Prolonged baking can _____ water

soluble vitamins in food.

Break chemical bonds of

An inflamed tongue is a sign of:

Riboflavin deficiency

When taken in megadoses, which nutrient

has been effective in lowering serum

LDL cholesterol levels?

Niacin

Coenzyme NAD is derived from:

Niacin

Which of the following foods is the

best source of vitamin B₆?

1 banana

Prolonged megadoses of vitamin B₆

may cause:

Nerve damage

Consuming excess amount of folate

may mask a(n) ______ deficiency.

Vitamin B₁₂

A deficiency of ______ causes beriberi.

Thiamin

What water soluble vitamin is known to

be toxic in large doses?

B₆

Which of the following foods is the best

source of pantothenic acid?

1 cup of mushroom

Which statement is false?

Vitamin B₆ is part of the hormone

epinepherine.

*it's part of norepinepherine*

True or False?

Signs of thiamin deficiency may appear within

2 weeks of eliminating the nutrient from

the diet?

True

True or False?

The deficiency disease for vitamin C

is scurvy.

True

True or False

Emotional stress increases the body's need

for many vitamins.

False

*physical stress, not emotional stress*

Which is a niacin deficiency

disorder?

Pellagra

What's a sign of riboflavin

deficiency?

Glossitis

(the tongue gets shiny, smoth, and inflammed)

Which is a vitamin B₁₂ disorder?

Pernicious anemia

(autoimmune disorder where the body destroys

the parietal cells in the stomach.)

Which is a vitamin C deficiency

disorder?

Scurvy

(the body loses its ability to synthesize collagen,

connective tissue starts breaking down,

and gums and joints begin to bleed)