Nutrition Final

Chapters 10, 11, 12,

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What is a precursor?
Aka a provitamin; substanc that preceds others with regard to vitamins, compounds that can be converted into active vitamins
General charactersistics of water-soluble vitamins.
-found in water filled body compartments -excreted i levels are too high, rarely toxic -are easily lost with food storge, preparation and processing
Good sources of potassium.
Broccoi, carrots, tomato juice, strawberries, banana, acorn squash, artichokes
WHy do B vitamin deficiencies lead to lack of energy?
Directly reflect disturbances of metabolism
What disease can develop from vitamin D deficiency?
Rickets
What can develop from iodine deficiency?
Goiter
What has a lot of vitamin C?
Broccoli, strawberries, oranges, red bell peppper, kiwi, brussel sprouts
B12 illness from deficiency
Atrophic gastritis
IN it's capacity as an antioxidant, vitamin e can help reduce heart disease risk by:
Protecting low-density lipoproteins against oxidationand reducing inflammation
What side effects are there from a large quantity of niacin?
Niacin flush- dilates capillaries, causes tingling sensation
Which of the B Vitamins produces the 4 D's?
Niacin
What is required for the absorption of B12?
Folate
What is a good soure of riboflavin?
Cornflakes, broccoli, milk, yogurt, egg,liver,mushrooms
Potential result from taking niacin
Niacin flush
Risk for neural tube defects is lowered by taking supplements of:
Folate