The Science of Nutrition Study Set 1

You notice an individual with a large bump where their thyroid gland is located. They are also experiencing fatigue. What nutrient imbalance is the most likely cause of their health problems?

Which of the following is a main symptom of dry beriberi?

The vitamin thiamine is composed of a thiazole and a(n)________ group.

Thiamine is part of the coenzyme thiamine pyrophosphate (TPP)which is required for the:

Which of the following B-vitamins primarily functions in cell regeneration and the synthesis of red blood cells?

Riboflavin assists with antioxidant function through its role as a coenzyme for which enzyme?

The primary role of the B-complex vitamins is to:

Branch chain amino acids are converted to carbon skeletons by two alpha keto acid dehydrogenase complexes that have which vitamin as the primary coenzyme?

Consider the primary source of riboflavin for Canadians. Who would you expect to have inadequate riboflavin in their diet?

Which of the following populations would be most likely to have poor thiamine status due to inadequate dietary intakes?

Which of the following can be a consequence of wet beriberi?

TPP plays a critical role in the breakdown of glucose for energy. Which water-soluble vitamin is part of the TPP complex?

Alcohol related thiamine deficiency is called:

Which of the following minerals may have a role in diabetes development due to its role in glucose metabolism?

The first B-complex vitamin discovered was:

Which of the following B-vitamins is part of the coenzyme flavin adenine dinucleotide (FAD)?

Which of the following is the BEST source of thiamine?

A thiamine deficiency disease is called:

You are working in a clinic and a patient comes in complaining of swelling around their mouth and throat, skin irritation, and a purple-coloured tongue. What would be your diagnosis?

The B-complex vitamin involved in oxidation-reduction reactions in the energy-producing metabolic pathways is: