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What is the definition of bioavailability in relation to vitamins and minerals?
What is the definition of bioavailability in relation to vitamins and minerals?
- The amount absorbed and used by the body. (correct)
- The number of different chemical forms of the same vitamin or mineral.
- The total amount contained in a living plant.
- The amount that escapes destruction from food processing.
What is a consequence of Vitamin K deficiency?
What is a consequence of Vitamin K deficiency?
- Rickets
- Blindness
- Pellagra
- Decreased blood clotting (correct)
Which of the following MyPlate food groups is not a good source of Folate?
Which of the following MyPlate food groups is not a good source of Folate?
- Dairy (correct)
- Fruits
- Grains
- Vegetables
An antioxidant protects against what type of damage?
An antioxidant protects against what type of damage?
True or False: Fat-soluble vitamins are stored in the body, resulting in quick deficiency symptoms.
True or False: Fat-soluble vitamins are stored in the body, resulting in quick deficiency symptoms.
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Bioavailability of a vitamin/mineral
Bioavailability of a vitamin/mineral
The amount of a vitamin or mineral that is absorbed and used by the body.
Vitamin K deficiency symptom
Vitamin K deficiency symptom
Decreased blood clotting.
Folate food source exclusion
Folate food source exclusion
Dairy
Antioxidant definition
Antioxidant definition
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Fat-soluble vitamin storage
Fat-soluble vitamin storage
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