Exam 8: Vitamins

To provide a sufficient amount of thiamin for increased ATP production, athletes should make sure that they have sufficient _____ in their diets.

indicate whether each vitamin is classified as water or fat soluble. -Pantothenic acid

There is strong evidence that exercise substantially increases the need for most vitamins.

indicate whether each vitamin is classified as water or fat soluble. -Vitamin D

Which of the following statements is true about B-complex vitamins?

indicate the type of vitamin most closely associated with each characteristic. -No designated storage site

Which of the following is a general function of vitamin C?

indicate whether each vitamin is classified as water or fat soluble. -Vitamin B1 (thiamin)

indicate whether each vitamin is classified as water or fat soluble. -Vitamin A

Compare and contrast water-soluble vitamins with fat-soluble vitamins.

indicate the type of vitamin most closely associated with each characteristic. -Generally requires a protein carrier for transport

Compare and contrast vitamins based on their source-naturally occurring in food, added to foods during processing, and found in supplements.

The vitamin that acts like a hormone is:

Athletes generally consume sufficient thiamin, riboflavin, and niacin if they also consume sufficient:

Low thiamin intake in athletes is associated with:

Naturally occurring vitamins are typically lost when food is processed.

Each vitamin plays specific roles in the body that cannot be replaced or substituted by other vitamins.

The B-complex vitamins provide energy.

The best way for athletes to offset any moderate losses of vitamins through sweat or urine is to take a multivitamin supplement.

A male athlete consumes fortified breakfast cereal and two fortified energy bars each day. His vitamin intake most likely: