Exam 9: Nutrients Involved in Energy Metabolism

Nicotinamide and nicotinic acid are two forms of:

The primary role of the B-complex vitamins is to:

Which of the following is a primary symptom of niacin toxicity?

TPP plays a critical role in the breakdown of glucose for energy. Which water-soluble vitamin is part of the TPP complex?

Which of the following minerals may have a role in diabetes development due to its role in glucose metabolism?

Which of the following can be a consequence of wet beriberi?

Imagine you have been asked by the coach of the men's varsity soccer team (players aged 19-22 years)to do a talk on the importance of the B-complex vitamins and the ability to exercise. Provide information on the roles of thiamine, riboflavin, and vitamin B₆ as they relate to exercise. Explain the requirements for each and how they change with increased physical activity. Provide suggestions to the team for how they can meet their requirements.

Consider the primary source of riboflavin for Canadians. Who would you expect to have inadequate riboflavin in their diet?

Explain why an athlete may think that niacin supplements will improve physical performance. Consider niacin's role in the metabolism of the macronutrients in your response.

Branch chain amino acids are converted to carbon skeletons by two alpha keto acid dehydrogenase complexes that have which vitamin as the primary coenzyme?

A thiamine deficiency disease is called:

Outline why an Adequate Intake (AI)has been established for choline despite the fact that it is not a true vitamin. Given that data regarding choline intakes is not available, provide your educated opinion on choline intakes in Canadians. Justify your response.

Vitamin B₆ is a coenzyme for PLP which plays a role in the process of making nonessential amino acids. This process is termed:

In a clinical experiment, a researcher provides a diet designed to create a chromium deficiency. What effect would this have on a research participant's response to a high glycemic index food?

You notice an individual with a large bump where their thyroid gland is located. They are also experiencing fatigue. What nutrient imbalance is the most likely cause of their health problems?

How would you respond to a body builder that tells you they are going to take a chromium supplement to increase their muscle mass?

Discuss the role of manganese in protecting the body from oxidative damage.

You are interested in conducting a research study to determine if the riboflavin recommendations for the general population will meet the needs of an endurance swimmer. Explain you study methodology.

Alcohol related thiamine deficiency is called:

The structure of biocytin differs from free biotin because it has a(n)________ attached to the carboxyl end.