63)What is the predominant form of vitamin E found in food?
A.
Alpha
B.
Beta
C.
Delta
D.
Gamma
64) What is the therapeutic dose for Policosanol?
A.
15 mg/d
B.
30 mg/d
C.
10 mg/d
D.
20 mg/d
65) What is the DRI for supplemental vitamin C for a man that smokes?
A.
75 mg
B.
90 mg
C.
110 mg
D.
125 mg
63. Correct answer: option a
Rational
The predominant form in leaves, and hence leafy green vegetables is α-tocopherol. So option a is correct answer.
Other options like b,c,d are not related with vitamin E.
64. Correct answer: option d
Rational:
20 mg daily of policosanol to be effective at improving serum lipid profiles. Policosanol is believed to decrease total cholesterol (TC), low-density lipoprotein (LDL), and increase high-density lipoprotein (HDL) by inhibiting cholesterol synthesis and increasing LDL processing.
65. Correct answer: option b
Rational:
The current recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for vitamin C for adult nonsmoking men and women is 60 mg/d. Additional vitamin c 30mg/d is recommended for man who is smoking. So total 90mg/day. Option b is correct answer.
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