Chapter 7 (Section C)

Question 1

Found in animals and have anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antihypertensive properties. They may also support the bacterial biome in the digestive tract. Include omega-3 fatty acids from fatty fish and conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) derived from beef protein

Answer 1

Zoonutrients

Question 2

Prevent inflammation and work as antioxidants in the body. These compounds come from plants and include flavonoids

Answer 2

Phytochemicals

Question 3

Give plants and fruits their vibrant colors and can be found in wines, berries, spices, and beans.

Answer 3

Flavinoids

Question 4

Nutrients derived from edible mushrooms of all types

Answer 4

myconutrients

Question 5

means mushroom or fungus

Answer 5

myco

Question 6

How are water soluble vitamins excreted?

Answer 6

in urine

Question 7

acts as a coenzyme and are involved in the metabolism of macronutrients

Answer 7

b vitamins

Question 8

Vitamin that acts as an antioxidant and immune system booster

Answer 8

vitamin c

Question 9

Vitamin C serves multiple roles as a (2):

Answer 9

cofactor or coenzyme

Question 10

Vitamin C deficiency can lead to which disease? What is this disease characterized by?

Answer 10

scurvy; the weakening of connective tissues which results in capillary hemorrhaging

Question 11

Upper limit of VC intake and side effects:

Answer 11

2 grams; headache, increased urination, diarrhea, and nausea

Question 12

What is the primary form of VC used in supplements?

Answer 12

ascorbic acid

Question 13

Secondary forms of VC used in supplements:

Answer 13

buffered VC and mineral ascorbates

Question 14

What is a patented form of vitamin C?

Answer 14

Ester-c

Question 15

What may increase vitamin C absorption?

Answer 15

bioflavonoids

Question 16

What is a natural supplemental form of VC?

Answer 16

rose hips

Question 17

Converted into coenzymes that aid in the breakdown of carbs and BCAA’s

b vitamin

Answer 17

Thiamin (B1)

Question 18

Affects the heart and circulatory system and can cause heart failure

Answer 18

beriberi

Question 19

Megadoses of B1 (Thiamin) in athletes has shown what potential?

Answer 19

With megadoses three to five days before a competition, athletes may derive acute **performance enhancing **effects

Question 20

Coenzyme involved in energy production and cellular respiration

Answer 20

Riboflavin (B2)

Question 21

Riboflavin functions primarily as part of which two coenzymes?

Answer 21

flavin mononucleotide and flavin adenine dinucleotide

Question 22

Flavin mononucleotide and flavin adenine dinucleotide are involved in

Answer 22

oxidation-reduction reactions that produce energy from carbs, fatty acids and some amino acids

Question 23

Riboflavin is essential to the function of which two B vitamins?

Answer 23

B6 and niacin (B3)

Question 24

Extreme b2 intake can cause:

Answer 24

liver damage