead to a deficiency disease. Watch the animation to see how the body makes vitamin D by converting the cholesterol in your skin to the active form of vitamin D. Use this animation to answer the questions that follow regarding the mechanisms underlying vitamin D deficiency. According to the animation, the (1) is the organ where the conversion of inactive vitamin D is converted to calcidiol.

1 liver

Vitamins are organic compounds that are vital to life and required for normal function and maintenance in the body. Vitamin nutrition is associated with many conditions and disorders, although it is important to note that the only disease a vitamin can cure is the one caused by a deficiency of that vitamin. The following scenario demonstrates an individual at-risk for vitamin D deficiency. Complete the sentences by using the dropdown menus provided. Marie is a 63-year-old African American woman from the Midwest. She is lactose intolerant and prefers staying indoors as opposed to going outside. Lately, she has had terrible bone and joint pain and a recent checkup confirms that Marie is deficient in vitamin D and has a disease called (1), or poor bone mineralization. This would be considered a (2) deficiency that (3) be directly treated with vitamin D supplementation.

1 osteomalacia 2 primary 3 could

Vitamins are organic compounds that are vital to life and required for normal function and maintenance in the body. Vitamin nutrition is associated with many conditions and disorders, although it is important to note that the only disease a vitamin can cure is the one caused by a deficiency of that vitamin. The following scenario demonstrates an individual at-risk for vitamin D deficiency. Complete the sentences by using the dropdown menus provided. James is a 2-year-old African American boy who lives in Seattle. He was breastfed in his first year of life and, since this time, he has refused to drink milk or consume any other dairy products, as he does not like the taste. As a result, a recent checkup indicated that James has a disease called (1), or inadequate mineralization of his skeleton. This would be considered a (2) deficiency that (3) be treated with vitamin D supplementation.

1 rickets 2 primary 3 could

A (1) is an organic compound that must be obtained from the diet and is needed to sustain life.

1 vitamin

A (1) is a lack or shortage of a particular vitamin, and prolonged insufficiency can eventually lead to a (2), characterized by harmful symptoms.

1 vitamin deficiency 2 vitamin deficiency disease

Vitamins have many functions throughout the body. For example, (1) function as antioxidants, the (2) function as coenzymes, and (3) is important for calcium regulation.

1 vitamins C and E 2 B vitamins 3 vitamin D

A number of risk factors contribute to inadequate levels of vitamin D and increase the likelihood of developing a deficiency disease. Choose the image that depicts the individual at greatest risk for vitamin D deficiency. Hannah is a 16-year-old Caucasian girl who is relatively sedentary and spends most of her time indoors. Iakov Filimonov / Shutterstock.com Paula is a 40-year-old Caucasian woman who is relatively sedentary and spends most of her time indoors. Paula is a 40-year-old Caucasian woman who is relatively sedentary and spends most of her time indoors. Anne is an 80-year-old Caucasian woman who is relatively sedentary and spends most of her time indoors.

Anne is an 80-year-old Caucasian woman who is relatively sedentary and spends most of her time indoors.

In order for this synthesis to occur, a series of steps are necessary and any disruption in this process can result in a deficiency of vitamin D. With this in mind, choose the situations or conditions that could contribute to a vitamin D deficiency. Check all that apply. Living in a region with a lot of sunlight Having kidney disease Wearing protective clothing and sunscreen when outdoors Having a lighter skin pigmentation

Having kidney disease Wearing protective clothing and sunscreen when outdoors

In order for the synthesis of vitamin D to occur, a series of steps are necessary and any disruption in this process can result in a deficiency of vitamin D. With this in mind, choose the situations or conditions that could contribute to a vitamin D deficiency. Check all that apply. Having a lighter skin pigmentation Living in a region without a lot of sunlight Spending a lot of time outdoors Having chronic kidney disease

Living in a region without a lot of sunlight Having chronic kidney disease

In order for the synthesis of vitamin D to occur, a series of steps are necessary and any disruption in this process can result in a deficiency of vitamin D. With this in mind, choose the situations or conditions that could contribute to a vitamin D deficiency. Check all that apply. Limited or no use of sunscreen outdoors Living in a region without a lot of sunlight Having liver disease Having a lighter skin pigmentation

Living in a region without a lot of sunlight Having liver disease

Vitamin D has many functions throughout the body. While severe deficiency directly leads to poor bone mineralization, resulting in rickets and osteomalacia, current research suggests that a deficit in vitamin D may be involved in the etiology of many disorders, including cardiovascular disease, respiratory infection, diabetes, infectious disease, and some cancers. Given what you know about the characteristics of a deficiency disease, which of the following would be considered a deficiency disease resulting from inadequate levels of vitamin D? Check all that apply. Fatty liver Cardiovascular disease Type 2 diabetes Osteomalacia Rickets

Osteomalacia Rickets

Vitamin D has many functions throughout the body. While severe deficiency directly leads to poor bone mineralization, resulting in rickets and osteomalacia, current research suggests that a deficit in vitamin D may be involved in the etiology of many disorders, including cardiovascular disease, respiratory infection, diabetes, infectious disease, and some cancers. Given what you know about the characteristics of a deficiency disease, which of the following would be considered a deficiency disease resulting from inadequate levels of vitamin D? Check all that apply. Cardiovascular disease Rickets Breast cancer Cystic fibrosis Osteomalacia

Rickets Osteomalacia

Vitamin D has many functions throughout the body. While severe deficiency directly leads to poor bone mineralization, resulting in rickets and osteomalacia, current research suggests that a deficit in vitamin D may be involved in the etiology of many disorders, including cardiovascular disease, respiratory infection, diabetes, infectious disease, and some cancers. Given what you know about the characteristics of a deficiency disease, which of the following would be considered a deficiency disease resulting from inadequate levels of vitamin D? Check all that apply. Type 1 diabetes Rickets Osteomalacia Skin cancer Cardiovascular disease

Rickets Osteomalacia

A number of risk factors contribute to inadequate levels of vitamin D and increase the likelihood of developing a deficiency disease. Choose the image that depicts the individual at greatest risk for vitamin D deficiency. Finn is a 15-year-old Caucasian boy with a fair complexion who spends a lot of time outdoors playing on his high school soccer team. Ryan is a 15-year-old Caucasian boy with a medium complexion who spends a lot of time outdoors playing pick-up basketball. Zeshawn is a 15-year-old African American boy who spends a lot of time outdoors competing on his high school track team.

Zeshawn is a 15-year-old African American boy who spends a lot of time outdoors competing on his high school track team.

Vitamins are organic compounds that are vital to life and required for normal function and maintenance in the body. Vitamin nutrition is associated with many conditions and disorders, although it is important to note that the only disease a vitamin can cure is the one caused by a deficiency of that vitamin. The following scenario demonstrates an individual at-risk for vitamin D deficiency. Complete the sentences by using the dropdown menus provided. Peggy is a 68-year-old woman who has worked long hours indoors her entire life. A recent checkup indicated that she was severely deficient in vitamin D due to inadequate intake and a lack of sun exposure. Following these findings, the doctor diagnosed Peggy with a (1) deficiency of vitamin D, resulting in (2), or poor bone mineralization. Her doctor explained that because of this vitamin deficiency, Peggy was not able to maintain appropriate levels of calcium, which had resulted in hyperparathyroidism. In this example, hyperparathyroidism (3) a vitamin D deficiency disease.

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