Nutrition Module 4 Portage Graded A+
Antiduretic hormone (ADH) Ans- released by pituitary gland to signal kidneys to conserve water
Aldosterone Ans- released from adrenal glands signaling the kidney to retain sodium which also leads to
water retention
4 Major Functions of Vitamin C Ans- 1) Col...
Nutrition Module 4 Portage Graded A+
Antiduretic hormone (ADH) Ans- released by pituitary gland to signal kidneys to conserve water
Aldosterone Ans- released from adrenal glands signaling the kidney to retain sodium which also leads to
water retention
4 Major Functions of Vitamin C Ans- 1) Collagen Synthesis
2) Antioxidant Activity
3) Iron Absorption
4) Boosting Immunity
Bioavailability Ans- the rate at and the extent to which a nutrient is absorbed and used
Vitamin E Ans- An antioxidant found in cell membranes that decreases the risk for cancer and cell
damage
Carotenoids Ans- Plant pigments that play an important role in preventing cardiovascular disease
Major Minerals Ans- more than 100mg/daily
Minor Minerals Ans- less than 100mg/daily
Vitamin A Ans- Night blindness is an early sign of a deficiency of this vitamin
Iron (2 types) Ans- Heme-animal flesh, hemoglobin or myoglobin
nonheme- elemental
6 Ions for Water Balance Ans- 1) Sodium
2) Potassium
, 3) Chloride
4) Phosphate
5) Magnesium
6) Calcium
Extracellular Ans- water outside the cell
Folate Ans- Very important in pregnant women, deficiency can result in neural tube defects
8 B vitamins Ans- 1) thiamin
2) riboflavin
3) niacin
4) panthothenic acid
5) biotin
6) B-6
7) Folate
8) B-12
Absorbing more Iron Ans- combine with heme iron or Vitamin C
Osmosis Ans- when water moves from inside the cell to outside the cell
intracellular Ans- within the cell
Vitamin D Ans- Can be produced by the body
Sodium Ans- a. fluid balance/nerve impulse transmision
b. table salt, processed foods, restaurants
c. OVER consumption=hypertension
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