water soluble vitamins - choline AND plant nutrients

Question 1

what are functions of choline

Answer 1

lecithin - cell membraine integrity and lipid transport (lipoproteins)
choline - part of acetylcholine

Question 2

what are dietary sources

Answer 2

soy, eggs, liver, meats

Question 3

what happens with choline deficiency and toxicity

Answer 3

deficiency - fatty liver disease, cancer, CVD, neural tube defects, dementia
toxicity - low BP, fish body odor, excessive salivation, decreased growth

Question 4

some examples of phytochemicals

Answer 4

red - lycopene
red/purple - anthocyanins
orange - alpha/beta carotene
orange/yellow - cryptoxanthin
yellow/green - lutein, zeaxantin
green - sulforaphanes, indoles
white - allyl sulphides

Question 5

what are their functions

Answer 5

antioxidants, hormonal activity, DNA replication, antibacterial

Question 6

sources

Answer 6

red - tomato, grapefruit, watermelon
red/purple - berries, grapes, red wine, plums
orange - carrot, mangos, pumpkin, sweet potato
orange/yellow - cantaloupe, peach, orange, papaya, nectarine
yellow.green - spinach, avocado, honeydew, turnip
green - cabbage, broccoli, brussel sprouts, caulif
white - onion, garlic, chives, leeks