In addition to calcium and vitamin D, vitamin K, phosphorus, and magnesium also play a role in bone health. Choose the statement about vitamin K, phosphorus, or magnesium that is not correct.

Which of the following foods are rich in vitamin E? (Select all that apply)

The primary source of vitamin D in the diet of Americans is

Edgar does not like drinking milk but likes cheese, yogurt, and ice cream. What can you tell about Edgar’s calcium intake?

A nutrient that assists with blood calcium regulation is __________.

Regulation of Blood Calcium Calcium is an important mineral in the body, and one that is tightly regulated in the blood with the help of several hormones. Calcium status plays an important role in the health of bones and a variety of other metabolic functions. Therefore, it is essential to understand where to find calcium in food, and what factors affect bioavailability and absorption. Match the words in the right column to the appropriate blanks in the sentences on the left. Note that some terms will remain unused.

Regulation of Blood Calcium Calcium blood levels are very tightly regulated with the aid of parathyroid hormone and vitamin D. The statements below represent actions that take place during times of low blood calcium, times of high blood calcium, or neither. Match the appropriate items to their respective categories.

Paula notices that she has felt extremely tired for the past month. She is also pale and has impaired cognition and memory. Based on these signs and symptoms, what might explain her condition?

Which is NOT a function of magnesium in the body?

Symptoms of macrocytic anemias are similar to those of microcytic anemias and include weakness, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, irritability, headache, shortness of breath, and reduced work tolerance.