Nutrition Science
Which vitamin helps the body absorb calcium?
Vitamin D
What is the main role of enzymes in digestion?
Speed up chemical reactions
Which vitamin helps the body make collagen?
Vitamin C
Which organ produces insulin?
Pancreas
What is the term for delayed stomach emptying?
Gastroparesis
Which vitamins are stored in body fat?
A, D, E, K
Which organ produces bile to help digest fats?
Liver
Which vitamin is needed to make healthy red blood cells and DNA?
Vitamin B12
Where does the most nutrient absorption occur?
Small intestine
What electrolyte is especially important for normal heart rhythm?
Potassium
What is the body's main storage form of carbohydrate?
Glycogen
What is the name of the process by which cells convert nutrients into usable energy?
Cellular respiration
Which mineral works with calcium to support bone health?
Phosphorus
What substance helps emulsify fat during digestion?
Bile
Which hormone helps your body move glucose from the bloodstream into cells?
Insulin
Which mineral is essential for carrying oxygen in the blood?
Iron
What is the name of the process by which the small intestine moves nutrients into the bloodstream or lymph?
Absorption
Which mineral supports thyroid hormone production?
Iodine
What is the name for the community of microorganisms living in the gut?
Gut microbiota
What is the term for the body's breakdown of muscle tissue to provide energy during prolonged inadequate nourishment?
Catabolism
What are the components of a triglyceride?
One glycerol, three fatty acids
What acid helps break down food in the stomach?
Hydrochloric acid
Which mineral works alongside calcium and vitamin D to support bone mineralization and is also involved in energy production?
Magnesium
What is the name of the wave-like muscular movement that moves food through the digestive tract?
Peristalsis
During nutritional rehabilitation, which three electrolytes require particular attention for refeeding syndrome?
Phosphate, potassium, magnesium