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Final Exam FSHN 360 Study Guide Solutions fat soluble vvitamins - Ans:-structurally similar to sterols or FA micells, passive diffusion, chylomicrons in circulation circulatory transporters no membrane transporter stored/toxic/don't need daily toxicity is only really true for Vitamin A and Vitamin D to some extent vitamin A - Ans:-main form: all-trans retinol can also be oxidized to retinal (ketone) or oxidized once more to retinoic acid sources of vitamin A - Ans:-animal- preformed...

UNH Nutr 400 Final Exam Study Guide Leads to stable body weight - Energy balance The process of an adipocyte filling with lipids and increasing its cell size - Hypertrophic growth _______ is the basic physiological drive to consume food while ______ is the psychological desire for food - Hunger, appetite 3 main components to a healthy weight loss program - Healthy diet, physical activity, reasonable goals Anorexia is characterized by _____ - Irrational fear of weight gain Pu...

BIOD 121 (portage): Module 4 Exam Questions And Answers (Verified And Updated) essential vitamins 13 vitamins that animal cells need but can't synthesize found in both plant and animal sources vitamins produced by the body vitamin K and biotin (gut flora) vitamin D (skin) vitamin A (from beta carotene) niacin (tryptophan) two criteria for vitamins 1. must be consumed in the diet to maintain health. 2. symptoms of deficiency occur in its absence enrichment adding nutrien...

Vitamin - essential organic compounds needed in small amounts Divided into 2 groups based on - solubility in water or fat Water soluble vitamins - B and C Fat soluble vitamins - A, D, E, K Food groups that lack B12? - Grains, vegetables, fruits Food groups low in vitamin C? - Grains, dairy, protein Vitamin absorption occurs mainly in - the small intestine Compound that's the basis for the RDA for vitamin E? - Alpha-tocopherol because it's the only form of vitamin E that can be used by ...

BIOD 121 Portage module 4 Latest 2024 100% Pass essential vitamins 13 vitamins that animal cells need but can't synthesize found in both plant and animal sources vitamins produced by the body vitamin K and biotin (gut flora) vitamin D (skin) vitamin A (from beta carotene) niacin (tryptophan) two criteria for vitamins 1. must be consumed in the diet to maintain health. 2. symptoms of deficiency occur in its absence enrichment adding nutrients back that have been lost to pro...

RD Exam Prep: Vitamin and Minerals Questions and Answers 100% Pass Vitamin A - Answer- Properties/Functions: Group of fat-soluble retinoids; immune function, skin, essential for vision and reproduction, delayed formation of cataracts; 2 forms available in the diet including preformed vitamin A (retinol) and provitamin A (carotenoids) DRI: Males 900mcg/d and Females 700mcg/d Deficiencies: Nyctalopia (reversible night-blindness), vision loss, dry eyes, Bitot's spots (keratin build-up in e...

MODULE 4 (BIOD 121) FINAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 2023- 2024 Vitamins - CORRECT ANSWER-(vita- means life and -amine means nitrogen containing) are organic compounds that the body needs in small amounts What is obtained through the diet and help regulate and support a variety of processes related to digestion, absorption, metabolism, body regulations?? - CORRECT ANSWER-vitamins what is the main overall function of vitamins? - CORRECT ANSWER-to regulate and support what are th...

RD Exam Prep: Vitamin and Minerals Questions and Answers 100% Pass Vitamin A - Answer- Properties/Functions: Group of fat-soluble retinoids; immune function, skin, essential for vision and reproduction, delayed formation of cataracts; 2 forms available in the diet including preformed vitamin A (retinol) and provitamin A (carotenoids) DRI: Males 900mcg/d and Females 700mcg/d Deficiencies: Nyctalopia (reversible night-blindness), vision loss, dry eyes, Bitot's spots (keratin build-up in e...

ATINutritionProctored2019Exam RETAKE Question 1: A nurse Is providing dietary teaching about prevention of neural tube defects in the fetustoaclientwhoispregnant.Whichofthefollowing nutrients should thenurserecommend? ●Calcium ●Folate ●VitaminB12 ●Magnesium Question2:Anurseiscaringforaclient whohadastrokeandhasmanifestationsofdysphagia. Which of thefollowing interventionsshould the nursetake? ●Tilttheclientsheadbackwardtofacilitate swallowing. ●Useliquids toclearfoodfromth...

1. The chemical name for preformed vitamin A is: a. beta carotene. b. rhodopsin. c. retinaldehyde. d. retinol. ANS: D DIF: Easy REF: p. 102 MSC: Type of Question: Knowledge 2. The major provitamin form of vitamin A found in plant pigments is known as: a. beta carotene. b. chlorophyll. c. retinoid. d. beta xanthophyll. ANS: A DIF: Easy REF: p. 102 MSC: Type of Question: Knowledge 3. Liver stores of vitamin A are usually sufficient to last approximately: a. 1 week. b. 3 to 5 weeks....