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Vitamins Micronutrients With Macro Powers (C.6) Flashcards

1
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What are vitamins?

A

Micronutrients that contains carbon.

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2
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What are vitamins classified as?

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Fat soluble or water soluble.

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What does fat soluble vitamins consist of?

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Vitamin A, D, E and K.

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4
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What is mega-dosing?

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Taking vitamins ten or more times the recommended amount.

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What’s the difference between water-soluble and fat soluble?

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Fat soluble are not soluble in water and are found in foods

Water soluble can dissolve in water and

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6
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What do water-soluble consist of?

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Vitamin C and B

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7
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Name 3 health problems from people who have fat-soluble deficiencies.

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Night blindness, fragile bones, and death.

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8
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What is metabolism?

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Physical processes that breaks down and builds molecules.

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9
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What does vitamin A protect?

A

Vision

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10
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What is retina?

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A delicate membrane lining the inner eyeball.

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What part of the eyeball the retina connects to?

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The optic nerve.

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12
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What are cell differentiation?

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When immature cells develop into specialized cells that perform unique functions.

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13
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What are provitamins?

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Inactive forms of vitamins the body can’t use until converted to an active form.

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What is Beta-carotene?

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A water soluble provitamin found in fruits and vegetables.

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What is beta-carotenoid classified as?

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Carotenoid.

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Define carotenoid.

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Fat-soluble plant pigment the body stores in the liver and adipose tissues.

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17
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Name 4 health benefits does carotenoid gives the body

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  1. ) Defend damage to cell membranes.
  2. ) enhance immune system.
  3. ) protect skin from sun burn.
  4. ) prevent or delay age related vision impairment.
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18
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List four symptoms of vitamin A deficiency.

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  1. ) Night blindness.
  2. ) Imparted immunity.
  3. ) Increase risk of illnesses and infections. 4.) Reproductive system disorders.
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19
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What does vitamin D do for the body bones?

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Guard our bones.

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20
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Why is vitamin D considered a hormone?

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Because it regulates various activities in other parts of the body.

21
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What cause rickets?

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Vitamin D.

22
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What are rickets?

A

Skelton deformities.

  1. ) Knocked knees
  2. ) bowed legs.
23
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What does vitamin K protects?

A

Blood loss and blood clotting.

24
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List two vitamins that are antioxidant.

A

Vitamin E and C.

25
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Define antioxidants.

A

Vitamins ad minerals that protects cells against oxidation.

26
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What is oxidation?

A

Chemical reactions exchange oxygen.

27
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What are free radicals?

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Unstable atoms with impaired electrons.

28
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How does vitamin C and D work together?

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Stabilizes free radicals by stopping chain reactions of cell membrane injury.

29
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What does vitamin E protect?

A

Red blood cells an lung cells.

30
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List two things vitamin C protect?

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Cells and tissue.

31
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Taking vitamin supplements daily will not prevent colds but may reduce their duration. True or False.

A

True.

32
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List two things that destroys vitamin C.

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  1. ) Oxygen.

2. ) Heat.

33
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What does vitamin B do for the body?

A

Provide energy.

34
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How does vitamin B in energizing the metabolism?

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It assist the chemical reaction that release energy from carbohydrates, fats, and protein.

35
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What breaks down carbohydrates an fat?

A

Riboflavin.

36
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Fill in the blank

Blank, assist with energy and build and repair DNA

A

Niacin.

37
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What is Pellagra?

A

Severe niacin deficiency.

38
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What is atrophic-gastritis?

A

When the stomach acid declines and cannot make room for vitamin B12.

39
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What are dietary supplements?

A

Supplements that contains dietary ingredients.

40
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What is Cancer?

A

A group of diseases characterized by cells that grow out of control.

41
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What are Tumors?

A

Masses of immature cells that have no useful function.

42
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How many stages does Cancer develop?

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3 Stages.

43
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Define the initiation.

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When a cell’s DNA change due to exposure to virus, toxic chemicals, or permanent changes in cells that cause the to enter into the next stage.

44
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Define Promotion.

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When cells repeatedly divides.

45
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What happens during progression phase?

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The cancerous cells grow their own blood vessels, which supply them with blood and nutrients, and invade adjacent tissues.

46
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What kind of diet can prevent cancer?

A

A diet high in Antioxidants

47
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Why is it a better choice to eat foods that are high in antioxidants versus taking vitamins that contains an increase level of antioxidants?

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Because, it is possible for vitamins to be toxic due to its high dosage, and because may contribute to healthful effects.

48
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What are phytochemical?

A

Pigments that are found in plants health promoting effects, and may decrease risks of cancer.

49
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What are the 3 stages of Cancer

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  1. ) Initiation
  2. ) Promotion
  3. ) Progression

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