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What is meant by the term bioavailability of a vitamin or mineral?
What is meant by the term bioavailability of a vitamin or mineral?
- The number of different chemical forms of the same vitamin or mineral.
- The amount absorbed and used by the body. (correct)
- The total amount contained in a living plant.
- The amount that escapes destruction from food processing.
A deficiency of Vitamin K leads to:
A deficiency of Vitamin K leads to:
- Pellagra
- Rickets
- Blindness
- Decreased blood clotting (correct)
All of the following MyPlate food groups are good sources of Folate except for the _______ group.
All of the following MyPlate food groups are good sources of Folate except for the _______ group.
- Dairy (correct)
- Vegetables
- Grains
- Fruits
An antioxidant is a substance that protects against oxidative damage.
An antioxidant is a substance that protects against oxidative damage.
Because fat-soluble vitamins are NOT stored in the body, deficiency symptoms are quick to appear.
Because fat-soluble vitamins are NOT stored in the body, deficiency symptoms are quick to appear.
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Bioavailability of vitamin
Bioavailability of vitamin
The amount of a vitamin absorbed and used by the body.
Vitamin K deficiency
Vitamin K deficiency
Leads to problems with blood clotting.
Folate sources
Folate sources
Fruits, grains, and vegetables are good sources, dairy is not.
Antioxidant function
Antioxidant function
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Fat-soluble vitamin storage
Fat-soluble vitamin storage
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