Nutrition Week 3 Exam.doc with
answers
1. Based on the visual, what effect does active vitamin D have at the small intestine level?
Active vitamin D increases the absorption of calcium and phosphorus.
Active vitamin D stimulates calcium retention.
Inactive vitamin D is activated.
Inactive vitamin D releases calcium and phosphorus into the blood.
, 2. A family member has been taking Vitamin C supple me nt s, but is now wondering if he should
continue to spend money on these supple me nt s. What have you learned about Vitamin C that
might help them with an evidence -b ase d decision?
answers
1. Based on the visual, what effect does active vitamin D have at the small intestine level?
Active vitamin D increases the absorption of calcium and phosphorus.
Active vitamin D stimulates calcium retention.
Inactive vitamin D is activated.
Inactive vitamin D releases calcium and phosphorus into the blood.
, 2. A family member has been taking Vitamin C supple me nt s, but is now wondering if he should
continue to spend money on these supple me nt s. What have you learned about Vitamin C that
might help them with an evidence -b ase d decision?
