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What is the primary consequence of thiamine deficiency in the body?
ATP depletion
What is the term for thiamine deficiency when it affects the nervous system?
Dry beriberi
What is the daily recommended intake of thiamine for men aged 19 and older?
1.2 mg
What is the estimated percentage of children worldwide under 5 years of age who suffer from vitamin and mineral deficiencies?
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What is the role of thiamine in the body?
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Why is a daily intake of thiamine-rich foods necessary?
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What is the primary function of micronutrients in the body?
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Which of the following is NOT a mechanism by which antioxidants limit damage?
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What is the role of superoxide dismutase in the body?
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What is the primary difference between micronutrients and macronutrients?
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What is the role of glutathione peroxidase in the body?
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What is the significance of dietary fibre in a healthy diet?
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Which of the following health problems can develop from long-term riboflavin deficiency?
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What is the primary function of niacin in the body?
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What is the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for niacin in pregnant women?
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What is the role of NAD in the body?
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What is the relationship between tryptophan and niacin?
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What is the effect of a riboflavin deficiency on the thyroid?
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What is the primary function of biotin in cellular reactions?
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What is the primary function of tetrahydrofolate in pyrimidine synthesis?
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What is a potential consequence of prolonged biotin deficiency?
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What is the recommended daily intake of folate for pregnant women?
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Which of the following conditions is NOT a risk factor for folic acid deficiency?
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What is the primary function of intrinsic factor in the absorption of vitamin B12?
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Why is it essential for individuals who regularly drink alcohol to consume a higher amount of folate?
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What is the recommended daily intake of vitamin B12 for pregnant women?
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What is the primary function of folic acid in the body?
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What is a common symptom of biotin deficiency?
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What is the characteristic feature of the cobalamins?
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Which of the following symptoms is NOT a sign of folic acid deficiency?
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