NS 1410 EXAM 3 ACTUAL QUESTIONS VERIFIED

NS 1410 EXAM 3 (ACTUAL / ) QUESTIONS & VERIFIED

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Iodine (Toxicity diseases) - ---Answers----thyroid gland function, blocking synthesis of thyroid hormones, forms a Goiter, hyperthyroidism

Manganese (Toxicity diseases) - ---Answers----impairment of the nervous system causing spasms and tremors mimicking Parkinson's

Sulfur (Toxicity diseases) - ---Answers----none reported

Other uses for vitamins and minerals - ---Answers----are needed for generating energy from macronutrients, and often function as coenzymes

Thiamin (Interesting facts) - ---Answers----often referred to as "anti - stress" vitamin because it strengthens the immune system and improves the body's ability to withstand stressful conditions

Riboflavin (Interesting facts) - ---Answers----can turn urine bright yellow, its harmless

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Differance of men and women moderate alcohol intake - --- Answers----1 women, 2 men, because Women typically have less ADH (Gastric Alcohol Dehydrogenase), they don't oxidize as much alcohol in their stomachs, leaving more to be absorbed

rate of alcohol metabolism by the liver - ---Answers----Liver typically oxidizes alcohol at a constant rate (about 1 drink per hour), [Excess alcohol goes back into the bloodstream]

Positive side effects of alcohol - ---Answers----Moderate drinkers can experience social and health benefits, reduce stress, enhance stability, stimulate appetite, improve dietary intake, Reduce cardiovascular risk, Reduce the risk of age- related cognitive decline (dementia)

negative side effects of alcohol - ---Answers----Moderate drinkers can experience health risks, Increased risk of breast cancer among women with family history, Increased risk of hypertension among men, Increased caloric intake and risk of obesity, Potential for drug-alcohol interactions

Characteristics of water soluble vitamins - ---Answers---- Absorbed directly into the blood, Travel Freely, Excess excreted in the urine, and Needed in frequent doses (1-3 days)

Characteristics of fat soluble vitamins - ---Answers---- Absorbed into the lymphatic system and then the blood, Require a protein or lipid carrier for transport, Can accumulate 2 / 3

in liver or adipose tissue, and Needed in periodic doses (weeks or months)

water soluble vitamins - ---Answers----B&C

Fat soluble vitamins - ---Answers----KADE

Enrichment Act of 1941 and 1998 - ---Answers----Whole grains contain original nutrients in greater amounts, Many nutrients lost through milling process of grains,

Thiamin - ---Answers----Enriched grains

Riboflavin - ---Answers----Milk products (yogurt, cheese)

Niacin - ---Answers----meat

Vitamin B6 - ---Answers----tuna

Biotin - ---Answers----Organ meats, egg yolks, soybeans, fish, whole grains

Choline - ---Answers----Milk, liver, eggs, peanuts

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