Role of Riboflavin in Cardiovascular Health
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What was the topic of the research by M. et al. published in 2007?

  • Vitamin D supplementation and cancer
  • The effect of vitamin B on cognitive function in the elderly
  • The role of niacin in cardiovascular disease
  • Vitamin C for preventing and treating the common cold (correct)

Who wrote about the 'tree of life' associated with scurvy?

  • M.
  • Durzan (correct)
  • Holick
  • Ford

What was the topic of the review and meta-analysis by Ford and Almeida published in 2019?

  • The effect of vitamin B supplementation on cognitive function in the elderly (correct)
  • Vitamin D supplementation and cancer
  • Vitamin C for preventing and treating the common cold
  • The role of niacin in cardiovascular disease

What is the title of the book written by Gropper, Smith, and Groff?

<p>Advanced nutrition and human metabolism (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of niacin in the study by Ganji et al. published in 2003?

<p>Role in cardiovascular disease (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who researched the regulation of terminal differentiation of cultured human keratinocytes?

<p>Fuchs and Green (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the topic of the systematic review and meta-analysis by Goulão et al. published in 2018?

<p>Vitamin D supplementation and cancer (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who wrote about vitamin D in 2004?

<p>Holick (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the journal where the study by Durzan was published?

<p>Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who researched the effect of vitamin B supplementation on cognitive function in the elderly?

<p>Ford and Almeida (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the sources of vitamin K?

<p>Animal products such as liver, ham, cheese, and milk (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a function of vitamin K in the body?

<p>Bone mineralization (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are newborns at high risk for vitamin K deficiency?

<p>Because it is poorly delivered via the placenta (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of vitamin K deficiency?

<p>Decreased bone density and osteoporosis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is used to evaluate how well the blood coagulates in relation to vitamin K deficiency?

<p>Prothrombin time test (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of vitamin K in the body?

<p>To facilitate blood clotting (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a source of vitamin K?

<p>Leafy-green vegetables (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of thrombin in the blood clotting process?

<p>To convert fibrinogen into fibrin (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What would happen if vitamin K were deficient in the body?

<p>Blood would become thinner and more prone to bleeding (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the protein that is dependent on a vitamin K coenzyme?

<p>Prothrombin (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which vitamin is classified based on its behavior in water?

<p>Vitamin C (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens if a diet lacks enough of a particular vitamin according to the text?

<p>Symptoms of deficiency may occur (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is a varied diet primarily consisting of whole foods recommended for meeting vitamin needs?

<p>To enhance the likelihood of meeting vitamin needs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true regarding the toxicity of vitamins?

<p>Excessive consumption of vitamins from supplements can be toxic (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key consideration with respect to certain vitamins according to the passage?

<p>Antioxidant protection (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a unique source of vitamin B12?

<p>Animal products and fortified foods (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins in terms of toxicity?

<p>Fat-soluble vitamins are more toxic (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is supplementation necessary for those on a plant-based diet?

<p>Because vitamin B12 is only found in animal products (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of consuming a variety of foods?

<p>To get adequate amounts of vitamins (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of consuming vitamins beyond the recommended amounts?

<p>No further health benefits (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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