human nutrition quiz 7

Which of the following is a correct statement about vitamins?

water-soluble vitamins are required in more frequent doses compared to fat-soluble vitamins

Which of the following is a major role of vitamin A in sustaining eyesight?

it helps maintain a healthy clear cornea

Which of the following is NOT an antioxidant nutrient?

vitamin D

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of vitamin D toxicity?

muscle spasms

What nutrient deficiency are strict vegetarians and vegans at greatest risk for developing unless meals are well-planned?

Vitamin B12

What was the main reason the FDA mandated the fortification of grain products with folic acid in the late 1990s?

to reduce the incidence of birth defects called neural tube defects in infants.

The consumption of ____ is especially important for women of childbearing age to prevent neural tube defects in infants

folate

What term refers to small molecules that promote an enzyme’s activity and often have a B vitamin as part of their structure?

Coenzymes

Which of the following foods is NOT a source of vitamin C?

fortified milk

Which of the following is caused by vitamin K deficiency?

uncontrolled bleeding