Vitamins, minerals and antioxidants Flashcards
1
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define micronutrients
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2
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give examples of vitamins we can synthesise
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3
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how many recognised vitamins are there?
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4
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Why can ADEK vitamins be stored in higher amounts?
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5
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Define minerals
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6
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What is the role of minerals?
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7
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How can we get sufficient trace elements?
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8
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Why are micronutrients important for athletic performance?
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9
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Which micronutrients are important for growth and builidng new tissue?
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10
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For whom would calcium be most important?
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11
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What is the role of phosphorous?
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12
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What is the role of fluorine?
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13
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Which micronutrients are important for oxygen transport?
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14
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What is the role of iron?
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15
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Why is an iron deficiency negative for those in endurance sport?
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