Nutritional Enrichment and Fortification Quiz

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What are the two coenzymes produced by Vitamin B2?

  • FMN and FADH2 (correct)
  • FMN and NADH
  • FAD and FADH2
  • FAD and NAD+

Which process involves the reduction of FAD into FADH2?

  • Beta-oxidation
  • Glycolysis
  • Photosynthesis
  • Citric acid cycle (correct)

How is Vitamin B2 destroyed?

  • Acidic environment
  • Freezing
  • Excessive light (correct)
  • High temperature

Why are milk packaged in cardboard cartons or opaque plastic containers?

<p>To limit light exposure (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is Vitamin B2 absorbed when it is chronically low in the body?

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

What is the primary function of Vitamin B1 in the body?

<p>Aiding in energy metabolism (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which group of foods is a good source of Vitamin B1?

<p>Pork and whole grains (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can the loss of Vitamin B1 during cooking be minimized?

<p>Opting for shorter cooking times and lower temperatures (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some factors that can inhibit the absorption of Thiamine (Vitamin B1)?

<p>Vitamin C rich foods and coffee (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a symptom of wet beriberi due to Vitamin B1 deficiency?

<p>Enlargement of the heart (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for Vitamin B1 for adult females?

<p>$1.2$ mg per day (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)?

<p>&quot;Multi-ring&quot; structure attached to a sugar (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

"Anti-Vitamin B1" factors can negatively impact the absorption of Thiamine by:

<p>$Inactivating$ thiamine via oxidation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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