2022/2023 Nutrition Proctored With Complete Solutions

What is the function of Vitamin A? Ans:- Vision, and skeletal and soft tissue development What are some examples of foods that are rich in Vitamin A? Ans:- Orange/yellow fruits and vegetables, fatty fish, liver, eggs, and dairy products What does a deficiency in vitamin A cause? Ans:- Vision issues, Xeropthalmia which is the dry thickened conjunctiva and cornea What is the function of Vitamin C? Ans:- Very important in iron absorption, tissue building, and metabolism What are some foods that are rich in vitamin C? Ans:- citrus fruits/juices, peppers, green leafy vegetables, and tomatoes What does deficiency in Vitamin C cause? Ans:- Scurvy ( swollen gums, bleeding, joint pain) Who needs more Vitamin C? Ans:- Smokers Protein should make up how many percents of calories? Ans:- 10-35% What is the function of protein in body? Ans:- Tissue building, metabolism, immune function, maintain nitrogen balance, and wound healing What are some examples of complete protein? Ans:- Meats and Soy. Made up of all 9 amino acids What are incomplete proteins? Ans:- Don't contain all 9 amino acids, and are mainly found in plant sources