Interrelationship Flashcards
Which nutrients assist with the absolution of Calcium?
vitamin D
Protein (the amino acids formed when protein foods are digested combine with calcium to assist absorption)
Factors that hinder the absorption of calcium
Lack of vitamin D
Too much dietary fibre
Too much phytic acid (found in wholegrain cereals)
Too much saturated fat
Explain how too much dietary fibre can hinder the absorption of calcium
Excess fibre binds with calcium and is passed out of the body.
Which nutrient is required for the absorption of Iron
Vitamin C
Explain how vitamin C assists iron absorption
vitamin C changes iron from its ferric state to a ferrous state which is form of iron more easily absorbed by the body.
Which factors hinder the absorption of iron?
A lack of vitamin C
Too much fibre
Too much phytic acid
Explain how a lack of vitamin c hinders the absorption of iron
Most of the iron in food is in a ferric state which cannot be absorbed by the body and so vitamin c is required to turn the iron into a ferrous state.
Which nutrients work alongside Calcium in the formation of strong bones and teeth?
Vitamin D and phosphorus
Explain the interrelationship of calcium, phosphorus and vitamin D
Calcium and phosphorus are both needed for the formation and maintenance of strong bones and teeth as together they form calcium phosphate which gives bones and teeth their strength.
Vitamin d is required to help the body absorb the calcium in our food.
Together the ACE Vitamins are called …
Antioxidants
Explain the interrelationship of the ACE vitamins
Vitamin E improves vitamin As role within the body.
Once vitamin E has been used up by the body, Vitamin C can recycle it so it can be used again.
Together they make up the antioxidants which destroy free radicals reducing the risk of cancer and heart disease.
Which nutrients are required to aid the absorption of iron?
Vitamin C and folic acid
Explain the interrelationship of iron, vitamin c and folic acid.
Vitamin c changes iron from its ferric state to its ferrous state so that it can be absorbed by the body.
Folic acid can help produce red blood cells so if iron is lacking in the body then folic acid can take over to help prevent anaemia.
What is the interrelationship between the B complex vitamins and carbohydrates
Vitamin B complex is needed by the body to help release the energy found in food.
Explain the interrelationship of water and NSP
NSP absorbs water in the gut making the water matter soft helping it pass out of the body more easily.
If NSP is lacking in the waste matter then water cannot be absorbed making the waste matter difficult to pass.
