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What distinguishes vitamins from minerals?
What distinguishes vitamins from minerals?
Which of the following is a macro mineral?
Which of the following is a macro mineral?
Which vitamin is associated with scurvy?
Which vitamin is associated with scurvy?
What can excessive intake of minerals lead to?
What can excessive intake of minerals lead to?
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What is a function of water-soluble vitamins?
What is a function of water-soluble vitamins?
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Which of the following is a symptom of Vitamin A deficiency?
Which of the following is a symptom of Vitamin A deficiency?
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How are micro minerals defined in terms of required intake?
How are micro minerals defined in terms of required intake?
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What is a common consequence of calcium deficiency?
What is a common consequence of calcium deficiency?
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Which nutrient acts similarly to a water-soluble vitamin?
Which nutrient acts similarly to a water-soluble vitamin?
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Which vitamin deficiency is linked to nerve problems?
Which vitamin deficiency is linked to nerve problems?
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What is a common characteristic of macronutrients?
What is a common characteristic of macronutrients?
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Which of the following vitamins is classified as fat-soluble?
Which of the following vitamins is classified as fat-soluble?
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What does a deficiency in Vitamin B1 lead to?
What does a deficiency in Vitamin B1 lead to?
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How are microminerals defined in terms of required intake?
How are microminerals defined in terms of required intake?
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Which nutrient acts as a cofactor for enzymes?
Which nutrient acts as a cofactor for enzymes?
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What can excessive intake of minerals lead to?
What can excessive intake of minerals lead to?
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Which of the following is a symptom of iron deficiency?
Which of the following is a symptom of iron deficiency?
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What results from a deficiency in Vitamin D?
What results from a deficiency in Vitamin D?
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Which heavy metal is considered highly toxic?
Which heavy metal is considered highly toxic?
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What type of vitamin deficiency can lead to night blindness?
What type of vitamin deficiency can lead to night blindness?
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What are vitamins primarily composed of?
What are vitamins primarily composed of?
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What is a characteristic of minerals?
What is a characteristic of minerals?
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Which of the following vitamins is classified as water-soluble?
Which of the following vitamins is classified as water-soluble?
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What defines macrominerals compared to microminerals?
What defines macrominerals compared to microminerals?
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Why are both vitamins and minerals considered micronutrients?
Why are both vitamins and minerals considered micronutrients?
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Which deficiency can lead to a loss of taste and smell?
Which deficiency can lead to a loss of taste and smell?
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What is the primary function of minerals in the body?
What is the primary function of minerals in the body?
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Which mineral can lead to serious consequences if deficient?
Which mineral can lead to serious consequences if deficient?
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Which vitamin deficiency can lead to corkscrew hair?
Which vitamin deficiency can lead to corkscrew hair?
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What condition results from excess intake of lead?
What condition results from excess intake of lead?
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Which vitamin deficiency can impair blood clotting?
Which vitamin deficiency can impair blood clotting?
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Which vitamin is known to affect the nervous system when deficient?
Which vitamin is known to affect the nervous system when deficient?
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What role do vitamins commonly play in the body?
What role do vitamins commonly play in the body?
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Deficiencies in which group of micronutrients are generally more serious?
Deficiencies in which group of micronutrients are generally more serious?
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What is a potential outcome of vitamin B12 deficiency?
What is a potential outcome of vitamin B12 deficiency?
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What is one potential consequence of choline deficiency?
What is one potential consequence of choline deficiency?
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Excessive intake of vitamin A can be harmful because it is teratogenic. What does teratogenic mean?
Excessive intake of vitamin A can be harmful because it is teratogenic. What does teratogenic mean?
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Which vitamin deficiency is associated with dermatitis, glossitis, and alopecia?
Which vitamin deficiency is associated with dermatitis, glossitis, and alopecia?
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What condition is caused by vitamin D deficiency in children?
What condition is caused by vitamin D deficiency in children?
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Which water-soluble vitamin deficiency is known to cause neurological issues such as dry beriberi?
Which water-soluble vitamin deficiency is known to cause neurological issues such as dry beriberi?
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What is a symptom associated with wet beriberi due to Vitamin B1 deficiency?
What is a symptom associated with wet beriberi due to Vitamin B1 deficiency?
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Which vitamin is crucial for the synthesis of Coenzyme A (CoA)?
Which vitamin is crucial for the synthesis of Coenzyme A (CoA)?
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What is a key characteristic of water-soluble vitamins compared to fat-soluble vitamins?
What is a key characteristic of water-soluble vitamins compared to fat-soluble vitamins?
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Which condition is characterized by the triad of ophthalmoplegia, gait ataxia, and global confusion due to thiamine deficiency?
Which condition is characterized by the triad of ophthalmoplegia, gait ataxia, and global confusion due to thiamine deficiency?
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Which vitamin is synthesized from tryptophan and functions as a coenzyme in the electron transport chain?
Which vitamin is synthesized from tryptophan and functions as a coenzyme in the electron transport chain?
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What is a common symptom of riboflavin (Vitamin B2) deficiency?
What is a common symptom of riboflavin (Vitamin B2) deficiency?
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Which of the following describes a potential effect of chronic thiamine deficiency?
Which of the following describes a potential effect of chronic thiamine deficiency?
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Which condition is primarily caused by a diet low in niacin and tryptophan?
Which condition is primarily caused by a diet low in niacin and tryptophan?
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What is one of the symptoms of Vitamin B9 (Folate) deficiency?
What is one of the symptoms of Vitamin B9 (Folate) deficiency?
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Which vitamin is crucial for the synthesis of myelin and DNA?
Which vitamin is crucial for the synthesis of myelin and DNA?
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What can result from a deficiency of Vitamin D in adults?
What can result from a deficiency of Vitamin D in adults?
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Which vitamin functions as an antioxidant and helps in collagen synthesis?
Which vitamin functions as an antioxidant and helps in collagen synthesis?
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What deficiency can lead to excessive bleeding due to issues with blood clotting?
What deficiency can lead to excessive bleeding due to issues with blood clotting?
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What is a common symptom of Vitamin E deficiency?
What is a common symptom of Vitamin E deficiency?
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Which vitamin is vital for the synthesis of acetylcholine?
Which vitamin is vital for the synthesis of acetylcholine?
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What is the role of magnesium in relation to Vitamin D?
What is the role of magnesium in relation to Vitamin D?
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What condition is characterized by difficulty seeing in low light due to Vitamin A deficiency?
What condition is characterized by difficulty seeing in low light due to Vitamin A deficiency?
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What can excessive intake of Vitamin E hinder?
What can excessive intake of Vitamin E hinder?
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A deficiency in which vitamin is linked to impaired immune function and vision issues?
A deficiency in which vitamin is linked to impaired immune function and vision issues?
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What role do Choline and Vitamin B7 have in the body?
What role do Choline and Vitamin B7 have in the body?
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Which vitamin is synthesized in the skin upon exposure to UVB radiation?
Which vitamin is synthesized in the skin upon exposure to UVB radiation?
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What is the condition that can be caused by a deficiency of Vitamin D during childhood?
What is the condition that can be caused by a deficiency of Vitamin D during childhood?
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Which vitamin is crucial for collagen synthesis?
Which vitamin is crucial for collagen synthesis?
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What condition is mainly associated with thiamine deficiency?
What condition is mainly associated with thiamine deficiency?
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Which vitamin deficiency can lead to dermatitis, diarrhea, and dementia?
Which vitamin deficiency can lead to dermatitis, diarrhea, and dementia?
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Which vitamin functions as a hormone as well as a vitamin?
Which vitamin functions as a hormone as well as a vitamin?
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What kind of vitamins are excreted through the kidneys, making toxicity less likely?
What kind of vitamins are excreted through the kidneys, making toxicity less likely?
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What condition can result from a deficiency of Vitamin A?
What condition can result from a deficiency of Vitamin A?
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What is a common symptom of choline deficiency?
What is a common symptom of choline deficiency?
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Which vitamin deficiency can result in angular stomatitis and glossitis?
Which vitamin deficiency can result in angular stomatitis and glossitis?
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Which condition is associated with Vitamin B3 (Niacin) deficiency?
Which condition is associated with Vitamin B3 (Niacin) deficiency?
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What is a characteristic symptom of Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome associated with thiamine deficiency?
What is a characteristic symptom of Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome associated with thiamine deficiency?
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Which vitamin deficiency can lead to megaloblastic anemia?
Which vitamin deficiency can lead to megaloblastic anemia?
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Niacin is synthesized from which amino acid?
Niacin is synthesized from which amino acid?
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What is a significant consequence of Vitamin K deficiency?
What is a significant consequence of Vitamin K deficiency?
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Which vitamin deficiency is likely to result in peripheral neuropathy?
Which vitamin deficiency is likely to result in peripheral neuropathy?
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What is one consequence of excess Vitamin A intake?
What is one consequence of excess Vitamin A intake?
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Which vitamin deficiency is commonly known to result in scurvy?
Which vitamin deficiency is commonly known to result in scurvy?
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What is the primary role of niacin in the body?
What is the primary role of niacin in the body?
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What condition can arise from pyridoxine deficiency?
What condition can arise from pyridoxine deficiency?
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What is a significant effect of vitamin K deficiency?
What is a significant effect of vitamin K deficiency?
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Which vitamin is essential for the synthesis of collagen?
Which vitamin is essential for the synthesis of collagen?
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What is a consequence of vitamin D deficiency in adults?
What is a consequence of vitamin D deficiency in adults?
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Which nutrient primarily functions as a methyl group donor?
Which nutrient primarily functions as a methyl group donor?
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What is a symptom of biotin deficiency?
What is a symptom of biotin deficiency?
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What is a critical function of vitamin E?
What is a critical function of vitamin E?
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Which vitamin is specifically required for homocysteine conversion to methionine?
Which vitamin is specifically required for homocysteine conversion to methionine?
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What can excessive intake of vitamin E lead to?
What can excessive intake of vitamin E lead to?
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What is a hallmark symptom of vitamin C deficiency?
What is a hallmark symptom of vitamin C deficiency?
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What is a possible effect of insufficient folate intake?
What is a possible effect of insufficient folate intake?
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What is the primary function of pantothenic acid in the body?
What is the primary function of pantothenic acid in the body?
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Which vitamin deficiency results in symptoms like hair loss and skin issues?
Which vitamin deficiency results in symptoms like hair loss and skin issues?
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What role does magnesium play in vitamin D metabolism?
What role does magnesium play in vitamin D metabolism?
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What is the primary condition caused by a deficiency in thiamine?
What is the primary condition caused by a deficiency in thiamine?
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Which of the following are symptoms of riboflavin deficiency?
Which of the following are symptoms of riboflavin deficiency?
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What notable condition can arise due to a corn-based diet lacking niacin?
What notable condition can arise due to a corn-based diet lacking niacin?
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Which vitamin is essential for the synthesis of acetyl-CoA?
Which vitamin is essential for the synthesis of acetyl-CoA?
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Which of the following is a common effect of vitamin B6 deficiency?
Which of the following is a common effect of vitamin B6 deficiency?
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What is a significant cause of thiamine deficiency in individuals with alcoholism?
What is a significant cause of thiamine deficiency in individuals with alcoholism?
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Which vitamin deficiency is linked to the condition known as Hartnup disease?
Which vitamin deficiency is linked to the condition known as Hartnup disease?
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What is the primary method of treatment for thiamine deficiency?
What is the primary method of treatment for thiamine deficiency?
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What is the primary function of vitamin K in the body?
What is the primary function of vitamin K in the body?
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Which vitamin deficiency is most commonly associated with bleeding problems?
Which vitamin deficiency is most commonly associated with bleeding problems?
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Vitamin C deficiency is primarily linked to which of the following conditions?
Vitamin C deficiency is primarily linked to which of the following conditions?
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What is one of the key roles of biotin in the body?
What is one of the key roles of biotin in the body?
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Which vitamin is crucial in the conversion of homocysteine to methionine?
Which vitamin is crucial in the conversion of homocysteine to methionine?
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What can lead to a deficiency in vitamin D?
What can lead to a deficiency in vitamin D?
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Which of the following is a symptom of vitamin E deficiency?
Which of the following is a symptom of vitamin E deficiency?
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What is a characteristic symptom of vitamin A deficiency?
What is a characteristic symptom of vitamin A deficiency?
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Which vitamin is involved in the synthesis of acetylcholine?
Which vitamin is involved in the synthesis of acetylcholine?
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What dietary source is highest in vitamin B12?
What dietary source is highest in vitamin B12?
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What is a common effect of excessive vitamin A intake?
What is a common effect of excessive vitamin A intake?
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Which vitamin deficiency is linked to the '3Ds' symptoms?
Which vitamin deficiency is linked to the '3Ds' symptoms?
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Which vitamin's deficiency can lead to megaloblastic anemia?
Which vitamin's deficiency can lead to megaloblastic anemia?
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What can inhibit the absorption of biotin?
What can inhibit the absorption of biotin?
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What is a key function of active vitamin K in the body?
What is a key function of active vitamin K in the body?
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Which of the following foods is a rich source of vitamin K?
Which of the following foods is a rich source of vitamin K?
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Which is a potential consequence of vitamin K deficiency in newborns?
Which is a potential consequence of vitamin K deficiency in newborns?
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What is the primary role of vitamin E in the body?
What is the primary role of vitamin E in the body?
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Which form of vitamin E is considered the most active?
Which form of vitamin E is considered the most active?
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What condition can result from vitamin E deficiency in newborns?
What condition can result from vitamin E deficiency in newborns?
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How does warfarin affect clotting factors in the body?
How does warfarin affect clotting factors in the body?
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Which vitamin is synthesized by gut microbiota?
Which vitamin is synthesized by gut microbiota?
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What is the toxicity level associated with vitamin E?
What is the toxicity level associated with vitamin E?
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What could be a possible adverse effect of vitamin K supplementation in newborns?
What could be a possible adverse effect of vitamin K supplementation in newborns?
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What is a significant risk associated with the deficiency of Vitamin B9 (Folic Acid) during pregnancy?
What is a significant risk associated with the deficiency of Vitamin B9 (Folic Acid) during pregnancy?
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Which vitamin is involved in the conversion of homocysteine to methionine?
Which vitamin is involved in the conversion of homocysteine to methionine?
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What condition is primarily caused by severe thiamine (Vitamin B1) deficiency?
What condition is primarily caused by severe thiamine (Vitamin B1) deficiency?
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Which fat-soluble vitamin is crucial for calcium homeostasis in the body?
Which fat-soluble vitamin is crucial for calcium homeostasis in the body?
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What is a potential outcome of long-term Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) deficiency?
What is a potential outcome of long-term Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) deficiency?
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Which vitamin's deficiency can lead to neurological symptoms due to impaired fatty acid metabolism?
Which vitamin's deficiency can lead to neurological symptoms due to impaired fatty acid metabolism?
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Which vitamin is known for its role in collagen synthesis and maintaining connective tissue?
Which vitamin is known for its role in collagen synthesis and maintaining connective tissue?
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What is the primary vitamin deficiency concern associated with chronic alcoholism?
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Which vital vitamin is known to regulate gene transcription similarly to steroid hormones?
Which vital vitamin is known to regulate gene transcription similarly to steroid hormones?
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What adverse effect can excessive intake of Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) lead to?
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Study Notes
Vitamins & Minerals
- Vitamins contain carbon and are organic; Minerals do not have carbon and are inorganic.
- Vitamins are coenzymes or precursors to coenzymes, while minerals are cofactors.
- Vitamins are divided into water-soluble and fat-soluble, and minerals into macro minerals (major minerals) and micro minerals (trace minerals).
- While vitamins are mostly safe in excess, mineral overdose can be toxic to kidney tubules, potentially leading to kidney failure.
- Excess iron or copper is more likely to cause kidney damage than excess vitamins.
Macronutrients & Micronutrients
- Macronutrients are needed in large amounts per day and include carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.
- Micronutrients are needed in smaller amounts and include vitamins and minerals.
Water-soluble Vitamins
- Include all B Vitamins (B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9, and B12), and Vitamin C
- B9 is the same as folate or folic acid.
- Choline, an important nutrient, acts much like a water-soluble vitamin.
Fat-soluble Vitamins
- Include Vitamins A, D, E, and K.
- Vitamin D is also considered a hormone.
Minerals
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Macro Minerals (Required in doses greater than 1 mg/day)
- Calcium
- Magnesium
- Sodium
- Potassium
- Chloride
- Phosphate
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Micro Minerals/Trace Minerals (Required in doses less than 100–200 mg/day)
- Iron (Ferrous and Ferric)
- Iodide
- Zinc
- Copper
Deficiencies
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Macro Minerals
- Deficiency can be life-threatening.
- For example, low sodium can lead to coma and death.
- High or low potassium can stop the heart.
- **Micro Minerals **
- Deficiency can be serious but not fatal like macro minerals.
- For example, zinc deficiency can cause loss of taste and smell.
- Calcium deficiency can lead to heart stopping during systole.
Nutritional Deficiencies
- Vitamin C: Scurvy, characterized by bleeding spots on the skin, cork-screw hair pattern, and connective tissue problems.
- Vitamin B1: (Thiamine) Beriberi, with dry and wet types affecting the nervous and cardiovascular systems respectively.
- Vitamin B9 (Folate) & Vitamin B12: Anemia
- Vitamin B6 & Vitamin B12 & Vitamin E: Nerve problems
- Vitamin K: Bleeding due to blood clotting issues
- Vitamin D: Bone problems
- Vitamin A: Night blindness, also called nyctalopia
- Choline: Fatty liver, elevated ALT, and muscle weakness.
Iron Deficiency
- The most common nutritional deficiency worldwide.
- Leads to iron deficient anemia.
- Symptoms include fatigue, paleness.
Heavy Metal Toxicity
- Can lead to kidney damage:
- Nephrotoxic acute tubular necrosis
- Renal tubular acidosis
- Common heavy metals include lead and mercury.
Other Important Points
- While there are many types of vitamins and minerals, each has a specific role in the body.
- Understanding the differences between vitamins and minerals, their functions, and their deficiencies can give you a comprehensive understanding of human nutrition.
- Always consult a healthcare professional for personalized nutritional advice.
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This quiz covers the essential differences between vitamins and minerals, their classifications, and the implications of excess intake. Learn about macronutrients and micronutrients, including the roles of water-soluble vitamins in your diet. Test your understanding of these vital nutrients.