Question 1

Match between columns Premises: Also known as vitamin B ₂ Large doses can raise HDL cholesterol Toxicity from this vitamin is known to cause nerve damage and inability to walk Required for absorption of vitamin B ₁₂ Required to maintain nerve fiber sheath Vitamin made in the body from methionine Richest food source of thiamin The antiscorbutic factor Substances that neutralize free radicals and may play role in disease prevention Vitamin whose principal active form is part of coenzyme A (CoA) Precursor of niacin Nutrient whose deficiency causes beriberi Greatest contributor of riboflavin for most people Vitamin C is required for the synthesis of this substance Caused by riboflavin deficiency and characterized by cracks and redness at corners of mouth A low-protein diet centered on this food that once caused widespread pellagra in the U.S. South Justly famous as a source of vitamin C Prevention of neural tube defects is related to increased intake of this substance by pregnant women One of the first two symptoms of folate deficiency Deficiency of this vitamin is induced by feeding raw egg whites

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Question 2

About what percentage of U.S. adults take a multivitamin-mineral supplement regularly?

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Approximately 30% of U.S. adults take a multivitamin-mineral supplement regularly, according to data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).

Question 3

Which of the following is symptom of scurvy?

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Poor wound healing is a symptom of scurvy, which is caused by a deficiency in vitamin C. Vitamin C is essential for the synthesis of collagen, which is necessary for wound healing.

Question 4

The RDA for vitamin C _____.

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The RDA for vitamin C can be easily met by consuming one serving of many fruits and vegetables, such as an orange, bell pepper, or broccoli. While the RDA for vitamin C is slightly lower for cigarette smokers, this is not the best choice since it is not the only correct answer. The RDA for vitamin C is not the same for men and women – it is 75 milligrams per day for women and 90 milligrams per day for men. The RDA for vitamin C is not based on iron requirements.

Question 5

Discuss vitamin C deficiency, including its symptoms and treatment.

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Question 6

Discuss food sources for vitamin C: What foods are the best sources? What other foods can be important sources? What foods are poor sources?

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Question 7

Which type of supplement is particularly toxic and has caused deaths in children?

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Iron supplements can be particularly toxic when consumed in large amounts, and there have been instances where accidental ingestion by children has led to serious poisoning and even death. Iron overdose is a leading cause of poisoning deaths in children under six.

Question 8

Discuss the groups of people most at risk for vitamin B ₁₂ deficiency and why they are at risk.

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Question 9

The synthesis of collagen requires vitamin C to work with what other nutrient?

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Vitamin C is essential for the synthesis of collagen as it helps in the hydroxylation of proline and lysine, which requires iron as a cofactor.

Question 10

Under what circumstances might vitamin-mineral supplements be appropriate?

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Question 11

Which federal agency regulates dietary supplements?

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates dietary supplements under the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA). The other agencies listed do not have authority over dietary supplements.

Question 12

Explain folate's importance to pregnancy.

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Question 13

Explain what dietary folate equivalents are.

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Question 14

Which of the following is NOT known to increase vitamin C needs?

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Physical activity is not known to increase vitamin C needs. While stress, including infections, burns, and cigarette smoking, can increase the body's requirement for vitamin C, regular physical activity does not significantly affect vitamin C needs in the same way.

Question 15

Describe the roles that vitamin C performs-or may perform-in the body.

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Question 16

The amount of folate available to the body from naturally occurring sources, fortified foods, and supplements, accounting for differences in the bioavailability from each source is known as ____________________.

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Question 17

Substances like vitamin C that significantly decrease the adverse effects of free radicals on normal physiological functions are known as ____________________.

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Question 18

What organ in the body contains more vitamin C than any other organ?

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Question 19

From what does v itamin C protects tissues?

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Question 20

Which of the following is a function of vitamin C?

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Quiz 10: The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C

Match the correct answer with the appropriate term.

About what percentage of U.S. adults take a multivitamin-mineral supplement regularly?

Which of the following is symptom of scurvy?

The RDA for vitamin C _____.

Discuss vitamin C deficiency, including its symptoms and treatment.

Discuss food sources for vitamin C: What foods are the best sources? What other foods can be important sources? What foods are poor sources?

Which type of supplement is particularly toxic and has caused deaths in children?

Discuss the groups of people most at risk for vitamin B ₁₂ deficiency and why they are at risk.

The synthesis of collagen requires vitamin C to work with what other nutrient?

Under what circumstances might vitamin-mineral supplements be appropriate?

Which federal agency regulates dietary supplements?

Explain folate's importance to pregnancy.

Explain what dietary folate equivalents are.

Which of the following is NOT known to increase vitamin C needs?

Describe the roles that vitamin C performs-or may perform-in the body.

The amount of folate available to the body from naturally occurring sources, fortified foods, and supplements, accounting for differences in the bioavailability from each source is known as ____________________.

Substances like vitamin C that significantly decrease the adverse effects of free radicals on normal physiological functions are known as ____________________.

What organ in the body contains more vitamin C than any other organ?

From what does v itamin C protects tissues?

Which of the following is a function of vitamin C?

Quiz 10: The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C

Match the correct answer with the appropriate term.

About what percentage of U.S. adults take a multivitamin-mineral supplement regularly?

Which of the following is symptom of scurvy?

The RDA for vitamin C _____.

Discuss vitamin C deficiency, including its symptoms and treatment.

Discuss food sources for vitamin C: What foods are the best sources? What other foods can be important sources? What foods are poor sources?

Which type of supplement is particularly toxic and has caused deaths in children?

Discuss the groups of people most at risk for vitamin B 12 deficiency and why they are at risk.

The synthesis of collagen requires vitamin C to work with what other nutrient?

Under what circumstances might vitamin-mineral supplements be appropriate?

Which federal agency regulates dietary supplements?

Explain folate's importance to pregnancy.

Explain what dietary folate equivalents are.

Which of the following is NOT known to increase vitamin C needs?

Describe the roles that vitamin C performs-or may perform-in the body.

The amount of folate available to the body from naturally occurring sources, fortified foods, and supplements, accounting for differences in the bioavailability from each source is known as ____________________.

Substances like vitamin C that significantly decrease the adverse effects of free radicals on normal physiological functions are known as ____________________.

What organ in the body contains more vitamin C than any other organ?

From what does v itamin C protects tissues?

Which of the following is a function of vitamin C?

Discuss the groups of people most at risk for vitamin B ₁₂ deficiency and why they are at risk.