Exam 8: Vitamins

Examine the Nutrition Facts panel for wild Alaskan salmon. How much vitamin D is in one serving (3 ounces) of cooked salmon?

Besides being supplied in the diet, some micronutrients are synthesized in the body. For example, ________ can be synthesized by microorganisms in the intestinal tract.

Vitamins involved in red blood cell synthesis are

A rich folate food source would be

Consuming adequate ________ during pregnancy can help prevent neural tube defects, such as spina bifida.

Which B vitamin is required for amino acid metabolism?

Drying of the cornea due to vitamin A deficiency is called

________ is unique among the B vitamins because bacterial synthesis of the vitamin contributes to meeting human needs.

Foods that are sources of chemicals that provide health benefits beyond being essential dietary nutrients are termed

Accutane (an acne medication) is a derivative of vitamin

Match the following terms with the descriptions below. -Pernicious anemia

The vitamin that aids in activating fatty acids so they can yield energy is

Match each term with its definition. -Accumulation of dead cells and secretions on the cornea of the eye

The synthetic form of folate (folic acid) is ________ bioavailable than the natural form of the vitamin.

Consistently consuming raw egg whites, as in a daily high-protein drink, can bind and result in a deficiency of this vitamin.

In North America, which of the following populations is most susceptible to deficiencies of B vitamins?

Antibiotics often destroy beneficial bacteria (e.g., in the gastrointestinal tract) along with pathogenic strains. This can decrease bacterial synthesis of

Which of the following is most likely to result in vitamin toxicity if consumed daily over a long period of time?

The apparent role of ________ in prevention of birth defects is similar to that of folate.

Which of the following is the best food source of riboflavin?