Nutrition Flashcards

1
Q

What is the function of vitamin C
Ascorbic acid

A

Infection prevention, wound healing, bone growth, iron absorption

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2
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Sources vitamin C

A

Citrus, broccoli, strawberries

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3
Q

Vitamin C deficiency

A

Weakness, weight loss, scurvy

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4
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Function of thiamine B1

A

Converts nutrients to energy

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5
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Sources B1 Thiamine

A

Whole grains, pork, seeds, trout

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6
Q

Function B2 riboflavin

A

Aids in energy production and fat metabolism

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7
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Sources B2 riboflavin

A

Yogurt milk organ meats almond

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8
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Function B3 niacin

A

Helps produce energy from food

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9
Q

Sources B3 niacin

A

Meat fish nuts grains legumes

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10
Q

Function B5 pantothenic

A

Fatty acid synthesis

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11
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Sources B5 pantothenic

A

Mushrooms Tuna avocado chicken

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12
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Function B6 pyridoxine

A

Helps the body release sugar for energy and immune function

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13
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Sources B6 pyridoxine

A

Organ meats salmon tuna potatoes

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14
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Sources B7 biotin

A

Organ meats eggs salmon sunflower seeds

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15
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Function B7 biotin

A

Breaks down carbs fats and proteins

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16
Q

Function B9 folate

A

Necessary for cell division

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17
Q

Sources B9 folate

A

Leafy greens, OJ eggs beans avocado

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18
Q

Function B12 cobalamin

A

Aids RBC formation, nervous system and brain function

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19
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Sources B12 cobalamin

A

Clams beef salmon milk yogurt

20
Q

Function vitamin A

A

Bone formation, vision, immune and cell function

21
Q

Sources vitamin A

A

Fish liver oil, beef liver, dairy, leafy greens sweet potatoes

22
Q

Function vitamin D

A

Bone and teeth development, absorption and metabolism of calcium and phosphorus

23
Q

Sources vitamin D

A

Fish oil, milk, eggs, dairy, sunlight

24
Q

Function vitamin E

A

Fight inflection, healthy RBCs

25
Q

Sources vitamin E

A

Almond wheat germ spinach sunflower seeds

26
Q

Vitamin K function

A

Blood clotting and bone health

27
Q

Sources vitamin K

A

Spinach liver butter kale parsley

28
Q

Function calcium

A

Teeth and bone structure, muscle function, BP regulation

29
Q

Sources calcium

A

Dairy, broccoli leafy greens legumes

30
Q

Function phosphorus

A

Bones and teeth, acid/base balance

31
Q

Sources phosphorus

A

Eggs, fish, poultry milk

32
Q

Function of magnesium

A

Muscle contraction
Immune System health
Nerve transmission

33
Q

Sources magnesium

A

Legumes green vegetables
Seafood

34
Q

Function Sodium

A

Fluid balance
Nerve transmission
Muscle contractions

35
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Function Chloride

A

Fluid balance
Stomach acid

36
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Function Potassium

A

Fluid balance
Muscle function
Nerve transmission

37
Q

Sources potassium

A

Banana fruit legumes whole grain

38
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Function sulfur

A

In protein molecules

39
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Sources sulfur

A

Eggs, meat, fish legumes

40
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Function magnesium

A

Parts of enzymes

41
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Sources magnesium

A

Nuts, fish, brown rice avocado spinach bananas

42
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Function copper

A

Iron metabolism

43
Q

Sources copper

A

Legumes whole grains organ meats water

44
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Function zinc

A

Growth, wound healing immunity

45
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Sources zinc

A

Meats fish whole grains vegetables

46
Q

Function iodine

A

Thyroid regulation