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BIOD 121 Portage module 4 Latest 2024 100% Pass essential vitamins 13 vitamins that animal cells need but can't synthesize found in both plant and animal sources vitamins produced by the body vitamin K and biotin (gut flora) vitamin D (skin) vitamin A (from beta carotene) niacin (tryptophan) two criteria for vitamins 1. must be consumed in the diet to maintain health. 2. symptoms of deficiency occur in its absence enrichment adding nutrients back that have been lost to pro...

MODULE 4 (BIOD 121) FINAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 2023- 2024 Vitamins - CORRECT ANSWER-(vita- means life and -amine means nitrogen containing) are organic compounds that the body needs in small amounts What is obtained through the diet and help regulate and support a variety of processes related to digestion, absorption, metabolism, body regulations?? - CORRECT ANSWER-vitamins what is the main overall function of vitamins? - CORRECT ANSWER-to regulate and support what are th...

UNH Nutrition 400 Final Exam (Answered) 8 enzymes of vitamin B Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Folate, B12, Biotin, Pantothenic Acid, B6 Niacin can be synthesized from? tryptophan Major functions of Folate Formation of DNA, metabolize amino acids, formation of neurotransmitters Synthetic form of folate? folic acid Folate deficiencies can cause? macrocytic anemia and neural tube defects major functions of vitamin B12 formation of blood, folate metabolism, homocysteine metabolism, maintai...

BIOD 121 (portage): Module 4 Exam Questions And Answers (Verified And Updated) essential vitamins 13 vitamins that animal cells need but can't synthesize found in both plant and animal sources vitamins produced by the body vitamin K and biotin (gut flora) vitamin D (skin) vitamin A (from beta carotene) niacin (tryptophan) two criteria for vitamins 1. must be consumed in the diet to maintain health. 2. symptoms of deficiency occur in its absence enrichment adding nutrien...

1. The chemical name for preformed vitamin A is: a. beta carotene. b. rhodopsin. c. retinaldehyde. d. retinol. ANS: D DIF: Easy REF: p. 102 MSC: Type of Question: Knowledge 2. The major provitamin form of vitamin A found in plant pigments is known as: a. beta carotene. b. chlorophyll. c. retinoid. d. beta xanthophyll. ANS: A DIF: Easy REF: p. 102 MSC: Type of Question: Knowledge 3. Liver stores of vitamin A are usually sufficient to last approximately: a. 1 week. b. 3 to 5 weeks....

RD Exam Prep: Vitamin and Minerals Questions and Answers 100% Pass Vitamin A - Answer- Properties/Functions: Group of fat-soluble retinoids; immune function, skin, essential for vision and reproduction, delayed formation of cataracts; 2 forms available in the diet including preformed vitamin A (retinol) and provitamin A (carotenoids) DRI: Males 900mcg/d and Females 700mcg/d Deficiencies: Nyctalopia (reversible night-blindness), vision loss, dry eyes, Bitot's spots (keratin build-up in e...

ATINutritionProctored2019Exam RETAKE Question 1: A nurse Is providing dietary teaching about prevention of neural tube defects in the fetustoaclientwhoispregnant.Whichofthefollowing nutrients should thenurserecommend? ●Calcium ●Folate ●VitaminB12 ●Magnesium Question2:Anurseiscaringforaclient whohadastrokeandhasmanifestationsofdysphagia. Which of thefollowing interventionsshould the nursetake? ●Tilttheclientsheadbackwardtofacilitate swallowing. ●Useliquids toclearfoodfromth...

ATI Nutrition Proctored 2019 ExamRETAKE Question 1: A nurse Is providing dietary teaching about prevention of neural tube defects in the fetustoaclientwhoispregnant. Whichofthefollowingnutrients shouldthenurserecommend? ●Calcium ●Folate ●Vitamin B12 ●Magnesium Question2:Anurseiscaringforaclientwhohad astrokeandhasmanifestationsofdysphagia. Whichofthefollowing interventionsshould the nursetake? ●Tilttheclients headbackwardtofacilitateswallowing. ●Useliquidstoclearfoodfromth...

1. The chemical name for preformed vitamin A is: a. beta carotene. b. rhodopsin. c. retinaldehyde. d. retinol. ANS: D DIF: Easy REF: p. 102 MSC: Type of Question: Knowledge 2. The major provitamin form of vitamin A found in plant pigments is known as: a. beta carotene. b. chlorophyll. c. retinoid. d. beta xanthophyll. ANS: A DIF: Easy REF: p. 102 MSC: Type of Question: Knowledge 3. Liver stores of vitamin A are usually sufficient to last approximately: a. 1 week. b. 3 to 5 weeks....

HLTH 330 CH 7, 8 & 9 bioavailability - correct answer the extent to which the body can absorb and use a nutrient provitamin (vitamin precursor) - correct answer a compound that can be converted into the active form of a vitamin in the body pellagra - correct answer a disease resulting from niacin deficiency, which causes dermatitis, diarrhea, dementia, and if not treated, death niacin - correct answer B vitamin that forms coenzymes essential for glucose metabolism niacin equivalents...