ch 12

Question 1

vitamins

Answer 1

essential organic substances needed in small amounts (no energy)
categories: fat soluble or water soluble
functions: aid in bodily functions: cell growth, coenzymes, antioxidants, blood clotting
storage: fat-soluble is not readily excreted and stored in liver and adipose tissue / water-soluble is readily excreted through urine and has limited storage

Question 2

minerals

Answer 2

essential inorganic substances
functions: body structure, cofactors, cell growth, fluid balance
absorption: increases when needs are high / bioavailability with other minerals creating competition
exertion: transported in blood, excreted via urine and feces