FSHD 1020 TEST 3 - CHAPTERS 8-13 -
DSU WITH SOLUTION
What do vitamins do for the body? - ANSWER Regulate and support chemical
reactions and processes in the body
Which classification of vitamins is more likely to be toxic? - ANSWER
Fat-Soluble vitamins
Where are fat soluble vitamins stored? - ANSWER Mostly in the liver and
fatty tissues
List the fat soluble vitamins: - ANSWER Vitamins A, D, E, and K
What generally happens to extra water soluble vitamins? - ANSWER The
kidneys filter the excess from the blood and excrete it into the urine
How can vitamin content in foods be diminished? - ANSWER -Heat
-UV light
-Exposure to oxygen
-Cooking submersed in water
-Alkalinity
What are the different classifications for minerals? - ANSWER -Major
minerals(greater than 100mg/day)
-Trace minerals(less than 100mg/day)
What functions do minerals help with in the body? - ANSWER Help your body
, grow, develop and stay healthy.
Building bones and transporting nerve impulses.
What affects mineral bioavailability? - ANSWER -Age
-Gender
-Genetic variability
-Nutritional status
-Diet
-Prescription drugs
What can limit the absorption of calcium? - ANSWER -Oxalates
-Tannins
-Phytic acid
What is the most prevalent mineral in the body? - ANSWER Calcium
Describe the difference between folate and folic acid: - ANSWER Folic acid is
a synthetic form of Folate which is a natural form of vitamin B-9
List the four major electrolytes: - ANSWER -Sodium
-Calcium
-Potassium
-Magnesium
What vitamins act as antioxidants? - ANSWER -Beta-carotene
-Vitamin A
DSU WITH SOLUTION
What do vitamins do for the body? - ANSWER Regulate and support chemical
reactions and processes in the body
Which classification of vitamins is more likely to be toxic? - ANSWER
Fat-Soluble vitamins
Where are fat soluble vitamins stored? - ANSWER Mostly in the liver and
fatty tissues
List the fat soluble vitamins: - ANSWER Vitamins A, D, E, and K
What generally happens to extra water soluble vitamins? - ANSWER The
kidneys filter the excess from the blood and excrete it into the urine
How can vitamin content in foods be diminished? - ANSWER -Heat
-UV light
-Exposure to oxygen
-Cooking submersed in water
-Alkalinity
What are the different classifications for minerals? - ANSWER -Major
minerals(greater than 100mg/day)
-Trace minerals(less than 100mg/day)
What functions do minerals help with in the body? - ANSWER Help your body
, grow, develop and stay healthy.
Building bones and transporting nerve impulses.
What affects mineral bioavailability? - ANSWER -Age
-Gender
-Genetic variability
-Nutritional status
-Diet
-Prescription drugs
What can limit the absorption of calcium? - ANSWER -Oxalates
-Tannins
-Phytic acid
What is the most prevalent mineral in the body? - ANSWER Calcium
Describe the difference between folate and folic acid: - ANSWER Folic acid is
a synthetic form of Folate which is a natural form of vitamin B-9
List the four major electrolytes: - ANSWER -Sodium
-Calcium
-Potassium
-Magnesium
What vitamins act as antioxidants? - ANSWER -Beta-carotene
-Vitamin A
