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UNH Nutrition 400 Final Exam (Answered)
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UNH Nutrition 400 Final Exam (Answered) 
8 enzymes of vitamin B 
Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Folate, B12, Biotin, Pantothenic Acid, B6 
Niacin can be synthesized from? 
tryptophan 
Major functions of Folate 
Formation of DNA, metabolize amino acids, formation of neurotransmitters 
Synthetic form of folate? 
folic acid 
Folate deficiencies can cause? 
macrocytic anemia and neural tube defects 
major functions of vitamin B12 
formation of blood, folate metabolism, homocysteine metabolism, maintai...
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Nutrition 1020 Module 5 Test 100% Correct
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cell membranes require - Vitamin E 
 
bones and teeth require - Fluoride 
 
nerve cell maintenance require - Vitamin B12 
 
gastric secretions require - Chloride 
 
oxygen transport require - Iron 
 
good food source for Zinc - Oysters 
 
good food source for Vitamin D - Fortified Milk 
 
good food source for Vitamin E - Nuts 
 
good food source for Calcium - Fortified Milk 
 
good food source for Beta-Carotene (provitamin A) - Cantalope 
 
symptom or name for defic...
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Jean Inman- Vitamins and Minerals | 100% Correct Answers | Verified | Latest 2024 Version
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What are the fat soluble vitamins? - ADEK 
What is the precursor to vitamin A? - carotene 
Where is vitamin A stored? - the liver 
Where is vitamin A converted? - intestinal mucosal cells 
What is the toxic level of vitamin A? - 10,000 
What is vitamin A defined as? - a provitamin- nutrient that changes to a vitamin 
What is vitamin A's function? - skin, vision 
What are sources of vitamin A? - yellow, orange fruits, dark green leafy vegetables, cantaloupe, fish, 
liver, carrots, fortified skim...
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TAMU Nutrition 202 Exam #3 questions with correct answers
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What is the general function of vitamins and minerals (as compared to macronutrients)? CORRECT ANSWER - Vitamins are involved with biochemical reactions 
- Although vitamins are involved in regulating energy, they are not a fuel source and do not provide energy 
 
Fat-soluble vitamins CORRECT ANSWER - A,D, E & K 
 
Water-soluble vitamins CORRECT ANSWER - Vitamin C and B 
 
Functions of Vitamin A? CORRECT ANSWER vision, gene regulation, immune function, bone growth, reproduction, cell membrane s...
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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 processing 
fortification adding nutrient not naturally present i...
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essential vitamins 
13 vitamins that animal cells need but can't synthesize 
found in both plant and animal sources 
2. vitamins produced by the 
body 
vitamin K and biotin (gut flora) 
vitamin D (skin) 
vitamin A (from beta carotene) 
niacin (tryptophan) 
3. two criteria for vitamins 
1. must be consumed in the diet to maintain health. 
2. symptoms of deficiency occur in its absence 
4. enrichment adding nutrients back that have been lost to processing 
5. fortification adding nutrient not nat...
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BIOD 121 Module 4 Problem Set FALL 2023 Portage learning
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Question 1 0/0pts 
When water is outside of a cell it is part of the e€xtracellular fluid. 
Answer 1: 
Correctl Extracellular 
| 
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Plant pigments that play an important role in preventing cardiovascular 
disease: 
 
 
 
provitamin A carotenoids 
Carotenoids 
 
 
carotenoids 
 Be familiar with all outlined aspects of the B and C vitamins, including 
benefits, effects of deficiencies, and primary food sources cont...
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TB07 Questions and answer Graded A
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TB07 Questions and answer Graded A 
Chapter 07: Vitamins 
Nix: Williams' Basic Nutrition and Diet Therapy, 15th Edition 
MULTIPLE CHOICE 
1. For a compound to be classified as a vitamin, it must 
a. be synthesized by the body. 
b. be required in large quantities. 
c. perform a vital function. 
d. be water soluble. 
ANS: C 
For a compound to be defined as a vitamin, it must be a vital, organic, dietary substance that is 
not a carbohydrate, fat, protein, or mineral and is necessary in only ver...
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Which amino acids must be present in a parenteral solution? 
a. valine, leucine, glycine, alanine 
b. tryptophan, phenylalanine, threonine, isoleucine 
c. phenylalanine, methionine, arginine, tyrosine 
d. lysine, glutamic acid, alanine, glycine - ANS- b. tryptophan, phenylalanine, 
threonine, isoleucine 
A parenteral solution requires adequate supplementation of all essential amino 
acids. 
Essential amino acids = those that can...
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UNH Nutr 400 Final Exam Study Guide
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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...
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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...
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