Exam 10: Water-Soluble Vitamins

It is recommended that adults consume 400 g (DFE) of folate daily How does this recommendation change when a woman becomes pregnant?

Use the following case study (10-A) to answer questions Case Study 10-A: John is a 52-year-old factory worker.He has been admitted to the hospital and presents with muscle weakness and inflammation of his mouth.He is a bit confused and states that he isn't drinking now although he has a history of alcohol abuse.He has lost quite a bit of weight in the last six months, and his dietary intake has been poor.He was laid off a year ago but he is back to work part-time.Further testing has been ordered to determine the cause for concern and confirm the diagnosis. -Based on the information provided, what vitamin deficiency do the signs and symptoms suggest?

Mayonnaise and salad dressings contain significant amounts of:

Which vitamin is required by the enzyme that converts pyruvate to oxaloacetate, a key step in gluconeogenesis?

Enriching a food with nutrients is intended to make the nutritional content of food similar to what it was before processing

Bleeding gums, skin irritations, bruising, and poor wound healing are signs and symptoms of a condition called:

There are two classes of vitamins from a solubility standpoint, water-soluble and fat-soluble

Generally, the water-soluble vitamins are absorbed in the small intestine

Which vitamin is needed to synthesize nonessential amino acids from essential amino acids?

A deficiency of _____ results in microcytic, hypochromic anemia

High levels of homocysteine are associated with an increased risk for:

Which vitamin consists of a nitrogen-containing double ring structure, a nitrogen-containing single ring structure, and a glutamic acid?

What nutrient can be produced in the body from the amino acids methionine and lysine?

The amino acid tryptophan can be converted to:

Which of the following foods provides a good source of thiamin?

Which of the following foods contains "antithiamin factors" that destroy thiamin or interfere with its absorption?

Use the following case study (10-A) to answer questions Case Study 10-A: John is a 52-year-old factory worker.He has been admitted to the hospital and presents with muscle weakness and inflammation of his mouth.He is a bit confused and states that he isn't drinking now although he has a history of alcohol abuse.He has lost quite a bit of weight in the last six months, and his dietary intake has been poor.He was laid off a year ago but he is back to work part-time.Further testing has been ordered to determine the cause for concern and confirm the diagnosis. -Based on the information provided, what vitamin(s) would you recommend supplementing?

What mineral must be added to a food for it to be labeled "enriched"?

Use the following case study (10-A) to answer questions Case Study 10-A: John is a 52-year-old factory worker.He has been admitted to the hospital and presents with muscle weakness and inflammation of his mouth.He is a bit confused and states that he isn't drinking now although he has a history of alcohol abuse.He has lost quite a bit of weight in the last six months, and his dietary intake has been poor.He was laid off a year ago but he is back to work part-time.Further testing has been ordered to determine the cause for concern and confirm the diagnosis. -Which of the following diagnoses best fits the description?

Peppers, papayas, and peas contain a very good source of: