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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...

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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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