DIT 121 Final Exam | 100% Correct | Verified | 2024 Version

What are phytochemicals? Name an example and explain the benefit. - compounds found in plantderived foods that have biological activity in the body example: carotenoids - acts as antioxidant - may prevent some cancers Name the primary function fat soluble vitamin: A - -promoting vision (retinal) -protein synthesis and cell differentiation (retinoic acid) -supporting reproduction and regulating growth (retinol) -maintains the health of epithelial tissues and skin (retinoic acid) -Antioxidant in the form of beta carotene Name the primary function fat soluble vitamin: D - -actually a hormone -has binding protein that carries it to another body part to respond -*bone growth*: assist in the absorption of calcium and phosphorus -*tissue support*: immune system, brain, nervous system, pancreas, skin, muscle, cartilage and reproductive organs Name the primary function fat soluble vitamin: E