NR 228 Nutrition Open book quiz 1 Major actions of vitamins & minerals 100% Accurate

Vitamin C - ANSWERAntioxidant, tissue building, iron absorption Thiamin (B1) - ANSWERFunctions as a coenzyme in energy metabolism, promotes appetite, and assists with muscle actions through its role in nerve functioning Riboflavin (B2) - ANSWERcoenzyme to release energy from cells Niacin (B3) - ANSWERaids in the metabolism of fats, glucose, and alcohol Pantothenic Acid (B5) - ANSWERInvolved in the metabolism of fats, carbohydrates, and proteins as part of coenzyme A Pyridoxine (B6) - ANSWERcellular function and synthesis of hemoglobin, neurotransmitters, and niacin Biotin - ANSWERUsed in fatty acid synthesis amino acid metabolism and the formation of glucose Folate - ANSWERSynthesis of amino acids and hemoglobin, lower neural tube defect in fetus