Nutrition Questions
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A B-vitamin that functions in the addition of carbon dioxide to other compounds during the metabolism of glucose, fatty acids, and amino acids is
Which of the following are dietary sources of chromium?
Choline plays a role in synthesis of which of the following components of the cell membrane?
The deficiency disease that causes scaly, inflamed skin, decreased appetite, nausea, vomiting, and weakness is due to a lack of which B-vitamin?
The protein called avidin in raw egg whites binds to ______ and inhibits its absorption.
Because it is necessary for over 100 reactions in amino acid metabolism, a deficiency of ______ leads to widespread symptoms, including depression, skin disorders, and nerve problems.
Which of the following foods is the best source of niacin?
The Adequate Intake for pantothenic acid for adults is ______ for adult men and women.
Which of the following are characteristics of pellagra, the deficiency disease for niacin?
Which source of vitamin B-6 has the highest bioavailability?
The coenzyme form of ______ participates in more than 100 amino acid metabolism reactions, including homocysteine metabolism.
Which of the following is a function of chromium?
Which of the following body systems are affected by vitamin B-6 deficiency?
A riboflavin deficiency usually occurs with a deficiency of several other B vitamins because
Which of the following B-vitamins plays a role in the body's antioxidant defense system as a coenzyme for glutathione peroxidase?
The human body can synthesize niacin from an amino acid:______ mg of tryptophan can be converted into about 1 mg of niacin
The coenzyme forms of ______ are involved in breakdown and synthesis of fat and protein.
Which two food groups supply the most thiamin in the typical American diet?
Which of the following B-vitamins functions in the release of energy from carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins as well as in fatty acid synthesis? Its name comes from the Greek word meaning "from every side."
Megadoses of niacin are sometimes used to lower blood lipids in patients with cardiovascular disease. A risk of chronically exceeding the UL for niacin is damage to the