Vitamins
What is Vitamin D
Works with calcium to build and maintain healthy bones and teeth.
Source of calcium
dairy products, broccoli, parsley, spinach, tofu
Vitamin C
Aids in wound healing, cell function, formation of collagen, and iron absorption.
What is the mineral deficiency for Osteoporosis?
Calcium
Toxicity definition
Too much of something
Source of Vitamin E
Vegetable oils, whole grains, most fruits and veggies, nuts/seeds
What does iron do?
promotes red blood cells
Source of Zinc
meat, liver, seafood, milk, and eggs
What disease is this: Poor appetite, pale skin, fatigue, and weakness caused by a decreased number of circulating red blood cells in the body.
Anemia
What is it called when you don't have enough of something?
A deficiency
Are Vitamins A,D,E, and K fat-soluble or water-soluble?
Fat-soluble
What is phosphorus?
maintains bone health, produces energy, and supports the body's overall functions
Are fat or water-soluble vitamins stored in the body?
fat-soluble
What is the mineral deficiency for Goiter disease?
iodine
What is a micromineral
Essential minerals needed in smaller amounts
What does Folate/Folic Acid (B9) do?
Helps form red and white blood cells, RNA and DNA
What are Macro Minerals?
Minerals needed in larger quantities
Three things that destroy vitamins and minerals?
Heat, water, and air
Deficiency for Scurvy
vitamin C
Are vitamins C and B fat-soluble or water-soluble?
Water-soluble
Source for vitamin K
Dark green leafy veggies, or liver
What are the Macro Minerals?
Calcium, Magnesium, and Phosphorus
What are the Micro Minerals?
Copper, Iron, Zinc, Iodine, and Fluoride
What does Jaundice do to the body?
A yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes is caused by a build-up of the pigment bilirubin. Occurs when bilirubin builds up faster than the liver can break it down. Caused by excessive vitamin K
What is Spina Bifida?
A birth defect that occurs when the spine and spinal cord don't form properly.