Micronutrient and Mineral Deficiencies in Obesity and Post-Bariatric Surgery ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND WELL ELABORATED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) A NEW UPDATED VERSION | GUARANTEED PASS A+ (BRAND NEW!!)

Micronutrient and Mineral Deficiencies in Obesity
and Post-Bariatric Surgery ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
WELL ELABORATED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
A NEW UPDATED VERSION 2026-2027 |
GUARANTEED PASS A+ (BRAND NEW!!)


Riboflavin (B2) function


1. Electron Transport & NRG production: Precursor of FMN
and FAD - coenzymes in Redox reactions (Krebs cycle)
2. Helps. to synthesize vit B3 (niacin) in the liver




Foods riboflavin (B2) is found in


Leafy green vegetables, nuts, cheese, milk, eggs

,Niacin (B3) function


1. Redox reactions and NRG metabolism: Precursor of NAD and NADP
2. Nervous system function




Foods niacin (B3) is found in


Cereals, legumes, animal liver
Synthesized in the liver from Tryptophan (requires B2 and B6)

,Pyridoxine (B6) function


1. Amino acid metabolism
2. Nervous system function
3. Synthesis of neurotransmitters (GABA, 5HT, Epi, NE, DA)
4. Cofactor for niacin (B3)


The tissues convert pyridoxine to pyridoxal phosphate (PLP)


Foods pyridoxine (B6) are found in


Nuts, whole grains, vegetables, and poultry




Biotin (B7) function


Fatty acid synthesis, amino acid catabolism, gluconeogenesis

, Foods biotin (B7) is found in


Soy products, animal liver, egg yolk, dairy products
Produced by bacteria in GI tract




Folate (B9) function


DNA synthesis, cell division, red blood cell production


Foods folate (B9) is found in


Leafy greens, fortified foods/cereals


Cobalamin (B12) function


1. Myelin synthesis / Nervous system function,
2. Cofactor for DNA synthesis
3. RBC production