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Nutrition Ch. 10
Nutrition Study Guide for Chapter 10
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| ___ percent of US adults do NOT take a multivitamin-mineral supplement regularly. | 70 |
| Excessive consumption of alcohol, also referred to as alcohol abuse, creates a vitamin ___ deficiency in 4 out of 5 people. | B1 |
| There are many ways to prevent diseases; antioxidants are substances that neutralize ____________ and may play a role in disease prevention | free-radicals |
| People consuming no animal products are more likely to develop a vitamin _____ deficiency; particularly true for vegetarians who are ______ | B12; vegan. |
| Cracking and redness at the corners of the mouth is called ________ and is characterized by a vitamin ___ deficiency. | cheilosis; B2 |
| Citrus fruits are a significant source of vitamin __ | C |
| Several steps are necessary for proper absorption of vitamin B12, one of the steps involves _____ acid and intrinsic factor releasing vitamin _____ | HCl; B12 |
| __________ _________ is required for absorption of vitamin B12 | Intrinsic factor |
| Large doses of vitamin B3 can ____ HDL cholesterol. | raise |
| Milk is typically stored in opaque containers to decrease UV light exposure which decreases _________ destruction. | riboflavin |
| Pork is an excellent source of ________ | thiamin |
| True or Fasle: Fat soluble vitamins can be consumed “less” frequently than water soluble vitamins because the body stores fat soluble vitamins for longer periods of time. | True |
| Prevention of ______ _______ defects is related to increased intake of folic acid/folate | neural tube |
| Another name for _________ is vitamin B2 | riboflavin |
| Substances that decrease the adverse effects of free radicals are known as ____________ | antioxidants |
| The type of food preparation and several other factors affect the ____________ of vitamins in food | bioavailability |
| People who overconsume supplemental vitamin B6 can inadvertently cause nerve damage and affect ability to _______ | walk |
| _________ requires vitamin C for synthesis. | Collagen |
| Prolonged vitamin B1 deficiency causes _____ ______ | Beri Beri |
| When people take high doses of supplemental ______ , one of the pharmacological effects is flushing (reddening) of the face and torso. | niacin |
| Your adrenal glands contain more vitamin __ than any other organ | C |
| Vitamin ___ is required to convert tryptophan to niacin | B6 |
| The FDA regulates ________ _________ | dietary supplements |
| Dark green vegetables are rich sources of _________ | folate |
| ______ is one of the primary contributors of riboflavin for most Americans | Milk |
| If your gums are inflamed and bleeding, you very likely are deficient in vitamin ___ | C |
| Niacin, also known of vitamin ___ can be toxic in large doses and people on high dosages often need to have _____ functions monitored. | B3; liver |
| Megaloblastic anemia is characterized by large, immature RBCs and caused by deficiencies of ______ and vitamin ____ | folate; B12 |
| Every year many children die from consuming supplemental _____ | iron |
| Folate supplements are recommended for women 1 month before conception and during the ____ trimester of pregnancy to prevent ________ ______ defects which may occur during the early weeks of pregnancy | first; neural tube |
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