Which of the following body functions is not an important role for Vitamin B6?, Haemoglobin synthesis, Immune function, Muscle contraction, Bone metabolism, Which vitamin has an important role in bone metabolism?, A, D, E, C, Which of the following vitamins does not have an important role in muscle contraction or nervous function?, A, B6, B12, Niacin, Which of the following vitamins does not have an important role in cofactors and activators for energy metabolism?, Niacin, Pantothenic acid, Folic acid, C, Which vitamin has a role in haemoglobin synthesis?, C, Riboflavin, A, E, Vitamins linked to immune function include, folate, C and D, B6, C and A, niacin, A and E, riboflavin, C and A, Minerals/trace elements linked to immune function include, chromium, iron, zinc and calcium, potassium, iron, zinc and selenium, iron, zinc, copper and selenium, magnesium, potassium, chromium and selenium, A marginal deficiency of which vitamin has been shown to affect physical performance?, Thiamin, C, B6, Riboflavin, The increased requirements for some vitamins and minerals in athletes is not likely to be due to, increased free radical production, increased losses in sweat, increased losses in urine, increased needs for physical performance, Athletes who are more at risk of not meeting their micronutrient requirements are, those with high energy intakes, those who eat a wide variety of foods, those who restrict their energy intake, those following a wheat-free diet, Assessment of risk of inadequate intakes of micronutrients or antioxidants does not require the following, clinical history, serial measures of several biochemical markers, one-off blood tests, dietary assessment, What form of vitamin A is not toxic at high levels of ingestion and why?, Pre-formed retinol, as it is fat soluble, Beta-carotene, as it is water soluble and only converted to active retinol when needed, Pre-formed retinol, as it is water soluble and only converted to active retinol when needed, Beta-carotene, as it is fat soluble., Which mineral requirements may need to be higher for athletes, due to free-radical formation in physically active people?, Iron, copper and magnesium, Zinc, iron and magnesium, Selenium, magnesium and zinc, Zinc, copper and selenium, What benefits have been shown with supplements of zinc and Vitamin C in athletes?, Improved maximal oxygen uptake, Reduced severity and duration of the common cold, Improved lactate threshold, educed exercise-induced heart rate, An intake of vitamins or minerals is likely to be safe and adequate for sports performance, if not exceedingAn intake of vitamins or minerals is likely to be safe and adequate for sports performance, if not exceeding, Ten times the recommended daily intakeTen times the recommended daily intake, Five times the recommended daily intakeFive times the recommended daily intake, Four times the recommended daily intakeFour times the recommended daily intake, Two times the recommended daily intakeTwo times the recommended daily intake, Common reasons athletes take vitamin supplements are to enhance recovery and improve sports performance., True, False, A general multi-vitamin and mineral supplement is recommended for all athletes, True, False, Vitamin B6 supplementation at 20mg/day has been shown to stimulate growth hormone production during exercise., True, False, It is possible to quantify the micronutrient requirements for athletes through measuring excretion through sweat, urine and faeces., True, False, Adequate vitamin and mineral intake should be achieved through diet, as high intakes of single micronutrient supplementation may lead to physiological disturbances., True, False

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