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Folic Acid

Folic Acid. Folic acid is a fat soluble vitamin.True Incorrect. Folic acid is a water soluble vitamin. Next Question. Folic Acid. Folic acid is a fat soluble vitamin.False Correct! Folic acid is a water soluble vitamin. Next Question. Folic Acid. Another name for folic acid is:Vitamin B1Vitami

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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 B1 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

    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

    51. Folic Acid Which of the following foods is least affected by storage or cooking method regarding folic acid content? Legumes (dried beans and peas) Correct! Legumes are a good source of folic acid even if they are cooked for a long period of time. Next slide

    52. Folic Acid Which of the following foods is least affected by storage or cooking method regarding folic acid content? Frozen Spinach Incorrect. Regardless of the type of vegetables (fresh/frozen/ canned), some folic acid is lost in storage and preparation. Legumes are a good source of folic acid even if they are cooked for a long period of time. Next slide

    53. Folic Acid Which of the following foods is least affected by storage or cooking method regarding folic acid content? Fresh Broccoli Incorrect. Regardless of the type of vegetables (fresh/frozen/ canned), some folic acid is lost in storage and preparation. Legumes are a good source of folic acid even if they are cooked for a long period of time. Next slide

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