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A vitamin is a compound that contributes to basic metabolic reactions in the body.

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• True Correct! These reactions promote growth, development and maintenance of body tissues.

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• False Incorrect! These reactions promote growth, development and maintenance of body tissues.

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Vitamins provide energy (calories).

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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 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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Megadosing is consuming more than this amount of the recommended daily value for a vitamin.

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• 2 Incorrect. A megadose occurs when 10 times or more of a daily value for a vitamin is taken.

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• 10 Correct!

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Megadosing of vitamins can be fatal.

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• 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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• 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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What is NOT a possible effect of excess Vitamin C?

• Nausea

• Excessive bleeding

• Diarrhea

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• Nausea Incorrect. An excess of Vitamin C can cause nausea and diarrhea. Excess Vitamin C cannot cause excessive bleeding.

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• Excessive bleeding Correct! This is not a symptom of excess Vitamin C. Nausea and diarrhea are possible side effects.

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• Diarrhea Incorrect. An excess of Vitamin C can cause nausea and diarrhea. Excess Vitamin C cannot cause excessive bleeding.

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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

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• 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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• Their method of absorption in the body. Correct!

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• 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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What type of vitamins can accumulate and be stored in the body?

• Water-soluble

• Fat-soluble

• Insoluble

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• Water soluble Incorrect. Fat-soluble can accumulate and be stored in the body.

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• Fat-soluble Correct!

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• Insoluble Incorrect. Fat-soluble can accumulate and be stored in the body.

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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

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• 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 A, D, E and K Correct!

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• Thiamin, Riboflavin, Folate, and Niacin Incorrect. Vitamins A, D, E and K are all fat-soluble vitamins.

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Water-soluble vitamins are absorbed directly into the bloodstream and any excess is excreted in urine.

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• True Correct!

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• False Incorrect. This statement is true.Next Question

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Vitamin C helps prevent people from getting colds.

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• 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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• 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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Excess niacin can lead to increased blood sugar and yellowish eye color.

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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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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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A megadose of vitamin B6 can cause which of the following?

• High fever

• Hot flashes

• Tingling of fingers and toes

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• High fever Incorrect. A megadose of vitamin B6 can cause tingling of the fingers and toes.

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• Hot flashes Incorrect. A megadose of vitamin B6 can cause tingling of the fingers and toes.

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• Tingling of fingers and toes Correct!

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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

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• 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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• 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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• 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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Which of the following is another name for Vitamin C?

• Linoleic Acid

• Ascorbic Acid

• Folic Acid

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• 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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• 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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• 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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This vitamin is related to bone health.

• Vitamin E

• Vitamin B12

• Vitamin D

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• 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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• 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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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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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

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• 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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• 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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• 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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This vitamin, found in kale, spinach, and broccoli, is important in proper blood clotting.

• Vitamin K

• Vitamin E

• Vitamin B12

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• Vitamin K Correct!

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• Vitamin E Incorrect. Vitamin K is found in all of these foods and plays a part in blood clotting.

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Vitamin B12 Incorrect. Vitamin K is found in all of these foods and plays a part in blood clotting.

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Vitamin A provides many important health benefits. It is not possible to consume too much.

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• 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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• 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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The most important group of vitamins for maintaining health are:

• Fat-soluble vitamins • Water-soluble vitamins • Both fat and water-soluble

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• 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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• 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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• 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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This vitamin is found in vegetable oils and is known for its antioxidant and immune functions.

• Vitamin A

• Vitamin E

• Niacin

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• Vitamin A Incorrect. Vitamin E is found in wheat germ, sunflower, cottonseed, and other oils.

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• Vitamin E Correct!

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• Niacin Incorrect. Vitamin E is the correct answer and is found in wheat germ, sunflower, cottonseed, and other oils.

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This water-soluble vitamin works to provide the body with energy and synthesize blood cells and neurotransmitters.

• Vitamin B6

• Vitamin B12

• Vitamin B2

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• Vitamin B6 Correct! Vitamin B6 is found in meat, bananas, legumes, whole grains, and wheat germ.

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• 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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• 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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Pantothenic Acid is not a vitamin.

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• 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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• 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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Vegetarians need to be sure to get this vitamin as it is only found in animal products.

• Vitamin B3

• Vitamin B12

• Vitamin B1

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• Vitamin B3 Incorrect. Vitamin B12 is the correct choice. B12 is needed for folate metabolism and maintenance of nerve fibers.

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• Vitamin B12 Correct! B12 is needed for folate metabolism and maintenance of nerve fibers.

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• 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 B1, B2, B3, and pantothenic acids are required for energy metabolism.

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• True Correct!

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• False Incorrect. These are all requirements for energy metabolism.

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Riboflavin is also known as Vitamin B1.

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• 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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• 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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Vitamin B3, also known as niacin, is found in eggs, broccoli, and salmon.

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• True Correct!

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• False Incorrect. Niacin is found in meats, fish, poultry, liver, yeast, legumes, and whole grains.

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Thiamin, also known as Vitamin B1, is found in meats, yeast, nuts, whole grains, fruits, and vegetables.

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Thiamin, Vitamin B1, is found in meats, yeast, nuts, whole grains, fruits, and vegetables.

• True Correct!

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Thiamin, Vitamin B1, is found in meats, yeast, nuts, whole grains, fruits, and vegetables.

• False Incorrect. This statement is true.

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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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