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1
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all complex B vitamins

A

thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, choline

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2
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citrus fruits are good source of what vitamin?

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vitamin C

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3
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T or F: there is a connection between neural tube defects and folate

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true

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4
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what can a folate/b12 deficiency cause?

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megaloblastic anemia

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5
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what does folic acid deter?

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neural tube defect’s

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6
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Need for vitamin c increases if..?

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you smoke

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7
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Water soluble vitamins are

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are B complex vitamins and vitamin C

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8
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Primary food source of vitamin C

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fruits and vegetables

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9
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Vitamin C is required to…

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build collagen in skin

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10
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how is riboflavin destroyed?

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by light

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11
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High doses of niacin can raise and lower what?

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raise HDL
lower LDL + triglycerides

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12
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Primary function of riboflavin

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helps release energy from carbs protein and fat

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13
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Pellagra is a consequence of what

A

niacin deficiency

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14
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thousands of phytochemical act as what

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pigments and antioxidants

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15
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  • T or F: Phytochemicals are essential
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false; they are nonessential

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16
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T or F: phytochemical can prevent diabetes

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true

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17
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Regular Caffeine intake (2 cups) has been found to decrease what?

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risk of Alzheimer’s disease

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18
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Carotenoids are what food

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dark leafy vegetables

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19
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why does cassava need to be soaked in water for 3 days?

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it has cyanide

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20
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T or F: Phytochemicals play a role of preventing measles

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true

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21
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Carotenoid zeaxanthin and lutein prevent the deterioration of…

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the macula (eye) and improves maintenance of vision

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22
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beta carotene

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Phytochemical that gives plants orange pigment

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23
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Cruciferous family foods…

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broccoli, Brussel sprouts

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24
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Solanine

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green spots found in potato’s if they aren’t in cool, dark place

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25
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Resveratrol

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phytochemical found in skin of grapes, peanuts, tea, etc.

26
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Diets high in phytate have been found to produce…

A

mineral deficiency

27
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Iron deficiency anemia in young children is related to …

A

lasting retardation in mental development

28
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Zink in whole grain products is bound to

A

phytates

29
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what % of calcium in milk is absorbed

A

32%

30
Q

what disease causes veins to become weak

A

hypertension

31
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RDA for calcium is…

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1,000 mg a day (500mg at a time)

32
Q

Peak bone density is reached between ages

A

30 and 40

33
Q

T or F: Body tries to dilute too much sodium

A

true

34
Q

Iron deficiency anemia defined when someone is …

A

really pale

35
Q

what helps rebuild enamel that is beginning to decay

A

floride

36
Q

Diets low in potassium risk factor for

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hypertension

37
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Iodine is what kind of mineral

A

trace mineral

38
Q

Blood pressure levels less than what is normal

A

120/80

39
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what is the real name for table salt

A

sodium chloride

40
Q

When buying supplements, they have to have …

A

supplemental facts panel

41
Q

supplements of what may decrease blood clotting and interacts with blood thinners

A

garlic

42
Q

what is an example of protein and an amino acid supplement

A

creatine

43
Q

Someone experiencing blood loss will benefit from …

A

an iron suppliment

44
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what 3rd party will tell you supplements meet standards for labeling, potency, pure

A

USP

45
Q

Ginkgo biloba

A

an anti-coagulant; shouldn’t be used by anyone with bleeding or seizure disorders

46
Q

ST John’s wort has had research saying …

A

it does help with depression

47
Q

Research about prebiotics, probiotics and semiotics say they are good for symptoms of

A

urinary tract infections

48
Q

T or F: Supplements can make certain function claims, and can say FDA does support the claim

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false; have to say FDA DOESNT support

49
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FDA relies on …

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reports about ill-reviews from manufactures, health professionals, and consumers

50
Q

hyperplasia

A

increase of number in cells when baby is developing

51
Q

Women of normal weight gain should gain between __ pounds during pregnancy

A

25-35

52
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Women who needs excess protein needs __ grams a day

A

25

53
Q

Women should be getting food rich in __ several times a week

A

essential fatty acids

54
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Inadequacy of folate will increase risk of baby…

A

having neural tube defect

55
Q

Formation of neural tube forms within first __ days

A

21

56
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how much folate should be consumed in fortified foods

A

400 mc

57
Q

Maternal cigarette smoking is harmful because …

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reduces blood flow to fetus + the risk of preterm baby

58
Q

prolactin

A

Hormone stimulating glands that produce milk

59
Q

DHA

A

Essential fatty acid that plays important role in brain and eye development ; found in breastmilk

60
Q

when buying, what should you look for in infant formula?

A

iron, DHA, and amino acids

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