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A vitamin is a compound that
contributes to basic metabolic
reactions in the body.
• True
• False
Vitamins
A vitamin is a compound that
contributes to basic metabolic
reactions in the body.
• True Correct! These reactions promote
growth, development and maintenance
of body tissues.
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Vitamins
A vitamin is a compound that
contributes to basic metabolic
reactions in the body.
• False Incorrect! These reactions
promote growth, development and
maintenance of body tissues.
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Vitamins
Vitamins provide energy (calories).
• True
• False
Vitamins
Vitamins provide energy (calories).
• True Incorrect. Vitamins do not provide
energy but they are major contributors
to many energy-yielding reactions in the
body. Carbohydrates, protein, and fat
are the only nutrients that provide
calories or energy.
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Vitamins
Vitamins provide energy (calories).
• False Correct! Vitamins do not provide
energy but they are major contributors
to many energy-yielding reactions in the
body. Carbohydrates, protein, and fat
are the only nutrients that provide
calories or energy.
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Vitamins
Megadosing is consuming more than
this amount of the recommended
daily value for a vitamin.
• 2
• 5
• 10
• 20
Vitamins
Megadosing is consuming more than
this amount of the recommended
daily value for a vitamin.
• 2 Incorrect. A megadose occurs when
10 times or more of a daily value for a
vitamin is taken.
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Vitamins
Megadosing is consuming more than
this amount of the recommended
daily value for a vitamin.
• 5 Incorrect. A megadose occurs when
10 times or more of a daily value for a
vitamin is taken.
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Vitamins
Megadosing is consuming more than
this amount of the recommended
daily value for a vitamin.
• 10 Correct!
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Vitamins
Megadosing is consuming more than
this amount of the recommended
daily value for a vitamin.
• 20 Incorrect. A megadose occurs when
10 times or more of a daily value for a
vitamin is taken.
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Vitamins
Megadosing of vitamins can be fatal.
• True
• False
Vitamins
Megadosing of vitamins can be fatal.
• True Correct! Consuming 10 or more
times the recommended daily value can
accumulate and be stored in the body
which could be up to toxic and even
fatal levels.
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Vitamins
Megadosing of vitamins can be fatal.
• False Incorrect. Consuming 10 or more
times the recommended daily value can
accumulate and be stored in the body
which can build up to toxic and even
fatal levels.
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Vitamins
What is NOT a possible effect of
excess Vitamin C?
• Nausea
• Excessive bleeding
• Diarrhea
Vitamins
What is NOT a possible effect of
excess Vitamin C?
• Nausea Incorrect. An excess of Vitamin
C can cause nausea and diarrhea.
Excess Vitamin C cannot cause
excessive bleeding.
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Vitamins
What is NOT a possible effect of
excess Vitamin C?
• Excessive bleeding Correct! This is
not a symptom of excess Vitamin C.
Nausea and diarrhea are possible side
effects.
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Vitamins
What is NOT a possible effect of
excess Vitamin C?
• Diarrhea Incorrect. An excess of
Vitamin C can cause nausea and
diarrhea. Excess Vitamin C cannot
cause excessive bleeding.
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Vitamins
Whether a vitamin is called fat or
water-soluble depends on:
• Source they are from; animal or plant
• Their method of absorption in the body
• Type of pill form they are available in
Vitamins
Whether a vitamin is called fat or
water-soluble depends on:
• Source they are from; animal or
plant. Incorrect. These two types of
vitamins are determined by their method
of absorption in the body.
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Vitamins
Whether a vitamin is called fat or
water-soluble depends on:
• Their method of absorption in the
body. Correct!
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Vitamins
Whether a vitamin is called fat or
water-soluble depends on:
• Type of pill form they are available in.
Incorrect. These two groups are
determined by their method of
absorption in the body.
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Vitamins
What type of vitamins can accumulate
and be stored in the body?
• Water-soluble
• Fat-soluble
• Insoluble
Vitamins
What type of vitamins can accumulate
and be stored in the body?
• Water soluble Incorrect. Fat-soluble
can accumulate and be stored in the
body.
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Vitamins
What type of vitamins can accumulate
and be stored in the body?
• Fat-soluble Correct!
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Vitamins
What type of vitamins can accumulate
and be stored in the body?
• Insoluble Incorrect. Fat-soluble can
accumulate and be stored in the body.
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Vitamins
Which of the following are fat-soluble
vitamins?
• Vitamins B6, B12, C, and Biotin
• Vitamins A, D, E, and K
• Thiamin, Riboflavin, Folate, and
Niacin
Vitamins
• Which of the following are fat-soluble
vitamins?
• Vitamins B6, B12, C, and Biotin
Incorrect. Vitamins A, D, E and K are all
fat-soluble.
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Vitamins
Which of the following are fat-soluble
vitamins?
• Vitamins A, D, E and K Correct!
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Vitamins
Which of the following are fat-soluble
vitamins?
• Thiamin, Riboflavin, Folate, and
Niacin Incorrect. Vitamins A, D, E and
K are all fat-soluble vitamins.
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Vitamins
Water-soluble vitamins are absorbed
directly into the bloodstream and any
excess is excreted in urine.
• True
• False
Vitamins
Water-soluble vitamins are absorbed
directly into the bloodstream and any
excess is excreted in urine.
• True Correct!
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Vitamins
Water-soluble vitamins are absorbed
directly into the bloodstream and any
excess is excreted in urine.
• False Incorrect. This statement is true.
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Vitamins
Vitamin C helps prevent people from
getting colds.
• True
• False
Vitamins
Vitamin C helps prevent people from
getting colds.
• True Incorrect. Vitamin C does not
prevent people from getting colds but it
may help lessen the severity and
duration of the cold.
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Vitamins
Vitamin C helps prevent people from
getting colds.
• False Correct! Vitamin C does not
prevent people from getting colds but it
may help lessen the severity and
duration of the cold.
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Vitamins
Excess niacin can lead to increased
blood sugar and yellowish eye color.
• True
• False
Vitamins
Excess niacin can lead to increased
blood sugar and yellowish eye color.
• True Incorrect. Excessive niacin may
cause elevated blood sugar levels and
ulcer, but will not lead to a yellowish eye
color (jaundice).
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Vitamins
Excess niacin can lead to increased
blood sugar and yellowish eye color.
•False Correct! Excessive niacin may
cause elevated blood sugar levels and
ulcer, but will not lead to a yellowish eye
color (jaundice).
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Vitamins
A megadose of vitamin B6 can cause
which of the following?
• High fever
• Hot flashes
• Tingling of fingers and toes
Vitamins
A megadose of vitamin B6 can cause
which of the following?
• High fever Incorrect. A megadose of
vitamin B6 can cause tingling of the
fingers and toes.
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Vitamins
A megadose of vitamin B6 can cause
which of the following?
• Hot flashes Incorrect. A megadose of
vitamin B6 can cause tingling of the
fingers and toes.
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Vitamins
A megadose of vitamin B6 can cause
which of the following?
• Tingling of fingers and toes Correct!
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Vitamins
Which of the following are functions of
Vitamin A?
• Blood clotting and DNA synthesis
• Energy metabolism, vision and blood
clotting
• Vision, immunity and proper cell
growth
Vitamins
Which of the following are functions of
Vitamin A?
• Blood clotting and DNA synthesis.
Incorrect. Vision, immunity and proper
cell growth are functions of this fat
soluble vitamin. Vitamin A is found in egg
yolks, milk fat, dark green and yellow
vegetables, carrots, squash, sweet
potatoes, and mangoes.
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Vitamins
Which of the following are functions of
Vitamin A?
• Energy metabolism, vision and blood
clotting. Incorrect. Vision, immunity and
proper cell growth are functions of this fat
soluble vitamin. Vitamin A is found in egg
yolks, milk fat, dark green and yellow
vegetables, carrots, squash, sweet
potatoes, and mangoes.
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Vitamins
Which of the following are functions of
Vitamin A?
• Vision, immunity and proper cell
growth. Correct! Vitamin A is found in
egg yolks, milk fat, dark green and
yellow vegetables, carrots, squash,
sweet potatoes, and mangoes.
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Vitamins
Which of the following is another name
for Vitamin C?
• Linoleic Acid
• Ascorbic Acid
• Folic Acid
Vitamins
Which of the following is another name for
Vitamin C?
• Linoleic Acid. Incorrect. Ascorbic Acid is
also known as Vitamin C, is found in citrus
fruits and juices, tomatoes, broccoli, greens,
melons, and strawberries. The daily value is
90mg/day for both men and women.
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Vitamins
Which of the following is another name
for Vitamin C?
• Ascorbic Acid. Correct! Vitamin C is
found in citrus fruits and juices,
tomatoes, broccoli, greens, melons, and
strawberries. The daily value is
90mg/day for both men and women.
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Vitamins
Which of the following is another name
for Vitamin C?
• Folic Acid. Incorrect. Ascorbic Acid
also known as Vitamin C, is found in
citrus fruits and juices, tomatoes,
broccoli, greens, melons, and
strawberries. The daily value is
90mg/day for both men and women.
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Vitamins
This vitamin is related to bone health.
• Vitamin E
• Vitamin B12
• Vitamin D
Vitamins
This vitamin is related to bone health.
• Vitamin E Incorrect. Vitamin D works
with calcium and phosphorus for bone
development, growth and maintenance.
Sources of Vitamin D include sunlight,
fortified milk and cereals, fish oils, egg
yolk, butter, and liver.
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Vitamins
This vitamin is related to bone health.
• Vitamin B12 Incorrect. Vitamin D
works with calcium and phosphorus for
bone development, growth and
maintenance. Sources of Vitamin D
include sunlight, fortified milk and
cereals, fish oils, egg yolk, butter, and
liver.
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Vitamins
Which vitamin is related to bone
health.
• Vitamin D Correct! Vitamin D works
with calcium and phosphorus for bone
development, growth and maintenance.
Sources of Vitamin D include sunlight,
fortified milk and cereals, fish oils, egg
yolk, butter, and liver.
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Vitamins
Folate (folic acid) is found in what
foods?
• Raw leafy green vegetables, orange
juice and liver
• Milk, fish oils and bananas
• Corn, apples and tomatoes
Vitamins
Folate (folic acid) is found in what
foods?
• Raw leafy green vegetables, orange
juice and liver Correct! Folate is
needed for DNA synthesis, protein
metabolism, and growth of red blood
cells.
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Vitamins
Folate (folic acid) is found in what foods?
• Milk, fish oils and bananas Incorrect.
Folate is found in raw leafy green
vegetables, orange juice and liver. Folate
is needed for DNA synthesis, protein
metabolism, and growth of red blood cells.
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Vitamins
Folate (folic acid) is found in what
foods?
• Corn, apples and tomatoes Incorrect.
Folate is found in raw leafy green
vegetables, orange juice and liver.
Folate is needed for DNA synthesis,
protein metabolism, and growth of red
blood cells.
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Vitamins
This vitamin, found in kale, spinach,
and broccoli, is important in proper
blood clotting.
• Vitamin K
• Vitamin E
• Vitamin B12
Vitamins
This vitamin, found in kale, spinach,
and broccoli, is important in proper
blood clotting.
• Vitamin K Correct!
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Vitamins
This vitamin, found in kale, spinach,
and broccoli, is important in proper
blood clotting.
• Vitamin E Incorrect. Vitamin K is found
in all of these foods and plays a part in
blood clotting.
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Vitamins
This vitamin, found in kale, spinach,
and broccoli, is important in proper
blood clotting.
Vitamin B12 Incorrect. Vitamin K is found
in all of these foods and plays a part in
blood clotting.
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Vitamins
Vitamin A provides many important
health benefits. It is not possible to
consume too much.
• True
• False
Vitamins
Vitamin A provides many important health
benefits. It is not possible to consume too
much.
• True Incorrect. Consuming an excess of
Vitamin A, (a fat-soluble vitamin) can cause
fatigue, vomiting, bone and joint pain, and
even liver damage. The key is to consume
no more than 100% of the daily value. More
is not always better.
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Vitamins
Vitamin A provides many important health
benefits. It is not possible to consume too
much.
• False Correct! Consuming an excess of
Vitamin A, (a fat-soluble vitamin) can cause
fatigue, vomiting, bone and joint pain, and
even liver damage. The key is to consume
no more than 100% of the daily value. More
is not always better.
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Vitamins
The most important group of vitamins
for maintaining health are:
• Fat-soluble vitamins
• Water-soluble vitamins
• Both fat and water-soluble
Vitamins
The most important group of vitamins
for maintaining health are:
• Fat-soluble vitamins Incorrect. It is
important to eat a diet rich in a variety of
vitamins. Both groups of vitamins are
needed to maintain proper cell function
and health.
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Vitamins
The most important group of vitamins
for maintaining health are:
• Water-soluble vitamins Incorrect. It is
important to eat a diet rich in a variety of
vitamins. Both groups of vitamins are
needed to maintain proper cell function
and health.
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Vitamins
The most important group of vitamins
for maintaining health are:
• Both fat and water-soluble. Correct!
It is important to eat a diet rich in a
variety of vitamins. Both groups of
vitamins are needed to maintain proper
cell function and health.
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Vitamins
This vitamin is found in vegetable oils
and is known for its antioxidant and
immune functions.
• Vitamin A
• Vitamin E
• Niacin
Vitamins
This vitamin is found in vegetable oils
and is known for its antioxidant and
immune functions.
• Vitamin A Incorrect. Vitamin E is found
in wheat germ, sunflower, cottonseed,
and other oils.
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Vitamins
This vitamin is found in vegetable oils
and is known for its antioxidant and
immune functions.
• Vitamin E Correct!
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Vitamins
This vitamin is found in vegetable oils
and is known for its antioxidant and
immune functions.
• Niacin Incorrect. Vitamin E is the
correct answer and is found in wheat
germ, sunflower, cottonseed, and other
oils.
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Vitamins
This water-soluble vitamin works to
provide the body with energy and
synthesize blood cells and
neurotransmitters.
• Vitamin B6
• Vitamin B12
• Vitamin B2
Vitamins
This water-soluble vitamin works to
provide the body with energy and
synthesize blood cells and
neurotransmitters.
• Vitamin B6 Correct! Vitamin B6 is found
in meat, bananas, legumes, whole
grains, and wheat germ.
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Vitamins
This water-soluble vitamin works to
provide the body with energy and
synthesize blood cells and
neurotransmitters.
• Vitamin B12 Incorrect. Vitamin B6 is the
correct answer. Vitamin B6 is found in
meat, bananas, legumes, whole grains,
and wheat germ.
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Vitamins
This water-soluble vitamin works to
provide the body with energy and
synthesize blood cells and
neurotransmitters.
• Vitamin B2 Incorrect. Vitamin B6 is the
correct answer. Vitamin B6 is found in
meat, bananas, legumes, whole grains,
and wheat germ.
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Vitamins
Pantothenic Acid is not a vitamin.
• True
• False
Vitamins
Pantothenic Acid is not a vitamin.
• True Incorrect. Pantothenic acid is a
vitamin needed for energy metabolism
and is found in broccoli, mushrooms,
eggs, salmon, grains, and yeast.
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Vitamins
Pantothenic Acid is not a vitamin.
• False Correct! Pantothenic acid is a
vitamin needed for energy metabolism
and is found in broccoli, mushrooms,
eggs, salmon, grains, and yeast.
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Vitamins
Vegetarians need to be sure to get this
vitamin as it is only found in animal
products.
• Vitamin B3
• Vitamin B12
• Vitamin B1
Vitamins
Vegetarians need to be sure to get this
vitamin as it is only found in animal
products.
• Vitamin B3 Incorrect. Vitamin B12 is the
correct choice. B12 is needed for folate
metabolism and maintenance of nerve
fibers.
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Vitamins
Vegetarians need to be sure to get this
vitamin as it is only found in animal
products.
• Vitamin B12 Correct! B12 is needed for
folate metabolism and maintenance of
nerve fibers.
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Vitamins
Vegetarians need to be sure to get this
vitamin as it is only found in animal
products.
• Vitamin B1 Incorrect. Vitamin B12 is the
correct choice. B12 is needed for folate
metabolism and maintenance of nerve
fibers.
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Vitamins
Vitamins B1, B2, B3, and pantothenic
acids are required for energy
metabolism.
• True
• False
Vitamins
Vitamins B1, B2, B3, and pantothenic
acids are required for energy
metabolism.
• True Correct!
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Vitamins
Vitamins B1, B2, B3, and pantothenic
acids are required for energy
metabolism.
• False Incorrect. These are all
requirements for energy metabolism.
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Vitamins
Riboflavin is also known as Vitamin B1.
• True
• False
Vitamins
Riboflavin is also known as Vitamin B1.
• True Incorrect. Riboflavin is known as
Vitamin B2. It is found in milk products,
meats, fortified breads and cereals, and
green vegetables.
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Vitamins
Riboflavin is also known as Vitamin B1.
• False Correct! Riboflavin is known as
Vitamin B2. It is found in milk products,
meats, fortified breads and cereals, and
green vegetables.
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Vitamins
Vitamin B3, also known as niacin, is
found in eggs, broccoli, and salmon.
• True
• False
Vitamins
Vitamin B3, also known as niacin, is
found in eggs, broccoli, and salmon.
• True Correct!
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Vitamins
Vitamin B3, also known as niacin, is
found in eggs, broccoli, and salmon.
• False Incorrect. Niacin is found in
meats, fish, poultry, liver, yeast,
legumes, and whole grains.
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Vitamins
Thiamin, also known as Vitamin B1, is
found in meats, yeast, nuts, whole
grains, fruits, and vegetables.
• True
• False
Vitamins
Thiamin, Vitamin B1, is found in meats,
yeast, nuts, whole grains, fruits, and
vegetables.
• True Correct!
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Vitamins
Thiamin, Vitamin B1, is found in meats,
yeast, nuts, whole grains, fruits, and
vegetables.
• False Incorrect. This statement is true.
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Vitamins
It is important to eat a variety of foods in
proper portion sizes to get all the
vitamins and minerals your body needs!
The more colors you eat, the more
nutrients you consume!
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