Vitamin E (Leaving Cert Home Economics): Quizzes
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What type of vitamin is vitamin E?
What type of vitamin is vitamin E?
Fat-soluble
What is the primary function of vitamin E?
What is the primary function of vitamin E?
Acting as an antioxidant
Which oil is described as having exceptionally high vitamin E content?
Which oil is described as having exceptionally high vitamin E content?
Wheat germ oil
Which nuts are listed as excellent sources of vitamin E?
Which nuts are listed as excellent sources of vitamin E?
Almonds and hazelnuts
Which fortified food products commonly contain added vitamin E?
Which fortified food products commonly contain added vitamin E?
Margarine and breakfast cereals
How does vitamin E support the immune system?
How does vitamin E support the immune system?
Strengthens natural defence system
What does vitamin E protect skin from?
What does vitamin E protect skin from?
UV light and pollution
What type of cells does vitamin E help maintain in blood vessels?
What type of cells does vitamin E help maintain in blood vessels?
Endothelial cells
What neurological problem can vitamin E deficiency cause?
What neurological problem can vitamin E deficiency cause?
Nerve damage and neuromuscular issues
What eye condition may premature infants with vitamin E deficiency develop?
What eye condition may premature infants with vitamin E deficiency develop?
Retinopathy
What is the daily vitamin E requirement for lactating women?
What is the daily vitamin E requirement for lactating women?
19 mg per day
Which form of vitamin E is the most biologically active?
Which form of vitamin E is the most biologically active?
Alpha-tocopherol