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Vitamin K and Infant Nutrition Quiz
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Vitamin K and Infant Nutrition Quiz

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Which food source provides the highest amount of vitamin K per serving?

  • Parsley, raw 1 cup 62
  • Spinach, raw 1 cup (shredded) 145
  • Broccoli, cooked 1 cup (chopped) 220
  • Kale, raw 1 cup (chopped) 547 (correct)

    • What is the synthetic form of vitamin K called?

  • Phylloquinone
  • Menaquinone
  • 2-methyl 1,4-naphthoquinone ring
  • Menadiol (correct)

    • What is the recommended action for all babies at birth according to the HSE 2004?

  • Receive one dose of vitamin D prophylaxis
  • Receive one dose of vitamin K prophylaxis (correct)
  • Receive one dose of iron prophylaxis
  • Receive one dose of vitamin C prophylaxis

    • What is the primary source of menaquinone (Vitamin K2)?

    <p>Synthesized by intestinal bacteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which enzyme is dependent on Vitamin K for the carboxylation of glutamate residues?

    <p>GLA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can result from Vitamin K deficiency in newborn infants?

    <p>Uncontrolled internal bleeding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is phylloquinone (Vitamin K1) primarily absorbed in the body?

    <p>In small intestine in micelles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of Vitamin K in bone formation?

    <p>Effects bone mineralization by enabling skeletal proteins to bind calcium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended Adequate Intake of Vitamin K for adults?

    <p>65-80 µg/day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can high doses of Vitamin K do in relation to anticoagulant drugs like Warfarin?

    <p>Reduce effectiveness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which form of Vitamin K is released from the liver in VLDLs?

    <p>Both phylloquinone and menaquinone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of Vitamin K in the carboxylation of glutamate residues?

    <p>Activating specific proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which enzyme is involved in the carboxylation of glutamate residues and is dependent on Vitamin K?

    <p>Osteocalcin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary source of Phylloquinone (Vitamin K1)?

    <p>Spinach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is Menaquinone (Vitamin K2) primarily absorbed in the body?

    <p>By passive diffusion from ileum and colon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can result from Vitamin K deficiency in newborn infants?

    <p>Uncontrolled internal bleeding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended action for all babies at birth according to the HSE 2004?

    <p>Administer a single dose of vitamin K</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can high doses of Vitamin K do in relation to anticoagulant drugs like Warfarin?

    <p>Reduce effectiveness of anticoagulant drugs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the synthetic form of vitamin K called?

    <p>Menadione</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can Vitamin K deficiency lead to in adults?

    <p>Uncontrolled internal bleeding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is Phylloquinone (Vitamin K1) absorbed in the body?

    <p>In micelles in the small intestine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the chemical structure of vitamin K?

    <p>2-methyl 1,4-naphthoquinone ring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which food source provides the highest amount of vitamin K per serving?

    <p>Kale, raw (1 cup, chopped) - 547</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary source of menaquinone (Vitamin K2)?

    <p>Gut microbiota</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is phylloquinone (Vitamin K1) primarily absorbed in the body?

    <p>Through green leafy vegetables</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can result from Vitamin K deficiency in newborn infants?

    <p>Vitamin K deficiency-related bleeding (VKDB) within 24 hours of birth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the synthetic form of vitamin K called?

    <p>Menadiol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of Vitamin K in bone formation?

    <p>Promotes bone mineralization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended Adequate Intake of Vitamin K for adults?

    <p>90 micrograms/day for women, 120 micrograms/day for men</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can high doses of Vitamin K do in relation to anticoagulant drugs like Warfarin?

    <p>Reduce the effectiveness of anticoagulant drugs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which enzyme is dependent on Vitamin K for the carboxylation of glutamate residues?

    <p>Gamma-glutamyl carboxylase</p> Signup and view all the answers

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