Question

Choline is ____. a. a conditionally essential nutrient b. found only in animal foods c. a common deficiency in American diets d. created by the body when intake is lacking e. needed for release of energy from fats and carbohydrates

Answer 1

Choline is a) a conditionally essential nutrient.

Step-by-step explanation:

Choline corresponds to a nutrient present in many foods (eg, egg yolk, liver, beans), necessary for the nervous system in memory regulation, mood, learning, muscle control. It corresponds to the precursor for neurotransmitter synthesis (eg. Acetylcholine) and participates in the synthesis of celular membrane precursors (phospholipids, phosphatidylcholine, and sphingomyelins).