Vitamins and minerals/milk and dairy Flashcards
What is a macro mineral?
Mineral needed in large amounts
what is an electrolyte?
mineral that balances body fluid
define deficient
not enough of the mineral/vitamin
define toxicity
too much of the mineral/vitamin
can our bodies make vitamins and minerals?
no
what are the 2 types of vitamins?
water soluble and fat soluble
what are the 2 types of minerals?
trace and macro
what are the fat-soluble vitamins?
KADE
what is a trace/micro mineral?
mineral that is needed in small amounts
define fat soluble vitamin
carried and stored in fat
define water soluble vitamins
carried and stored in water
what are some fruits that will oxidize if not treated?
apples/bananas
what are the water-soluble vitamins?
CB
Which of the minerals is a trace mineral?
iron
What is the function of vitamin D?
Bones and teeth
What is the function of vitamin A?
Vision
What is the function of vitamin C?
healing
What is the function of vitamin E?
protects membranes of white and red blood cells
What is the function of vitamin K?
blood clots
What is the function of vitamin B (folate/folic acid)?
prevent birth defects
What is another name for vitamin B?
folate/folic acid
what is the deficency of vitamin D?
Rickets
what is the deficency of vitamin A?
night blindness
what is the deficency of vitamin C?
scurvy