Test 01 Flashcards
(34 cards)
Retinal is the chemical name for
Vitamin A
Name the 2 classifications of vitamins and the vitamins in each.
Water Soluble: B complex & C
Fat Soluble: A,D,E, and K
A _________ is a substance the body can convert into a vitamin
Provitamins
_____________ helps to prevent nightblindness
Vitamin A
_____________ is known as the sunshine vitamin
Vitamin D
In the body Vitamin E functions mainly as a _________________, a substance in foods that significantly reduces the harmful effects of oxygen on normal body functions.
Dietary Antioxidant
If the body does not get enough vitamin D the body will not be able to is __________ & _____________ as it should.
Calcium & Phosphorous
What is the main source of Vitamin D? Main food source?
Sun & milk
Vitamin K is known as the ________________ vitamin.
Blood clotting
Chemical name for Vitamin C is
Ascorbic Acid
Give two functions of Vitamin C in the body.
- Heal wounds and mend broken bones
2. Helps body fight infection
Name the 3 major B vitamins.
- Thiamin
- Niacin
- Riboflavin
__________ are inorganic substances that make-up 4% of your body.
Minerals
Minerals become part of ______,_______, & ________ in the body.
Bones, tissues, and fluids
Define Macrominerals & name at least 2.
Minerals needed in the diet in amounts of 100 or more milligrams each day. Calcium & Phosphorus
Define Microminerals. Name at least 2.
Amounts needed in less than 100 milligrams per day. Iron & Flourine &Zinc
The body contains more _______ than any other mineral
Calcium
Where is excess calcium stored?
Long bones
Name at least 2 functions of Calcium.
- Combines with Phosphorus to build and strengthen bones & teeth
- Helps blood clot
Vitamin D affects the body’s ability to use
Calcium
Define osteoporosis
Bone mass naturally decreases & it’s further weakened by the draw on their calcium and becomes porous and brittle. Cannot be corrected.
Food Sources of Calcium
Milk & Milk Products & Leafy Green Veggies
Functions of Phosphorus
- builds strong bones & teeth
- aids in storing and releasing energy
- helps body use other nutrients
Name the 3 minerals that work together to control osmosis.
- Sodium
- Chlorine
- Potassium