Answer the following questions true (T) or false (F)
1. Short-term alcohol consumption is linked to thiamin malabsorption which results in reversible memory loss, impaired vision, low blood pressure, and uncontrolled movement of the arms and legs.
2. Thiamin in lean pork and whole grains is necessary for energy metabolism and plays a role in nerve transmission.
3. Fish, poultry, fortified cereals, and enriched breads are rich in niacin.
1. FALSE
2. TRUE
3. TRUE
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Diets rich in vitamin B6, folate, and vitamin B12 are associated with reduced blood levels of the
amino acid homocysteine. Indicate whether the statement is true or false
It is important to remember when making frozen desserts that the mixture must be
A. mildly flavored before freezing. B. boldly flavored after freezing. C. mildly flavored after freezing. D. boldly flavored before freezing.
Which vitamin B is stable in heat and is not destroyed during storage?
A) thiamine B) riboflavin C) niacin D) vitamin B6
Scientists at a major university have isolated a chemical from grapes. Which of the following features is an indication that this chemical could be a vitamin?
A. When large amounts of the chemical are consumed, no health problems occur. B. The chemical is in grapes, cherries, and tomatoes. C. The chemical has a very limited range of safe intake. D. When a person's diet lacks the chemical, his or her body experiences abnormal functioning.