Nutrition – Chapter 12 Quiz – Flashcards

Adequate folate intake during pregnancy is imperative for the prevention of neural tube defects like spina bifida. Which option below has the greatest amount of folate per serving?

This vitamin, when consumed during pregnancy, can help prevent neural tube defects like spina bifida.

An important role of vitamin K is the synthesis of

The nutrient that prevents beriberi is

Niacin is necessary to prevent the disease

Intestinal bacteria can make this B-vitamin in adequate amounts to meet human needs.

Vitamin B-12 is supplied almost entirely by

Pernicious anemia is most commonly caused by

How many sources of non-heme iron are in the following meal: Tuna sandwich on enriched bread with milk and an apple.

Worldwide, the most prevalent nutrient deficiency is of