1. In which year was Vitamin E discovered?

1826

1898

1922

1947

2. Which was the first effect ascribed to Vitamin E?

Drug against scurvy

Dietary fertility factor in rats

Increased bone formation in hamsters

Improved blood formation in guinea pigs

3. Which is the most active form of Vitamin E?

Alpha-Tocopherol

Beta-Tocopherol

Gamma-Tocopherol

Delta-Tocopherol

4. What is the most important biological function of Vitamin E?

Protection of cell membranes against oxidation

Storage of calcium in the bone

Protection against colds

Prevention of rickets

5. What substances are needed for the absorption of Vitamin E?

Amylase

Intrinsic factor

Gastric acid / hydrochloric acid

Pancreatic lipase / bile acid

6. Which food has the highest Vitamin E content?

Eggs

Coconut oil

Wheat germ oil

Papaver

7. The recommended daily intake of Vitamin E depends on the intake of ...

Alcohol

Unsaturated fatty acids

Protein

Carbohydrates

8. How much is the adequate intake (AI) of Vitamin E for infants, children, men and women?

1-2 milligrams / day

5-7 milligrams / day

12-15 milligrams / day

20-25 milligrams / day

9. Which body tissue contains the highest concentration of Vitamin E?

Adrenal cortex and fat

Hypothalamus and muscles

Pituitary and liver

Heart and pancreas