Vitamins and Nutrients Quiz

What is the precursor for Vitamin A?

• chlorophyll

• retinol

• beta-carotene

• retinal

What could happen to a person who regularly consumes large quantities of carrots, pumpkins, and sweet potatoes?

• bone pain

• renal damage

• skin yellowing

• dermatitis

Eating large amounts of __________ over a long period of time could cause Vitamin A toxicity?

• Carrots

• Liver

• Pumpkin

• Sweet potatoes

With the help of sunlight, the body can synthesize vitamin D from a precursor made from ____________.

• beta-carotene

• eicosapentanoic acid

• tryptophan

• histamine

• cholesterol

Which of the following vitamins act as antioxidants?

• B & C

• A, D, E, K

• A, C, K

• A, E, C

When does a person usually reach peak bone mass?

• 15

• 30

• 45

• 60

What is Osteomalacia?

• Bone disease

• Softening of the bones

• Inflammation of the bones

• Medical disease

Which of the following is an excellent source of vitamin D?

• Fortified low-fat milk

• Fruits

• Whole grains

• Vegetables

What is vitamin E's main function?

• Blood clotting

• Growth and maintenance of body cells

• Acting as an antioxidant

• Preventing infection

What is erythrocyte hemolysis?

• A disorder seen in premies who are vitamin E deficient

• A disorder seen in pregnant women who are vitamin E deficient

• The result of rickets

• A symptom of xerophthalmia