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Nutrition final Part 2 Flashcards

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What are the function(s) of Vitamin A

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vision

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What are the function(s) of Vitamin D

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helps in the absorption of calcium

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What are the function(s) of Calcium

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maintain intra/extra cellular calcium levels – muscle contraction, nerve transmission and acid-base balance

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What are the function(s) of Iodine

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synthesis of thyroid hormones

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What are the function(s) of fluoride

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prevent cavitie

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What are the function(s) of potassium

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fluid balance, nerve transmission, muscle contraction

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What are the function(s) of B-complex

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vitamins: co-enzyme for energy production from macronutrients (and alcohol)

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What are the function(s) of B12

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proper function of nerve cells

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What are the function(s) of Beta carotone

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Rentoids

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What are the function(s) of phosphorous

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bone health, cell membrane, ATP

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What are the function(s) of Chromium

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uptake of glucose into the cell

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What are the function(s) of iron

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oxygen in red bloods cells

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What are the function(s) of Vitamin K

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blood clotting

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What are the function(s) of Vitamin E

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antioxidant

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What are the toxicity symptoms of Sodium

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hypertension (HIGH POTASSIUM LOWERS HYPERTENSION) (LOWER BLOOD PRESSURE LOW SODIUM AND HIGH POTASSIUM)

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What are the toxicity symptoms of Vitamin A

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fetal (congenital) malformations

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What are the toxicity symptoms of Vitamin C

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diarrhea

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What are the toxicity symptoms of Folate

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mask B12 deficiency – risk of nerve damage/demylenation- impaired cognition

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What are the toxicity symptoms of B6

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coenzyme for energy production and synthesis of healthy red blood cells

20
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What are the toxicity symptoms of Fluoride

A

prevent cavities

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