NR 350 Nutrition Exam #3 Study Guide
Chapters 7,8,9,10,11
Be familiar with the Learning Objectives, Take Home Messages and Key terms for each chapter.
Chapter 7: Vitamins
1. What are vitamins?
Essential nutrients. Organic compounds, tasteless, need the right amount
2. What are the water-soluble and the fat-soluble vitamins?
Fat- A,D,E,K
Water- B’s, C, Folate, Biotin, everything else basically
3. Know the functions, dietary sources, and deficiency and toxicity symptoms for
the water soluble and the fat-soluble vitamins.
4. What vitamins can be made in the body?
D and K
5. What factors can destroy the vitamin content of foods?
Heat, air, water
What is a good way to heat vegetables to minimize nutrient losses when
storing and preparing fruits and vegetables?
In a little water for short periods of time
6. Which vitamins serve as antioxidants?
A,C,E, and beta-carotene
7. What is the best dietary source of Riboflavin?
Milk
How is riboflavin preserved in the number one dietary source in America,
milk?
Being stored in opaque containers
8. What are the main functions of folate, fluoride and Vitamin K?
K- bone strength and blood clotting factors
, Folate- DNA synthesis,create and maintain new cells (inc. RBC’s),Use
amino acids, can reduce risk of some cancers, deficiency in pregnancy
can lead to defects (i.e. spina bifida)
Fluoride- rebuild enamel, slow down the loss of minerals in the
enamel,Reverse early signs of tooth decay, prevent growth of harmful oral
bacteria
9. Be able to identify food sources high in B12, potassium and folate.
B12- meat, fish, poultry, fortified cereals, legumes, peanut butter, nuts,
fruits + veggies.
Folate- enriched grains, legumes, broccoli, asparagus, leafy greens
K- Green veggies, margarine, vegetable oils
10. What disorders are associated with a decreased intake of Calcium and
Vitamin D?
Osteomalacia (Rickets in kids)
11. A deficiency of Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) leads to a disorder in humans known as
Beriberi
12. Adequate amounts of vitamin _____ is critical to reduce the development of
neural tube defects.
Folic acid (B9, folate)
13. What are phytochemicals?
14. How are excessive amounts of water-soluble vitamins excreted from the
body?
Urine, via urea through kidneys
Chapter 8: Minerals and Water
15. What are minerals?
Inorganic molecules needed in small quantities
Chapters 7,8,9,10,11
Be familiar with the Learning Objectives, Take Home Messages and Key terms for each chapter.
Chapter 7: Vitamins
1. What are vitamins?
Essential nutrients. Organic compounds, tasteless, need the right amount
2. What are the water-soluble and the fat-soluble vitamins?
Fat- A,D,E,K
Water- B’s, C, Folate, Biotin, everything else basically
3. Know the functions, dietary sources, and deficiency and toxicity symptoms for
the water soluble and the fat-soluble vitamins.
4. What vitamins can be made in the body?
D and K
5. What factors can destroy the vitamin content of foods?
Heat, air, water
What is a good way to heat vegetables to minimize nutrient losses when
storing and preparing fruits and vegetables?
In a little water for short periods of time
6. Which vitamins serve as antioxidants?
A,C,E, and beta-carotene
7. What is the best dietary source of Riboflavin?
Milk
How is riboflavin preserved in the number one dietary source in America,
milk?
Being stored in opaque containers
8. What are the main functions of folate, fluoride and Vitamin K?
K- bone strength and blood clotting factors
, Folate- DNA synthesis,create and maintain new cells (inc. RBC’s),Use
amino acids, can reduce risk of some cancers, deficiency in pregnancy
can lead to defects (i.e. spina bifida)
Fluoride- rebuild enamel, slow down the loss of minerals in the
enamel,Reverse early signs of tooth decay, prevent growth of harmful oral
bacteria
9. Be able to identify food sources high in B12, potassium and folate.
B12- meat, fish, poultry, fortified cereals, legumes, peanut butter, nuts,
fruits + veggies.
Folate- enriched grains, legumes, broccoli, asparagus, leafy greens
K- Green veggies, margarine, vegetable oils
10. What disorders are associated with a decreased intake of Calcium and
Vitamin D?
Osteomalacia (Rickets in kids)
11. A deficiency of Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) leads to a disorder in humans known as
Beriberi
12. Adequate amounts of vitamin _____ is critical to reduce the development of
neural tube defects.
Folic acid (B9, folate)
13. What are phytochemicals?
14. How are excessive amounts of water-soluble vitamins excreted from the
body?
Urine, via urea through kidneys
Chapter 8: Minerals and Water
15. What are minerals?
Inorganic molecules needed in small quantities
