ATI Nutrition Quiz
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Denning [Date] [Course title]
,Water-soluble vitamins (2) - Answer: Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) and B-complex
Fat-soluble vitamins (4) - Answer: A, D, E and K
Vitamin C is found in: - Answer: Citrus fruits, tomatoes, peppers, green leafy vegetables and
strawberries.
Vitamin C importance: - Answer: Aids in tissue building and
metabolic reactions (healing, collagen formation, iron
absorption, immune system function).
B-complex vitamins are found in: - Answer: Green leafy veggies and unprocessed or enriched grains.
Thiamin (B1) function: - Answer: a coenzyme in energy
metabolism, promotes appetite, and assists with muscle
actions through its role in nerve functioning.
Deficiency in this vitamin results in beriberi, headache, weight loss, and fatigue? - Answer: Thiamin (B1)
What are the main sources of Thiamin (B1)? - Answer: Meats, grains, and legumes.
Riboflavin (B2) function: - Answer: works as a coenzyme to release energy from cells.
Deficiency results in cheilosis (manifestations include
scales and cracks on lips and in corners of the mouth),
smooth/swollen red tongue (also called glossitis), and dermatitis of the ears, nose, and mouth. -
Answer: Riboflavin (B2)
Milk, meats, and dark leafy vegetables - Answer: Riboflavin (B2) sources:
,Niacin (B3) function: - Answer: aids in the metabolism of fats, glucose, and alcohol.
Deficiency causes pellagra (manifestations include
sun-sensitive skin lesions, and gastrointestinal and
neurological findings). - Answer: Niacin (B3) deficiency
Niacin (B3) sources: - Answer: Meats, legumes, milk, whole grain and enriched breads and cereals.
Pyridoxine/Vitamin B6 function: - Answer: Needed for cellular function and
synthesis of hemoglobin, neurotransmitters, and niacin.
Pyridoxine/Vitamin B6 deficiency - Answer: Deficiency causes macrocytic anemia and CNS disturbances.
Pyridoxine/Vitamin B6 toxicity - Answer: can cause sensory neuropathy
Pyridoxine/Vitamin B6 sources: - Answer: Widespread food sources include meats, grains, and legumes.
Pantothenic acid function: - Answer: Involved in the metabolism of
carbohydrates, fats, and proteins as part of coenzyme A.
Pantothenic acid sources: - Answer: Meats, whole grain cereals, dried
peas and beans.
Biotin function: - Answer: Serves as a coenzyme used in fatty acid synthesis, amino acid metabolism,
and the formation of glucose.
Biotin sources: - Answer: Widespread food sources include eggs, milk, and dark
green vegetables.
, Folate function: - Answer: Required for hemoglobin and amino acid synthesis, new cell synthesis, and
prevention of neural
tube defects in utero.
Folate sources: - Answer: liver, dark-green leafy vegetables, orange juice, and legumes.
Cobalamin (B12) function: - Answer: necessary for folate activation and red blood cell maturation.
Cobalamin (B12) sources: - Answer: meat, shellfish, eggs, and
dairy products.
Cobalamin (B12) deficiency - Answer: Deficiency causes pernicious anemia and is seen mostly
in strict vegans and those with the absence of intrinsic factor
needed for the absorption.
Vitamin A (retinol, beta-carotene) function: - Answer: contributes to vision health, tissue strength and
growth, and embryonic development.
Vitamin A - Answer: Care should be taken when administered to pregnant clients as some forms have
teratogenic effects on the fetus
Deficiency results in vision changes, xerophthalmia (dryness and hardening of the cornea), GI
disturbances, and hyperkeratosis - Answer: Vitamin A deficiency
Vitamin A sources: - Answer: Food sources include fatty fish, egg yolks, butter, cream, and dark
yellow/orange fruits and vegetables (carrots, yams, apricots, squash, cantaloupe).
Vitamin D function: - Answer: Assists in the absorption of calcium and phosphorus, and aids in bone
mineralization.