1.Which of the following is NOT true about Vitamin D? • It can help reduce the risk of several types of cancer •It is widely present in foods •People with dark skin are more at risk for deficiency •The sun converts cholesterol in the skin to this vitamin 2. Which of the following explains why B vitamin deficiencies lead to lack of energy? •Oxygen for energy metabolism cannot be transported to the cells •Coenzymes needed for energy metabolism are produced in insufficient amounts •Absorption of carbohydrates and fats is decreased •B vitamins are a source of kilocalories 3. Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor for osteoporosis •high protein diet •family history •advanced age •gender 4. A lack of this nutrient causes a type of anemia characterized by small red blood cells called microcytic: •iron • vitamin B-12 •calcium •folic acid 5. Match the nutrient, POTASSIUM with the correct function. •Enhances action of insulin • Aids in thyroid hormone metabolism •Cofactor for many enzymes •Helps maintain fluid balance
1.Which of the following is NOT true about Vitamin D? • It can help reduce the risk of several types of cancer •It is widely present in foods •People with dark skin are more at risk for deficiency •The sun converts cholesterol in the skin to this vitamin 2. Which of the following explains why B vitamin deficiencies lead to lack of energy? •Oxygen for energy metabolism cannot be transported to the cells •Coenzymes needed for energy metabolism are produced in insufficient amounts •Absorption of carbohydrates and fats is decreased •B vitamins are a source of kilocalories 3. Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor for osteoporosis •high protein diet •family history •advanced age •gender 4. A lack of this nutrient causes a type of anemia characterized by small red blood cells called microcytic: •iron • vitamin B-12 •calcium •folic acid 5. Match the nutrient, POTASSIUM with the correct function. •Enhances action of insulin • Aids in thyroid hormone metabolism •Cofactor for many enzymes •Helps maintain fluid balance
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1.Which of the following is NOT true about Vitamin D?
• It can help reduce the risk of several types of cancer
•It is widely present in foods
•People with dark skin are more at risk for deficiency
•The sun converts cholesterol in the skin to this vitamin
2. Which of the following explains why B vitamin deficiencies lead to lack of energy?
•Oxygen for energy metabolism cannot be transported to the cells
•Coenzymes needed for energy metabolism are produced in insufficient amounts
•Absorption of carbohydrates and fats is decreased
•B vitamins are a source of kilocalories
3. Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor for osteoporosis
•high protein diet
•family history
•advanced age
•gender
4. A lack of this nutrient causes a type of anemia characterized by small red blood cells called microcytic:
•iron
• vitamin B-12
•calcium
•folic acid
5. Match the nutrient, POTASSIUM with the correct function.
•Enhances action of insulin
• Aids in thyroid hormone metabolism
•Cofactor for many enzymes
•Helps maintain fluid balance
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