mid term

Question 1

three whole foods that are generally sources of B vitamins

Answer 1

• whole grains
• yeast
• liver

Question 2

vitamin B1 function

Answer 2

required for glycolysis

Question 3

vitamin B2 function

Answer 3

proper utilization of folic acid and iron

Question 4

vitamin B3 function

Answer 4

protein detoxifier

Question 5

vitamin B5 function

Answer 5

production of adrenal hormones

Question 6

vitamin B6 function

Answer 6

protects against repetitive use strain

Question 7

vitamin B1 deficiency

Answer 7

muscle weakness/pain/paralysis

Question 8

vitamin B2 deficiency

Answer 8

cracks at the side of the mouth

Question 9

vitamin B3 deficiency

Answer 9

dermatitis

Question 10

vitamin B5 defieciency

Answer 10

fatigue

Question 11

vitamin B6 deficiency

Answer 11

unexplained muscle twitches

Question 12

Vitamin B1 nickname

Answer 12

the morale vitamin

Question 13

vitamin B2 nickname

Answer 13

the eye vitamin

Question 14

vitamin B3 nickname

Answer 14

the schizophrenia vitamin

Question 15

vitamin B5 nickname

Answer 15

the adrenal/stress vitamin

Question 16

what is another name for vitamin B1

Answer 16

Thiamine

Question 17

another name for vitamin B2

Answer 17

Riboflavin

Question 18

supplementing with which vitamin could cause the niacin flush to occur

Answer 18

vitamin B3

Question 19

over worked and over stressed individuals would benefit from supplementing with this vitamin

Answer 19

vitamin B5 the adrenal/stress vitamin

Question 20

vitamin ____ is a co en zyme for many different enzymes. It is important in the interconversion of amino acidsand the production of hydrochloric acid.As such it should be a vitamin considered in cases of high protein diets.

Answer 20

vitamin B6 / pyridoxine

Question 21

what are the two lecithin factors?

Answer 21

choline and inositol

Question 22

vitamin B12 is measured in _____

Answer 22

micrograms

Question 23

it is the only B vitamin that contains the mineral _____.

Answer 23

cobalt

Question 24

the absorption of vitamin B12 requires a substance known as_____ factor whose production depends on sufficient amounts of ____ production in the stomach..

Answer 24

intrinsic

Hydrochloric acid

Question 25

vitamin B12 is absorbed in the ____ part of the small intestines.

Answer 25

ileum

Question 26

to ensure proper absorption of vitamin B12 it is best taken _____ or via ______ injections.

Answer 26

sublingually

intramuscular

Question 27

vitamin B12 function

Answer 27

health integrity of myelin sheath

Question 28

folic acid function

Answer 28

synthesis of DNA and RNA

Question 29

biotin function

Answer 29

hair,nails and skin health

Question 30

vitamin B12 deficiency

Answer 30

pernicious anemia

Question 31

folic acid deficiency

Answer 31

megoblastic anemia

Question 32

Biotin deficiency

Answer 32

poor appetite or anorexia

Question 33

Inositol deficiency

Answer 33

constipation

Question 34

Choline deficiency

Answer 34

cardiovascular insufficiencies

Question 35

vitamin B12 food source

Answer 35

red meat

Question 36

folic acid food source

Answer 36

dark leafy greens

Question 37

Biotin food source

Answer 37

nuts and whole grains

Question 38

Choline food source

Answer 38

organ meats

Question 39

Inositol food source

Answer 39

ground sesame seeds

Question 40

how many months should a women supplement with folic acid prior to cenception?

Answer 40

6 months

Question 41

which two vitamins are produced by intestinal bacteria

Answer 41

vitamin H and vitamin B12

(in our gut)

Question 42

Another name for Vitamin H is

Answer 42

Biotin

Question 43

What is a MAJOR food source of lecithin?

Answer 43

Eggs (in the yolk)

Question 44

FOLIC acid destroyed by?

Answer 44

ESTROGEN

Question 45

bioflavonoids are found naturally in foods with vitamin______

Answer 45

vitamin c