Interrelationships Of Major Nutrients

Question 1

Blood

• 55% plasma
• 44% RBC
• 1% WBC

Answer 1

1. Protein
   Main building material for blood components and also forms the ‘globin’ part of haemoglobin
2. Vitamin C
   Assists in iron absorption
3. Fat/lipids
   Required for the formation of cell membranes
4. Vitamin A
   Required for cell division
5. Iron
   Required for ‘heam’ part of haemoglobin production
6. B6, folate and B12
   Required for DNA synthesis and red blood cell formation
7. Water
   The main component of blood

Question 2

Energy

Answer 2

1. Carbohydrates, fat and proteins
   Fuel for energy
2. B-group vitamins
   Allow the release of energy
3. Iron
   Forms a part of haemoglobin, essential for carrying oxygen around the body
4. Water
   Transports the B-group vitamins and is also required for chemical reaction is to take place

Question 3

Soft tissue

• muscles
• organs
• tendons
• ligaments
• skin

Answer 3

1. Protein
   Main building material
2. Folate
   Promotes cell division and tissue growth
3. Vitamin C
   Forms connective tissue
4. Fats/lipids
   Maintain and develop cell membranes
5. Vitamin A
   Required for cell division
6. Water
   Medium for chemical reactions and present in soft tissue

Question 4

Hard tissue

• bones
• teeth
• Cartlidge

Answer 4

1. Protein
   Main building material
2. Vitamin C
   Forms connective tissue
3. Vitamin A
   Required for cell division
4. Calcium
   Works with phosphorus (another mineral) to produce the hardening material for hard tissues
5. Vitamin D
   required for the absorption of calcium