Pop quizzes

• Performed Vitamin A is known as ____, whereas Provitamin A is known as ____

  retinoids

  carotenoids
• A hemorrhage due to poor blood clotting may be a result of

  Deficiency in Vitamin K
• Oils, nuts, and seeds are excellent food sources of

  Vitamin E
• People at risk for low levels of Vitamin D include all of the following EXCEPT

  Individuals who consume oily fish
• true or false. a young female who has an outdoor job and consumes adequate amounts of fish, dairy, and fortified grains should consider taking a Vitamin D supplement.

  false
• Niacin can be synthesized in cells from

  Tryptophan
• Adequate sources of Vitamin B-12 include

  Dairy product, meats, fish
• Most water-soluble vitamins are rapidly excreted except the two that are stored for longer periods. These include

  vitamin B12

  vitamin B6
• The 3 D’s of Pellagra (Niacin deficiency) include all of the following

  Dermatitis

  Dementia

  Diarrhea
• The 3 D’s of Pellagra (Niacin deficiency) include all of the following except…

  Dental Caries
• All B-vitamins function as coenzymes

  True
• Phytic acid and oxalic acid bind to minerals and enhance their absorption. 

  False
• The DASH diet is often recommended to help treat

  hypertension
• Heme iron is found in animal products and absorbed much more readily compared to nonheme iron.

  True
• Goitrogens decrease the bioavailability of which trace mineral?

  Iodine
• Cancer runs in Bill’s family. Although genetics play a roll, Bill can engage in which behavior as a form of prevention?

  Manage his weight