Micronutrient

Question 1

Micronutrients required by the body in ..

Answer 1

smaller amounts

Question 2

Micronutrients include all of the …

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essential minerals and vitamins

16 essential minerals and 13 essential vitamins

Question 3

Micro as energy source

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not a source of energy , but they assist in the process of energy metabolism

as cofactors or components of enzymes (known as
coenzymes)

Question 4

catalyze (or accelerate) chemical reactions

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Enzymes

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Minerals

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inorganic substances that are classified depending on how much the body requires

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Trace minerals

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Such as molybdenum, selenium, zinc, iron, and iodine, are only required in amounts of a few milligrams or less per day

Question 7

Major minerals

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Such as calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, and phosphorus, are required in amounts of hundreds of milligrams or more per day

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Many minerals are critical for

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Enzyme function ,
Maintain fluid balance
Build bone tissue
Synthesize hormones
transmit nerve impulses
contract and relax muscles
protect against harmful free radicals in the body

Question 9

Vitamins are

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organic nutrients that are categorized based on their solubility in water.

Question 10

The water soluble vitamins

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are vitamin C and all of the B vitamins.

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The fat soluble vitamins

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Vitamins A, D, E, and K.

Question 12

The energy from macronutrients comes from their …

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chemical bonds

Question 13

Energy Sources (kcal/g):

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1. Carbohydrates 4
2. Protein 4
3. Alcohol 7
4. Lipids 9

Question 14

Alcohol

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It isn’t a nutrient, because it isn’t required as a source of nourishment to the body