CORRECT ANSWERS 2025-2026
UPDATED.
The main function of vitamin D is to promote - Answer Calcium and phosphorus absorption,
and calcium mobilization from bone
Which of the following vitamins is synthesized by intestinal bacteria? - Answer Vitamin K
Which of the following regarding fat-soluble vitamins are incorrect? - Answer Vitamin K is
important for the vision
Which of the following is a characteristic of vitamin K nutrition? - Answer Green vegetables
like spinach and kale are good sources
Which of the following is a feature of vitamin E? - Answer Deficiencies occur from inability to
absorb dietary lipids
Which of the following conditions is known to lead to formation of mineral deposits in the blood
vessels and kidney? - Answer Excessive intake of vitamin D
What is the name of the vitamin D-deficiency disease in adults? - Answer Osteomalacia
People live in which of the following city may suffer from low vitamin D due to the latitude? -
Answer Chicago
Vitamin A supplements are helpful in treating which of the following conditions? - Answer
Night Blindness
Which vitamin is routinely given as a single dose to newborns? - Answer Vitamin K
Which of the following is the most reliable source of vitamin D in the diet? - Answer Fortified
Milk
, What population group has the highest risk for vitamin K deficiency? - Answer Newborns
A child with bowed legs is likely deficient in vitamin____? - Answer D
Which of the following may result from excessive intakes of vitamin D by adults? - Answer
Mineral deposits in soft tissues such as the kidney
Which of the following may contribute to vitamin D deficiency? - Answer Breastfeeding
without supplementation
What is the upper limit for sodium intake per day in the U.S? - Answer 2300 mg
What is the major intracellular electrolyte? - Answer Potassium
The DASH diet plan was recommended to prevent - Answer Hypertension
Which of the following contributes most to the weight of the human body? - Answer Water
Which of the following statements about water is INCORRECT? - Answer Urination is the only
way out body excretes water
Chloride is part of the stomach acid, True or False? - Answer True
What is the greatest single source of sodium in the diet? - Answer Processed Food
When dietary intake of calcium is low, Parathyroid hormone will stimulate bone reabsorption in
order to raise serum calcium level. True or False - Answer True
What is the major extracellular electrolyte? - Answer Sodium
Which of the following is a feature of potassium? - Answer Liberal intakes may correct
hypertension