Nutrition Module 4 Portage Learning Already Passed

Nutrition Module 4 Portage Learning Already Passed Antiduretic hormone (ADH) released by pituitary gland to signal kidneys to conserve water Aldosterone released from adrenal glands signaling the kidney to retain sodium which also leads to water retention 4 Major Functions of Vitamin C 1) Collagen Synthesis 2) Antioxidant Activity 3) Iron Absorption 4) Boosting Immunity Bioavailability the rate at and the extent to which a nutrient is absorbed and used Vitamin E An antioxidant found in cell membranes that decreases the risk for cancer and cell damage Carotenoids Plant pigments that play an important role in preventing cardiovascular disease Major Minerals more than 100mg/daily Minor Minerals less than 100mg/daily Vitamin A Night blindness is an early sign of a deficiency of this vitamin Iron (2 types) Heme-animal flesh, hemoglobin or myoglobin nonheme- elemental 6 Ions for Water Balance 1) Sodium 2) Potassium 3) Chloride 4) Phosphate 5) Magnesium 6) Calcium Extracellular water outside the cell Folate Very important in pregnant women, deficiency can result in neural tube defects 8 B vitamins 1) thiamin 2) riboflavin 3) niacin 4) panthothenic acid 5) biotin 6) B-6 7) Folate 8) B-12 Absorbing more Iron combine with heme iron or Vitamin C Osmosis when water moves from inside the cell to outside the cell intracellular within the cell Vitamin D Can be produced by the body Sodium a. fluid balance/nerve impulse transmision b. table salt, processed foods, restaurants c. OVER consumption=hypertension Potassium a. intracellular fluid control, nerve impulse transmission, muscle contractions b. fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy c. muscle cramps, confusion, cardiac arrythimias Chloride a. ectracellular fluid control, immune, hydrochloric acid in stomach b. table salt c. OVER consumption=high blood pressure Calcium a. teeth/bone structure, blood clotting, nerve impulse, muscle contractions b. dairy, dark leafy greens, tofu, salmon c. tetany muscles can't relax Phosphorus a. bone health b. meat, cheese, milk, grains c. N/A Magnesium a. bone health, production