NUTR 400 (UNH) Final Exam Q&A 2022/2023

Primary location for Vitamin E's antioxidant activity? - Answer- Cellular membrane Rickets - Answer- Condition of impared Bone Formation Lack of Vitamin D Dietary intakes above UL of _______ are associated with teratogenic risks - Answer- Vitamin A T/F Vitamin A and D are the least likely to be toxic - Answer- False Active form of Vitamin D - Answer- Calcitrol Location of Iodine Intake (body part) - Answer- Thyroid Hormone Released by Pituitary Gland - Answer- TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) Produced in stomach, binds w/ B12, allows B12 to be absorbed - Answer- Intrinsic factor Rule of 300's - Answer- Good way to estimate daily calcium intake 300mg from other food sources, 300mg for each serving of dairy Function of Osteoclasts + Osteoblasts - Answer- Bone Remodeling Hormones that regulates blood calcium levels - Answer- Parathyroid Hormone + Calcitonon Vitamin aiding in absorption of Iron - Answer- Vitamin C Other name for Vitamin C - Answer- Ascorbic Acid Myoglobin + Hemoglobin - Answer- Hormones that store/release oxygen Cretinism - Answer- Lack of iodine during pregnancy, leads to permanent birth/developmental defets Calories per gram of macronutrients - Answer- Protein/Carbs = 4 cal/g Fats = 9 cal/g Alcohol = 7 cal/g Most common reason for exceeding UL intake - Answer- Supplementation Leading cause of death in the US - Answer- heart disease