Metabolism
B-Vitamins
Vitamin C
Vit. A and E
Vit. D and K
100
Means requiring oxygen.
What is aerobic.
100
What is one of the best sources of folate?
What are leafy greens, other green veggies, fortified grains, lentils.
100
Name a good source of vitamin C.
What is citrus fruit, strawberries, tomato, red bell pepper, orange juice, kiwi, etc.
100
Vitamin A's major role is involved with this.
What is vision.
100
This vitamin is needed in our body to assist with blood clotting.
What is Vitamin K.
200
General term used to describe chemical reactions where larger molecules are broken down into smaller molecules.
What is catabolism.
200
This destroys riboflavin.
What is UV light or irradiation.
200
This is what a vitamin C deficiency is called.
What is scurvy.
200
How long would a healthy persons Vitamin A stores last them? 1-2 weeks, 1-2 months, or 1-2 years?
What is 1-2 years.
200
This is a what vitamin D deficiency in children is called.
What is rickets.
300
This is the energy-yielding pathway that begins with Acetyl CoA.
What is TCA cycle/Krebs cycle/Citric Acid cycle
300
Alcoholics are often deficient in this nutrient.
What is thiamin.
300
This "segment of the population" requires more vitamin C.
What are smokers.
300
This is the precursor for vitamin A.
What is beta-carotene.
300
There is currently not enough scientific data to set an RDA for Vitamin K. This type of recommendation is set when there is not enough information to set an RDA.
What is an AI(adequate intake).
400
This is the storage form of glucose.
What is glycogen
400
A b12 deficiency can lead to this type of anemia.
What is pernicious anemia.
400
Vitamin C is one of these. They help protect against free radicals.
What is an antioxidant.
400
These 3 vitamins are antioxidants.
What are vitamins A,C,E.
400
When a person is deficient in Vitamin D, absorption of this mineral is affected.
What is calcium.
500
Glucose is broken down into two molecules of what during glycolysis.
What is pyruvate.
500
These are the "4 D's of Pellagra".
What are diarrhea, dermatitis, dementia, and death.
500
Name 2 common symptoms likely seen with scurvy.
Bleeding/painful gums, capillaries break underneath the skin, slow wound healing, can lead to death.
500
Which is the best source of vitamin E? Vegetable oil, banana, or starfruit?
What is vegetable oil.
500
Name 2 groups of people that are at an increased risk of Vitamin D deficiency.
What are breastfed infants, elderly, dark-skinned people, people living in far northern or southern hemispheres, people living in highly polluted cities.