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One Method to Assess Nutrient Status Is to Measure the Activity

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One method to assess nutrient status is to measure the activity of an enzyme that requires the vitamin as a cofactor.Explain how this works-first in a conceptual way,and then specifically using an example.Your specific example choices are thiamin,riboflavin,or folate (pick one).Do you think this is a good assessment method? Why or why not?


Definitions:

Tubular Reabsorption

The process by which the nephrons in the kidneys return essential molecules and ions from the filtrate back into the bloodstream.

Nutrients

Substances obtained from food that are vital for growth, metabolism, and the body’s overall functioning.

Glomerular Filtration

The process by which the kidneys filter the blood, removing excess wastes and fluids, as part of urine production.

Tubular Secretion

A process in the kidneys where certain substances are actively secreted from blood into the urine, helping to maintain balance of body fluids.

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