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FRN PBCC Pillar 1: Plant-Based Nutrition > Micronutrient Key Benefits > Flashcards

Micronutrient Key Benefits Flashcards

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What are the key benefits of Vitamin A (Retinol)?

Fat Soluble Vitamin

A

Vision, immune function, skin health.

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What are the key benefits of Vitamin D (Calciferol)?

Fat Soluble Vitamin

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Bone health, calcium absorption, immune regulation.

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What are the key benefits of Vitamin E (Tocopherol)?

Fat Soluble Vitamin

A

Antioxidant, skin health, immune function.

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What are the key benefits of Vitamin K?

Fat Soluble Vitamin

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Blood clotting, bone health.

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What are the key benefits of Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)?

Water Soluble Vitamin

A

Energy metabolism, nerve function.

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What are the key benefits of Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)?

Water Soluble Vitamin

A

Energy production, skin and eye health.

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What are the key benefits of Vitamin B3 (Niacin)?

Water Soluble Vitamin

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Energy production, DNA repair, cholesterol levels.

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What are the key benefits of Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)?

Water Soluble Vitamin

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Energy metabolism, coenzyme A synthesis, hormone production.

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What are the key benefits of Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)?

Water Soluble Vitamin

A

Protein metabolism, neurotransmitter synthesis.

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What are the key benefits of Vitamin B7 (Biotin)?

Water Soluble Vitamin

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Energy metabolism, hair and skin health.

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What are the key benefits of Vitamin B9 (Folate)?

Water Soluble Vitamin

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DNA synthesis, cell growth, red blood cell formation.

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What are the key benefits of Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)?

Water Soluble Vitamin

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Red blood cell production, nerve function, energy metabolism.

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What are the key benefits of Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)?

Water Soluble Vitamin

A

Antioxidant, immune function, collagen synthesis.

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What are the key benefits of Calcium?

Macrominerals

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Bone health, muscle function, nerve signaling.

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What are the key benefits of Phosphorus?

Macrominerals

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Bone health, energy metabolism.

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What are the key benefits of Magnesium?

Macrominerals

A

Muscle and nerve function, energy production.

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What are the key benefits of Sodium?

Macrominerals

A

Fluid balance, nerve signaling.

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Q

What are the key benefits of Potassium?

Macrominerals

A

Muscle function, heart health.

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What are the key benefits of Chloride?

Macrominerals

A

Fluid balance, stomach acid production.

20
Q

What are the key benefits of Sulphur?

Macrominerals

A

Protein synthesis, detoxification.

21
Q

What are the key benefits of Iron?

Trace Minerals

A

Red blood cell formation, oxygen transport.

22
Q

What are the key benefits of Zinc?

Trace Minerals

A

Immune function, wound healing.

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What are the key benefits of Copper?

Trace Minerals

A

Energy production, iron metabolism.

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What are the key benefits of Manganese?

Trace Minerals

A

Bone formation, metabolism.

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What are the key benefits of Iodine?

Trace Minerals

A

Thyroid hormone production.

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What are the key benefits of Selenium?

Trace Minerals

A

Antioxidant function, thyroid health.

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What are the key benefits of Fluoride?

Trace Minerals

A

Dental health, bone strength.

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What are the key benefits of Chromium?

Trace Minerals

A

Insulin function, blood sugar regulation.

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What are the key benefits of Molybdenum?

Trace Minerals

A

Enzyme function.

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What are the key benefits of Choline?

A

Brain development, liver function.

31
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What are the key benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acids?

DHA, EPA

A

Brain and heart health.

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What are the key benefits of Antioxidants?

Flavonoids, Polyphenols

A

Protects cells from damage.

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