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Which type of vitamins are stored in body fat and absorbed with dietary fats?
Which type of vitamins are stored in body fat and absorbed with dietary fats?
- Vitamin C
- Fat-soluble vitamins (correct)
- B-complex vitamins
- Water-soluble vitamins
What is the main characteristic that distinguishes water-soluble vitamins from fat-soluble vitamins?
What is the main characteristic that distinguishes water-soluble vitamins from fat-soluble vitamins?
- They are stored in the body
- They require frequent intake (correct)
- They are absorbed with fats
- They act as coenzymes in metabolic pathways
Which group of vitamins are essential coenzymes or cofactors in various metabolic pathways and enzymatic reactions?
Which group of vitamins are essential coenzymes or cofactors in various metabolic pathways and enzymatic reactions?
- Vitamin C
- Fat-soluble vitamins
- Vitamin K
- Water-soluble vitamins (correct)
What is the primary function of B-complex vitamins and vitamin C in the body?
What is the primary function of B-complex vitamins and vitamin C in the body?
Why do water-soluble vitamins require frequent intake compared to fat-soluble vitamins?
Why do water-soluble vitamins require frequent intake compared to fat-soluble vitamins?
What distinguishes fat-soluble vitamins like A, D, E, and K from water-soluble vitamins in terms of storage?
What distinguishes fat-soluble vitamins like A, D, E, and K from water-soluble vitamins in terms of storage?
Which vitamin is primarily stored in adipose tissue and cell membranes?
Which vitamin is primarily stored in adipose tissue and cell membranes?
Which vitamin is essential for the synthesis of clotting factors, aiding in blood coagulation?
Which vitamin is essential for the synthesis of clotting factors, aiding in blood coagulation?
Where is Vitamin D primarily converted to its active form, calcitriol?
Where is Vitamin D primarily converted to its active form, calcitriol?
Which fat-soluble vitamin has limited storage with main storage sites in the liver and bones?
Which fat-soluble vitamin has limited storage with main storage sites in the liver and bones?
Excess amounts of which vitamin are excreted through urine and bile?
Excess amounts of which vitamin are excreted through urine and bile?
Which vitamin plays a crucial role in regulating calcium and phosphorus absorption for bone health?
Which vitamin plays a crucial role in regulating calcium and phosphorus absorption for bone health?
Which vitamin acts as an antioxidant, aids collagen synthesis, and enhances iron absorption?
Which vitamin acts as an antioxidant, aids collagen synthesis, and enhances iron absorption?
How are excess water-soluble B vitamins excreted if not utilized?
How are excess water-soluble B vitamins excreted if not utilized?
Which vitamin is absorbed through micelle formation with dietary fats in the small intestine?
Which vitamin is absorbed through micelle formation with dietary fats in the small intestine?
How is Vitamin D activated in the body for its functions?
How is Vitamin D activated in the body for its functions?
Which vitamin is synthesized by gut bacteria to a lesser extent?
Which vitamin is synthesized by gut bacteria to a lesser extent?
In what form is Vitamin A absorbed in the body?
In what form is Vitamin A absorbed in the body?
What is a consequence of Vitamin E toxicity?
What is a consequence of Vitamin E toxicity?
Which vitamin is crucial for preventing rickets and osteoporosis?
Which vitamin is crucial for preventing rickets and osteoporosis?
What is a consequence of Vitamin B6 toxicity?
What is a consequence of Vitamin B6 toxicity?
Which vitamin is associated with reduced heart disease risk due to its antioxidant properties?
Which vitamin is associated with reduced heart disease risk due to its antioxidant properties?
What role does Vitamin A play in the body?
What role does Vitamin A play in the body?
What is the role of the Vitamin B complex in disease management?
What is the role of the Vitamin B complex in disease management?
Which vitamin is specifically mentioned for its role in antioxidant defenses during cancer treatment?
Which vitamin is specifically mentioned for its role in antioxidant defenses during cancer treatment?
In which health aspect are vitamins highlighted as playing critical roles, based on the text?
In which health aspect are vitamins highlighted as playing critical roles, based on the text?
What is the main purpose of emphasizing the significance of consuming a diverse and balanced diet rich in various vitamins and minerals?
What is the main purpose of emphasizing the significance of consuming a diverse and balanced diet rich in various vitamins and minerals?
Which vitamin is specifically mentioned for its role in nerve function and neurological disease management?
Which vitamin is specifically mentioned for its role in nerve function and neurological disease management?
What is the clinical relevance of understanding vitamin metabolism, as mentioned in the text?
What is the clinical relevance of understanding vitamin metabolism, as mentioned in the text?
Why is maintaining adequate vitamin levels highlighted in the text?
Why is maintaining adequate vitamin levels highlighted in the text?
