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9: Review Learning Questions
List five basic functions vitamins assist with in the body.
True or false?
Most vitamins have several active forms, which have similar molecular structures.
A. True
B. False
What are two main causes of vitamin deficiency diseases?
List three differences between fat-soluble vitamins and water-soluble vitamins.
What form of vitamin A is provided by plant foods?
Why do some people need more vitamin D in their diet than others?
What is the main function of vitamin E in the body?
What is the main function of vitamin K in the body?
Name three deficiency symptoms shared by all the B-complex vitamins.
What is the name of the thiamin deficiency disease?
List three food sources of riboflavin.
True or false?
Because niacin is water-soluble, it cannot build up to toxic levels in the body.
A. True
B. False
What is the RDA for pantothenic acid?
Why is adequate folate intake especially important to women of childbearing age?
What group of people has an increased need for vitamin C and why?
List two ways phytochemicals help prevent heart disease and some cancers.
Name three groups of people for whom doctors might recommend vitamin supplements.
Give three tips for selecting foods high in vitamins.
List five ways to prevent vitamin losses when storing and preparing foods.
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