Nutrients in Energy Metabolism

Question 1

Which class of vitamins is the most important for energy metabolism?

Answer 1

Vitamin B

Question 2

Is vitamin B a fat soluble or a water soluble?

Answer 2

It’s a water soluble

Question 3

How is vitamin B excreted from the body?

Answer 3

Stool and urination

Question 4

How much of vitamin B is stored in the body?

Answer 4

Very little is stored in the body

Question 5

Which tissue types are most affected by a vitamin B deficiency?

Answer 5

The brain, skin, nervous system and GI systems

Question 6

Which population is most likely to develop deficiency diseases related to vitamin B?

Answer 6

Americans

Question 7

What process reduces the vitamin content of foods?

Answer 7

Manufacturing and refining

Question 8

Which mineral is the most important for energy metabolism?

Answer 8

Iodide

Question 9

What is the vitamin B of the TTP coenzyme in metabolism?

Answer 9

Thiamin

Question 10

What is the vitamin B of the FAD/FMN coenzyme in metabolism?

Answer 10

Riboflavin

Question 11

What is the vitamin B of the NAD/NADP coenzyme in metabolism?

Answer 11

Niacin

Question 12

What is the vitamin B of the PLP coenzyme in metabolism?

Answer 12

Vitamin B6

Question 13

What is the vitamin B of the THF coenzyme in metabolism?

Answer 13

Folate

Question 14

What is the vitamin B of the CoA coenzyme in metabolism?

Answer 14

Pantothenic Acid

Question 15

What is the vitamin B of the Biotin coenzyme in metabolism?

Answer 15

Biotin

Question 16

What is the vitamin B of the B12 coenzyme in metabolism?

Answer 16

Vitamin B12

Question 17

What are 8 food sources of pantothenic acid?

Answer 17

Sunflower seeds, liver, mushrooms, peanuts, eggs, milk, meat and vegetables

Question 18

Why is deficiency rare in pantothenic acid?

Answer 18

It’s widespread in food

Question 19

Does pantothenic acid have an upper limit?

Answer 19

No

Question 20

Thiamin deficiency results in which syndrome?

Answer 20

Beriberi

Question 21

What are 5 symptoms of Thiamin Deficiency?

Answer 21

Extreme irritability, enlarged liver, wheezing, infrequent urination, enlarged heart

Question 22

Are large amounts of all vitamins needed by the body?

Answer 22

No

Question 23

Which vitamin/coenzyme is necessary for metabolism of amino acids?

Answer 23

Thiamin

Question 24

Which is needed to convert tryptophan to serotonin?

Answer 24

Vitamin B6

Question 25

Which is needed to convert glutamate to GABA?

Answer 25

Vitamin B6

Question 26

What is an amino acid and a neurotransmitter?

Answer 26

Glutamate

Question 27

What is an amino acid that is higher in animal protein?

Answer 27

Tryptophan

Question 28

What is a feel good hormone that prevents depression?

Answer 28

Serotonin

Question 29

What is an inhibitory neurotransmitter that balances glutamate?

Answer 29

GABA

Question 30

What are the 5 coenzymes that are necessary for carbohydrate metabolism?

Answer 30

TPP, FAD, NAD, PLP, CoA

Question 31

What are the 4 coenzymes than are necessary for lipid metabolism?

Answer 31

FAD, NAD, CoA, Biotin

Question 32

Which of the following is Thiamin a part of in metabolism? Carbs, Lipids, Protein

Answer 32

Carbs and Proteins

Question 33

Which of the following is Riboflavin a part of in metabolism? Carbs, Lipids, Protein

Answer 33

Carbs and Lipids

Question 34

Which of the following is Niacin a part of in metabolism? Carbs, Lipids, Protein

Answer 34

Carbs and Lipids

Question 35

What is the newest vitamin?

Answer 35

Choline

Question 36

What are 4 general functions of choline?

Answer 36

1. Cell membrane structure 2. Nerve function 3. Brain development 4. Lipid transport

Question 37

What are the main food sources of choline in the diet?

Answer 37

Egg yolks, beef, cauliflower, almonds, and peanuts

Question 38

Where is choline absorbed in the body?

Answer 38

The small intestine

Question 39

What are 5 possible health benefits associated with choline?

Answer 39

1. Avoids development of fatty liver 2. Lipid transport and homocysteine metabolism 3. Prevention of cardiovascular disease 4. Prevention, treatment of cancer 5. Lower risk of birth defects, DNA synthesis

Question 40

What is a mineral vital for the production of active thyroid hormone from the amino acid tyrosine?

Answer 40

Iodide

Question 41

Which cells are affected by thyroid hormone?

Answer 41

Nearly every cell

Question 42

What are the 7 roles of thyroid hormone in the body?

Answer 42

1. Acts on nearly every cell in the body 2. Increases basal metabolic rate 3. Helps regulate long bone growth 4. Helps regulate neural maturation 5. Essential to proper development of every cell in the body 6. Regulate fat, carb and protein metabolism 7. Stimulate vitamin metabolism

Question 43

What does thyroid hormone help to burn in the body?

Answer 43

Excess calories

Question 44

What is another name for Hyperthyroidism?

Answer 44

Grave's Disease

Question 45

What is another name for Hypothyroidism?

Answer 45

Hashimoto’s thyroiditis

Question 46

What happens when you have Hyperthyroidism?

Answer 46

Your body produces too much thyroid hormones

Question 47

What happens when you have Hypothyroidism?

Answer 47

Your body can't produce enough thyroid hormones

Question 48

What are the 6 symptoms of Hyperthyroidism?

Answer 48

1. Protrusion of the eyeballs 2. Insomnia 3. Restlessness 4. Rapid heart rate 5. Trembling 6. Nausea/vomiting

Question 49

What are the 5 symptoms of Hypothyroidism?

Answer 49

1. Extreme fatigue 2. Lack of motivation/stamina 3. Memory loss/”brain fog” 4. Depression/mood swings 5. Weight gain

Question 50

Is Hyperthyroidism common?

Answer 50

No

Question 51

What are the 3 causes of Hypothyroidism?

Answer 51

1. Leaky gut 2. Gluten intolerance 3. Heavy metals

Question 52

What is the main source of iodide in the body?

Answer 52

Iodized table salt

Question 53

Are Americans generally deficient in iodide?

Answer 53

No

Question 54

What is the disease associated with iodide deficiency in adults?

Answer 54

Goiter

Question 55

What is the disease associated with iodide deficiency in children?

Answer 55

Cretinism

Question 56

What disease causes an enlarged thyroid gland due to build up of TH precursors?

Answer 56

Goiter

Question 57

What disease causes the stunting of body growth and development in infants/children?

Answer 57

Cretinism

Question 58

What is a symptom of Goiter?

Answer 58

Trouble breathing

Question 59

What is the main problem with consuming too much iodide?

Answer 59

It inhibits thyroid hormone production