Vitamins, minerals and antioxidants

Question 1

define micronutrients

Question 2

give examples of vitamins we can synthesise

Question 3

how many recognised vitamins are there?

Question 4

Why can ADEK vitamins be stored in higher amounts?

Question 5

Define minerals

Question 6

What is the role of minerals?

Question 7

How can we get sufficient trace elements?

Question 8

Why are micronutrients important for athletic performance?

Question 9

Which micronutrients are important for growth and builidng new tissue?

Question 10

For whom would calcium be most important?

Question 11

What is the role of phosphorous?

Question 12

What is the role of fluorine?

Question 13

Which micronutrients are important for oxygen transport?

Question 14

What is the role of iron?

Question 15

Why is an iron deficiency negative for those in endurance sport?

Question 16

What is the role of vit b12?

Question 17

Which micronutients are important co-factors?

Question 18

What is the role of b vitamins? In particular niacin and riboflavin?

Question 19

What is the role of magnesium?

Question 20

What is the role of copper?

Question 21

Which micronutrients are important in immune function?

Question 22

Which electrolytes do we lose in sweat?

Question 23

What is the role of sodium?

Question 24

What is the role of potassium?

Question 25

Which micronutrients are important anti-oxidants?

Question 26

Do athletes require a hgiher intake of MN?

Question 27

Outline some situations were additonal MN may be required

Question 28

Which MN are the most important for general health?

Question 29

Explain redox balance

Question 30

Explain how exercise impacts the redox balance

Question 31

How is recovery affected by redox state?

Question 32

Can antioxidants reduce fatigue?

Question 33

define polyphenols

Question 34

Why could oxidative stress be a positive thing?