Question

With respect to vitamin K which of the following is true?

  

it is water soluble

   

vitamin K toxicity is a serious concern in the US population

   

RDA for vitamin K ranges from 90-120mg depending on gender

   

deficiency of vitamin K is common in the population

   

The correct answer should have said 90-120mcg

Which of the following is a good source of Magnesium? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY

  

dairy

   

eggs

   

green leafy vegetables

   

soft drinks

   

whole grains

Thiamin  (Select All That Apply)

  

is a member of the B vitamins

   

is not water soluble

   

is necessary for ATP production d

   

deficiency can cause beriberi

Which of the following is FALSE in regards to water?

  

Water helps regulate body temperature.

  

Water is important for metabolic reactions (digestion and synthesis) and is produced by some metabolic reactions.

  

Water transports nutrients and waste products in the body, particularly in the bloodstream.

   

The more water we drink, the less water is excreted - excess water is retained in the body.

  

Water provides cushioning to joints and to the fetus during pregnancy., (Incorrect answer)Water provides cushioning to joints and to the fetus during pregnancy.

All of the following affect iron absorption and transport EXCEPT

  

Vitamin C

   

Hepcidin

   

Collagen

   

Ferritin

The majority of water is lost from which of the following combinations of sites in the body:

  

GI tract and kidneys

   

liver and kidneys

   

liver and GI tract

   

skin and GI tract

The vitamin used to make the electron carrier NAD in energy metabolism is _______.

Answer 1

• c) RDA for vitamin K ranges from 90-120 mcg depending on gender [ in females { aged 19 years} -90 mcg and in males -120 mcg]
• c) green leafy vegetables , e) whole grains
• a) is a member of the B vitamin,c) is necessary for ATP production , (d) deficiency can cause beriberi
• water provides cushioning to joints and to the fetus during pregnancy
• c) collagen
• a) GI tract and kidney
• vitamin Niacin { B₃ }