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Which of the following vitamins is responsible for the formation of clotting factors in the liver?
Which of the following vitamins is responsible for the formation of clotting factors in the liver?
What is the primary function of dietary fiber in the human body?
What is the primary function of dietary fiber in the human body?
Which of the following food groups provides the highest amount of essential amino acids?
Which of the following food groups provides the highest amount of essential amino acids?
What is the term for a diet that provides all the necessary nutrients in the correct proportions for optimal health?
What is the term for a diet that provides all the necessary nutrients in the correct proportions for optimal health?
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Which of the following deficiency diseases is caused by a lack of vitamin C in the diet?
Which of the following deficiency diseases is caused by a lack of vitamin C in the diet?
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Study Notes
Vitamins and Their Functions
- Vitamin K is responsible for the formation of clotting factors in the liver.
Dietary Fiber
- The primary function of dietary fiber in the human body is to promote optimal digestive health and prevent constipation.
Essential Amino Acids
- The food group that provides the highest amount of essential amino acids is animal protein (meat, poultry, fish, eggs, and dairy products).
Optimal Nutrition
- A diet that provides all the necessary nutrients in the correct proportions for optimal health is called a balanced diet.
Deficiency Diseases
- Scurvy is the deficiency disease caused by a lack of vitamin C in the diet.
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Test your knowledge of nutrients, deficiency diseases, and the importance of a balanced diet. Covers vitamins, dietary fiber, and essential amino acids.
