Vitamins - Fall Final Flashcards
What are vitamins?
Compounds that help regulate many vital body processes, including the digestion, absorption, and metabolism of other nutrients.
How are vitamins classified?
Vitamins are classified as either water- or fat- soluble.
How do water-soluble vitamins work?
Water-soluble vitamins dissolve in water and pass easily into the blood during digestion.
What are some types of water-soluble vitamins?
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) and vitamin B12
How do fat-soluble vitamins work?
Fat-soluble vitamins are absorbed, stored, and transported in fat.
Where does your body stores fat-soluble vitamins?
In your fatty tissue, liver, and kidneys.
What does the excess buildup of fat-soluble vitamins in your body do?
It can be toxic.
What are examples of fat-soluble vitamins?
Vitamin A and vitamin D.
True or False: The number of calories you consume each day is directly related to your activity level.
True!
What are the three levels of activity?
Sedentary, Moderately Active, and Active
What are minerals?
Substances that the body cannot manufacture but are needed for forming healthy bones and teeth and for regulating many vital body process.
Is water vital to every body function?
Yes!!
Examples of aerobic exercise?
Running, cycling, swimming, and dancing.
Examples of anaerobic exercise?
running a 100 meter dash, lifting weights, push-ups, and abdominal curls.
Where are saturated fats derived?
Saturated fats are derived largely from animal products like meat, dairy and eggs, but also plant-based products.
