Chapter 10 Flashcards
1
Q
Vitamins are…
A
Soluble in either water or fat
2
Q
The rate at and the extent to which a vitamin is absorbed and used in the body is known as its:
A
Bioavailability
3
Q
Many of the B vitamins serve as:
A
Coenzymes
4
Q
Vitamin that protects against tube defects is:
A
Folate
5
Q
Lack of intrinsic factor may lead to:
A
Pernicious anemia
6
Q
- Which of the following is a B vitamin?
a. Inositol
b. Carnitine
c. Vitamin B15
d. Pantothenic acid
A
d. Pantothenic acid
7
Q
Vitamin C serves as an:
A
Antioxidant
8
Q
The requirement for vitamin C is highest for:
A
Smokers
9
Q
The best vitamin and mineral supplements:
A
Provide 50 to 150 percent of the Daily Value
