Which of the following

vitamins is richly synthesised by intestinal bacteria? (1 mark)

A child with bowed legs is likely

deficient in: (1 mark)

Which of the following

compounds serves as the major precursor for the body’s synthesis of vitamin D?

(1 mark)

In certain individuals,

vitamin A supplements are helpful in treating which of the following

conditions? (1 mark)

Your colleague has never heard of biotin. They ask you what biotin does

in the body. What is your response? (1 mark)

The company wants to know which nutrients need

careful consideration before being added to food, so there is no risk of

toxicity. What advice do you give? (1 mark)

You need to use UV on some of the ingredients to ensure there is limited

bacterial growth. Which of the following nutrients is most likely to be destroyed

through using UV? (1 mark)

You need to heat the bar as part of the cooking procedure. Which

of the following nutrients is most likely to be destroyed in this cooking

procedure? (1 mark)

Identify a nutrient that inhibits iron absorption. Explain how it inhibits iron absorption (i.e., its mechanism of action) and provide a key food source of this nutrient. (4 marks)

Identify a nutrient that

enhances iron absorption. Explain how it enhances iron absorption (i.e., its mechanism of action) and provide a key food source of this nutrient. (4 marks)