Ch. 7 Quiz Vitamins Flashcards
All of the following are fat-soluble vitamins except:
K
C
A
D
E
C
Vitamin A plays an important role in:
maintaining body linings and skin
Symptoms of vitamin A deficiency include:
night blindness
Healthy individuals can consume vitamin A-rich foods in large quantities, but excessive consumption of _____ causes vitamin A toxicity.
liver
The important roles of vitamin D include all of the following except:
maintaining bone health
regulating cell growth and specialization
exerting its effect on cells of the reproductive system
maintaining the health of the retina
exerting its effect on hair follicles
maintaining the health of the retina
Which of the following is true of the disease caused by vitamin D deficiency in children?
It is characterized by the loss of sensation in the hands and feet, muscular weakness, and abnormal heart action.
It is characterized by yellowing of the skin due to spillover of the bile pigment from the liver into the general circulation.
It is characterized by the rupture of the red blood cells.
It is characterized by abnormal growth of bone and manifested in bowed legs or knock-knees.
It is characterized by an overabundance of mineralized bone protein.
It is characterized by abnormal growth of bone and manifested in bowed legs or knock-knees.
The vitamin D deficiency disease that develops in adults is known as:
osteomalacia
Vitamin E serves as:
an antioxidant
Which of the following is a symptom of Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome?
Mental confusion
Advancing paralysis
Bleeding gums
Yellowing of the skin
Anemia
Mental confusion
The main function of vitamin K is:
to help activate proteins that help clot the blood
Jaundice is caused by:
vitamin K toxicity
Which of the following statements is true of vitamin C?
A lack of the vitamin causes beriberi.
It inhibits iron absorption.
It prevents common cold.
It helps maintain connective tissues.
An excess of the vitamin can result in gallstones.
It helps maintain connective tissues.
Who among the following should avoid taking vitamin C supplements because of an increased risk of negative effects?
People who are lactose intolerant
People with high cholesterol in their blood
People suffering from common cold
People suffering from kidney disorders
People suffering from burn injuries
People suffering from kidney disorders
Which of the following is a disease caused by thiamin deficiency?
Pellagra
Osteomalacia
Scurvy
Beriberi
Anemia
Beriberi
The consumption of _____ is especially important for women of childbearing age to prevent neural tube defects in infants.
folate
Which of the following diseases includes symptoms such as diarrhea, dermatitis, dementia, and death?
Beriberi
Pellagra
Scurvy
Hemolytic anemia
Jaundice
Pellagra
An uninformed strict vegetarian is at a special risk of developing a _____ deficiency.
vitamin B12
The best way to select foods that are rich in vitamins is to:
select a wide variety of whole foods to get a balance of vitamins
Thiamin is also known as:
vitamin b1
Research regarding the benefits or risks of taking vitamin supplements to reduce the risk of chronic diseases has shown that:
use of the beta-carotene supplement increases the risk of lung cancer in smokers
Who among the following has a valid reason for taking vitamin supplements?
A person addicted to drugs and alcohol
A person who wishes to build muscles without physical activity
A person who wants to cure a self-diagnosed illness
A person who needs help coping with stress
A person who believes that food grown on today’s soil lacks the necessary nutrients
A person addicted to drugs and alcohol
The USP symbol on the label of a vitamin supplement means that:
it contains the ingredients listed on the label
Which of the following establishes the average nutrient requirements for given life stages and gender groups used by nutrition policy makers?
Recommended Dietary Allowances
Daily Values
Recommended Nutrient Intakes
Adequate Intakes
Estimated Average Requirements
Estimated Average Requirements
Which of the following meets the Dietary Recommended Intake (DRI) in daily saturated fats for an individual with a calorie DRI of 1,395.00 calories per day?
7.7
15.5
1.5
20-35% of DRI
15.5
Which of the following meets the American Heart Association (AHA) in daily saturated fats for an individual with a calorie DRI of 1,395.00 calories per day?
7.7
15.5
1.5
20-35% of calorie DRI
7.7
Which of the following meets the American Heart Association (AHA) in daily trans fats for an individual with a calorie DRI of 1,395.00 calories per day?
7.7
15.5
1.5
20-35% of calorie DRI
1.5
