A folate deficiency can be characterized by:

A folate deficiency can be characterized by:
 a. macrocytic, hypochromic anemia.
  b. megaloblastic, microcytic anemia.
  c. megaloblastic, macrocytic anemia.
  d. microcytic, hypochromic anemia.

Q. 2

A cholesterol metabolite can be converted to a precursor of cholecaliciferol when skin is exposed to ultraviolet light.
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Q. 3

The basic goal of triglyceride digestion is to separate most of the fatty acids from the _____ molecule they are attached to.
 a. glucose
  b. glycerol
  c. sterol
  d. phosphate

Q. 4

Maternal supplementation of which vitamin decreases the risk of neural tube defects in some women?
 a. Folate
  b. Vitamin B12
  c. Vitamin B6
  d. Riboflavin

Q. 5

Cholecalciferol is found in plant foods.
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Q. 6

After fat is eaten, the majority of its digestion will take place in the:
 a. mouth.
  b. stomach.
  c. small intestine.
  d. large intestine.

Q. 7

High levels of homocysteine are associated with an increased risk for:
 a. heart disease.
  b. type 2 diabetes.
  c. kidney disease.
  d. cancer.

Q. 8

The DRI for carotenoids is 900 RAE/day for men.
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false