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| Where are water-soluble vitamins stored in the body? |
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Definition
| The water soluble (B & C) vitamins are absorbed by intestinal cells and taken directly to the blood stream.
Excess is excreted by the kidneys into the urine. |
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Term
| Identify the diseases or conditions associated with deficiencies of vitamins C, D, & Folate. |
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Definition
C-scurvy, cannot synthesize collagen, gums bleed, left untreated..its fatal
D-weak bones (rickets in children & osteomalacia in adults)
E-rare, mainly people with malabsorption or rare genetic disorders. |
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Term
| Where are fat-soluble vitamins stored in the body? |
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Definition
| the liver & fatty tissues |
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Term
| What are the primary functions of Vitamins A,D, E, K? |
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Definition
A-vision & renewing cells
D-regulates blood calcium & bone health
E-antioxidant
K-role in blood clotting & bone health |
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Term
| what are common food sources of vitamins A, D, E, K ? |
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Definition
A- plant foods-yellow & orange
D-Milk, cereals, yogurt
E-nuts, wheat germ oil, seeds
K-liver, spinach, lettuce |
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Term
| Which vitamins are associated with the synthesis of fatty acids? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which vitamins are associated with the synthesis of DNA & RNA? |
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Definition
| Thiamin, Folate, vitamin B12 |
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Term
| How do B vitamins relate to energy generating systems in our body? |
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Definition
| Thiamin, Riboflavin, --coenzymes which help extract energy from glucose |
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Term
| Identify the B vitamins, concentrating on thiamin, riboflavin, B6. |
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Definition
8 B's
B1--Thiamin-important coenzyme that extracts energy from glucose
B2--Riboflavin-yellowish green color in egg whites and fat-free milk
B3--Niacin
B6--group of 6 compounds, coenzyme for protein & amino acid metabolism, important for gluconeogenisis
B12
pantothenic acid
biotin
folate |
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Term
| How can you prepare (cook and process) foods so that they retain more of their vitamins? |
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Definition
Heat & alkalinity destroys vitamins.
Best way to retain is steaming, stir-frying, or microwaving vegetables fresh off the vine |
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Term
| What are some characteristics of vitamins that distinguish them from minerals? |
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Definition
They are organic.
They can be destroyed by exposure to light, heat, or acidity. |
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Term
| Which vitamin, in addition to E and C, functions as an antioxidant? |
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Definition
| The carotenoids (alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin, cyptoxantin, and lycopene) which are vitamin A precursors |
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| What are B vitamin sources and major roles in the body? |
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Definition
Pork, Tuna, beans, liver, chicken, fortified cereals
Major Roles:important coenzyme that extracts energy from glucose
B2--Riboflavin-yellowish green color in egg whites and fat-free milk
B3--Niacin
B6--group of 6 compounds, coenzyme for protein & amino acid metabolism, important for gluconeogenisis, energy metabolism |
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