L1-2 Flashcards
1
Q
carotenoids come from “” products (type of food)
look for what kind of colors
A
plant
deep colors
2
Q
cell differentiation happens in what place in body
A
bone marrow
3
Q
two other names for carotenoids
A
Precursor/pro-vitamin A
4
Q
carotenoids are in what food groups and how can you notice them
A
vegetables and fruits
they have color
5
Q
what colors are common for carotenoid foods
A
red, orange, yellow
6
Q
frozen and canned VS retail fresh
which has MORE carotenoids
why
A
frozen and canned has more
timing of when they are picked -> frozen are picked at ripe state
7
Q
precursor/pro-vitamin A are absorbed in “”
A
chylomicron
8
Q
name 3 high VIT A foods
A
1) carrots
2) cantaloupe
3) bell peppers
9
Q
carotenoids are a family of “”
A
phytonutrients
