Vitamin Sources
This vitamin is called the sunshine vitamin
Vitamin D
scurvy
vitamin C
Milk is a source of these 3 minerals
Phoshorus, calcium and magnesium
FD&C Yellow
Color Additive
This type of vitamin can build up in the body over time
Fat soluble
Vitamin K is found in
bacteria in the colon and cabbage family vegetables
bone weakness and suceptibility to viruses
Vitamin D
The American diet typically has too much sodium. What mineral balanced sodium in the body?
Potassium
sulfur dioxide
Preservative
This "inexpensive" particle can damage DNA and are counteracted by antioxidants
Free Radicals
This vitamin is found in yellow vegetables and liver
Vitamin A
blood clotting defects
Vitamin E
Deficiency in this mineral causes anemia
Iron
gelatin
texture additive
This type of fiber mixes with water and forms a gel slowing down digestion and making you feel full longer
soluble fiber
This group of vitamins is supplied by a balanced diet of meats, fruit, vegetables and whole grains
vitamin B complex
anemia, loss of energy, bloodshot eyes, mouth sores
vitamin B complex
Minerals that are only needed in very small doses called micrograms are called what?
Trace minerals
MSG
Flavor additive
What is Ghrelin?
a hormone produced by the digestive tract that triggers the sensation of hunger
Vitamin E is found in
vegetable oils
causes night blindness
Vitamin A
Minerals are dissolved in soil. How do we consume them in our diets?
They are absorbed through plant roots and we eat them in fruits and vegetables.
Why are antimicrobials added to food
To inhibit bacteria, fungi and mold
If fresh food is not available this is the second best option
Frozen