DIT 121 Exam 3 Questions With Correct Answers

DIT 121 Exam 3 Questions With Correct
Answers

phytochemical - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-non-nutrient compounds found
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in plants that confer taste, color, and other characteristics
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vitamin A - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-fat-soluble, promotes vision,
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participates in protein synthesis, and cell differentiation, supports
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reproduction and regulating growth. animal products, milk products,
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butter, eggs|




vitamin A deficiency - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-infection diseases and
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blindness


vitamin D - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-fat soluble, bone calciferol growth,
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enhances/suppresses the activity of genes that regulate cell growth. egg
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yolks, oily fish (salmon)
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vitamin D deficiency - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-rickets, osteomalacia,
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osteoporosis

, vitamin E - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-fat soluble, tocopherol, antioxidant,
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reduces risk of heart disease. dark green leafy veg, whole grains
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vitamin E deficiency - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-erythrocyte hemolysis,
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neuromuscular dysfunction |




vitamin K - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-synthesis of blood clotting proteins
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and bone proteins. dark leafy greens, milk
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vitamin K deficiency - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-hemorrhaging
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beta carotene - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-an orange pigment and vitamin
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A precursor found in plants. dark green leafy vegs, deep orange fruits
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and veg. antioxidant, cancer and disease fighter
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water recommendation - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-2-3 liters, 8-12 cups
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per day
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iron - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-transports oxygen and metabolizes energy
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nutrients. red meat, fish, poultry | | | |




iron deficiency - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-anemia, fatigue, weakness
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