Folic Acid

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2. Folic Acid Folic acid is a fat soluble vitamin. • True • False

3. Folic Acid Folic acid is a fat soluble vitamin. • True Incorrect. Folic acid is a water soluble vitamin. Next Question

4. Folic Acid Folic acid is a fat soluble vitamin. • False Correct! Folic acid is a water soluble vitamin. Next Question

5. Folic Acid Another name for folic acid is: • Vitamin B1 • Vitamin B2 • Ferritin • Folate

6. Folic Acid Another name for folic acid is: • Vitamin B1Incorrect. Folate is another name for folic acid. Vitamin B1 is Thiamin and Vitamin B2 is Riboflavin. Ferritin is a protein complex found in the mineral iron. Next Question

7. Folic Acid Another name for folic acid is: • Vitamin B2 Incorrect. Folate is another name for folic acid. Vitamin B1 is Thiamin and Vitamin B2 is Riboflavin. Ferritin is a protein complex found in the mineral iron. Next Question

8. Folic Acid Another name for folic acid is: • Ferritin Incorrect. Folate is another name for folic acid. Vitamin B1 is Thiamin and Vitamin B2 is Riboflavin. Ferritin is a protein complex found in the mineral iron. Next Question

9. Folic Acid Another name for folic acid is: • Folate Correct! Folate is another name for folic acid. Vitamin B1 is Thiamin and Vitamin B2 is Riboflavin. Ferritin is a protein complex found in the mineral iron. Next Question

10. Folic Acid This is the recommended daily intake of folic acid an adult (male or female) should consume daily. • 400μg • 600μg • 800μg

11. Folic Acid This is the recommended daily intake amount of folic acid an adult (male or female) should consume daily. • 400μg each day Correct! However, pregnant women should take in 800μg per day of folic acid. Next Question

12. Folic Acid This is the recommended daily intake amount of folic acid an adult (male or female) should consume daily. • 600μg each day Incorrect. The recommended intake is 400μg per day.Pregnant women should consume 800μg per day. Next Question

13. Folic Acid This is the recommended daily intake amount of folic acid an adult (male or female) should consume daily. • 800μg each day Incorrect. The recommended intake is 400μg per day.Pregnant women should consume 800μg per day. Next Question

14. Folic Acid You must be very careful not to consume too much folic acid because the body stores excess and can be harmful. • True • False

15. Folic Acid You should be very careful not to consume too much folic acid because the body stores excess. • True Incorrect. Folic acid is a water-soluble vitamin, meaning that your body only absorbs what it needs. Any excess is excreted through urine. Next Question

16. Folic Acid You must be very careful not to consume too much folic acid because the body stores excess. • False Correct! Folic acid is a water-soluble vitamin, meaning that your body only absorbs what it needs. Any excess is excreted through urine. Next Question

17. Folic Acid Individuals with anemia, liver or Crohn’s disease, women of childbearing age and alcoholics must get extra folic acid. • True • False

18. Folic Acid Individuals with anemia, liver or Crohn’s disease, women of childbearing age and alcoholics must get extra folic acid. • True Correct! Next Question

19. Folic Acid Individuals with anemia, liver or Crohn’s disease, women of childbearing age and alcoholics must get extra folic acid. • False Incorrect. These individuals do need extra folic acid daily. Next Question

20. Folic Acid Adequate intake of folic acid prior to becoming pregnant is important in preventing premature births, low birth weights and/or neural tube defects. • True • False

21. Folic Acid Adequate intake of folic acid prior to becoming pregnant is important in preventing premature births, low birth weights and/or neural tube defects. • True Correct! Next Question

22. Folic Acid Adequate intake of folic acid prior to becoming pregnant is important in preventing premature births, low birth weights and/or neural tube defects. • False Incorrect. This statement is correct. Next Question

23. Folic Acid This is NOT a good source of folic acid. • Eggs • Green Leafy Vegetables • Legumes • Enriched Grain Products • Meat and Seafood

24. Folic Acid This is NOT a good source of folic acid. • Eggs Correct! Eggs are not a good source of folic acid. Green leafy vegetables, enriched grain products (such as breads, cereals and flour), legumes, meat and seafood are good sources of folic acid. Next Question

25. Folic Acid This is NOT a good source of folic acid. • Green Leafy Vegetables Incorrect. Eggs are not a good source of folic acid. Green leafy vegetables, enriched grain products (such as breads, cereals and flour), legumes, meat and seafood are good sources of folic acid. Next Question

26. Folic Acid This is NOT a good source of folic acid. • Legumes Incorrect. Eggs are not a good source of folic acid. Green leafy vegetables, enriched grain products (such as breads, cereals and flour), legumes, meat and seafood are good sources of folic acid. Next Question

27. Folic Acid This is NOT a good source of folic acid. • Enriched Grain Products Incorrect. Eggs are not a good source of folic acid. Green leafy vegetables, enriched grain products (such as breads, cereals and flour), legumes, meat and seafood are good sources of folic acid. Next Question

28. Folic Acid This is NOT a good source of folic acid. • Meat and Seafood Incorrect. Eggs are not a good source of folic acid. Green leafy vegetables, enriched grain products (such as breads, cereals and flour), legumes, meat and seafood are good sources of folic acid. Next Question

29. Folic Acid Fruits highest in folic acid include: • Folic acid is not found in fruits, only vegetables • Oranges, strawberries and melons • Pears, apples and kumquats

30. Folic Acid Fruits highest in folic acid include: • Folic acid is not found in fruits, only vegetables Incorrect. Oranges, strawberries and melons are great fruit sources of folic acid. Next Question

31. Folic Acid Fruits highest in folic acid include: • Oranges, strawberries and melons Correct! Next Question

32. Folic Acid Fruits highest in folic acid include which of the following? • Pears, apples and kumquats Incorrect. Oranges, strawberries and melons are great fruit sources of folic acid. Next Question

33. Folic Acid Folic acid is essential for the growth and reproduction of all body cells and helps in the formulation of red blood cells and protein metabolism. • True • False

34. Folic Acid Folic acid is essential for the growth and reproduction of all body cells and helps in the formulation of red blood cells and protein metabolism. • True Correct! This is why pregnant women need extra folate. Next Question

35. Folic Acid Folic acid is essential for the growth and reproduction of all body cells and helps in the formulation of red blood cells and protein metabolism. • False Incorrect. These are functions of folate. This is why pregnant women need extra folate. Next Question

36. Folic Acid The following is NOT a sign of folic acid deficiency. • Diarrhea • Weight Gain • Headaches

37. Folic Acid The following is NOT a sign of folic acid deficiency. • Diarrhea Incorrect. Diarrhea, headaches, weight loss, weakness and irritability are signs of folic acid deficiency. Weight gain is not a sign of folic acid deficiency. Next Question

38. Folic Acid The following is NOT a sign of folic acid deficiency. • Weight gain Correct! Diarrhea, headaches, weight loss, weakness and irritability are signs of folic acid deficiency. Weight gain is not a sign of deficiency. Next Question

39. Folic Acid The following is NOT a sign of folic acid deficiency. • Headaches Incorrect. Diarrhea, headaches, weight loss, weakness and irritability are signs of folic acid deficiency. Weight gain is not a sign of folic acid deficiency. Next Question

40. Folic Acid Anemia is a sign of advanced folic acid deficiency. • True • False

41. Folic Acid Anemia is a sign of advanced folic acid deficiency. • True Correct! Appropriate medical action should be taken to correct this deficiency. Next Question

42. Folic Acid Anemia is a sign of advanced folic acid deficiency. • False Incorrect. Anemia is a sign of advanced folic acid deficiency. Appropriate medical action should be taken to correct this deficiency. Next Question

43. Folic Acid When cooking vegetables, this type of cooking method destroys folate. • Steaming • Boiling • Sautéed

44. Folic Acid When cooking vegetables this type of cooking method destroys folate. • Steaming Incorrect. Boiling vegetables destroys folate. The majority of vegetables served in the dining commons are steamed or sautéed or fresh on the salad bar. Next Question

45. Folic Acid When cooking vegetables, this type of cooking method destroys folate. • Boiling Correct! The majority of vegetables served in the dining commons are steamed or sautéed or fresh on the salad bar. Next Question

46. Folic Acid When cooking vegetables, this type of cooking method destroys folate. • Sautéed Incorrect. Boiling vegetables destroys folate. The majority of vegetables served in the dining commons are steamed or sautéed or fresh on the salad bar. Next Question

47. Folic Acid Folate decreases in fresh fruits and vegetables the longer it is stored in the refrigerator. • True • False

48. Folic Acid Folate decreases in fresh fruits and vegetables the longer it is in the refrigerator. • True Correct! Next Question

49. Folic Acid Folate decreases in fresh fruits and vegetables the longer it is stored in the refrigerator. • False Incorrect. The longer the vegetables are stored under refrigeration the more folic acid is lost. Next Question

50. Folic Acid Which of the following foods is least affected by storage or cooking method regarding folic acid content? • Legumes • Frozen Spinach • Fresh Broccoli