Vitamin D is tied to genetics and evolution, and is synthesized in the body from which substance?

• Amino acids

• Cholesterol

• Soluble fiber

• Provitamin A

True or false: Vitamin A toxicity causes cardiovascular system problems?

• True

• False

What is the active form of Vitamin D?

• Cholecalciferol

• Calcitriol

• Calcium

• Calcitonin

Dermatitis could be caused by deficiency of which vitamin(s)?

• Folate and B12

• Thiamin and Riboflavin

• Vitamin C

• Niacin and B6

• Pantothenic acid and Biotin

Which vitamin is associated with beriberi?

• Folate

• Riboflavin

• Thiamin

• Niacin

• Vitamin B12

Water is needed for metabolism and cardiovascular function.

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-3

Potassium is needed to maintain extracellular fluid balance and volume.

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-3

Deficiency of electrolytes would cause which of the following?

• Increased blood pressure

• Hyperkalemia

• Muscle cramping or weakness

• Lung congestion

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-3

It is common for people to experience calcium toxicity from taking laxatives?

• True

• False

The FD&C Act is the basis for what?

• Many peer-reviewed publications

• Modern food law

• Pesticide use

• Sustainable farming practices