Final part 3 Flashcards
B12 food source
animal food dairy and protein
B12 function
DNA synthesis, healthy nerve function
B12 deficiency
pernicious anemia
B12 toxicity
none
D food source
food and sun
D function
bone health, cell regulation, blood calcium regulation
D deficiency
rickets, increase chronic disease
E food source
leafy greens, food high in unsat fat
E function
antioxidant of fat soluble vitamins
E deficiency
hemolytic anemia
Sources of fluid intake
food, drink, metabolism
sources of fluid output
urine, lungs, feces
identify factors influencing the amount of fluid lost from the body
Activity, body size, temperature and humidity
basic differences between vitamins and minerals
Minerals are inorganic, have an electric charge, cofactors and lower bioavailability
bioavailability
The extent to which the body can absorb and use a nutrient