nutrition exam #3 Flashcards
deficiency leads to scurvy
vitamin C
this water soluble vitamin must be absorbed via intrinsic factor
vitamin B12
the vitamin most closely linked to bone health
vitamin D deficiency
helps blood clot
vitamin K
fat soluble vitamin also antioxidant
vitamin E
supplemented for pregnant women
folate
deficiency leads to pellagra
niacin
also known as beta-carotene
vitamin A
deficiency leads to beriberi
thiamin
3 functions of water
hydrates tissues, creates fluids, cushioning/lubrication
Broccoli
has a lot of: C, A, folate
missing: B12, E
water vs. fat
trace minerals
multivitamin
benefit: more likely to meet daily requirements
do not need: can easily reach daily requirement in their diet
major minerals
vegan calcium
salmon, tofu, broccoli, non-dairy milks