Vitamins and minerals

Question 1

why do we need to consume vitamins

Answer 1

to regulate chemical reactions that allow us to extract energy from macronutrients

Question 2

What are water soluble vitamins

Answer 2

B vitamins and vitamin C

Question 3

fat soluble vitamins

Answer 3

ADEK

Question 4

define provitamin

Answer 4

a substance that an organism can transform into a vitamin

Question 5

give and example of a provitamin and the associated vitamin

Answer 5

B carotene- Vitamin A

Question 6

Function of vitamin A and sources

Answer 6

1. night/ color vision, growth, reproduction, immunity, cell differentiation
2. dark green, yellow orange veggies, orange fruits, beefliver, fortified milk

Question 7

compounds used to fortify milk

Answer 7

vitamin A and D

Question 8

vitamin D is essential in the absorption of which compound

Answer 8

calcium

Question 9

what compounds are necessary for blood clotting

Answer 9

vitamin K and calcium

Question 10

what vitamins are susceptible to substantial reduction by heat, processing, oxygen and light?

Answer 10

Vit C and E

Question 11

what compounds enhance iron absorption

Answer 11

vitamin C and E

Question 12

what are the mineral categorizations

Answer 12

Major and Trace

Question 13

because minerals are inorganic what does that mean in regards to differences in organic components

Answer 13

minerals are not broken down by heat, light, alkalinity, or changed during digestion

Question 14

what compound does the body synthesize with the assistance of bacteria

Answer 14

vit K

Question 15

major role of B vitamins

Answer 15

all function in energy producing and some in other cellular metabolism
COENZYMES

Question 16

what carotenoid is most bioavailable

Answer 16

b carotene

Question 17

which form of vit E is most bioavailable

Answer 17

alpha tocpherol

Question 18

Define free radicals and antioxidants

Answer 18

1. Free Radicals: highly unstable reactive compound

2. Antioxidants: interferes with damaging effects of free radicals

Question 19

How does an antioxidant work

Answer 19

they minimize damage to your cells from free radicals by neutralizing it

Question 20

what compounds can stimulate or promote free radicals

Answer 20

Iron and vit C

Question 21

what mineral deficiency is the most widespread in the US and the condition

Answer 21

calcium deficiency can lead to osteoporosis

Question 22

what compounds are associated with optimal immune health

Answer 22

Iron, Zinc, Vit A and C