Vitamins Functions and Characteristics
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Which of the following food vehicles is fortified with iron and iodine?

  • Whole wheat flour (correct)
  • Milk and dairy products
  • Rice
  • Vegetable oils

What are the micronutrients typically added to edible common salt for fortification?

  • Iron and iodine (correct)
  • Calcium and zinc
  • Vitamins A and D
  • Iron and folic acid

Which of the following foods is fortified with vitamins A & D?

  • Milk and dairy products (correct)
  • Rice
  • Whole wheat flour
  • Vegetable oils

In food fortification, which nutrient helps enhance the absorption of iron?

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

What is the purpose of food fortification as mentioned in the text?

<p>To overcome malnutrition and micronutrient deficiencies (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which types of food fortification are mentioned in the text?

<p>Bio-fortification and industrial fortification (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a limitation of food fortification according to the text?

<p>High consumer cost (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the common adulterants found in milk according to the text?

<p>Extraction of fat, addition of starch &amp; water</p> Signup and view all the answers

What health hazards can be caused by adulteration of food products?

<p>Breaking of teeth, adverse effects on the lining of the GIT, diarrhea, infections, stomach or intestinal cancer, toxicity from sweeteners and additives, Lathrysim, Epidemic Dropsy, abnormalities in bone, eyes, skin, and lungs, and anemia.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organization is mentioned as part of the food safety and standards Act of Pakistan?

<p>Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the abbreviation for the Micronutrient Initiative mentioned in the text?

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

What are some of the existing organizations mentioned in relation to food fortification and nutrition?

<p>National Institute of Nutrition (NIN), World Public Health Association (WPHNA), Food Nutrition Board (FNB)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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