GENERAL

Question 1

What are some factors that could affect the three major categories that could cause a vitamin deficiency

Answer 1

1. INTAKE
2. ABSORBTION
3. UTILIZATION

Question 2

Explain some intake problems that could cause a deficiency

Answer 2

• Not eating it –> sick, calorie deficit, diet w not a variety of foods

Question 3

Explain some absorption issues that could cause a vitamin deficiency

Answer 3

• medications that don’t allow for absorption
• binding to something else

Question 4

Explain some utilization issues that could cause a vitamin deficiency

Answer 4

• in born error
• underlying condition
• medication

Question 5

What are some of the limitations of nutrient software programs

Answer 5

• incomplete or outdated
• limited data for micronutrients
• Does not account for food prep changes - cooking, storage, or processing
• no context for individual health
• does not account for bioavailability

Question 6

what do you think is better way to gain health effects of a phytochemical, food or in a supplement

Answer 6

“Health effects of phytochemicals are best achieved through foods rather than supplements. Foods provide phytochemicals in a complex matrix with synergistic compounds that enhance absorption and reduce toxicity, whereas supplements often contain isolated compounds with limited evidence for benefit and potential risks at high doses.”