Which of the following vitamin deficiencies causes scurvy?
A) Vitamin A deficiency
B) Vitamin B deficiency
C) Vitamin C deficiency
D) Vitamin D deficiency
Q. 2Vitamin E is a(n) _____.
A) prohormone
B) water-soluble vitamin
C) oxidizing agent
D) antioxidant
Q. 3Which of the following foods can be recommended to increase vitamin E intake?
A) Raisins
B) Nuts
C) Apples
D) Potatoes
Q. 4Very high intakes of pantothenic acid can cause _____.
A) increased plasma glucose
B) concussion and hemorrhage
C) burning feet sensation
D) nausea and diarrhea
Q. 5According to the recommendation of the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, we should get all of our essential nutrients from _____.
A) botanicals
B) nutritional supplements
C) foods
D) dietary supplements
Q. 6Both hyperkeratosis and xerophthalmia are caused by:
A) vitamin A deficiency.
B) vitamin A toxicity.
C) vitamin C toxicity.
D) vitamin C deficiency.
Q. 7In the context of James Lind's experiment, which of the following foods can prevent and cure scurvy?
A) Cider
B) Nutmeg
C) Vinegar
D) Lemon
Q. 8Which of the following vitamin deficiencies causes pellagra?
A) Vitamin B2 deficiency
B) Niacin deficiency
C) Vitamin B12 deficiency
D) Thiamin deficiency
Q. 9Scurvy is characterized by:
A) bleeding gums, skin irritations, bruising, and poor wound healing.
B) high calcium level in the blood causing calcium to be deposited in the heart and lungs.
C) red blood cells that are small (microcytic) and light in color (hypochromic).
D) neuromuscular problems, loss of coordination, and muscular pain.
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