exam 3 ch 12

Question 1

vitamins

Answer 1

essential organic substances needed in small amounts (no energy)
categories: fat soluble or water soluble
functions: aid in bodily functions: cell growth, coenzymes, antioxidants, blood clotting
storage: fat-soluble is not readily excreted and stored in liver and adipose tissue / water-soluble is readily excreted through urine and has limited storage

Question 2

minerals

Answer 2

essential inorganic substances
functions: body structure, cofactors, cell growth, fluid balance
absorption: increases when needs are high / bioavailability with other minerals creating competition
exertion: transported in blood, excreted via urine and feces

Question 3

dietary supplements

Answer 3

regulation: they do not substitute for a healthy diet
groups that may need one: menstruating women, pregnant/breastfeeding women, calorie-restricted diets, vegans, newborn infants, infants/children, limited sun exposure, low diary intake

Question 4

cancer

Answer 4

dietary factors: low in fruit/veggies, obesity, meat, fried foods,