Interrelationships Flashcards

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Calcium, phosphorus and vitamin D

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Absorption controlled by VD

C and P for formation of maintenance or strong bones and teeth

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ACE vitamins

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Destroys free radicals which prevents cancer

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Iron, vitamin C and folic acid

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VC required to change iron from FERRIC state to FERROUS state
to be easily absorbed

ensures adequate supply of RBC

FA supplies red blood cell count

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Vitamin B and carbohydrates

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Releases energy by chain of chemical reactions

More energy needed = more VB needed

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Iron, NSP and phytic acid

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Prevention

Too much NSP binds with iron and will not allow absorption to bloodstream

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NSP and water

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NSP absorbs water

Waste becomes easier to pass

Prevents constipation, bowel diseases and cancer of the colon

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