HNF 150 Vitamins (Exam 2) Questions With Complete
Solutions
Alpha-Tocopherol Correct Answers The most biologically
active form of vitamin E.
Antioxidants Correct Answers Vitamin A and beta carotene
(fat soluble), vitamin E (fat soluble), and vitamin C (water
soluble).
Antioxidants Correct Answers Vitamins that donate electrons
to free radicals - stabilize free radicals and stops the chan
reaction; reduce injury to tissues.
Apples Correct Answers Which food provides the highest
amount of antioxidants per serving?
B Vitamins Correct Answers Helpers - cells breakdown carbs,
fats, and proteins for energy; helps make proteins from amino
acids; helps cells multiply.
B Vitamins Correct Answers Thiamin, riboflavin, niacin,
folate, but main B12, vitamin B6, biotin, and pantothenic acid.
Beriberi Correct Answers Loss of sensation in the hands and
feet, muscle weakness, and paralysis - thiamin deficiency.
Biotin and Pantothenic Acid Deficiency Correct Answers
Abundant in food - little risk; consuming 2 dozen raw egg
whites daily would lead to it.
, Biotin and Pantothenic Acid Functions Correct Answers
Energy metabolism, synthesis of lipids neurotransmitters, and
steroid hormones. (No toxicity reported)
Bone Growth Correct Answers Failure to grow is one of the
first signs of vitamin A deficiency in young kids.
False Correct Answers Going to the tanning booth is a safe
way to obtain vitamin D.
False Correct Answers The theory that vitamin C prevents or
cures colds is well supported research.
Fasting Correct Answers Has a lower BMR compared to
normal.
Fat Soluble Vitamins Correct Answers Found in fats and oils
of foods - require bile for absorption; absorbed by the lymph;
travel through the body associated with protein carriers; stored
in the liver and fatty tissue until needed - the body can survive
weeks without consuming fat soluble vitamins; can be toxic if
too much; diverse roles in the body.
Fat Soluble Vitamins Correct Answers Stay in the body longer
- vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin K.
Folate Deficiency Correct Answers Pernicious anemia, low
immunity, and abnormal digestion.
Folate Food Sources Correct Answers Asparagus, beets,
spinach, enriched cereal.
Solutions
Alpha-Tocopherol Correct Answers The most biologically
active form of vitamin E.
Antioxidants Correct Answers Vitamin A and beta carotene
(fat soluble), vitamin E (fat soluble), and vitamin C (water
soluble).
Antioxidants Correct Answers Vitamins that donate electrons
to free radicals - stabilize free radicals and stops the chan
reaction; reduce injury to tissues.
Apples Correct Answers Which food provides the highest
amount of antioxidants per serving?
B Vitamins Correct Answers Helpers - cells breakdown carbs,
fats, and proteins for energy; helps make proteins from amino
acids; helps cells multiply.
B Vitamins Correct Answers Thiamin, riboflavin, niacin,
folate, but main B12, vitamin B6, biotin, and pantothenic acid.
Beriberi Correct Answers Loss of sensation in the hands and
feet, muscle weakness, and paralysis - thiamin deficiency.
Biotin and Pantothenic Acid Deficiency Correct Answers
Abundant in food - little risk; consuming 2 dozen raw egg
whites daily would lead to it.
, Biotin and Pantothenic Acid Functions Correct Answers
Energy metabolism, synthesis of lipids neurotransmitters, and
steroid hormones. (No toxicity reported)
Bone Growth Correct Answers Failure to grow is one of the
first signs of vitamin A deficiency in young kids.
False Correct Answers Going to the tanning booth is a safe
way to obtain vitamin D.
False Correct Answers The theory that vitamin C prevents or
cures colds is well supported research.
Fasting Correct Answers Has a lower BMR compared to
normal.
Fat Soluble Vitamins Correct Answers Found in fats and oils
of foods - require bile for absorption; absorbed by the lymph;
travel through the body associated with protein carriers; stored
in the liver and fatty tissue until needed - the body can survive
weeks without consuming fat soluble vitamins; can be toxic if
too much; diverse roles in the body.
Fat Soluble Vitamins Correct Answers Stay in the body longer
- vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin K.
Folate Deficiency Correct Answers Pernicious anemia, low
immunity, and abnormal digestion.
Folate Food Sources Correct Answers Asparagus, beets,
spinach, enriched cereal.
