Exam 10: Water-Soluble Vitamins

Mia lacks sufficient amounts of intrinsic factor.  As such,she is at risk for ________.

Pregnant women who have a history of inadequate ________ intakes are at risk of having babies with neural tube defects.

Ron's diet lacks niacin.He hasn't developed pellagra,because he consumes a high-protein diet that contains plenty of ________,the precursor for niacin.

Georgiana is 75 years old.She is very healthy and the only medication she takes is a prescription drug that reduces her stomach's acid production.Her diet includes a variety of foods from all food groups.Based on this information,Georgiana is at risk of developing ________.

Biotin is a coenzyme needed for certain metabolic reactions that add carbon dioxide to other compounds.

Which of the following food items contains the lowest content of biotin?

Which of the following practices is associated with an increased risk of cancer?

Which of the following foods is a rich source of vitamin C?

Kevin is a bodybuilder who takes a variety of vitamin supplements.He often has diarrhea,and last week he was diagnosed with a kidney stone.Based on this information,which of his supplements is most likely contributing to his current health problems?

________ are water-soluble vitamins.

Folate metabolism is dependent on vitamin B-12.

________ is added to refined grain products as part of the enrichment process.

The thiamin-deficiency disease is known as ________.