Vitamins

Question 1

Which vitamin is classified as a vitamin, but is actually a hormone?

Answer 1

Vitamin D

Question 2

Which vitamin can be synthesized by the body with the assistance of sunlight?

Answer 2

Vitamin D

Question 3

Which enzyme protects substances from getting oxidatated by oxidizing itself?

Answer 3

Vitamin E

Question 4

What is vitamin E found in?

Answer 4

It is found in vegetable oils, wheat germ oil, fruits and green, leafy vegetables, whole grains, and nuts.

Question 5

When can iron absorption double or triple?

Answer 5

Iron absorption can double or triple when it is consumed along with vitamin C.

Question 6

What is bioavailability?

Answer 6

the rate and amount a nutrient is absorbed and used

basically how fast and how much a nutrient is absorbed or used

Question 7

Do vitamins occur in food in larger or smaller amounts than in energy-yielding nutrients?

Answer 7

vitamins occur in smaller amounts