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NR 228 Edapt Water-Soluble VitaminsQuestions and Complete Solutions
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There are distinct differences in fat-soluble vitamins verses water-soluble vitamins. Which of the
following characteristics are unique to water-soluble vitamins? (SATA) - Answer: Less risk of toxicity,
Excreted Easily, Deficiencies develop quickly
To assess the adequacy of an individual's vitamin C intake, the health care providers asks about which
lifestyle factor? - Answer: Smokes cigarettes
Identify the correct water-soluble vitamin with its deficiency. - Answer: Thiamine- Beriberi which effects
the nervous and circulatory systems.
Riboflavin- Ariboflavinosis is the group of symptoms of swollen lips, cheilosis, glossitis, and seborrheic
dermatitis.
Niacin- Pellagra is deficiency disorder, which includes dermatitis, dementia and diarrhea (three D's).
Folate- May cause neural tube defects in children.
Vitamin C- Scurvy, disease that causes inflammation and weakening of connective tissue.
Which is the most likely reason an individual would require regular injections of vitamin B12
(cobalamin)? - Answer: Does not produce intrinsic factor
When speaking with a group of older adults, the health care professional recommends which lifestyle
change to increase intake of riboflavin? - Answer: eat cereal with skim milk instead of coffee and toast
Which lunch supplies the highest amount of biotin? - Answer: peanut butter jelly sandwich with chips
Main difference between water-soluble vitamins and fat-soluble vitamins is how they are absorbed and
function within the body. One major benefit to a water-soluble vitamin is that it is_(1)_____ likely to
build up in the body, even in _(2)_____ amounts. Any excess will exit the body when you _(3)_____ .
This also means that because (4)_____ vitamins are either used or excreted so quickly, you'll need to
consistently get them into your body through nutrient-rich foods and supplements that help fill
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