More Nutrition nonsense Flashcards
What is responsible for at ATP actions?
Phosphorous
Along with the mineral, (blank) this helps calcifies the bones?
Calcium
What are the Food sources of Phosphorus?
coke, 7up, roast beef, and milk
Soda disrupts the (fill in the blank)
CA++/P ratio
What is the most sensitive indicator of FE?
Scrum ferritin
How is Iron involved of blood forming
Fe is part of hemoglobin which is a part of the RBC which in involved in blood formation
What type of Iron is absorbed the best?
Heme Iron (meat)
Enriched bread is a source of?
non-Heme iron
Absorption of iron happens where?
In the small intestine
What factors affect absorption
the body’s need for iron. (A large dose with decreased need = decrease absorption
What increases Iron absorption?
ferrous iron with vitamin c increases FE absorption
What is Zinc’s functions?
reproduction, wound healing, affects tastes and growth
What is a good source of ZINC
meat, seafood and whole grains
What is the function of Selenium?
it functions as an antioxient along with Vits, C,E, and beta carotene
What does Boron Do?
prevents bone lose in menopausal women
What kinds of food is sulfur found?
in the cabbage family, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, broccoli and cauliflower
Sulfur contains (blank)…
allyl sulfur which decreases cancer
B12 can be only absorbed by
if an intrinsic factor secreted by the stomach is combined with b12 from food
What is a food source of B12?
Foods of animal origin… meats are the best
If you are a vegan, how can you get B12?
must use a B12 supplement
How can B6 be dangerous?
it can be harmful when consumed in large amounts , juts like Vitamins A and D
What are the functions of B6?
Primarily in protein metabolism
In Vitamin E,, the two free radicals are formed by
breathing, pollution, smoking and excess sun exposure
Vitamin E protects oxidations of fatty (blank) which decreases underarm odor
fatty acids
