Introduction

Question 1

What is the working definition of vitamins?

Answer 1

• organic compound distinct from macronutrients
• natural component of foods present in minute amounts
• Essential for normal physiological function
• Absence of underutilization causes specific deficiency syndrome
• Not enough is synthesized by host to meet needs

Question 2

How are vitamins different from macronutrients?

Answer 2

Vitamins are not catabolized to CO2 & H2O to satisfy energy requirements

Question 3

How are vitamins different from minerals?

Answer 3

Vitamins are organic, minerals are inorganic

Question 4

What are the 2 classes of vitamins?

Answer 4

• water soluble
• fat soluble

Question 5

What are the water solube vitamins?

Answer 5

• B vitamins
• Vitamin C

Question 6

What are the fat soluble vitamins?

Answer 6

Vitamins
* A
* D
* E
* K

Question 7

What are the B vitamins?

Answer 7

• B1
• B2
• B3
• B5
• B6
• B7
• B9
• B12

Question 8

Name for

Vitamin B1

Answer 8

Thiamin

Question 9

Name for

Vitamin B2

Answer 9

Riboflavin

Question 10

Name for

Vitamin B3

Answer 10

Niacin

Question 11

Name for

Vitamin B5

Answer 11

Pantothenic Acid

Question 12

Name for

Vitamin B6

Answer 12

Pyridoxine

Question 13

Name for

Vitamin B7

Answer 13

Biotin

Question 14

Name for

Vitamin B9

Answer 14

Folate/ Folic Acid

Question 15

Name for

Vitamin B12

Answer 15

Cobalamin

Question 16

Name for

Vitamin C

Answer 16

Ascorbic Acid

Question 17

What are the main elements contained in CHO, PRO, FAT, and vitamins?

Answer 17

• hydrogen
• carbon
• nitrogen
• oxygen
• phosphorous
• sulfur

Question 18

What are the essential trace elements needed in the diet?

Answer 18

• sodium (Na)
• potassium (K)
• magnesium (Mg)
• calcium (Ca)
• manganese (Mn)
• iron (Fe)
• cobalt (Co)
• copper (Cu)
• zinc (Zn)
• chloride (Cl)
• selenium (Se)
• Chromium (Cr)
• iodine (I)
• molybdenum (Mo)
• phosphorous

Question 19

What are the electrolytes?

Answer 19

• sodium
• chloride
• potassium

Question 20

What are the micronutrients, not vitamins, to be covered in 302?

Answer 20

1. sodium
2. chloride
3. potassium
4. calcium
5. phosphorous
6. magnesium
7. iodine
8. zinc
9. copper
10. manganese
11. chromium
12. selenium

Question 21

How are the elements classified?

Answer 21

• macro elements
• micro (trace) elements
• ultra trace elements

Question 22

Describe the macro elements

Answer 22

Elements that are required at levels >100mg per day (by adults).
* Examples include: Calcium, Phosphorous, Magnesium, Sodium, Potassium and Chloride.

Question 23

Describe the micro elements

Answer 23

Elements that are required at levels between 100 and 1mg per day (by adults).
* Examples include: Iron, Zinc, Manganese, copper and fluorine (not covered).

Question 24

Describe the ultra trace elements

Answer 24

Elements that are required at levels less than <1mg per day (by adults).
* Examples included: Selenium, Iodine, Chromium,