Week 1

Question 1

What do phytonutrients do?

Answer 1

Act as a antioxidant
Stimulate detoxification enzyme
Stimulate the immune systems
Positively affect hormones
Act of an antibacterial or viral agent

Question 2

What are the different categories of phytonutrients

Answer 2

Carotenoids
Coumarins
Flavonoids
Indoles
Lignans
Isoflavones
Organosulfurs
Phytosterols

Question 3

Why is selenium necessary for us?

Answer 3

Manufacture proteins
Helps liver function effectively
Helps convert T4 to T3 peripherally, deficiencies may impair functions of the thyroid and promote hypothyroidism

Question 4

what are some sources of selenium

Answer 4

wheat germ, bran, tuna, onions, tomatoes, broccoli, brazil nuts, kidneys and whole wheat bread

Question 5

What is zinc required for?

Answer 5

200 enzyme activities within the body

Question 6

Zinc deficiency can lead to? …

Answer 6

growth failure, infertility, impotence, impaired sense of taste. Eczema is commonly linked to zinc deficiency, weakened immune system and a poor ability to heal

Question 7

List some sources of Zinc

Answer 7

Meat, oysters, whole grains, eggs, mushrooms, brewsters yeast, pumpkin seeds, and nuts

Question 8

What are flavonoids/bioflavanoids? and where it is found and what does it do?

Answer 8

Deep red/blue pigment, found in fruits, wine and tea
Its an antioxidant that protects against the sunlight
Anti inflammatory
Age related degenerative
Protects against heart disease

Question 9

How many types of vitamins are there?

Answer 9

Water soluble - Vitamin B complex and vitamin c

Fat soluble - A, D, E and k

Question 10

What are some sources of Genistein

Answer 10

Soya beans, chickpeas

Question 11

What types of vegetable are recommended under the NCI?

Answer 11

Brassica genus vegetables (cruciferous)

Cabbage, turnip, kale, cauliflower, broccoli, brussel sprouts

Question 12

What types of foods can u find Vitamin A?

Answer 12

Liver, Eggs, butter, Cod Liver oil

Question 13

What are some signs of vitamin A Deficiency

Answer 13

Dry, itchy skin

eye sight issues, can lead to blindness

Question 14

What is the TCM of Vitamin A?

Answer 14

Fills essences, brightens eyes, clears heat from the blood, treat heat patterns

Question 15

What are some sources of Vitamin D and what does it support

Answer 15

Sunlight, Milk, Dairy, Oily fish
It is not found in rich supplies in food
Helps regulate calcium metabolism - supports MS

Question 16

TCM - Vitamin D

Answer 16

Supplements kidney , Quiets Fetus, invigorate yang, strengthens sinew, bones, brighten eyes

Question 17

What is the main found of vitamin E

Answer 17

Anti-coagulant

Boost immune, protects against cardio vascular disease

Question 18

TCM of Vitamin E

Answer 18

Nourishes the blood, supplements yang, strengthens sinew and bone

Question 19

Functions of Vitamin K

Answer 19

Normal Blood clotting, treats toxic effects of anti coagulant

Question 20

Functions of Vitamin B1 - Thymine

Answer 20

Key metabolic process of systems, blood cells, muscles

Nervous disorders, imbalances caused by alcohol

Question 21

Functions of B2 Riboflavin

Answer 21

Supports body energy, healthy skin, nails and hair, not stored in significant amts on the body and deficiencies are common p

Question 22

Functions of B5 Pantotenic acid

Answer 22

Normal growth and health of nervous system
boost energy levels
decrease stress on the body
support brain function in the body

Question 23

What is one thing that Vitamin B5 is capable to resolving

Answer 23

depression

Question 24

What is the most important role of Vitamin B6 - pyroidoxine

Answer 24

Supports a healthy immune system*
Production of antibodies and WBC
and widely used to relieve symptoms of PMS and menopause

Question 25

What is B12 beneficial for?

Answer 25

anxiety, nervousness, and helps regulate nerve tissues