Module 6 Flashcards
1
Q
How many vitamins?
A
13
2
Q
What does vitamins not do?
A
- provide energy
- structure
- cure disease directly
3
Q
What does vitamins do?
A
- regulate metabolism of protein, carb & fats into energy
- help build bone, muscle, red blood cells.
- cure disease caused by their absence
4
Q
What & which are vitamins classified into?
A
- Fat-Soluble ( A-D-E-K)
- Water-Soluble •B:( Thiamin, Roboflavin, Niacin, B6, Folate, B12, Biotin, Pantothenic Acid) •Vitamin C
5
Q
What are free radicals?
A
- forms when hydrogen or oxygen looses a electron. Atoms that have lost a free radical is said to be oxidized. Oxidized substances are reactive and damage cell membrane, DNA and other cell components. This creates inflammation and cellular damage, associated with heart disease and cancers.
6
Q
What vitamins acts as antioxidants?
A
- a,c,e
7
Q
What are the roles of B-vitamins?
A
- metabolism
- cell multiplication
- vision, nerve.
- co- enzyme
8
Q
What are co-enzymes?
A
Work with enzymes to promote their action and function in body.
9
Q
What are some ways of minimizing nutrient losses?
A
- refrigiate, protect from light and air, heat and water excess.
