What specific function of folate in the cells is so important in embryo development? Explain your answer
?Folate's primary coenzyme form, THF, is central in the synthesis of DNA for rapidly growing cells. This particular role is vital to embryo development, as during early development, cells are proliferating at a very high rate to form the new fetus.
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Choose the minerals that are needed in higher quantities during pregnancy.
A. Sodium, phosphorus, and fluoride B. Calcium, chloride, and potassium C. Iron, iodine, and zinc D. There are no minerals that need to be increased during pregnancy, only some vitamins.
When blood calcium is low, parathyroid hormone raises levels by doing all of the following except:
a. increasing appetite for calcium containing foods b. activating vitamin D c. reducing calcium excretion by the kidney d. stimulating calcium release from bone
All of the following recommendations help conserve the vitamin content of foods EXCEPT:
1.Cut foods into small, uniform pieces. 2.Do not soak enriched white rice before cooking. 3.Minimize cooking times. 4.Store foods away from air and light.
The presence in the blood of which of the following has NOT been suggested as contributing to the development of hepatic encephalopathy?
a. Ammonia b. Gamma-amino butyric acid c. Aromatic amino acids d. Branched-chain amino acids