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What mineral deficiency causes Scurvy?
Vitamin C
Niacin
Iron
Vitamin D
What mineral deficiency causes Scurvy?
Vitamin C
Niacin
Iron
Vitamin D
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Which electrolyte is primarily found in intracellular fluids?
Potassium
Magnesium
Sodium
Calcium
Which electrolyte is primarily found in intracellular fluids?
Potassium
Magnesium
Sodium
Calcium
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What condition is caused by a deficiency of thiamine?
Hypokalemia
Pellagra
Beri Beri
Scurvy
What condition is caused by a deficiency of thiamine?
Hypokalemia
Pellagra
Beri Beri
Scurvy
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What role does Vitamin D play in the body?
Electrolyte balance
Antioxidant function
Regulates calcium levels
Synthesizes structural molecules
What role does Vitamin D play in the body?
Electrolyte balance
Antioxidant function
Regulates calcium levels
Synthesizes structural molecules
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What is the function of antioxidants?
Enhance mineral absorption
Deplete vitamins
Increase free radicals
Stop oxidative stress
What is the function of antioxidants?
Enhance mineral absorption
Deplete vitamins
Increase free radicals
Stop oxidative stress
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What is a common food source of iodine?
Leafy greens
Whole grains
Fruits
Iodized salt
What is a common food source of iodine?
Leafy greens
Whole grains
Fruits
Iodized salt
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What is the primary function of leukocytes?
Transport oxygen
Regulate calcium
Support bone health
Defend against infection
What is the primary function of leukocytes?
Transport oxygen
Regulate calcium
Support bone health
Defend against infection
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What happens in Osteomalacia?
Loss of bone mass in adults
Scurvy-like symptoms
Excessive bone formation
Fractures in children
What happens in Osteomalacia?
Loss of bone mass in adults
Scurvy-like symptoms
Excessive bone formation
Fractures in children
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Which vitamin deficiency is linked to neural tube defects?
Vitamin E
Vitamin C
Folate
Iron
Which vitamin deficiency is linked to neural tube defects?
Vitamin E
Vitamin C
Folate
Iron
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What type of foods are high in sodium?
Vegetables
Processed foods
Unprocessed foods
Fruits
What type of foods are high in sodium?
Vegetables
Processed foods
Unprocessed foods
Fruits
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What are free radicals associated with?
Bone growth
Muscle repair
Health risks and cellular damage
Vitamin production
What are free radicals associated with?
Bone growth
Muscle repair
Health risks and cellular damage
Vitamin production
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What drives water movement in relation to electrolytes?
High concentration gradient of electrolytes
Exercise
Low sodium intake
Temperature changes
What drives water movement in relation to electrolytes?
High concentration gradient of electrolytes
Exercise
Low sodium intake
Temperature changes
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When does bone growth begin?
Childhood
Adulthood
Adolescence
Infancy
When does bone growth begin?
Childhood
Adulthood
Adolescence
Infancy
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What is a pro-vitamin?
A type of vitamin
A substance that can be synthesized into a vitamin
A mineral supplement
An amino acid
What is a pro-vitamin?
A type of vitamin
A substance that can be synthesized into a vitamin
A mineral supplement
An amino acid
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What distinguishes between dehydration and heat exhaustion?
Both are types of heat stroke
Both are caused by low vitamin intake
Both involve muscle cramps
Symptoms and causes
What distinguishes between dehydration and heat exhaustion?
Both are types of heat stroke
Both are caused by low vitamin intake
Both involve muscle cramps
Symptoms and causes
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Which vitamins are known as antioxidants?
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin A
Vitamin E
Which vitamins are known as antioxidants?
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin A
Vitamin E
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What is the difference between heme and non-heme iron sources?
Heme is less absorbable
Heme is animal-based, non-heme is plant-based
Heme is plant-based, non-heme is animal-based
No difference
What is the difference between heme and non-heme iron sources?
Heme is less absorbable
Heme is animal-based, non-heme is plant-based
Heme is plant-based, non-heme is animal-based
No difference
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What diet helps maintain normal blood pressure?
High protein diet
Fad diet
DASH diet
High carbohydrate diet
What diet helps maintain normal blood pressure?
High protein diet
Fad diet
DASH diet
High carbohydrate diet
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What role does water play in our body?
Energy production
Mineral absorption
Vitamin synthesis
Regulation of temperature and hydration
What role does water play in our body?
Energy production
Mineral absorption
Vitamin synthesis
Regulation of temperature and hydration
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What mineral deficiency causes Scurvy?
Vitamin C
Niacin
Iron
Vitamin D
Which electrolyte is primarily found in intracellular fluids?
Potassium
Magnesium
Sodium
Calcium
What condition is caused by a deficiency of thiamine?
Hypokalemia
Pellagra
Beri Beri
Scurvy
What role does Vitamin D play in the body?
Electrolyte balance
Antioxidant function
Regulates calcium levels
Synthesizes structural molecules
What is the function of antioxidants?
Enhance mineral absorption
Deplete vitamins
Increase free radicals
Stop oxidative stress
What is a common food source of iodine?
Leafy greens
Whole grains
Fruits
Iodized salt
What is the primary function of leukocytes?
Transport oxygen
Regulate calcium
Support bone health
Defend against infection
What happens in Osteomalacia?
Loss of bone mass in adults
Scurvy-like symptoms
Excessive bone formation
Fractures in children
Which vitamin deficiency is linked to neural tube defects?
Vitamin E
Vitamin C
Folate
Iron
What type of foods are high in sodium?
Vegetables
Processed foods
Unprocessed foods
Fruits
What are free radicals associated with?
Bone growth
Muscle repair
Health risks and cellular damage
Vitamin production
What drives water movement in relation to electrolytes?
High concentration gradient of electrolytes
Exercise
Low sodium intake
Temperature changes
When does bone growth begin?
Childhood
Adulthood
Adolescence
Infancy
What is a pro-vitamin?
A type of vitamin
A substance that can be synthesized into a vitamin
A mineral supplement
An amino acid
What distinguishes between dehydration and heat exhaustion?
Both are types of heat stroke
Both are caused by low vitamin intake
Both involve muscle cramps
Symptoms and causes
Which vitamins are known as antioxidants?
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin A
Vitamin E
What is the difference between heme and non-heme iron sources?
Heme is less absorbable
Heme is animal-based, non-heme is plant-based
Heme is plant-based, non-heme is animal-based
No difference
What diet helps maintain normal blood pressure?
High protein diet
Fad diet
DASH diet
High carbohydrate diet
What role does water play in our body?
Energy production
Mineral absorption
Vitamin synthesis
Regulation of temperature and hydration
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