Test #3 Flashcards
What is the absorption method for fat soluble and water soluble vitamins ?
Thru lymph ( fat soluble) Via blood ( water soluble )
How is fat soluble and water soluble vitamins transported ?
Need protein carrier( fat soluble )
Freely ( water soluble)
How is fat soluble and water soluble vitamins stored?
Fat cells/Liver ( fat soluble )
Water filled cells urinated out ( water soluble )
Whats the toxicity of fat soluble and water soluble vitamins ?
Yes ( Fat soluble )
No ( water soluble )
What element destroys thiamine?
Heat
What element destroys vitamin c
Heat or O2
What element destroys folic ?
Heat or O2
What elements destroys riboflavin
UV light Sunlight
What destroys Vat B 12
Microwaves
What element destroys pantothenic acid?
Food processing
What is the function of folate and food source ( water soluble vitamin )
Cell formation ( function) Grains , leafy veggies ( good source)
What is the function and food source of Niacin B3 , Riboflavin , Thiamine B1 , Pyridoxine B6
Co-Enzyme for Energy Metabolism ( function) Protein food ( Niacin) Dairy ( riboflavin ) Legumes ( Thiamine B1) Meat & Legumes (Pyridoxine B6)
What’s is the function of vitamin C and it’s food source ?
Antioxidant & Fights Flu ( function)
Raw fruit and vegetables ( food source )
Name 4 amino acids and nutrient deficit
Sickle cell : amino acid sequences Pernicious anemia : B12 Microcytic Anemia : B 6 Macrocytic Anemia : B12 Macrocytic Anemia : Folic Microcytic Anemia : C
Define Marasmus
Deficits in vitamin mineral , calorie and protein chronic protein malnutrition occurs for long period of time , muscles wasting extreme weight loss