Questão 1
Questão
Where are vitamins and minerals absorbed in the body?
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small intestine
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liver
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heart
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large intestine
Questão 2
Questão
This nutrient is a part of the coenzyme FAD; milk is a significant source
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zinc
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calcium
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riboflavin
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iron
Questão 3
Questão
This nutrient is a part of the coenzyme known as NAD; the body can make it from the amino acid tryptophan
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zinc
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sodium
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thiamin
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niacin
Questão 4
Questão
This nutrient functions as part of a coenzyme in amino acid metabolism; it also helps to make red blood cells
Questão 5
Questão
Whole grain products and pork are significant sources of this vitamin; it's part of a coenzyme that helps to convert pyruvate to acetyl CoA.
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Riboflavin
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Niacin
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Thiamin
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Iodine
Questão 6
Questão
Nutrient that enhances insulin activity in the body; it's often sold as a supplement for weight loss.
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chromium
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iodine
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niacin
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riboflavin
Questão 7
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Which of these nutrients is NOT added to refined white flour during the enrichment process.
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Iodine
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Riboflavin
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Niacin
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Thiamin
Questão 8
Questão
Which energy metabolism nutrient is an essential component of thyroid hormones?
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Chromium
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Iron
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Iodine
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Magnesium
Questão 9
Questão
Which of these vitamins is not fat soluble?
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Vitamin A
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Vitamin C
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Vitamin K
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Vitamin D
Questão 10
Questão
What is the definition of an enzyme?
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proteins that stop biochemical reactions
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Most common cause of preventable brain damage in the world
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proteins that catalyze biochemical reactions
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the loss of electrons
Questão 11
Questão
Which is a source of B6 vitamins?
Questão 12
Questão
What much enriched flour contain?
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Thiamin (B1)
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Calcium
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Niacin (B3)
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Riboflavin (B2)
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Folic Acid
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Iron
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Magnesium
Questão 13
Questão
Who is at risk of Thiamin deficiency?
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elderly
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healthy adolescent
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alcoholics
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infants
Questão 14
Questão
Which is NOT one of the 4 d's relating to the thiamin deficiency, Pellagra?
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Diabetes
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Dermatitis
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Diarrhea
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Dementia
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Death
Questão 15
Questão
What is NOT true about chromium?
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May enhance insulin function
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promotes glucose uptake
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Essential component of thyroid hormones
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sources are whole grains, meats (liver), veggies
Questão 16
Questão
Which of these are NOT one of the functions of Iodine
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Regulates body temperature
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Regulates heartbeat
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Regulates growth
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Regulates blood cell production
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Regulates nerve and muscle function
Questão 17
Questão
Which is NOT a source of iodine?
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Saltwater seafood
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Whole grains
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Iodized salt
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Dairy products
Questão 18
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What is iodine deficiency called?
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Phenylketonuria (PKU)
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Glycogen Storage Disease
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Galactosemia
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Goiter
Questão 19
Questão
Thiamin pyrophosphate, TPP, is required for ___________.
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protein synthesis
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fatty acid synthesis
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carbohydrate metabolism
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DNA synthesis
Questão 20
Questão
Thiamin deficiency can be found among ________.
Questão 21
Questão
Which of the following water-soluble vitamins participate in oxidation-reduction reactions?
Questão 22
Questão
An alcoholic who consumes no dairy products is most at risk of developing ________ deficiency.
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choline
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vitamin B-6
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riboflavin
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thiamin
Questão 23
Questão
Niacin can be synthesized in cells from ______________.
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riboflavin
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fatty acids
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glucose
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tryptophan
Questão 24
Questão
Deficiencies of ________ and ____________ are extremely rare.
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biotin; pantothenic acid
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biotin; niacin
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riboflavin; niacin
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thiamin; niacin
Questão 25
Questão
Transamination reactions allow the formation of nonessential amino acids. Which vitamin is required for these reactions?
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thiamin
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niacin
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riboflavin
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vitamin B-6
Questão 26
Questão
Good sources of folate include _____________.
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lentils, spinach, asparagus, and fortified foods
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papayas, limes, oranges, and potatoes
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dairy products, fortified foods, and nuts
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tuna, chicken, beef, and dairy products
Questão 27
Questão
Folate functions in DNA synthesis and amino acid metabolism
Questão 28
Questão
Macrocytic anemia, peripheral neuropathy, and impaired cognitive function are signs of ____________ deficiency.
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ascorbic acid
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niacin
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vitamin B-12
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Vitamin B-6
Questão 29
Questão
Sources of vitamin B-12 include__________.
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whole grains, tuna, and eggs
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dairy products, meat, and fish
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citrus fruits, papayas, and bananas
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dairy products, whole grains, and leafy, green vegetables
Questão 30
Questão
Manganese is a cofactor for metabolic enzymes.
Questão 31
Questão
Which of the following is a function of iodine?
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acts as a component of superoxide dismutase enzyme
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aids in thyroid hormone metabolism
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functions in antioxidant defense
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enhances insulin activity
Questão 32
Questão
Which of the following is associated with the development of cretinism?
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iron deficiency
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zinc deficiency
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iodine deficiency
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selenium deficiency
Questão 33
Questão
Protein-rich foods are the main source of the mineral sulfur in our diets