Chapter 10

Question 1

Vitamins

Answer 1

Are organic, essential nutrients required in tiny amounts to preform specific functions that promote
growth, reproduction, of the maintenance of health and life
Vita = life , Amine = containing nitrogen (first vitamin discovered

Question 2

Minerals

Answer 2

Inorganic essential nutrients required in varying amounts that function primarily as structural components ort regulators of body processes

Question 3

Bioavailability

Answer 3

The rate and extent to which a nutrient is absorbed and used

Question 4

Binders

Answer 4

Chemical compounds in foods that combine with nutrients (especially minerals ) to form complexes that the body cannot absorb. ex phytates and oxalates

Question 5

Precursors

Answer 5

Substances that precede others; with regard to vitamins, compounds that can be converted into active vitamins, also known as provitamins

Question 6

7 Major Minerals are

Answer 6

Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, phosphorus, Calcium, Magnesium, Sulphur

Question 7

8 Trace minerals are

Answer 7

selenium, fluoride, Iodine, Chromium, Manganese, Iron, Zinc, Copper

Question 8

Water- Soluble Vitamins

Answer 8

Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Biotin, pantothenic Acid, Vitamin B6. Folate, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C

Question 9

Fat Soluble Vitamins

Answer 9

Vitamin A, D, E and K

Question 10

What are Major Minerals

Answer 10

Essential mineral nutrients in the human body requires in relatively large amounts ( greater than 100 milli