Nutrients Flashcards

(40 cards)

1
Q

Saturated fats come from

A

Animals

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2
Q

Cholesterol comes from

A

Animals

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3
Q

Neutral fats provide you with ___ and ___

A

Insulation and energy reserves

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4
Q

Phospholipids are for ___ and ___

A

Membranes and myelin

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5
Q

How many amino acids are there?

A

8

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6
Q

Amino acids build what?

A

Structural proteins and enzymes

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7
Q

Vitamins are ___ substances that act as ___

A

Organic; coenzymes

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8
Q

What are the 4 fat soluble vitamins?

A

A
D
E
K

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9
Q

Vitamin A is found where?

A

Fish, liver, eggs, butter, fruits and yellow and green vegetables

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10
Q

Vitamin A is needed for?

A

Healthy skin, eyes, bones, teeth

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11
Q

Vitamin A deficiency causes?

A

Night blindness, skin disorders, kidney stones

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12
Q

Vitamin D is found where?

A

Liver, fish, eggs, milk, sunlight

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13
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Vitamin D is needed for?

A

Growth, healthy bones, metabolism of calcium and phosphorus

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14
Q

Vitamin D deficiency causes?

A

Rickets, poor teeth and bones

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15
Q

Vitamin E is found where?

A

Whole grains, leafy vegetables, milk, butter, vegetable oils

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16
Q

Vitamin E is needed for?

A

Healthy cell membranes, red blood cells

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17
Q

Vitamin E deficiency causes?

A

Red cell rupture, muscle disorders

18
Q

Vitamin K is found?

A

Leafy vegetables, soybeans, made by intestinal bacteria

19
Q

Vitamin k is needed for?

A

Normal blood clotting

20
Q

Vitamin k deficiency causes?

A

Slow clotting hemorraging

21
Q

Dissolves in water

A

Water soluble

22
Q

Vitamin B1 is also known as?

23
Q

B1 is needed for?

A

Proper functioning of the heart, nervous system, digestion

24
Q

B2 is also known as?

25
Vitamin B2 is needed for?
Metabolism of protein, carbohydrates, and fats, healthy skin
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Vitamin B6 is called?
Pyridoxine
27
B6 is needed for?
Sodium and phosphorus balance
28
Vitamin B12 is needed for?
Red cell production, healthy nervous system
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Vitamin C is needed for?
Healthy blood vessels, resistance to infection, healing
30
Niacin is needed for?
Metabolism, digestion, nerves, skin
31
Folic acid is needed for?
Manufacture of proteins and red blood cells | Needed for cell division, prevents spina bifida
32
Minerals are ___ substances that are used in ___ reactions
Inorganic; chemical
33
Calcium is needed for?
Strong bones, teeth and blood clotting
34
Iodine is needed for?
Normal thyroid metabolism, prevents goiter
35
Iron is needed for?
Red cell production, prevents anemia
36
Magnesium is needed for?
Proper nerve and muscle functioning
37
Phosphorus is needed for?
Tooth and bone developed, ATP, nucleic acids
38
Sodium is needed for?
Water balance, proper nerve and muscle function
39
Potassium is needed for?
Proper function of cells,tissues, and organs. It is also an electrolyte
40
Lipids should be less than ___% of your calories.
30