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Nutrition Handouts Flashcards

1
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function of glucose

A

main energy source

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2
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function of deoxyribose

A

structural component of DNA

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3
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function of ribose

A

structural component of RNA

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4
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function of glycogen

A

stored energy source

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5
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function of glycoproteins & glycolipids

A

c.t.c. communication

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6
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function of proteoglycans

A

cell adhesion, lubricate synovial joints

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7
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function of fatty acids

A

energy source

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8
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functions of fat

A

energy source, insulation, cushioning

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9
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functions of cholesterol

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structural component of cell membrane, hormones, digestive secretions in bile

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10
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functions of phospholipids

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major structural component of cell membrane

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11
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functions of proteins

A 
movement
transport of chemicals in and out of cell
buffer systems
metabolic regulation (enzymes)
hormones
antibodies
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12
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9 water-soluble vitamins

A 
thiamine (B1)
riboflavin (B2)
niacin (B3)
pantothenic acid
biotin
pyridoxine (B6)
folic acid
cobalamin (B12)
ascorbic acid (C)
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13
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4 fat-soluble vitamins

A

Vitamin A & precursor beta-carotene
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Vitamin K

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14
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function of thiamine (B1)

A

enzyme, energy metab.

nerve function

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15
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function of riboflavin (B2)

A

enzyme, energy metab.

normal vision & skin health

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16
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function of niacin (B3)

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enzyme, energy metab.

nervous system, digestive system, skin health

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17
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function of pantothenic acid

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enzyme, energy metab.

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18
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function of biotin

A

enzyme, energy metab.

19
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function of pyridoxine (B6)

A

enzyme, protein metab.

helps make red blood cells

20
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function of folic acid

A

enzyme needed for making DNA & new cells

21
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function of cobalamin (B12)

A

enzyme needed for making new cells

nerve function

22
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ascorbic acid (C)

A

antioxidant
immune system health
iron absorption

23
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function of Vitamin A

A

vision, healthy skin & mucous membranes, bone and tooth growth, immune health

24
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function of Vitamin D

A

proper absorption of calcium

25
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function of Vitamin E

A

antioxidant

protects cell walls

26
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function of Vitamin K

A

blood clotting

27
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7 major minerals

A 
sodium
chloride
potassium
calcium
phosphorus
magnesium
sulfur
28
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9 trace minerals

A 
iron
zinc
iodine
selenium
copper
manganese
fluoride
chromium
molybdenum
29
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functions of sodium

A

fluid balance
nerve transmission
muscle contraction

30
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functions of chloride

A

fluid balance

stomach acid

31
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functions of potassium

A

fluid balance
nerve transmission
muscle contraction

32
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functions of calcium

A 
healthy bones & teeth
muscle contraction
nerve functioning
blood clotting
blood pressure regulation
immune health
33
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functions of phosphorus

A

maintaining acid-base balance

healthy bones & teeth

34
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functions of magnesium

A

making protein
muscle contraction
nerve transmission
immune health

35
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functions of sulfur

A

found in protein molecules

36
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functions of iron

A

part of hemoglobin, carries oxygen

energy metabolism

37
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functions of zinc

A 
enzymes
making proteins and genetic material
taste perception
wound healing
normal fetal development
production of sperm
sexual maturation
immune health
38
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functions of iodine

A

thyroid regulates growth, development, and metabolism

39
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functions of selenium

A

antioxidant

40
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functions of copper

A

part of many enzymes

41
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functions of manganese

A

part of many enzymes

42
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functions of fluoride

A

formation of bones & teeth

prevents tooth decay

43
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functions of chromium

A

works with insulin to regulate blood sugar

44
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functions of molybdenum

A

part of some enzymes

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