Nutrition and Dietetics Quiz

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Which of the following vitamins is responsible for the formation of clotting factors in the liver?

  • Vitamin D
  • Vitamin K (correct)
  • Vitamin E
  • Vitamin B12

What is the primary function of dietary fiber in the human body?

  • To regulate blood sugar levels
  • To provide energy for the body
  • To enhance the absorption of vitamins and minerals
  • To prevent constipation and promote satiety (correct)

Which of the following food groups provides the highest amount of essential amino acids?

  • Fruits and vegetables
  • Meat, poultry, and fish (correct)
  • Cereals and grains
  • Dairy products and eggs

What is the term for a diet that provides all the necessary nutrients in the correct proportions for optimal health?

<p>Balanced diet (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following deficiency diseases is caused by a lack of vitamin C in the diet?

<p>Scurvy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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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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