midterm

Question 1

which of the following can prevent fats in the body from going rancid

Answer 1

vitamin e

Question 2

exposure to sunlight is one of the steps required in the bodys production of vitamin

Answer 2

vitamin d

Question 3

spontaneous nosebleeds could be indicative of a defiency in vitamin

Answer 3

vitamin k

Question 4

which of the following is essential to be present in a meal for the uptake of fat soluble vitamins

Answer 4

fat

Question 5

the following are fat soluble vitamins

Answer 5

d,a,k and e

Question 6

beta carotene is a precursor to vitamin A,however individuals___________ have problems with the process that converts beta carotene into vitamin a

Answer 6

with diabetes liver problems or a sluggish thyroid

Question 7

a major function of vitamin A is

Answer 7

proper growth and wound healing

Question 8

a major function of vitamin E is

Answer 8

assists in oxygen delivery to tissues

Question 9

a major function of vitamin D is

Answer 9

bone health

Question 10

a major function of vitamin K is

Answer 10

coagulation

Question 11

the most likely potential symptom of vitamin A deficiency is

Answer 11

night blindness

Question 12

the most likely potential symptom of vitamin E deficiency is

Answer 12

lack of concentration

Question 13

the most likely potential symptom of vitamin D deficiency is

Answer 13

SAD seasonal affective disorder

Question 14

the most likely potential symptom of vitamin K deficiency is

Answer 14

bruising easily

Question 15

a good food source of vitamin D is

Answer 15

fatty fish

Question 16

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 ________.

Answer 16

natural,intestinal bacteria,synthetic and found in supplements

Question 17

the term “upper intake level” refers to

Answer 17

the maximum safe dose of a nutrient

Question 18

what is another name for vitamin D2

Answer 18

ergocalciferol

Question 19

_____ prevents fats from going rancid and plays an important role in the health of the reproductive organs

Answer 19

vitamin E

Question 20

one of the best food sources of vitamin E is

Answer 20

wheat germ oil