Name That Micronutrient
Nutrition at Mizzou
Nutrient
Deficiencies
I Can't Eat That
Digestion
100

This micronutrient is known for its blood clotting properties.

What is vitamin K?

100

These are the FNES advisers that all FNES students should see to help plan out courses.

Who are Tammy Conrad and Laci Fuhlage?

100

The lack of this vitamin causes night blindness.

What is vitamin A?

100

This diet avoids all animal products.

What is the vegan diet?

100

This organ produces bile, which helps digest fats.

What is the liver?

200
Food sources of this micronutrient include fatty fish, egg yolks, milk, and liver.

What is vitamin D?

200

These are students that are in the advising office who can help you with your course work.

Who are the FNES Peer Coaches?

200

This deficiency was commonly found in pirates.

What is scurvy?

200

This disease makes one follow a gluten-free diet.

What is celiac disease?

200

The most nutrient absorption occurs in this part of the digestive system.

What is the small intestine?

300

These two electrolytes are essential for maintaining proper fluid balance and nerve function.

What are sodium and potassium?

300

This is an online nutrition service that gives information about dining options at Mizzou.

What is Zoutrition?

300

This micronutrient deficiency is the most common worldwide and can lead to anemia.

What is iron?

300

This diet, with heart health as its main goal, was designed to help lower blood pressure. 

What is the DASH diet?

300

This enzyme in saliva starts breaking down carbohydrates 

What is amylase?

400

This trace material is essential for immune function and is found in high amounts in shellfish.

What is zinc?

400

This is the first-time pass rate for the RD exam from Mizzou students from the dietetics program.

What is 97%

400

This disease is caused by lack of thiamine.

What is beriberi?

400

This inherited disease causes newborns to be unable to break down the amino acid phenylalanine.

What is PKU?

400

These beneficial gut bacteria play a role in digestion and immunity.

What are probiotics?

500

This antioxidant vitamin helps protect cells from damage and is found in nuts and seeds.

What is vitamin E?

500

This is the year that the dietetics program started at Mizzou.

When is 1972?

500

These four words starting with "D" are associated with pellegra.

What is dermatitis, diarrhea, dementia, and death?

500

This doctor created a diet that is low-carb and emphasizes proteins and healthy fats.

Who is Dr. Robert C. Atkins?

500

This wave-like muscular contraction moves food through the digestive tract.

What is peristalsis?

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