Vitamins and Nutrition Quiz
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What is the main difference between water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins in terms of absorption?

  • Water-soluble vitamins are stored in the body, while fat-soluble vitamins are not.
  • Water-soluble vitamins are hydrophobic, while fat-soluble vitamins are hydrophilic.
  • Water-soluble vitamins are absorbed in the small intestine, while fat-soluble vitamins are absorbed in the large intestine.
  • Water-soluble vitamins are absorbed into the blood, while fat-soluble vitamins are absorbed into the lymph. (correct)

    • Which vitamin can be produced by the body when exposed to enough sunlight?

  • Vitamin K
  • Vitamin C
  • Vitamin E
  • Vitamin D (correct)

    • What is the primary function of vitamin E in the body?

  • Antioxidant action (correct)
  • Energy production
  • Coenzyme function
  • Bone health

    • Which of the following is a characteristic of fat-soluble vitamins?

    <p>They can build up and become toxic</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Coenzyme function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a form of vitamin E?

    <p>α-tocopherol</p> Signup and view all the answers

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