Chromium and other micros

Question 1

level of microminerals in ____ is major determinant of intake

Answer 1

soil

Question 2

most stable form of Cr?

Answer 2

Cr3+

Question 3

notable sources of chromium?

Answer 3

molasses, brewer’s yeast, dark chocolate, tea, coffee

Question 4

supplemental form of Cr is ____, and isn’t well absorbed unless with ____

Answer 4

Cr-Cl; vitamin C

Question 5

reaction of Cr with OH to form polymers that precipitate is called:

Answer 5

olation

Question 6

common forms of Cr3+?

Answer 6

Cr-picolinate (can be made from TRP), Cr-nicotinic

Question 7

____ improve absorption of Cr by ____

Answer 7

amino acids; ^ solubility, prevent olation

Question 8

function of Cr?

Answer 8

potentiate action of insulin thru chromodulin

Question 9

chromodulin is made up of:

Answer 9

GLY-CYS-ASP-GLU

Question 10

what is AI of Chromium?

Answer 10

35 mcg

Question 11

this form of Cr is an industrial poison

Answer 11

Cr6+

Question 12

functions of Mn?

Answer 12

mucopolysacc synth, SOD in mito, antioxidant, collagen

Question 13

functions of Mo?

Answer 13

sulfite oxidase (SO3–>SO4), xanthine oxidase to form uric acid

Question 14

functions of F?

Answer 14

prevents dental caries

Question 15

benefit-risk in nutrition is ___shaped

Answer 15

U