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Nutrition - Module 4 Exam Questions andAnswers
Fat Soluble Vitamins: - ANS-A, E, D, K
Xeropthalmia - ANS-An eye condition resulting from vitamin A deficiency that may lead
to blindness.
Vitamins that are antioxidants: - ANS-C and E
Where is the intrinsic factor that is needed for vitamin B12 absorbtion located? -
ANS-produced in stomach
Decreases bioavailability: - ANS-oxalates, tannins, phytates, high fiber, low-fat diet
(calcium with iron)
What vitamin works with blood clotting - ANS-vitamin K
Niacin deficiency - ANS-Pellagra
Deficiencies for Vitamin D: - ANS-Rickets, Osteomalacia
Symptoms of too much niacin - ANS-flushing, rash, nausea, liver damage, tingling
Which plant can synthesize vitamin D? - ANS-mushrooms
Vitamin K deficiency - ANS-hemmorrhages
USP seal does what? - ANS-contains ingredients listed, will dissolve in digestive tract,
doesn't have harmful levels of contaminates
How much extra mg of vitamin C does a smoker need (in addition to regular amount)? -
ANS-35 mg + regular amt. needed
Vitamin D. synthesized by sun in 3 steps: - ANS-1. skin
2. liver
, 3. kidneys
What happens in folate deficiency? - ANS-macrocytic anemia
spina bifida
neural tube defects (fetus)
High folic acid can mask what? - ANS-vitamin B12 deficiency what happens
with excess intake of beta carotene? - ANS-skin turns orange
What vitamins are involved in energy metabolism? - ANS-thiamin
riboflavin
niacin
pantothenic acid
Energy vitamins - ANS-thiamin
riboflavin
niacin
biotin
B6
Pantothenic acid
B Vitamins
Pantothenic acid is a part of what? - ANS-Coenzyme A (Acetyl-CoA
4 vitamins and 1 mineral added back to food in enrichment: - ANS-Iron
Folate
Thiamin
Niacin
Riboflavin
Organic nonprotein that binds to enzyme to promote activity: - ANS-coenzyme
Function for folate: - ANS-synthesis of DNA
Red blood cell formation
Prevent neural tube defects
Vitamin deficiency called Beriberi? - ANS-Thiamin deficiency Difference
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