Interrelationships of nutrients - 1.5 Flashcards
1
Q
What nutrients does calcium work with?
A
Phosphorus and vitamin d
2
Q
What nutrients does iron work with?
A
Vitamin c and folic acid
3
Q
What nutrient does the vitamin b group work with?
A
Carbohydrates
4
Q
What nutrients does iron work with?
A
Fibre and phytic acid
5
Q
What nutrient does water work with?
A
Dietary fibre
6
Q
What factors assist calcium absorption?
A
A good supply of vitamin D, lactose, protein, a good supply of phosphorus
7
Q
What factors hinder calcium absorption?
A
A lack of vitamin D, phytic acid, excess dietary fibre, a lack of phosphorus
8
Q
What factors assist iron absorption?
A
A good supply of vitamin c
9
Q
What factors hinder iron absorption?
A
A lack of vitamin c, excess dietary fibre, phytic acid
