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PRACTICE NOTES 2026

◉ Basal Energy Expenditure (BEE) Answer: the energy expended to
maintain an awake resting body that is not digesting food.


◉ Resting energy expenditure (REE) Answer: the amount of energy
required to maintain basic body functions.


◉ What is Anthropometric? Answer: measurements of the body and
body parts.


◉ What are vitamins? Answer: Non-caloric, organic compounds
needed in small quantities to assist in simple functions.


◉ Functions of vitamins Answer: - Components of enzymes
- Antioxidants
- Hormones that affect gene expression
- Components of cell membranes
- Components of light sensitive rhodopsin molecule in eyes
- Tissue structure and protection
- Prevention of deficiency diseases

, ◉ What are the two metabolisms of vitamins? Answer: - Fat soluble
vitamins
- Water soluble vitamins


◉ Name the different types of fat-soluble vitamins. Answer:
Vitamins: A, D, E and K.


◉ Name the different types of water soluble vitamins. Answer:
Vitamins C, B1, B2, B3, B6, and B12


◉ Vitamin A (Retinol) functions Answer: vision, tissue strength and
immunity, growth.


◉ Vitamin A toxicity symptoms Answer: - Bone pain
- Dry skin
- Fatigue
- Anorexia
- Hair loss
- Liver damage


◉ Vitamin A sources Answer: - liver
- milk

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