Deck 7: Vitamins

Question 1

What is the consequence of vitamin D deficiency?

A)rickets
B)scurvy
C)pellagra
D)dermatitis

Answer 1

A

Question 2

What is the term used for foods that have been supplemented with vitamins?

A)nutrient-dense
B)processed
C)enriched or fortified
D)nutrient-added

Answer 2

C

Question 3

In which of the following situations is vitamin K NOT indicated?

A)to clients with faulty fat absorption
B)to a client after extensive antibiotic therapy
C)as an antidote for an overdose of a blood thinner
D)to prevent hemolytic anemia in premature infants

Answer 3

D

Question 4

When a deficiency in this vitamin occurs, there is an increased chance of neural tube defects.

A)thiamine
B)niacin
C)folate
D)cobalamin

Question 5

What is the best source of vitamin D?

A)milk
B)fortified milk
C)sunlight
D)cheese

Question 6

What are the best dietary sources of vitamin K?

A)green, leafy vegetables
B)cow's milk
C)corn
D)legumes

Question 7

Vitamin _____ is also categorized as a prohormone.

A)A
B)E
C)K
D)D

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a food source of biotin?

A)milk
B)legumes
C)mushrooms
D)egg yolks

Question 9

Which of the following nutrients enables the body to use energy?

A)carbohydrates
B)vitamins
C)minerals
D)water

Question 10

_____is the excess of one or more vitamins.

A)Hypervitaminosis
B)Toxicity
C)Hypovitaminosis
D)Avitaminosis

Question 11

Deficiency of which vitamin can result in scurvy?

A)vitamin C
B)vitamin D
C)vitamin B12
D)vitamin A

Question 12

_____ are organic compounds that are essential in small amounts for body processes.

A)Carbohydrates
B)Vitamins
C)Minerals
D)Proteins

Question 13

Which vitamin is essential for maintaining a healthy immune system?

A)vitamin B12
B)vitamin A
C)alpha-tocopherol
D)cholecalciferol

Question 14

The deficiency of vitamin D inhibits the absorption of _____ and _____ in the small intestine.

A)potassium and calcium
B)calcium and biotin
C)phosphorus and potassium
D)phosphorus and calcium

Question 15

An example of a fat-soluble vitamin is ____.

A)vitamin C
B)vitamin B12
C)niacin
D)vitamin K

Question 16

Which vitamin B is stable in heat and is not destroyed during storage?

A)thiamine
B)riboflavin
C)niacin
D)vitamin B6

Question 17

How can one avoid the loss of vitamins during cooking?

A)cook vegetables slowly for 1 hour on stovetop
B)steam vegetables
C)use dressing with mineral oils
D)cook vegetables in an oven in lots of water

Question 18

Which vitamin B is essential for the metabolism of carbohydrates and some amino acids?

A)thiamine
B)riboflavin
C)niacin
D)vitamin B6

Question 19

_____ are an example of a precursor.

A)Pantothenic acids
B)Carotenoids
C)Coenzymes
D)Antioxidants

Question 20

What is one possible consequence of hypervitaminosis of vitamin A?

A)xerostomia
B)kidney disease
C)diabetes
D)liver damage

Question 21

Describe why mineral oil should not be used as a laxative.

Question 22

If only selected groups of people need vitamins, why do so many people take them?

Question 23

Describe the uses of vitamin K and its sources.

Question 24

Describe the relationship between vitamin A and cancer prevention.

Question 25

Ms. Salmendos asks you why a friend of hers who has just found out she is pregnant was told by her physician that she should have been taking a vitamin, folate, prior to her pregnancy.

Question 26

The deficiency of vitamin D in young children may cause night blindness. _________________________

Question 27

Ms. Salmendos asks you, "Who are vitamins meant for, and why is it such a big business if people do not need supplements?"

Question 28

Some vitamins are easily destroyed by light, air, heat, and water. Describe ways to preserve the vitamin during its preparation and cooking.

Question 29

Ms. Salmendos asks, "If I do need a vitamin supplement, what type should I take?"

Question 30

Megadoses of vitamins can be toxic. _________________________

Question 31

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has determined that synthetic, or manufactured, vitamins are far superior in quality to those that occur naturally. _________________________

Question 32

The major function of vitamin A is the promotion of calcium and phosphorus absorption in the body. _________________________

Question 33

Describe the types of people who are prone to vitamin deficiencies.

Question 34

What should you tell her about vitamins in general, or the usual need for vitamins?

Question 35

Vitamins are found in large amounts in foods. ____________________

Question 36

A normal, healthy adult who eats a balanced diet needs a vitamin supplement that meets the daily minimum requirement. _________________________

Question 37

The tolerable upper limits are a maximum level of daily intake that is recommended. _________________________

Question 38

Describe the use of vitamin E in premature infants and the elderly.

Question 39

What can you tell Ms. Salmendos about the toxic effects of these vitamins?

Question 40

Vitamin C is a fat-soluble vitamin. _________________________

Question 41

Ms. Salmendos tells you that she feels that the drug companies have wrongly encouraged her to take vitamins. She wonders if the companies are truthful in their labeling.