ACSM - Nutrition C-15 Flashcards
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Vitamin D
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Absorption of Calcium and Phosphate
–> Bone development
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Vitamin A
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Crucial for bone development
2
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Vitamin K
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Electron transport chain (aerobic production)
3
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C & E
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Antioxidants
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Vitamin C
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Healing process
Fe absorption
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B12
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RBC production
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Fat Soluble Vitamins
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A B E K Absorbed from digestive tract, bound to lipids Excess intake = toxic
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Water Soluble Vitamins
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B-Complex
Vit C
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More on Vitamin C
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Formation and maintenance of collagen
Helps metabolize AA’s
Helps synthesize Epi, Norepi, and anti-inflammatory corticoids
Promotes Fe absorption
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More on Vitamin E
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Stored in fat & muscle Prevents oxidation of vitamins A and C Antioxidant Supplements are NOT helpful in performance Ex: wheat germ, nuts, veggie oils
