ISSA Nutritionist: Unit 7

Question 1

organic compounds

Answer 1

Molecules with a carbon component

Question 2

co-enzyme

Answer 2

Non-protein compound that forms the active portion of an enzyme system

Question 3

fat-soluble

Answer 3

Able to be dissolved in fat

Question 4

water-soluble

Answer 4

Able to be dissolved in water

Question 5

bioavailability

Answer 5

The proportion of a substance that enters circulation when introduced into the body and so is able to have an active effect

Question 6

macrominerals

Answer 6

Minerals required in larger amounts

Question 7

microminerals

Answer 7

Minerals required in trace amounts

Question 8

ionic state

Answer 8

A given ion’s charge: positive, negative or neutral

Question 9

hemochromatosis

Answer 9

A hereditary disorder that causes the body to retain excessive amounts of iron, leading to serious health consequences

Question 10

Malabsorption syndromes

Answer 10

A group of disorders marked by suboptimal absorption of dietary constituents

Question 11

ostomies

Answer 11

An artificial opening created for the discharge of body wastes

Question 12

Hypervitaminosis

Answer 12

Vitamin toxicity from excess

Question 13

avidin

Answer 13

A compound found in raw egg albumen that inactivates biotin

Question 14

calciferol

Answer 14

Vitamin D

Question 15

cholecalciferol

Answer 15

Vitamin D3

Question 16

tocopherols

Answer 16

Fat-soluble alcohols with

Question 17

tocotrienols

Answer 17

Vitamin E compounds

Question 18

renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system

Answer 18

A hormone system that regulates blood pressure and fluid balance

Question 19

antidiuretic hormone (arginine vasopressin)

Answer 19

Pituitary hormone that acts to promote the retention of water by the kidneys; and increases blood pressure