FSS25  Jeopardy questions and answers (mid-term 3)

What’s missing?

- Pellagra is characterized by 3Ds, diarrhea, dermatitis and this.

                        What is dementia?

-The excess consumption of this vitamin can mask vitamin B12 deficiency

                        What is folate?

-Due to vitamin A deficiency, this hard protein, normally found in hair and nails, is produced in epithelial cells instead of mucus.

                        What is keratin?

-Too much alcohol consumption and low intake of whole grains may cause this disease, which literally means, “I can’t, I can’t”.

                        What is beriberi?

Super chicken

-This vitamin, along with folate and vitamin B12, may reduce the level of homocysteine.

                        What is vitamin B6?

- This vitamin, rich in chicken and other protein-rich products, can also be made from tryptophan in the body, and is toxic if it is consumed excessively.

                        What is niacin?

- This type of anemia is due to the lack of intrinsic factor, required for the absorption of
a vitamin found in animal products.

                        What is pernicious anemia?

- This mineral, found in protein-rich products, is important for immune function, growth and sexual development.

                        What is zinc?

Bone supremacy

- Postmenopausal women have a high risk for osteoporosis because they lack this sex hormone.

                        What is estrogen?

- Along with calcium and phosphorus, this mineral, commonly found in nuts, legume and chocolate, supports bone mineralization

                        What is magnesium?

- This vitamin acts as a hormone and increases calcium absorption.

                        What is vitamin D?

-Spinach is not a good source of calcium because it contains these calcium binders.

                        What are oxalates?

Trip to Africa

- This protein level in the blood is the best indicator to measure iron deficiency anemia.

                        What is hemoglobin?

- This factor, found in some animal products, enhances the absorption of nonheme iron.

                        What is MFP factor?

- This nutrient enhances iron absorption, and also participates in collagen synthesis.

                        What is vitamin C?

- This mineral, unlike iron, acts as an antioxidant by being part of the enzyme glutathione peroxidase.

                        What is selenium?

I love salt!

- This mineral, a primary cation inside cells, seems to play a role in fluid balance and the prevention of hypertension.

                        What is potassium?

- Having this ethnic group heritage is a risk factor for hypertension.

                        What is African American?

- This mineral may play important roles in disease prevention such as colon cancer, obesity and hypertension.

                        What is calcium?

- During pregnancy, the low intake of iodine, commonly consumed in table salt in the U.S., can lead to this irreversible disease.

                        What is cretinism?

Final question

- These anti-thyroid substances commonly found in cassava, cabbage, kale and broccoli affect the utilization of iodine and thyroid function.

                        What are goitrogens?