Tocopherol - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Thiamin chemical form Answer> - vitamin B1; thiamin pyrophosphate (TPP) Niacin chemical form Answer> NAD; nicotinic acid Vitamin B12 chemical form Answer> methylcyanocobalamine Folate chemical form Answer> Methyl tetrahydrafolate (Methyl-THF) Vitamin C chemical form Answer> Ascorbic acid Vitamin A chemical form Answer> retinol; retinoic acid (orange/red pigment) Vitamin D chemical form Answer> ergocalciferol (plants); cholecalciferol (animals); calcidol (circu...

Vitamin - essential organic compounds needed in small amounts Divided into 2 groups based on - solubility in water or fat Water soluble vitamins - B and C Fat soluble vitamins - A, D, E, K Food groups that lack B12? - Grains, vegetables, fruits Food groups low in vitamin C? - Grains, dairy, protein Vitamin absorption occurs mainly in - the small intestine Compound that's the basis for the RDA for vitamin E? - Alpha-tocopherol because it's the only form of vitamin E that can be used by ...

what is an ecological study? compare disease rates at the population level with specific exposures - correlation what is a case-control study? compare info from cases and controls - past exposures result associated with case-control odds ratio = odds exposued in cases / odds exposed in controls What is a cohort study? collect info from diet for those without disease and follow for years to observe if disease occur result for cohort study relative risk = risk in exposed / risk in unex...

BIOD 121 (Portage) Module 4 Already Passed Vitamins Organic compounds required in small amounts that regulate and support body processes Essential vitamins Found in both plant and animal sources, and the majority cannot be synthesized. Enrichment Adding lost nutrients, from milling and processing, back into the final product. Fortification Supplementing a product with additional vitamins not normally found in the product Fat-soluble Dependent on dietary fat for absorption; s...

Hyperglycemia -Correct Answer sugar builds up in the body and leads to a high sugar concentration in the blood Vitamin A -Correct Answer Retinol - aids in bone growth, skin health, and the ability to reproduce, eye health carrots, sweet potatoes, pumpkin, spinach, beef, pork, chicken, eggs, and broccoli Vitamin B12 -Correct Answer Cyanocobalamin - production of blood cels and aids in maintaining the health of the nervous system Lack can lead to anemia and severe problems with nervo...

FSHN 360 Final Exam Study Guide Solutions Active form of Vitamin C - Ans:-Ascorbate or ascorbic acid Active form of Thiamin - Ans:-TPP Active form of Riboflavin - Ans:-FADH2 Active form of Niacin - Ans:-NADH/NADPH Active form of Biotin - Ans:-Biotin Active form of Pantothenic acid - Ans:-CoA Active form of Vitamin B6 - Ans:-PLP Active form of Folate - Ans:-THF or folic acid Active form of B12 - Ans:-cobalamin Active form of Vitamin A - Ans:-Retinol, retinal, retinoic acid Active form ...

EXAM 2 - NUTRITION - NR-228 EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, GRADED A+ Water and minerals are primary components - -of body fluids, and each performs other functions as well. Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) - -highest average daily intake level of a nutrient likely to pose no risk of negative health effects Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) - -average amount of a nutrient considered adequate to meet the needs of all healthy people (98%) Alpha-tocopherol (a-TE) - -The most activ...

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...

Exam QuestionsThe degree of saturation for fatty acids is based on which of the following? - correct answer The number of C-C double bonds because fatty acids vary in the length of their of hydrocarbon chains (chain length) and the number of C-C double bonds within the chain Hydrogenation of a vegetable oil will: - correct answer Increase the melting point. This means oils can be a solid at room temp. This is beneficial because the market for vegetable oils increases to provide competition fo...

Exam 2 - Nutrition - NR-228 Water and minerals are primary components - correct answer-of body fluids, and each performs other functions as well. Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) - correct answer-highest average daily intake level of a nutrient likely to pose no risk of negative health effects Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) - correct answer-average amount of a nutrient considered adequate to meet the needs of all healthy people (98%) Alpha-tocopherol (a-TE) - correct answer-The most...