| Q1. Of the following, which are true
or false about the role of Vitamin E? (11 marks) |
| Involved in the absorption of iron |
True
False
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| Health of nerves and muscles |
True
False
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| Needed for the energy release from food |
True
False
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| Involved in wound healing |
True
False
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| May help protect against thrombosis and angina |
True
False
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| Converts folic acid into its active form |
True
False
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| Reduce the oxygen requirement of muscles |
True
False
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| May help to reduce certain menopausal symptoms |
True
False
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| Prevents the elimination of calcium in urine |
True
False
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| Helps protect polyunsaturated fats from oxidation
|
True
False
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| Selenium increases Vitamin E activity vice versa |
True
False
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| Q2. Match the following type of Vitamin
E with a source (3 marks) |
| 1) DL alpha tocopherol |
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| 2) D-alpha, beta, gamma and delta tocopherols
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| 3) D-alpha tocopherol |
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| Q3. The following foods are good sources
of vitamin E, true or false? (6 marks) |
| a) Peaches |
True
False
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| b) Wheatgerm oil |
True
False
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| c) Safflower oil |
True
False
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| d) Strawberries |
True
False
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| e) Sunflower seeds |
True
False
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| f) Apples |
True
False
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| Q4. Select the level of vitamin E required
to each of the following - each requires a different response:
(5 marks) |
|
1) 10mg
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| 2) 800mg (1200iu) |
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| 3) 400iu mixed tocopherols |
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| 4) 200iu mixed tocopherols |
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| 5) 1000iu Vitamin E |
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