Quiz Nine Final Flashcards
Which statement does describe menaquinones
A form of vitamin K synthesized by bacteria and found in fish oils form of vitamin K typically used in supplements is a form of vitamin K found in meats
Why does long-term use of antibiotics increase the risk of vitamin K deficiency
Antibiotics change the bacterial flora in the gut decreasing vitamin K production
Vitamin K is needed to produce prothrombin what is the this proteins function
Eblood clotting
Premature babies are born with low levels of fat soluble vitamins how does this put them at risk for hemoltic anaemia
Due to low levels of vitamin D in the cell membrane of the red blood cell ruptured
In what units is the recommended intake of vitamin E expressed
Mg alpha tocopherol
What is the role of vitamin E
Protect membranes maintains the integrity of red blood cells protects against some environmental pollutants
As the intake of poly unsaturated fats increase how is the need for vitamin E affected
It increases
Which of the following foods are considered a good source of vitamin E
Peanuts soy bean oil whole grains
What is vitamin E’s primary function in the body
Reduction of oxidative stress
Why are you vitamin D supplements recommended for breast-fed babies
Sbreast milk contains low levels of vitamin D
What is caused by vitamin C toxicity
Tit can because by over supplementation or consumption of fortified foods the results in a disposition of calcium in soft tissues it causes cardiovascular damage
Which group is at most risk for vitamin D deficiency
Elderly
Which of the following increases the risk of vitamin C deficiency
Fincrease skin pigmentation low milk consumption and less times but the sun
Which is the vitamin D deficiency decrease in adults which is characterized by bone and muscle pain
Osteomalacia
Syndrome characterized by bone day formation in children and caused by vitamin D deficiency
Rickets