Chem Food & Medicine (Chapter 13) Summary Questions with Correct Answers

Chem Food & Medicine (Chapter 13) Summary Questions with Correct Answers Which of the following is not a precursor to retinol (pro-vitamin A)? - ***delta-tocopherol Which B vitamin cannot be produced by the body, resulting in deficiencies in many older adults and vegans? - ***cobalamin (B12) The body is capable of making all the ____ it needs - ***Vitamin D Which nutrient is not necessary for the formation of bone tissue? - ***Iron Vitamin K is ____ - ***found in dark green leafy vegetables used in the blood clotting process produced by bacteria in the intestines ^ALL OF THE ABOVE^ Because excess ____ leave the body in urine, it is not possible to receive toxic doses from food - ***water-soluble vitamins All of the following are B vitamins except ____ (niacin, choline, thiamin, and pantothenic acid) - ***choline Vitamin C helps the body ____ - ***Produce collagen Two nutrients that work as antioxidants are ____ - ***Vitamins C and E Major minerals are ____ - ***Needed in excess of 100 mg per day