Question 1

What is age- related macular degeneration (AMD)? Which vitamins and minerals were shown in a study by the National Eye Institute to reduce the risk of this disease?

Accepted Answer

AMD is a disease that affects the macula...

Question 2

Which of the following conditions is not caused by a deficiency of vitamin D?

Accepted Answer

A)  osteomalacia
B)  osteoporosis
C)  scurvy
D)  ricketsE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 3

One of the easiest ways to get vitamin D is by drinking fortified milk.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

The symptoms of include dermatitis, dementia, diarrhea, and death.

Accepted Answer

A)  pellagra
B)  beriberi
C)  anemia
D)  ricketsE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 5

Excessive amounts of water- soluble vitamins are excreted in

Accepted Answer

A)  blood.
B)  feces.
C)  urine.
D)  mucus.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Abundant in foods from animal sources, is a vitamin- like substance needed to properly utilize fat.

Accepted Answer

A)  choline
B)  inositol
C)  carnitine
D)  lipoic acidE) None of the above
F) A) and B) C

Question 7

Large amounts of vitamin B6 taken through supplements may be associated with nerve damage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A diet deficient in vitamin C can result in scurvy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The is an organization that provides some guidance for consumers when it comes to labeling dietary supplements.

Accepted Answer

A)  USP
B)  ADA
C)  FDA
D)  USDAE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 10

Vitamin K plays an essential role in

Accepted Answer

A)  blood clotting.
B)  red blood cell division.
C)  the metabolism of energy nutrients.
D)  the synthesis of collagen.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 11

Consuming too much niacin can cause flushing of the skin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The body can synthesize _ from the amino acid tryptophan.

Accepted Answer

A)  niacin
B)  riboflavin
C)  folate
D)  thiaminE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 13

Naturally occurring vitamin B12 is found in which food?

Accepted Answer

A)  cantaloupe
B)  peanuts
C)  oranges
D)  eggsE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 14

A diet deficient in vitamin B6 can result in pernicious anemia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 15

Phytochemicals are _ - derived compounds that are thought to be beneficial to our health.

Accepted Answer

A)  animal
B)  fungus
C)  plant
D)  laboratoryE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

A deficiency of vitamin A can lead to night blindness and xerophthalmia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Vitamin C is plays an important role in the absorption of from plant foods such as grains and cereals.

Accepted Answer

A)  calcium
B)  protein
C)  iron
D)  caloriesE) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Where is the inactive form of vitamin D converted to the active form?

Accepted Answer

A)  in the pancreas and gallbladder
B)  in the liver and then kidneys
C)  in the skin
D)  in the stomach and small intestineE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 19

Which of the following is correct about xerophthalmia?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is permanent damage to the cornea due to a vitamin A deficiency.
B)  It is often due to an overdose of vitamin A.
C)  It can occur if a person consumes too many carrots.
D)  It mainly affects the gallbladder.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 20

Vitamin K is a component of two light- sensitive proteins essential for vision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 7: Vitamins

What is age- related macular degeneration (AMD)? Which vitamins and minerals were shown in a study by the National Eye Institute to reduce the risk of this disease?

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Which of the following conditions is not caused by a deficiency of vitamin D?

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One of the easiest ways to get vitamin D is by drinking fortified milk.

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The symptoms of include dermatitis, dementia, diarrhea, and death.

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Excessive amounts of water- soluble vitamins are excreted in

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Abundant in foods from animal sources, is a vitamin- like substance needed to properly utilize fat.

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Large amounts of vitamin B6 taken through supplements may be associated with nerve damage.

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A diet deficient in vitamin C can result in scurvy.

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The is an organization that provides some guidance for consumers when it comes to labeling dietary supplements.

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Vitamin K plays an essential role in

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Consuming too much niacin can cause flushing of the skin.

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The body can synthesize _ from the amino acid tryptophan.

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Naturally occurring vitamin B12 is found in which food?

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A diet deficient in vitamin B6 can result in pernicious anemia.

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Phytochemicals are _ - derived compounds that are thought to be beneficial to our health.

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A deficiency of vitamin A can lead to night blindness and xerophthalmia.

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Vitamin C is plays an important role in the absorption of from plant foods such as grains and cereals.

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Where is the inactive form of vitamin D converted to the active form?

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Which of the following is correct about xerophthalmia?

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Vitamin K is a component of two light- sensitive proteins essential for vision.

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