Module #5 TR (extra credit)
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Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin important for:
Blood clotting
A deficiency of vitamin C causes beriberi.
F
Deficiency of selenium may contribute to abnormal glucose metabolism.
F
Fruit provides an excellent source of fat soluble vitamins.
F
Meat provides an excellent source of all essential vitamins and minerals.
F
Protein-containing plant foods provide a good source of bioavailable iron.
F
Toxicities of the following nutrients are poorly characterized in human beings:
Folate and vitamin B12
A recent role of vitamin B6, vitamin B12, and folate in health promotion is in the prevention of:
Hyperhomocystemia
A deficiency of vitamin B12 causes:
Pernicious anemia
The following major minerals are involved in water balance:
Sodium, potassium, and chloride
