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Which foods are the most bioavailable sources of Calcium? |
| | A) | Brussels sprouts, broccoli, kale, cabbage |
| | B) | Mustard greens, turnip greens |
| | C) | Dairy products, soy milk, tofu |
| | D) | Spinach, rhubarb |
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When serum calcium levels fall below the normal range |
| | A) | Vitamin D activation increases |
| | B) | The kidneys’ reabsorption of calcium increases |
| | C) | More calcium is released from the bone |
| | D) | All of the above are correct. |
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Vitamin D activation (formation of calcitriol) occurs in which organs? |
| | A) | Eye, brain |
| | B) | Skin, stomach |
| | C) | Liver, kidney |
| | D) | Heart, liver |
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Which of the following is a function of vitamin D? |
| | A) | Maintaining bone health |
| | B) | Immune function |
| | C) | Cellular metabolism |
| | D) | All of these choices are correct. |
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Which of the following is a deficiency disease of vitamin D in adults? |
| | A) | Osteoporosis |
| | B) | Osteomalacia |
| | C) | Goiter |
| | D) | Beriberi |
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Vitamin D toxicity can cause __________ . |
| | A) | Calcium deposits in the kidneys, heart, and lungs |
| | B) | Binge eating |
| | C) | Excessive bone mineralization |
| | D) | Death |
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Most of the body's magnesium is stored in the_____. |
| | A) | Kidneys |
| | B) | Liver |
| | C) | Pancreas |
| | D) | Teeth and Bones |
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| 8 | |
The nutrient provided mainly in water in the US is |
| | A) | Vitamin A |
| | B) | Magnesium |
| | C) | Fluoride |
| | D) | Calcium |
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Vitamin E, vitamin C, selenium and beta-carotene act as |
| | A) | Part of the body’s antioxidant network. |
| | B) | Free radicals which defend against pathogens. |
| | C) | Antigens which can trigger antibodies. |
| | D) | Nutrients that stimulate bone production. |
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Which of the following is a food source of vitamin E? |
| | A) | Nuts and oils |
| | B) | Chocolate |
| | C) | Cow milk |
| | D) | Deep-fried foods |
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Which of the following is TRUE about vitamin E? |
| | A) | It is readily toxic to the body |
| | B) | It acts as an antioxidant |
| | C) | Synthesized supplements are recommended for less toxicities |
| | D) | It causes free radicals to multiply |
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Which of the following is FALSE relating to the functions of vitamin C? |
| | A) | Vitamin C is teratogenic |
| | B) | Vitamin C is an antioxidant |
| | C) | Vitamin C is important in the maintenance of collagen |
| | D) | Vitamin C can help immune functioning |
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Which if the following is FALSE relating to the functions of Vitamin A? |
| | A) | Retinoids play an important role in embryonic development |
| | B) | Vitamin A is needed in the retina to allow humans to see |
| | C) | The carotenoid pigment, lycopene, may increase one's chances of heart disease |
| | D) | Carotenoids may decrease one's chances of heart disease and cancer |
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The name of the vitamin A deficiency disease where there is dryness of the cornea and eye membranes is _____. |
| | A) | Xerophthalmia |
| | B) | Osteomalacia |
| | C) | Crohn's Disease |
| | D) | Night blindness |
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What does it mean for Vitamin A to be teratogenic? |
| | A) | It has antioxidants |
| | B) | It causes cancer |
| | C) | It causes birth defects |
| | D) | It causes vision disturbances |
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