FCS Ch. 11
Which of the following is a property of the fat-soluble vitamins?
Deficiency symptoms may take years to develop on a poor diet
Hemolytic anemia results from deficiency of which of the following fat-soluble vitamins? A D E K
E
Which of the following vitamins has been noted as preventing the oxidation of low-density lipoproteins? a. K E D2 D3 A
E
Which of the following vitamins is synthesized by intestinal bacteria? A, D, E. C, K
K
Which of the following describes an association between vitamin A and vision?
Light causes retinal to shift from a cis to a trans configuration.
Healthy people can eat vitamin A-rich foods in large amounts without risking toxicity, with the possible exception of:
Liver
What population group has the highest risk for vitamin K deficiency?
Newborns
A child with bowed legs is likely deficient in vitamin
D
Which of the following food substances can be converted to vitamin A in the body?
Beta-carotene
In what chief capacity does vitamin K function?
Blood clotting
All of the following are fat-soluble vitamins except:A C D K
C
Which of the following is true regarding fat-soluble vitamins?
fat-soluble vitamins are transported via the lymph system before entering the blood stream
Absorption efficiency of vitamin D supplements is markedly improved when they are taken
with a large meal
Which of the following is a naturally occurring food source of vitamin D?
Egg yolks
Which of the following describes the primary function of vitamin A in bone health?
It assists enzymes that degrade certain regions of the bone, thereby allowing remodeling to occur.
Which of the following is a characteristic of vitamin D nutrition?
Prolonged exposure to sunlight degrades the vitamin D precursor in skin, thus preventing vitamin D toxicity
Why does vitamin A status depend on the person's protein status?
Transport of the vitamin within the body requires sufficient protein to synthesize retinol-binding protein.
Which of the following are major sources of vitamin E in the diet?
Vegetable oils
The main function of vitamin D is to promote
calcium and phosphorus absorption, and calcium mobilization from bone
