midterm Flashcards
which of the following can prevent fats in the body from going rancid
vitamin e
exposure to sunlight is one of the steps required in the bodys production of vitamin
vitamin d
spontaneous nosebleeds could be indicative of a defiency in vitamin
vitamin k
which of the following is essential to be present in a meal for the uptake of fat soluble vitamins
fat
the following are fat soluble vitamins
d,a,k and e
beta carotene is a precursor to vitamin A,however individuals___________ have problems with the process that converts beta carotene into vitamin a
with diabetes liver problems or a sluggish thyroid
a major function of vitamin A is
proper growth and wound healing
a major function of vitamin E is
assists in oxygen delivery to tissues
a major function of vitamin D is
bone health
a major function of vitamin K is
coagulation
the most likely potential symptom of vitamin A deficiency is
night blindness
the most likely potential symptom of vitamin E deficiency is
lack of concentration
the most likely potential symptom of vitamin D deficiency is
SAD seasonal affective disorder
the most likely potential symptom of vitamin K deficiency is
bruising easily
a good food source of vitamin D is
fatty fish
there are three sources of vitamin K two natural and one synthetic.fill in the following statement with the correct words.vitamin K2 is _____ and produced by_____,while vitamin K3 is ____ and found in ________.
natural,intestinal bacteria,synthetic and found in supplements
the term “upper intake level” refers to
the maximum safe dose of a nutrient
what is another name for vitamin D2
ergocalciferol
_____ prevents fats from going rancid and plays an important role in the health of the reproductive organs
vitamin E
one of the best food sources of vitamin E is
wheat germ oil
