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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 amount that escapes destruction from food processing.
- The amount absorbed and used by the body. (correct)
- The total amount contained in a living plant.
- The number of different chemical forms of the same vitamin or mineral.
What is the result of a deficiency of Vitamin K?
What is the result of a deficiency of Vitamin K?
- Blindness
- Pellagra
- Decreased blood clotting (correct)
- Rickets
Which MyPlate food group is not a good source of Folate?
Which MyPlate food group is not a good source of Folate?
- Fruits
- Dairy (correct)
- Grains
- Vegetables
Is it true that an antioxidant protects against oxidative damage?
Is it true that an antioxidant protects against oxidative damage?
Are fat-soluble vitamins stored in the body, causing quick appearance of deficiency symptoms?
Are fat-soluble vitamins stored in the body, causing quick appearance of deficiency symptoms?
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Bioavailability of Vitamins/Minerals
Bioavailability of Vitamins/Minerals
The amount of a vitamin or mineral absorbed and used by the body.
Vitamin K Deficiency
Vitamin K Deficiency
Leads to decreased blood clotting.
Folate Food Group. Which group is NOT a good source of Folate?
Folate Food Group. Which group is NOT a good source of Folate?
The dairy group is NOT a good source.
Antioxidant Function
Antioxidant Function
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Fat-Soluble Vitamin Storage
Fat-Soluble Vitamin Storage
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