Question

Which of the following is a FALSE statement about minerals?

Question 3 options:

	Minerals obtained from plant foods are more readily absorbed than those from animals
	We can get minerals from plant-based foods
	All of the answers are true statements about minerals
	We can get minerals from animal products
	Minerals are inorganic compounds

Diarrhea, nausea and abdominal cramps are symptoms associated with which of the following?

Question 12 options:

	Vitamin C deficiency due to consumption of too few fruits and vegetables
	Vitamin depletion due to excessive soda consumption
	Vitamin C toxicity
	None of the answers are correct
	Vitamin deficiency due to cigarette smoking

Which vitamin deficiency might leave you feeling dull, with symptoms such as of lethargy, depression, thinning hair and loss of hair color?

Question 17 options:

	Niacin (B3) Deficiency
	Pantothenic Acid (B5) Deficiency
	Riboflavin (B2) Deficiency
	Biotin (B7) Deficiency
	Pyridoxine (B6) Deficiency

Folate (B9) helps with what function?

Question 18 options:

	Fertility
	Renewing the digestive tract lining
	All of the answers are correct
	Making DNA
	Making fat-soluble vitamins

Why do vegans have to supplement their diet with vitamin B12?

Question 20 options:

	Because their diet leads to inflammation of the stomach lining that blocks B12 absorption
	All of the answers are correct
	Because the only natural food source for B12 is trans fats
	Because the excessive plant foods they ingest block B12 absorption
	Because the only natural food source for B12 is animal products

If you are deficient in vitamin E it can cause your red blood cell membranes to break down. What type of anemia could result?

Question 24 options:

	Iron deficiency anemia
	Pernicious anemia
	Hemolytic anemia
	Sickle cell anemia
	Aplastic anemia

Which of the following could result if vitamin K is deficient?

Question 25 options:

	Malnutrition
	Hair loss
	Increased blood clotting
	Cardiovascular disease
	Increased bleeding and easy bruising

Answer 1

3.Minerals obtained from palnt food are readily absorbed than those from animals - False

Minearls obtained from plants are bounded with phytates and oxalates which regulate the easy absorbtion of Calcium, iron etc.

12. Diaorrhea, nousea and abdominal cramps are assosciated with - Vitamin C toxicity

Normal intake of vitamin C is 65 - 90 mg / day and the upper limit or megadoses may lead to abnormal stamach problems.

17. Feeling dull, with symptoms such as of lethargy, depression, thinning hair and loss of hair color are symptoms of - Biotin Deficiency

Biotin o B7 is a B complex vitamin responsible for the breaking down of fat and carbohydrate from food to energy. B7 regulate the skin health, produce keratin and regulate LDL cholesterol ans blood sugar.

18. Folate (B9) helps with what function - All of these are correct

B9 vitamins are essential for cell division ,making DNA , contribute to spermatogenesis, oocyte quality, maturation, fetal growth and organ development.It also helps in maintaining the muscle tone in the lining of digestive tract and helps the body to use fats and protiens.

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