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| The bioavailability of a vitamin is not influenced by |
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| The cost of the food product |
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| In order to minimize loss of vitamins during food preparation one might |
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| refrigerate fresh food and vegetables |
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| which of the following statement is false with respect to fat-soluble vitamins |
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| no toxic effect can occur since they are typically excreted in the urine |
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| Alcoholics are at an increased risk to have a |
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| Symptoms associated with riboflavin deficiency include |
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| cracks at the corners of the mouth |
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| Biotin plays a critical factor in the metabolic pathway of which compound |
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| Which B vitamin coenzyme plays a role in the synthesis of heme, nucleic acids and lecithin |
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| pyridoxal phosphate (PPL) |
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| Which B vitamin is necessary for the conversion of vitamin B12 to an active coenzyme form |
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| Symptoms associated with scurvy |
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| can be resolved with adequate amounts of vitamin c |
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| flushing of the skin can be associated with the ingestion of |
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| When the diet contains an adequate amount of protein, what amino acid can be used by the body to synthesize niacin |
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| what is a chief function of the B vitamin |
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| which of the following is NOT among the general characteristics of the water-soluble vitamins |
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| they are absorbed directly into the blood |
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| The absorption of which of the following vitamins is most affected by the disorder atrophic gastritis |
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| Which of the following explains why B vitamin deficiencies lead to lack of energy |
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| coenzymes needed for energy metabolism are produced in insufficient amounts |
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| which of the following is NOT among the common signs of pellagra |
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| The Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome may be treated with supplements of |
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| Research has shown that the risk for neutral tube defects is lowered by taking supplements of |
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| The sign and symptoms of riboflavin deficiency are known collectively as |
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| What vitamin forms a part of coenzyme A |
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| The chief symptoms of early vitamin B6 deficiency include |
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| Which of the following characteristics is shared by vitamin B12 and folate |
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| both are required for nuclide acid synthesis |
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| Pernicious anemia results from a deficiency of |
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| The protein that requires ascorbic acid for its formation is |
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| Which of the following is an early sign of vitamin c deficiency |
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| Your friend Jane just returned from the doctor, who diagnosed her with a specific vitamin B toxicity. However, she doesn't recall the name of the vitamin. Which of the following is the only possible culprit associated with toxicity symptoms |
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| A deficiency of which of the following vitamins results in accumulation of homocysteine in the blood |
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| Those groups who are at risk for developing marginal nutrient deficiencies and may benefit from taking vitamin supplements include |
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all the above
(women of childbearing age and pregnant women, vegans, athletes who are engaged in intense competitive events, and people with low energy intakes such as habitual dieters and the elderly) |
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| Why shouldn't vitamin E supplements be taken for at least one week before surgery |
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| vitamin E acts as a blood thinner and could lead to excessive bleeding |
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| The known dangers of taking vitamin supplements include all of the following EXCEPT |
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| Pathogenic bacterial overgrowth of the large intestine leading to increased risk of infection |
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| There are certain groups of people that under certain circumstances should not take specific supplements identify which of the following is correct |
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all of the above
(postmenopausal women should not take vitamin A supplements, smokers should not tale beta-carotene supplements, men and postmenopausal women should not take iron supplements) |
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| Which of the following describes the basic function of a coenzyme |
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| attaches to an enzyme and allows a chemical reaction to take place |
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| Biotin can be synthesized by |
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| What is the most likely reason for the development of a vitamin B12 deficiency |
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