Nutrients Flashcards
(40 cards)
Saturated fats come from
Animals
Cholesterol comes from
Animals
Neutral fats provide you with ___ and ___
Insulation and energy reserves
Phospholipids are for ___ and ___
Membranes and myelin
How many amino acids are there?
8
Amino acids build what?
Structural proteins and enzymes
Vitamins are ___ substances that act as ___
Organic; coenzymes
What are the 4 fat soluble vitamins?
A
D
E
K
Vitamin A is found where?
Fish, liver, eggs, butter, fruits and yellow and green vegetables
Vitamin A is needed for?
Healthy skin, eyes, bones, teeth
Vitamin A deficiency causes?
Night blindness, skin disorders, kidney stones
Vitamin D is found where?
Liver, fish, eggs, milk, sunlight
Vitamin D is needed for?
Growth, healthy bones, metabolism of calcium and phosphorus
Vitamin D deficiency causes?
Rickets, poor teeth and bones
Vitamin E is found where?
Whole grains, leafy vegetables, milk, butter, vegetable oils
Vitamin E is needed for?
Healthy cell membranes, red blood cells
Vitamin E deficiency causes?
Red cell rupture, muscle disorders
Vitamin K is found?
Leafy vegetables, soybeans, made by intestinal bacteria
Vitamin k is needed for?
Normal blood clotting
Vitamin k deficiency causes?
Slow clotting hemorraging
Dissolves in water
Water soluble
Vitamin B1 is also known as?
Thiamine
B1 is needed for?
Proper functioning of the heart, nervous system, digestion
B2 is also known as?
Riboflavin