Nutritive Chemical Elements Flashcards
– The primary components of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins, essential for energy production and cellular structures.
Carbon (C), Hydrogen (H), and Oxygen (O)
A key component of amino acids and proteins, necessary for growth and tissue repair.
Nitrogen (N) –
Vital for energy metabolism (ATP), bone formation, and DNA/RNA synthesis.
Phosphorus (P)
– Important for certain amino acids, vitamins, and enzyme functions.
Sulfur (S)
– Required in smaller amounts but are crucial for various physiological functions.
Micronutrients
– Essential for oxygen transport in the blood as part of hemoglobin.
Iron (Fe)
– Plays a role in immune function, enzyme activity, and wound healing.
Zinc (Zn)
– Important for iron metabolism, connective tissue formation, and neurological function.
Copper (Cu)
Functions as an antioxidant and supports thyroid hormone metabolism.
Selenium (Se) –
– Necessary for the synthesis of thyroid hormones, which regulate metabolism.
oIodine (I)