vitamins
The proportion of a nutrient that is digested/absorbed and metabolized
What is Bioavailability?
The most abundant mineral in the body
What is calcium?
Found in red meats, egg yolks, dark leafy vegetables, dried fruits, and fortified foods
What is Iron?
The “Big 3”
What are Vitamin A, E, C?
Where do you find photochemicals
What are plants?
Absorbed with dietary fats
What are Fat-Soluble Vitamins?
Primarily builds bones and teeth
What is calcium?
depressed immune function
What is zinc deficiency?
The source of antioxidants
What are vitamins?
Substances that may be converted within the body to a vitamin
What is a provitamin?
Occurs when there is a deficiency in magnesium
What is osteoporosis?
Assists in energy production, and iron metabolism
What is copper functions?
Free radical scavengers
What are Carotenoids?
Absorbed in the small intestine and transported to the liver through blood vessels
Essential as structural component of cell membrane, DNA & RNA, energy production (ATP), and regulation of acid base homeostasis
What is phosphorus?
Found in iodized salts, seaweed, and dairy products
What is Iodine?
Results in reduced vitamin D and magnesium levels
What is Gallbladder removal?
No recommended intake or deficiency when protein needs are met
Functions as glucose synthesis, and amino acid catabolism
What is Manganese?