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Which of the following vitamins is essential for cell membranes, anti-oxidant activity, and blood clotting?
Which of the following vitamins is essential for cell membranes, anti-oxidant activity, and blood clotting?
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin E (correct)
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin K
What is the main function of Vitamin D in the body?
What is the main function of Vitamin D in the body?
- Regulation of heartbeat
- Digestion of proteins
- Maintenance of calcium levels (correct)
- Production of blood cells
Where can Vitamin A be commonly found as a nutrient source?
Where can Vitamin A be commonly found as a nutrient source?
- Seafood
- Yellow, orange, and dark green vegetables and fruits (correct)
- Nuts and seeds
- Citrus fruits
Which vitamin is associated with functions like reproduction, vision, and immune function?
Which vitamin is associated with functions like reproduction, vision, and immune function?
What is the characteristic feature of fat-soluble vitamins in terms of solubility?
What is the characteristic feature of fat-soluble vitamins in terms of solubility?
Which of the following is associated with high amounts of vitamin A?
Which of the following is associated with high amounts of vitamin A?
What is a potential consequence of excessive iron intake?
What is a potential consequence of excessive iron intake?
What is the role of the dietitian in assessing micronutrient deficiencies?
What is the role of the dietitian in assessing micronutrient deficiencies?
Which of the following is a type of micronutrient?
Which of the following is a type of micronutrient?
What is a potential interaction to consider when supplementing with vitamin A?
What is a potential interaction to consider when supplementing with vitamin A?
What is the importance of trace elements in the diet?
What is the importance of trace elements in the diet?
Which mineral is essential for the development and maintenance of the skeleton, neuromuscular function, and cardiac function?
Which mineral is essential for the development and maintenance of the skeleton, neuromuscular function, and cardiac function?
Which mineral acts as a co-factor to over 300 enzyme systems, aids in energy generation, and balances electrolytes such as potassium and calcium?
Which mineral acts as a co-factor to over 300 enzyme systems, aids in energy generation, and balances electrolytes such as potassium and calcium?
Which mineral is crucial for systemic acid/base balance, acts as a store/transport mechanism for energy, and activates catalytic proteins?
Which mineral is crucial for systemic acid/base balance, acts as a store/transport mechanism for energy, and activates catalytic proteins?
Which mineral is the major cation of intracellular fluids, supports muscle/nerve functionality, and is maintained by the Na⁺/K⁺ ATPase pump?
Which mineral is the major cation of intracellular fluids, supports muscle/nerve functionality, and is maintained by the Na⁺/K⁺ ATPase pump?
Which mineral is fundamental in maintaining extracellular volume and serum osmolality, and plays a role in active transport of molecules across cell membranes?
Which mineral is fundamental in maintaining extracellular volume and serum osmolality, and plays a role in active transport of molecules across cell membranes?
Which mineral is essential for bone and muscle formation, intra/extracellular fluid balance, enzyme activity, and pH regulation?
Which mineral is essential for bone and muscle formation, intra/extracellular fluid balance, enzyme activity, and pH regulation?
Which micronutrient is essential for bone and muscle formation/function?
Which micronutrient is essential for bone and muscle formation/function?
What is the role of micro-minerals, or trace elements, in the body?
What is the role of micro-minerals, or trace elements, in the body?
Which mineral is important for enzyme activity and pH regulation?
Which mineral is important for enzyme activity and pH regulation?
What is a potential barrier to home discharge for the patient in the text?
What is a potential barrier to home discharge for the patient in the text?
Which mineral is commonly found in cakes and biscuits?
Which mineral is commonly found in cakes and biscuits?
What is the role of micro-minerals known as trace elements in metabolism?
What is the role of micro-minerals known as trace elements in metabolism?
What is the main difference between macronutrients and micronutrients?
What is the main difference between macronutrients and micronutrients?
What is the role of fat-soluble vitamins?
What is the role of fat-soluble vitamins?
Which mineral is classified as a micro-mineral or trace element?
Which mineral is classified as a micro-mineral or trace element?
From which of the following food sources can Vitamin C be obtained?
From which of the following food sources can Vitamin C be obtained?
Why are minerals crucial for overall health?
Why are minerals crucial for overall health?
What is the significance of trace elements in the diet?
What is the significance of trace elements in the diet?
