Types of Nutrients and Vitamins

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Which type of vitamins are A, D, E, and K?

  • Essential vitamins (correct)
  • Water-soluble vitamins
  • Conditionally essential vitamins
  • Non-essential vitamins

What is the main function of Vitamin C in the body?

  • Enhances bone structure
  • Promotes blood clotting
  • Aids in collagen formation and immune support (correct)
  • Supports vision health

Which mineral is needed for the production of thyroid hormone that regulates metabolism?

  • Iron
  • Iodine (correct)
  • Calcium
  • Sodium

What are the main benefits of Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids?

<p>Improved vision and nervous system function (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the nomenclature of Fatty Acids?

<p>Counting from tail to first double bond determines the omega number. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Histidine, Phenylalanine, and Valine belong to which category of nutrients?

<p>Amino Acids (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Vitamin E primarily benefits which bodily system?

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

Omega-6 fatty acids are primarily found in which sources?

<p><strong>Seed oils</strong>, <strong>avocado</strong> (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Methionine is an example of which nutrient category?

<p><strong>Amino Acids</strong> (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when there is too little Iodine in the diet?

<p>Weight gain due to slowed metabolism (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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