Vitamins
What is the difference between water and fat soluble vitamins?
their solubility/how they are absorbed
functions of electrolytes:
fluid balance and nerve/muscle
what are sources of water?
juice, fruits and veggies, soda
what does processing foods do?
increase sodium and decrease potassium
do vitamins provide energy?
no
what are the fat soluble vitamins?
A,D,E,K
which trace mineral in used in dental health?
fluoride
water % is higher in:
children
Which vitamin and mineral causes deficiency in each other?
Vitamin D and calcium
how are water soluble vitamins excreted?
kidneys
which vitamin deficiency do we see in alcoholics?
niacin
Iodine is found in:
seafood, iodized salt
how long can we live without water?
1-3 days
what is the function of vitamin K?
blood clotting
sodium
which vitamin has mandatory fortification?
folate
what is the most common nutrient deficiency?
iron
functions of water:
acid/base regulation, temperature regulation, moistens foods
toxicities often occur after?
supplementation
where are vitamins absorbed?
small intestine
what is main function of B vitamins?
coenzyme for energy metabolism
what is zinc in besides meat?
cereal
water is water intoxication?
high volumes of water and low sodium
what are the extracellular electrolytes?
sodium, chloride, calcium
what are the intracellular electrolytes?
potassium, magnesium, phosphate