Q: Which equation best represents the relationship between calcium intake and bone health, considering the role of vitamin D?

$Calcium_{bone} = Calcium_{intake} \times Vitamin\ D_{status}$

Question 1

Which of the following best explains why fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) are stored in the body, while water-soluble vitamins (such as vitamin C and B vitamins) are not?

Accepted Answer

Fat-soluble vitamins are absorbed with dietary fat and stored in the liver and fat tissue, whereas water-soluble vitamins are absorbed with water and excreted in urine.

Question 2

A child in a developing country presents with stunted bone growth and night blindness. Which vitamin deficiency is most likely responsible, and what is the leading cause of preventable blindness in children worldwide?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin A deficiency; it is the leading cause of preventable blindness in children.

Question 3

Which of the following is a function of vitamin E in the body?

Accepted Answer

Acts as a powerful antioxidant and as an anticoagulant, inhibiting the formation of blood clots.

Question 4

A patient is diagnosed with macrocytic anemia. Which vitamin deficiency could be responsible, and what is the underlying mechanism?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin B12 deficiency; it impairs DNA synthesis, leading to the formation of large, immature red blood cells.

Question 5

Which mineral is the second most abundant in the body and is a major component of cell membranes?

Accepted Answer

Phosphorus

Question 6

A person consumes a diet high in processed foods and has a sedentary lifestyle. Which health risk is most increased for this individual?

Accepted Answer

Hypertension

Question 7

Which of the following statements about iron absorption is correct?

Accepted Answer

Heme iron from animal sources is absorbed more efficiently than nonheme iron from plant sources.

Question 8

A pregnant woman is found to have a folate deficiency. What is a possible consequence for her baby, and which foods should she increase in her diet to help prevent this?

Accepted Answer

Neural tube birth defects; she should increase intake of dark green leafy vegetables, enriched pasta, and legumes.

Question 9

Which vitamin deficiency is associated with the development of beriberi, and what body systems does it primarily affect?

Accepted Answer

Thiamin (Vitamin B1) deficiency; it affects the cardiovascular and nervous systems.

Question 10

Which equation best represents the relationship between calcium intake and bone health, considering the role of vitamin D?

Accepted Answer

$Calcium_{bone} = Calcium_{intake} 	imes Vitamin\ D_{status}$

Question 11

Which of the following is a function of water in the body?

Accepted Answer

Acts as a universal solvent and transport medium for nutrients and waste products.

Question 12

A patient presents with goiter and is diagnosed with hypothyroidism. Which nutrient deficiency is most likely responsible, and what is a possible consequence during early fetal development?

Accepted Answer

Iodine deficiency; it can cause cretinism (congenital hypothyroidism) in early fetal development.

Question 13

Which of the following statements about antioxidants is correct?

Accepted Answer

Antioxidants neutralize free radicals, reducing the risk of chronic diseases caused by oxidation.

Question 14

Which vitamin is essential for healthy eyes, cell differentiation, and immunity, and what is its active form?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin A; its active form is retinoic acid.

Question 15

Which of the following foods is highest in water content?

Accepted Answer

Watermelon (over 90%)

Question 16

A patient is prescribed high doses of niacin to decrease blood LDL cholesterol and triglycerides. What is a potential risk of this therapy?

Accepted Answer

Niacin toxicity, which can cause liver damage and other side effects.

Question 17

Which of the following statements about vitamin B12 absorption is correct?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin B12 requires intrinsic factor, a protein made in the stomach, for absorption in the small intestine.

Question 18

Which of the following is a recommended cooking method to preserve vitamin loss in vegetables?

Accepted Answer

Use minimal amount of water and avoid overcooking.

Question 19

Which vitamin deficiency results in scurvy, and what is the primary symptom?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin C deficiency; primary symptom is bleeding gums and weakened immunity.

Question 20

Which of the following statements about sodium sources in the American diet is correct?

Accepted Answer

About 75% of sodium consumed comes from processed foods.

Comprehensive Study Notes: Vitamins, Minerals, and Water Balance

Study Guide - Practice Questions

Study Guide - Flashcards