09 Foods test #2- Vitamins and Minerals Flashcards
what is a vitamin?
Organic substances necessary for life
Why do we need vitamins?
They are essential to the normal functioning of our bodies. Our bodies cannot make them by itself
true or false- vitamins are larger molecules
True
What is a fat soluble vitamin? Why shouldn’t we eat too many of them?
A vitamin that dissolves in fat. They are stored in our body fat. They will wait around until you need them for up to 6 months. You shouldn’t eat too many of them because they can build up in your system, this can be dangerous.
(Vitamin A, D, E, K)
What is a water soluble vitamin? Why shouldn’t we eat too many of them?
Vitamins that dissolve in water. They travel through the bloodstream. They don’t stick around like fat soluble vitamins do. That’s why we should eat too many of them because whatever you don’t need will come out as pee, so if you eat too many it’s like flushing money down the toilet. (Vitamin C, B2, B6, B12)
What is the function of Vitamin A? give some food examples.
Vitamin A enables cell growth, helps our night vision, and helps us see in colour. (this is found in orange fruits and vegetables, leafy greens
What is the function of Vitamin B? give some food examples.
(metabolism) Helps you get energy from your food. Found in whole grains and nuts.
What is the function of Vitamin C? give some food examples.
keeps body tissues healthy. Found in citrus and other fruits, as well as red peppers.
What is the function of Vitamin D? give some food examples.
Helps us absorb calcium, which helps us with our bones and teeth. We make vitamin D when there is enough Sunlight. It is also found in some milks and cereals that have been fortified with it.
What is the function of Vitamin E? give some food examples.
Protects your cells from damage (heart health, lowers risk of cancer). Found in Whole grains, egg yolks, nuts (walnuts, almonds)
What is the function of Vitamin K? give some food examples.
Helps blood clot. Found in Broccoli and leafy greens, as well as soy products.
What is the function of Folate? give some food examples.
Prevents birth defects, needed for making new DNA. Found in dark leafy greens, beans, peas, nuts, citrus.
What vitamins are found in leafy greens?
A, B, E, K.
True or false: vitamin C is a fat soluble vitamin.
False. It is a water soluble vitamin.
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True or false: vitamin E is a fat soluble vitamin.
True
Give three examples of dark leafy greens.
Spinach, arugula, romaine lettuce, kale, chard, collard greens.
True or false
Folate is a water soluble vitamin
True
What vitamin helps to absorb Calcium?
Vitamin D
What vitamin helps to absorb Iron
Vitamin C
What is the only vitamin our bodies can make itself?
D
But only is the sun is concentrated enough. If you shadow is taller than you, the energy form the sun is not enough for your body to make vitamin d.
What is a mineral? Why do we need them?
A mineral is an inorganic element that comes form the soil. they are absorbed by plants or eaten by animals. You need some of then in large amounts and some of them in small amounts. Your body cannot make them itself, and you need them for the normal functioning of your body.
What is a major mineral? What is a trace mineral?
Major: needed in large amounts
Trace: needed in small amounts
Give examples of major and trace minerals
Major: Calcium, Phosphorus, Sodium, Potassium
Trace: Iodine, iron, Zinc
