Vitamins & MInerals

Multiple Choice

What are the essential roles of vitamins and minerals in the body?

• Biochemical functions

• Structural functions

• Regulatory functions

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

What are the different types of dietary reference values mentioned in the text?

• Average Requirement (AR)

• Population Reference Intake (PRI)

• Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL)

• Adequate Intake (AI)

Multiple Choice

What are the roles of minerals in the body?

• Bone and skeletal structure

• Energy metabolism

• Osmotic balance

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

What are the key food sources and physiological roles of Vitamin A?

• Liver, dairy, eggs, fish, orange & green vegetables

• Citrus fruits, nuts, seeds

• Whole grains, legumes, dairy

• Red meat, poultry, fish

Fill in the Blank

Fill in the blank: Vitamin K is important for the carboxylation of clotting factors (II, VII, IX, X), bone proteins (osteocalcin) and its deficiency can lead to ___ tendency.

Multiple Choice

Many B vitamins (B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12, folate) participate in converting macronutrients to energy. What is this process called?

• Glycolysis

• TCA cycle

• Electron transport

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

What is the role of Zinc in the body?

• Energy metabolism

• Thyroid hormone synthesis

• Oxygen transport

• Protein synthesis

Multiple Choice

What deficiency is associated with Iron?

• Microcytic anemia

• Goiter

• Weakness

• Growth retardation

Multiple Choice

What is the recommended daily intake of Potassium?

• 300 mg/day

• 4700 mg/day

• 150 mg/day

• 8 mg/day

Multiple Choice

What are the main dietary sources of Magnesium?

• Green leafy veg

• Fruits

• Red meat

• Shellfish

Multiple Choice

Which vitamins are central to one-carbon metabolism and cell division?

• Vitamin A and D

• Folate and B12

• Vitamin C and E

• Vitamin K and B6

Multiple Choice

What role do B vitamins play in neurotransmitter synthesis?

• They are not involved in neurotransmitter synthesis

• They help in the synthesis of serotonin, dopamine, and GABA

• They inhibit neurotransmitter synthesis

• They are only involved in energy metabolism

Multiple Choice

What are some methods used to assess nutrient status?

• Blood biomarkers

• Urine biomarkers

• Dietary assessment

• Functional tests

Multiple Choice

What is emphasized as the first line of approach over blanket supplementation?

• Food-based approaches

• Supplementation

• Diet diversity

• Food variety

Multiple Choice

What are the recent updates on dietary reference values and tolerable upper intake levels for micronutrients?

• Vitamin E

• Iron

• Manganese

• Calcium

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